Well, folks - the official season is over.  But, for record keeping purposes, we do recognize any postseason meets up until the conclusion of July.  With that in mind, Vista del Lago's Emmanuel Ngula (only a junior) almost set a new county record for the 800 meters with a 1:51.87 at the Jim Bush Invitational, held at Occidental College.  The record of 1:51.83 is held by Hemet's Robert Frichtel from 1996.  Ngula did not advance into last week's state meet final and obviously had something to prove.  He'll have another season to go for it as he'll be one of the top returning half-milers in the nation for 2009.  Also competing in the meet was Corona's Raul Arcos.  Arcos, prepping for the mile in two weeks at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, went 1:53.33 and won the heat before Ngula's.   That is a new school record and the #9 all-time mark in Riverside County history. 

Perris' Ericka Nowell won her 300 Hurdles' race up at the Golden West Invitational.  Her time of 42.10 continues to show how consistent she has become and will also unleash for the county record in 2009!  Riverside Poly's Kristen Ustariz also made the trip up north and posted a 5:41 in the freshman mile. 

Also in the mix is La Sierra junior Reggie Wyatt!  Yes, the 2007 Riverside County Athlete of the Year is still around and gearing for this month's Olympic Trials!  He went 36.02 in the 300 Hurdles, which is easily the top mark in the state and the best in the nation thus far.  Reggie will be competing in the 400 Hurdles in several weeks while getting ready for that La Sierra uniform in 2009.   

We'll keep you posted of any developments regarding our county's athletes....

Sunday, we will submit our finalists for 2008 Riverside County Athlete of the Year.  Please feel free to email us with your opinion on who should be selected...