Track and field: Ross leads the way in boys' high jump

Three athletes shared the top height in the boys' high jump at the Southern Section-Toyota Division I preliminaries at Trabuco Hills, where Vista Murrieta junior Nick Ross, San Gorgonio senior Reggie Jackson and Diamond Bar junior Sam Rockwood all reached 6 feet 7 inches.

Ross qualified No. 1 based on fewer attempts.

Mike LaRocca of Dana Hills, who qualified for state last year, failed to advance to the divisional championships next Saturday at Mt. San Antonio College. Though he was among eight athletes at 6-5, he lost out on attempts.

Ross is the state leader, having jumped 7 feet on April 20 in a dual meet.

-- Martin Henderson