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32 jhiftfpgnftntt-jpurnal. Tuesday, May 2, 1978Jim Weston''an Marin High School track star wins three eventsMarin prep of weekMustang runner a one-man teamBy Ron LentHigh flying Jim Weston is a proverbial one-man team as far as San Marin High School track coach Geoff Henderson is concerned.The : 7-year-old senior last Thursday won three events in a row against Tamalpais in a 73-63 loss at San Marin The Mustang Ironman ran 'he 44 in 53.9. the 120 high hurdles in a Marin County Athletic League season-best time of 15.9 and the 22' in 23/ For his efforts, he was named the Independent-Jour-nal's Marin Countv Prep of the WeekIt was the first time Weston had run the 220. but we needed another sprinter, said Henderson. Weneeded the points at the time because the meet was close This was the third time Weston had been a triple victor in 1978 but the first time he had done it one event after the other. T was pretty tired just by the sheer number of events. Weston said. “I didn't really have to run that hard to win.Weston says he enjoys running, but he enjoys winning even more.That's why he gave up the 880 last year to concentrate on the 330 intermediate hurdles. T started to lose in the 880. that's why I gave it up, he said.It may come as a surprise to learn that Henderson thinks Weston best event is the 880. T ran the 880 in the NCAA meet, so I know what ittakes.' said Henderson He hasmore speed and potential than I had. He could be a top collegiate runner if he stays with it,Therein lies the rub. Weston isn t certain he will stick with it. say mg ‘ I'd like to run at College of Mann next season but I won't if I think it will interfere with my studies.Weston plans to be a private pilot after completing a five-year Air Force career where he savs heyhopes to acquire flying experience to further his civilian career. “I’ve been in Novato all my life. he said. T want to do some traveling before I settle down.To get there. Weston, who has a 3.4 grade point average, anticipates obtaining a bachelors degree in mathematics or physics before taking off with the An* Force.Weston knows where he's going,and where he has been. As a junior,he did a 38.6 in the 330 low hurdles at the North Coast Section trials in 1977 As a sophomore, he was an undefeated half-miler, taking the Redwood Empire Meet Division III frosh-soph division.He also played football lor three years. In 1977. he was a starting wingback and defensive back on the MCAL co-championship team. As a junior, he was a reserve defensive back and wide receiver on the varsity. Tne year before that he was onthe junior varsity where he played some quarterback. His QB experience paid off last season when he was called on to fill in for sidelined signal callers Dave Cradeur and Clay Muster “I like track because it is an individual thing. Weston said, but he also enjoys football because of the team concept. I'm not as aggressive in it as a I should be. He may sound like he lacks confidence in his football skills, but such isn't really the case. Weston simply has his talents in perspective Regarding his track talent, he is equally candid, but his conclusions are different than his grid assessments.I do better at track than football. I think I have the speed to make the state meet this year. I think I can do that.Therefore, don't be surprised to see Weston at the state meet in Bakersfield next month
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San Rafael Independent Journal
San Rafael, California, US
Tue, May 02, 1978
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