Vitals: Buchanan, sophomore, 1,600/3,200
Shes qualified because: Launching whats expected to be a dominating three-year cycle, she won the section 1,600 (4:57.70), placed second in the 3,200 (10:53.27) and ran the sections fifth-best 800 of the season (2:16.46).
Her season-best 4:56.84 1,600 ranks No. 3 in the section for a sophomore, and her 10:47.59 3,200 is seventh-best in section history for all classes.
He said it: Oh, thats a very, very talented young lady who made a commitment to be good. That 1,600 [4:56.84]is fastest ever in Fresno County and a school record. Thats pretty tough. She showed mental and physical toughness. She really made a change to be better. Bears coach Brian Weaver.


