ONES TO WATCH

Jeremy Kain, Scotts Valley, Sr.:

Headed to

Duke next fall, California's reigning, 1,600-meter champion has the drive to repeat — and Falcons coach Todd Hoffman wouldn't bet against him.

Oliver Annon, Kirby Prep, Sr.:

A CCS qualifier in the long jump — he placed second at last year's SCCAL meet — he should be among the top leapers in the PCAL's Cypress Division.

Nathan Beverly, San Lorenzo Valley, Sr.:

After leading the Cougars to SCCAL crowns in the 4×100 and 4×400relays last season, he should challenge for titles in individual events.

Ryder Brabo, Scotts Valley, Sr.:

Eyed by NCAA Division I colleges, the ninth-place finisher at the CIF cross country meet could challenge Jeremy Kain for supremacy in distance events.

Troy Capela, Santa Cruz, Sr.:

The SCCAL's 300-meter hurdles champion from last season heads a group of runners long on talent but short on experience.

Koen Vandenberg, Monte Vista Christian, Sr.:

The SCCAL's runner-up in the high jump last year, he returns to the PCAL's Mission Division with an eye on winning it all.

Julian Vargas, St. Francis, Sr.:

The runner-up in the PCAL's Santa Lucia Division in cross country, he's looking to go out on top in long-distance events in the Cypress Division.

Wade Watson, Aptos, Sr.:

The SCCAL's reigning shot put champion is already clearing 140 feet in the discus — a big reason why he could rank among the CCS's best throwers.

Caleb Womack, Santa Cruz, Sr.:

The sprinter capped his first season of track and field by capturing the SCCAL's 100-meter title — and is gunning for a repeat performance.

Adan Rivas, Watsonville, Jr.:

The sprinter could be one of the best in the PCAL's Mission Division after placing third in the temporarily expanded SCCAL last season.