BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD: ’94 PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : Esperanza

Coach: Al Britt (14th year).

1993: Empire League champion, Orange County Championships runner-up, third at Section Division II finals.

Key returners: Nolan Boggs, Jr., TJ; Chris Chapman, Sr., HJ; Jeff Chapman, So, HJ; Scott Chapman, Sr., HJ; Kareem Clark, Jr., 100, 400 relay; Steve Cox, So., HJ; Ryan Crosby, Jr., PV; Sha-ron Dean, Jr., DT; Dahrin Footman, Jr., 100, 200; Anton Hector, Jr., 300 IH, 400; Cody Heron, Sr., 300 IH, 1600 relay; Jimmy Stewart, Sr., DT; Tom Tape, Sr., 400.

Key newcomers: None.

Outlook: The Aztecs have built a dynasty in the Empire League and are looking forward to winning their eighth consecutive title. A junior-dominated team, Britt said, “This could be a strong team as the season progresses.” The Aztecs are led by Hector, who ran 38.0 seconds in the intermediate hurdles at the Masters Meet. The Aztecs’ 400-relay team returns intact after running a county-best 42.51 last spring. But Tape is suffering from a hamstring and isn’t expected back until the middle of March.