Panthers make strides towards return to state

With more than 30 athletes competing this year, the Saratoga High School Track and Field Team is preparing to make another big impact at state.

Last year the team boasted six all-state placers, and three are back hoping to repeat history for 2014. They include Ben Falk, who placed for the 400 meter dash (second place at state) and 1600 meter relay (first place at state); Rodrigo Escobedo, who placed for the 1600 meter relay and 3200 meter relay (first place in both relays at state); and Cameron Collamer, who placed for the 3200 meter relay (first place at state).

The returning 2013 all-conf...