Week five marks are in. With just 2 weeks until the Seed meeting, Kingco athletes are holding their own against the best of Washington State. This years is seeing the best marks in many events in several years. the 800m and 1600M should prove races to watch. Marks are high across the state with many athletes edging into the top ranks. Outcomes for these and many other events are anybody\'s bet.

Ballard High School still has what it takes in spite of loosing a premier troop of Senior talent form the 2005 track season.
The Ballard Boys Track team took first place again at the South Whidbey Westling Invitational. What they did last year with blistering talent, this year they plugged in consistant performers across the board.
The last several seasons of success has brought the schools talent to the team. Ballard now enjoys consitant contenders in most of the track and field events. A slow start to the season led many to assume Ballard had seen its day but now a few teams are checking over their shoulder.
The Ballard girls team took a close second to the Home town Falcons.

This Weeks Featured Athlete
Brandon Graef of Skyline HS as been one of Skyline\'s best kept and best groomed athletes. He has stepped up to claim his title over events he has been setting marks for since Junior High. Success in track is a lesson in putting one foot in front of the other long enough and focused enough until you become the best. This Senior for Skyline is yet another example to bolster this idea. Brandon has claimed the hurdles since JR High.He ranks #3 in the State. This weekend at the Bellevue Invitational he will face down the #1 ranked 300H athlete, Kyle Schuable of Kamiakin. Good luck, this weekend could very well be one of those times when a good athlete becomes a great athlete.

This week has offered alot to the Kingco Mix. The top story is by far Matt Frerker of Skyline. He has been tearing up the track this year, showing everyone how to become an 800m contender. After an outstanding 1:56 last week, he posted a 1:55.2 in front of his home team fans. His closest threat was Zack Gussin with a 1:57.2 . Matt came across the 400 post with a 58:6. Needless to say he is holding the top time in this event. By the way he is also holding the top 1600 and 3200 time.
Outstanding!
He posted a 9:21 this weekend at the Arnie Young Initational. He passed on his berth at Arcadia in the top seeded 3200 heat.
Jessica Pixler of Eastlake carved off her next mile at Arcadia. She posted a solid 4:59. a full 3 seconds off her last time.
Inglemoor sent its relay teams to Arcadia and it turned out to be worth the price of admission. The distance and sprint medleys showed up with respectable 7th and 9th places in a list of who\'s who on the west coast.
Stay tuned, it\'s going to get alot better!

Records are beginning to creep up and fall. The 2006 T&F season is seeing early marks set as school records begin to topple. Last night Matt Frerker ran into his next 800 m time. He set a school record for Sklyline of 155:2 . Zack Gussin of Ballard stepping out of a 52.4 400m just minutes earlier, did his best but could only wring out a 1:57.7 a personal best for him. Last Week Hanna Grainger set a 3200 school record for Chimacum HS with a blistering 11:39. This Junior runner has made great news since she has started running. She\'s had some trouble with eligibility since her move from PT last year, but its all a go now.

Things are starting to get interesting at Kingco. Matt Frerker of Skyline has taken an agressive early stand. He has already set an outstanding bar in the 800. He posted a 1:56 last week. The fast times have given him an early prep for a sub 4:20 1600. His closest challengers are a full 10 seconds behind him. His trip to Arcadia this weekend should prove something to keep an eye on. Brian Schulz of Inglemoor is also dropping into the elite west coast Invitational. He is showing up with a 4:30 post and should also do well in CA. this weekend. Good Luck Guys.
Jessica Pixler of Eastlake is poised to break into the 4 minute area for the 1600. She has posted a 5:02 this week a full 17 seconds ahead of her closest competition.

This year has many \"who to Watch?\" Stories.
Zack Gussin, Ballard, is in his last season with sites on the 1600 and 3200. Matt Ferker although a Junior this year, is also in his last season as Skylline is going to 3A for next season. Jessica Pixlar, Eastlake, and Page Pattilo, Bothel, are battling it out with both set on the 1600 and 3200. Thess four top athletes are continuing the rivalries still smoldering from this years volatile XC season.

The Kitsap County schools line up to offer a discussion of their hopes and plans for the 2006 T&F season. Last season proved a great year for these schools. Gig Harbor is returning from a first place showing at State, just sqeaking past Ballard HS with a 3 point win. What teams have lost Senior players, what teams have secrets in the wings?

Thursday March 16th was a big day for Track and Field. Most of the State\'s high schools had their jump off day to open the 2006 Outdoor Season.
We have compiled a list of results from Jamboree\'s and Meets from across the state.

The List of Washington State High School Track Athletes begins to take shape as the Nation\'s Colleges reap this years harvest.

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