KEVIN BARNARD

School: Buchanan

Class: Junior

He's qualified because: Steady contributor for the Bears in the Tri-River Athletic Conference (fifth, 16:18) and Central Section Division I championships (third, 15:55) as they won titles in both before running 42nd in the state (15:56).

GERMAY TESFAI

School: Hoover

Class: Senior

He's qualified because: Won the County/Metro Athletic Conference title with a 15:10 time at Avocado Lake before placing second in the Central Section Division II race (15:59) at the more demanding Woodward Park venue.

RYAN PHILLIPS

School: Clovis

Class: Sophomore

He's qualified because: His 16:19 for fifth place in the Central Section Division I final was the 10th-best time on the day among all five divisions.

JOSEPH PACE

School: Clovis West

Class: Senior

He's qualified because: Ran fourth in the Tri-River Athletic Conference final (16:10) and sixth in the Central Section Division I championship (16:20).

DANIEL GUERRERO

School: Redwood

Class: Senior

He's qualified because: Placed fifth in the Central Section Division II final at 16:33 before popping a 16:19 at state to help the Rangers finish 17th in the same division.