ZARIA FRANCIS- 100 METER DASH

CAMARILLO

Francis was the fastest girl in Ventura County this season, winning the county championship in the 100 meters in 11.85 seconds. A week later, Francis she added the Pacific View League title, winning the event in that meet in 12.09. The 5-foot-1, 109-pound sophomore took third place in the CIF-SS Division 1 finals in 11.87 seconds. Her best time in the 100 came a week before at the prelims, where she crossed the finish line in 11.74 seconds. Francis showed her versatility throughout the year, also competing well in the 200 (24.03 best), the long jump (16-9½) and as part of the 4x100 relay (48.03). Francis enjoys reading and listening to music. Her favorite movie is “The Village” and she likes watching “Sex and the City” reruns on TV. She enjoys eating Mexican and Italian food and rooting for the New Orleans Saints and the Miami Heat

SCHUYLER MOORE- 200 METER DASH

OAKS CHRISTIAN

Moore won the CIF-SS Division 4 championship in the 400, turning in a time of 24.08 seconds, her season best. She also finished second in the 100 and was part of both Oaks Christian relays to help the Lions win the Division 4 title. Moore had a ninth-place 200 finish at the state meet in 24.44. At the Tri-Valley League meet, the 5-foot-10, 148-pound junior won both the 200 and the 100. She was also the county champion in the 200 (24.31). Moore likes reading, hanging out with friends, going to the beach, watching movies and shopping. She enjoys watching “Breaking Bad” and “The Proposal” is her favorite movie. Beyoncé is her favorite singer and she roots for Allyson Felix and the San Francisco 49ers.

SARAH JOHNSON- 400 METER DASH

OAKS CHRISTIAN

Johnson, a junior, won the CIF-SS Division 4 championship in the 400 in a time of 54.60 seconds, helping lift Oaks Christian to the Division 4 team title. She duplicated her 54.60 time two weeks later and took fourth place in the CIF State Championships. Johnson was the Tri-Valley League champion in a meet-record 59.86 seconds and also won the Ventura County Championships in 55.60. Her best time of the season in the event (54.46) occurred at the CIF-SS Masters Meet. She also ran in the 200, where her best time was 24.39 at the Division 4 finals. Johnson’s hobbies are reading, graphic design and listening to music. Her favorite movie is “The Lion King” and her top TV shows are “The Voice” and “Basketball Wives.” Beyoncé is her favorite singer and the athletes she admires most are Allyson Felix and LeBron James. She likes eating sushi and Buffalo wings and she roots for USC and the Golden State Warriors.

JULIA SULLIVAN- 800 METER RUN

OAKS CHRISTIAN

Sullivan helped lead Oaks Christian to the CIF-SS Division 4 team championship with her third-place finish in the 800 at 2:17.46. Her 2:15.46 clocking in the CIF-SS prelims was a school-record time. Sullivan also claimed the 800 title in the Tri-Valley League Championships in 2:23.92. The 5-foot-8, 115-pound freshman was named a Lion Scholar in track as well as cross country. Sullivan likes to go to the beach with friends and she also enjoys skiing. “Castle” is her favorite TV show and Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” is her favorite movie. She likes listening to Bruno Mars and eating spaghetti and meatballs. Notre Dame is her favorite team and surfer Bethany Hamilton is the athlete she admires most

SARAH BAXTER- 1600 & 3200 METER RUN

SIMI VALLEY

Baxter’s quest for her fourth straight state title in the 3,200 meters was cut heartbreakingly short due to a stress reaction injury in her left leg. After finishing in a remarkable dead heat with Bethan Knights of Irvine-Northwood at the Mount Carmel Invitational in March, both crossing the finish line in 10 minutes, 7.52 seconds, Baxter did not compete in the event again until May in the Marmonte League Championships, where she won in 10:48.79. However, the injury flared up again and Baxter decided to cut her high school career short after winning the CIF-SS Division 2 prelims in 10:30.78. Baxter, The Star’s Girls Track Athlete of the Year for three years straight, also led the county in the 1,600 meters, turning in a time of 4:58.41 against Thousand Oaks on March 20. Baxter will compete for the University of Oregon next fall. Her hobbies include reading, playing with her cat, hiking, camping, singing and dancing. Baxter’s favorite TV show is “Bones” and her favorite singer is Katy Perry. The athletes she admires most are U.S. long-distance runner Shalane Flanagan and 1964 Olympic gold medalist Billy Miller.

