prelims

Sprinters headlined Friday’s prelims but it was the distance runners who played leading roles Saturday at Buchanan High School.

“My goal at state is to make the second day,” added Kensinger, whose best throw was 55-9 at City prelims last year.

Sitting in the Birmingham High bleachers wearing headphones before running the 400 meters at the City Section track and field prelims, 17-year-old senior Nathan Santa Cruz looks like a teenager comfortable and confident.

The Southern Section prelims will be held on Saturday at four sites.

The City prelims are scheduled for May 15 and the finals May 22.