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TEMPE — Cher recent years, coachManuel Quint an ar‘s cross country program lias reigned as Casa Grande High’s strongest toys’ inter scholastic athletic activityAlthough the big prizes — like a division title or state championship - have eluded him. Quintanar has turned out a string ofcontending teams and outstanding . individualsAlthough Quintanar has considered 1976 aslightly ' down‘ year (or his troops, Casa Grande wilt again be a factor in the AAACentral Division meetr 4 • •The competition, featuring its strongestfield in vears; is this afternoon at Kiwams. • » • •• • * . ‘ r * .Park hereGasa Grande finished its regular division schedule with a 7-7-1 markAnd the Cougars face an old problem in the division championships lack of depth As in years past, Gasa Grande has been led by one outstanding individual - backed byseveral strong teammatesBut a good showing in championshipcompetition takes a full slate of five runnerswho can finish high* * - ** • r • « *‘ We've got to have a fifth man come through.'‘ Quintanar pointed out. “Kor mast of the season we've had four good runners consistently We’ve also had go ml fifth men; but usually it was a different kid in every meet We have not had any consistency ihere.”'• Km the division activity. Quintanar iscounting on*1 amie Montiel to come through as• » , • ••V good numtier five manWe've looked really tough in practice this •a oek Wo had good workouts.'‘ Quintanar said. “Jamie has Ivon real strong 1 just.hope he comes through ” The coach can look within his own familyW Gasa Gninde Vmam strength Junior PeteQuintanar has been number one for the Cougars all year and he is the school’s main hope for a high division finish.Behind him area trio of solid performers in Buckv Doyal. Roger Stone and ManuelHernandez. Quintanar has been especiallypleased with Doyal of late“Bucky has tieeh looking realty lough.” the boss commentod Quintanar faces a problem, howeverHenry Vasquez, a top finisher through much of the regular season, won't compete in thedivision championships* . . *He’s been slowed bv injuries over the .past several weeks and recently dropped out ofactive trainingAnother major headache for Gasa Grandeis the quality of tNs year’s Central Division field:“This is probably the best it has ever been,” Quintanar said.Scottsdale Coronado, the state’s second ranked team on this week’s- Tempo Daily News Prep Grass Country Poll, is a solid Choice to win But there are several excellent squads behind the Dons “ including Tempo Marcos ile Niza, Mesa Westwtxxl Temp?. Chandler and Tempo McGlintix'k.. Marcos de Ni2a ranks fifth on tie poll, with Tempt* seventh. Chandler Hth and McGhn-lock 16th Mesa High is another strong outfit The top five teams in the division meet.advance to state; along with t he top 10 individual runners no matter what schoolthey represent .•. . 1 * » ••.Casa Gramie has usually qualified to advance as an entire team But given thisyear's outstaruling clubs, Quintanar has hisdoubts. - vWith alVt hose schools being so good, it w illbe tough to ju? t finish in the top five.” he said
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Casa Grande Dispatch
Casa Grande, Arizona, US
Fri, Nov 19, 1976
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