TARA DAVIS- 100 METER HURDLES & TRIPLE JUMP

AGOURA

Only a freshman, Davis is The Star’s Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year for her versatility that also includes the long jump and the 4x100-meter relay for the Chargers. Individually, Davis took seventh place in the triple jump in her first CIF State Championships at 38-9¼ and was also third in the long jump at 19-5½. At the CIF-SS Division 2 finals, Davis was second in the 100 hurdles in 14.50 seconds, second in the triple jump at 39-9½ and also was runner-up in the long jump at 19-3. She won the Marmonte League championship in the 100 hurdles (14.57) and the triple jump (36-0¾) and was second in the long jump (18-11½). Davis was a triple winner at the Ventura County Championships, taking the 100 hurdles (14.36), the triple jump (39-8) and the long jump (19-5½). Davis lists baking, eating and texting as her hobbies. Her favorite TV shows are “Catfish” and “Orange Is the New Black” and her favorite movie is “Fired Up!” She likes rooting for the Dallas Cowboys and listening to Iggy Azalea. Her favorite foods are pickles and edamame.

SAVANNAH SIPES- 300 METER HURDLES

NEWBURY PARK

Sipes’ best time in the 300 hurdles this season, 44.23 seconds, made her county champion in the event. She also was the Marmonte League champion with a time of 45.09. She took fifth place in the CIF-SS Division 1 finals in 45.31. Sipes also was ranked second in the county in the 100 hurdles with a best time of 14.94. The 5-foot-3½, 115-pound senior is headed for Cal Lutheran. She was a principal scholar-athlete at Newbury Park, an AP scholar and an honor-roll member. Sipes likes playing with her dog Daisy, swimming, going to the beach and hiking. She likes watching “Friends” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and listening to Doug E. Fresh. Her favorite food is chocolate-covered strawberries and the athlete she admires most is Lolo Jones.

ERINN BEATTIE- HIGH JUMP

BUENA

RACHEL CRAFT- POLE VAULT

THOUSAND OAKS

The Thousand Oaks sophomore won the pole vault at the Ventura County Championships with a school-record 11 feet, 10 inches. She also set the Lancer Stadium record with a vault of 11-7. Craft won the Marmonte League title in 10-9 and qualified for the CIF-SS Division 2 Championships by placing fourth in the prelims at 11-0. The 5-foot-6, 130-pound Craft enjoys reading, music and going to the beach, along with eating frozen yogurt, listening to Young the Giant and watching “Boy Meets World.” Her favorite movie is “The Sandlot” and she likes rooting for the Dodgers and pro surfer Bethany Hamilton.

MADISEN RICHARDS- LONG JUMP

SIMI VALLEY

KENDALL MADER- SHOT PUT & DISCUS

NEWBURY PARK

Mader, a junior, was CIF-SS Division 1 champion in the discus with a throw of 145-7. She took second in the shot put in 45-0½. She continued to gain experience at the CIF State Championships, earning a podium appearance by finishing third in the discus in 147-4 and also taking sixth in the shot put at 44-6¾. Mader defended her shot put title in the Marmonte League Championships at 45-9 and also won the discus at 142-9½. She ranked No. 4 in the state in the discus with her 148-4 throw at the CIF-SS Division 2 prelims and seventh in the state in the shot put with a 45-11½ mark at the Maurice Greene Invitational. Mader, who had a 4.0 GPA this year, enjoys working out, going to the beach and playing with her dogs. Her favorite TV show is “Friday Night Lights” and her favorite movie is “Divergent.” Pizza is her favorite food and she likes rooting for the New England Patriots.