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2016 The Meadows Boys Track Capsule

THE MEADOWS

Head coach: Tony Stephens, third season

Returning lettermen: Seven

Top athletes: Sam Mason (Jr.), Antonio Gutierrez (Jr.), Hirsh Marhija (Jr.), Robert Huang (Jr.), Adam Cohen (So.), Ryan Chen (Jr.), Tucker Hansen (So.)

Outlook: The Mustangs bring back seven lettermen, including a handful of state qualifiers in Mason (sprint relays), Marhija (shot put), Huang (triple jump), Cohen (sprint relays), Chen (800, 1,600 and distance relays) and Hansen (3,200 and 3,200 relay)

“The team roster is young with some returning state qualifiers,” Stephens said. “Sam Mason will lead the 200 and 400, while Cohen will lead the 100 sprint crew. State qualifiers Ryan Chen and Tucker Hansen will lead the boys distance cadre.”

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