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Madera South Stallions did it again. 7th straight valley championship. 3rd in a row in D1. With a team time a 78:08.
Looking forward to the state meet next week.

Great Story. Looking forward to seeing that movie. One of the most storied programs in our Section being recognized On a National level

I had the Privilege to Coach with Coach Parris on the Track and Field Staff for the Last 6 Seasons 2009/2014.
I learned a lot from him. I was a young coach in my 3rd year with the program when he became the head Track Coach. Knowing his background from his Days at Madera High I knew he was a winner. His First year at Madera South in 2008 the Cross Country boys won their First of 6 straight Valley Titles in 3 different divisions
2008/09 D3 2010/11 D2 2012/13 D1. The first team in Valley history to do that. The girls Cross Country team won their first Valley title last Season D2. On the Track and field side we won a total of 9 League titles 5 boys and 4 girls.
2009- 2012 our boys and girls won the North Yosemite League (NYL) titles and 2013 our boys won the County Metro Athletic Conference (CMAC) title our First year in the league. He has done a lot for the City of Madera and the central Section. He will be missed at Madera South as XC and Track coach. We are happy to see him live his goal and Become an Athletic Director. Chowchilla high is getting a great Man and a great Leader.
Eloy Quintana is the new head XC and Track coach. He has worked with us the last two seasons if there is anyone the can continue the success of the XC program at Madera South it's Eloy. I'm looking Forward to working with him in Track in the Spring.

This Article is from the Madera Tribune

Author :Tyler Takeda
When the summer began, word began to circulate about Madera South cross country and track coach Rich Parris and his future.

Parris, the architect of six straight Valley championships and a runner-up in the state championships last year, left the Stallions cross country program to become the athletics director at Chowchilla High School.

Parris' right-hand man last year, Eloy Quintana, has been officially promoted to take the top spot for the Stallions by new athletics director Andrea Devine.

"Parris told me I was the perfect man to take over the program," Quintana said. "For me, it was an honor for him to bestow so much trust. This is his baby. This is about making a difference in lives here."...

What Blake did was Amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing him run in college.

The Central Section athletes did really well at Arcadia. I'm proud of our kids from the central section

I can't wait to see who will lead our program.

As a Track Coach at Madera South since day One of track in 07 I'm excited to Find out who the next football coach will be

I totally agree with you coach.  It's rough not knowing how many to expect but it is alot of fun to watch it grow.  Thankful for coaches like you and the Madera South staff for spreading the word.  Alot of Stallions out there on Saturday!  Was expecting to see more of a extreme south valley contingent however. (Bakersfield).  There were some, but not as many as i'd have thought.  WOndering if they might have headed to a souther cal meet to keep dry. ;)

Thank you for having us. our athletes had a good time they really enjoy this meet. We are looking forward to a good and exciting season

The Kingsburg Indoor Qualifier meet is getting more exciting every year. I was there today at this years meet. I thought it was a great meet. There were more schools there this year some of the top athletes in the valley were there the times were really good for this time of the year

i'll be there. I'm Looking forward to a new season

D-I boys team: 1, Madera South 32 (78:36); 2, Clovis North 61 (79:54); 3, Clovis 93 (81:22)

D-II girls team: 1, Madera South 57; 2, Shafter 120; 3, Monache 132

Madera South Girls won D2

Madera South Boys and Girls win XC titles
The Stallions boys win their 6th Valley title in a row and are ranked 2nd in the state behind Power house Arcadia
Setting up a great Showdown next Saturday at the State Championship meet
Madera South Girls won their first Valley title in school history

Tick Tock my friend.  Coming soon.

Will I see you at the Indoor qualifier Feb 8th?

Tracknut. You may see me out there Feb 8th. I don't know how many athletes we are taking yet. I'm pretty sure we will have a few out there that day

Looking Forward to an exciting Track and Field seaon  :D

Congrats to all the State Qualifiers. The Central section will be Represented well at the state meet. Looking forward to it

[Team Titles]

There were many stories at the Valley Masters.  I'll try and give my thoughts on them.
Team Titles
Boys: Buchanan-70 pts, Edison-47.50 pts,  and Stockdale-42 pts

Buchanan Boys, were the Usual Suspects claiming another Title (5th consecutive) AGAIN, congrats to them.
But lost in all of that, as they had depth in all the events was the fact that in the 110 High Hurdles
Buchanan's Adam Soesman, just a Junior, who was a runner in the first Heat (the slower one) actually
ran the fastest time and WON the Valley 110 High Hurdles title.  I have never seen in over 8 years
anyone take first place running in the slower heat, so that was an incredible run. 

Girls: Buchanan-89.70 pts, Edison-84 pts, CN-3rd, and CW-4th
Buchanan Girls pulled this one out with the help IMO of CN and CW who squeezed their way in
between these 2 teams to take away point from Edison in particular.  The trio athletes of CN
Hannah Waller(400m), Mikaela Smith(800m-LJ), and Rhesa Foster(100m-100HH-LJ) actually
squeezed points away from Edison to help Buchanan's team title cause.  The athletes of CW
Nikki Okwelogu (Discus/Shot Put), and Lyndsey Lopes (HJ-300mlh-100mh) also contributed to
their team points.

This Double win, never happens, IMO. 
Brad Beekman Clovis East wins both the Pole Vault & Discus.....WOW!!!

It was an overall Good meet. Congrats to Buchanan AGAIN on winning valley. On the Girls side. Buchanan girls got some extra help also from Edison's Murray in the HJ. She jumped 5-10 at Area came in ranked 1st in valley. At the Valley meet she jumped 5-5 placing 5th. Edison lost points there. Not putting the blame on one kid it is a team sport. Edison also didn't have Tia Edwards in the 300 hurdles. She fell over the last hurdle at Area got up and still ran 48. She was an Alt for Valley. She has ran 45 sec this season in those. No one is to blame things happen. It was overall great meet. Looking forward to State

Looking forward to the Meet Saturday. It will be fun  :D

Should be an Interesting Meet. Looking Forward to it

Congrats to the Small school Championship teams