Photos above by Ralph Epifanio Jeff Adams
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A region-by-region preview of what to look for at the regional championships this weekend and who we're likely to see at the state meet.
1A Region 1
Girls
Individually it looks to be a really good match up between junior Stefanie Kurgatt of Maclay and eighth-grader Danielle Van Liere of Providence. Last season the two met twice and the then seventh-grader took down Kurgatt in both of those meetings; however, as we well remember Kurgatt was battling an over-training injury last year that limited her effectiveness and training until half way through track season.
This year is different though and Kurgatt has been showing smart and steady progress all season long. Her times have dropped from 18:41 to start the season to 18:22 two weeks ago to 18:15 last week at district--on her home course, which is not traditionally known for being an especially quick course. That bodes well for Kurgatt going into t...
