Local Stars Shine at State Meet

Santa Barbara High’s Elina Stump and Malachi Johnston are headed to the CIF State Meet with personal bests and top-five finishes, while Dos Pueblos’ Owen Abbott and Kellan Cotter make long-awaited returns to the big stage after strong races. Coaches praise their grit and follow-through, especially as these are their final high school throws and races. San Marcos’ Logan Patterson Deakyne closes his career with a standout 300-meter hurdles performance and a spot at Nike Nationals, while Dalton Shupe finishes his season on a high note in the pole vault. These athletes didn’t just qualify—they earned their moment with sweat, heart, and relentless dedication. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c6edb546e84f868