Monterey County is sending 3 boys to the CIF State Championships this year. Michael Skinner of Alvarez and Jake Arveson of Monterey are returning to this elite meet, as both of them qualified last year. Skinner placed 3rd in the 300 hurdles (38.98) to earn a trip to Fresno, while Arveson pulled out a close 2nd place in the 800m, clocking 1:55.45. These speedsters are joined by Salinas High's John Prader who will compete in the pole vault. Prader earned the number one seed for state as he cleared 15'10 and claimed a CCS Title on Friday. The local boys will compete first on Friday in Fresno at Buchanan High School, and if they rank in the top 9 after Friday (June 4th) they will compete Saturday.