State track notebook: Pradere set for showdown; Ply to be busy

One of the most intriguing head-to-head battles this weekend is the battle between Carson’s Abby Pradere and Centennial’s Karina Haymore.Haymore and Pradere rank 1-2 in the state in the 800 and 1600, and they have dominated their respective regions throughout the season.Pradere, who ran a 2:13.68 at the Mt. Sac Relays and a 5:06.55 at last week’s regional meet, is looking forward to the upcoming battle. Haymore has run 2:11.80 (Mt. Sac) and 5:00.00 at a local weekday meet.&ldq