Track and Field

With almost all of their athletes returning from last year’s underclassmen-driven team, the track and field squad is uniquely positioned to have another great year. Building on last year’s postseason success, assistant coach Steve O’Brien predicts a multitude of achievements this go around.

Seniors Avah Reichow and Cora Haggarty, who were standouts last season, will end their high school track experience as star athletes and leaders. Both Haggarty and Reichow placed in the top five at the Central Coast Section (CCS) finals last spring, and Reichow extended her season as she earned a spot in the 300-meter hurdles at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship. Senior Jake Ramirez and junior Yazan Abutair have also stood out thus far in the varsity male division.

With five coaches on the team this year, every athlete on the track should receive enough individual attention to improve their skills and have a positive experience. In the early stages of the year, the coaches have prioritized creating a competitive yet welcoming environment. First-year assistant coach Carlie Borough, who previously worked at King’s Academy and Burlingame Parks Department, hopes to be a role model for female student-athletes. 

With over 140 athletes trying out, assistant coach O’Brien sees only growth ahead for the Panthers this year. And they’ve been practicing every day after school to live up to those expectations, with the team’s first regular season meet at home on Wednesday, March 6.