Bay County boys track preview capsules

Bay County boys track preview capsules, with information provided by coaches: Bay Head coach: Aaron Byas 2007: Jordon Byas was state champion in the 400 meters, Justin Manchester was fifth in the state in the 300 hurdles, the 4x400 meter relay team placed second in state and the 4x800 team qualified. Leading returners: Jordon Byas, (sr. 400, 4x400), Justin Manchester (sr. hurdles, 4x400), Zachary Smith (800, 1600), Jordan Gibson (300 hurdles, 4x800), Clinton Howell (800, 4x800), Alec Lippman (distance), Kevin Russell (long jump), Gabe Holguin (800, 1600, 4x800), DeAndre Richardson (sprints, 4x100, 4x400), Lawrence William (hurdles), Quincy Crowell (sprints), Jamal Cain (high jump). Others to watch: Terrance Lowder (200, 400), Emery Coleman (400, 800, 4x800), Charles Peterson (jumps) James Turner (distance), Tyler Volpi (weights), Lance Williams (weights), Bruce Davis (hurdles), DeAndre Gerald (100, 200, 400), Griffin Russell (pole vault), Christian Paul (pole vault), Hugh Higgins (800, 1600, 4x800), Cedric Brant (sprints), Dylan Faile (weights), Michael Godfrey (sprints). Key losses: Darrius Galloway, Tyler Cobb, Herschel Killings Rutherford Head coach: Mark Stanton, third year 2007: Advanced five boys to regionals: Lonnie Francis, Nick Smith, Reggie Turner and Rodney Morgan 4x100 relay and John Franklin high jump. Leading returners: Reggie Turner (sprints), Nick Smith (100, long jump), Darius Parham (sprints), John Franklin (high jump), Ryan Singleton (distance). Others to watch: Trai Garrison (110 hurdles), Thomas Heikkinen (distance), Lonnie Francis (4x100). Key losses: Rodney Morgan, Brandon Hough. Notable: Stanton thinks his 4x100 will qualify for state. Quotable: �I am excited about the young men we have returning. We should be able to compete in our district.� � Mark Stanton. Arnold Head coach: Dennis Bush 2007: NA Leading returners: Josh Giffin (discus), Jeremy Hester (sprints), Erin Williams (400, 4x400), Michael Lopez (400, 4x400). Others to watch: Xavier Morris (sprints), Jacob Slaughter (middle distance), C.J. Nowles (hurdles), Ramon Cotton (400), David Rouse (distance). Key losses: Shaun Gaiser, Zach Manner, Daniel Bush, Aaron Tassin, Rodel McCray. Notable: The district has changed, but the competition is just as tough. Bay is outstanding at 400 meters and the mile relay and Gulf Breeze is the power at the distance events. Quotable: �We have a very young and inexperienced group of kids that are working hard and learning quickly. We just need time.� � Dennis Bush Mosley Head coach: Josh Wright, eighth year 2007: Won a sixth straight county championship and Tommie Rogers placed third in the 3A state long jump. Leading returners: Tristen McCathern (jr. 100, 200, 4x100), Chase Bowers (sr. weights), Matt McCollum (sr. pole vault), Frankie Menna (so. distances), Justin Broxton (jr. 4x100, jumps), Perryn Ruth (sr. 4x100, 200), Cody Welch (jr. 300 hurdles), Brenton Hitchcock (sr. 400), Kyle Adams (400), Michael Faulkenberry (800, 4x800). Others to watch: Chuckie Palmore (100, 200, 400), Sam Bland (4x100, jumps), Ethan Davis (4x100, 200), Myles Brooks (jr. 200, 400), Dylan Black (weights), Josh Brock (so. high jump), Daniel Allen (discus), Michael Lowman (shot), Stephen Ambler (so. 400, 800). Key losses: Tommie Rogers, Enrique Davis, Carlton Johnson, Dominic Beale. Notable: Mosley will again host the District 2-3A meet on April 16. Quotable: �Mosley�s success will hinge on every member of the program making a positive contribution. The track season continues through May, and we anticipate many positive surprises from the new impact athletes.� � Josh Wright Bozeman Information not provided