California state title-stripped sprinter Clara Adams to transfer schools

SALINAS – Clara Adams, the North Salinas High runner who won the state championship 400-meter race only to have her title taken away for excessive celebration, will be transferring to Watsonville High this school year.

“I will miss my friends,” Adams said. “I’m not excited about moving. But I know it’s for the best. I really didn’t feel like North Salinas supported my dad.”

Adams’ father, David, had been the North Salinas sprint coach for the past five years, while coaching his daughter for the last decade.