It’s my favorite time of the year, when the performance lists are out and we know who is running what at the state championships. I was going to try and predict all the events on the girls and boys sides this year, but then I realized how truly little I know about those subjects. Therefore, I decided to stick to what I know best, the men’s distance events, and give more in depth predictive analysis. Here we go.
Mile
The mile will be the first distance event of the day, and things should get off to a fast start. With 18 entries in the race I expect two heats, the first of 9 the second of 9. That will slightly affect the way I see the race unfolding and my predictions.
Projected First Heat Entries:
1 Kennedy, Kiski Area 4:29.70B
2 Segall, Friend’s Central 4:30.89
3 Groh, Lower Dauphin 4:30.30B
4 Trueman, Springfield Montco 4:31.10
5 Horgan, Holy Ghost Prep 4:30.56B
6 Scarpato, Springfield Delco 4:31.56B
7 Waterman, Germantown Friends School 4:32.32
8 Seelaus, Strath Haven 4:31.90B
9 Waddington, CB South 4:32.91
Projected Second Heat Entries:
1 McClafferty, Conrad Weiser 4:20.82
2 Campbell, Council Rock North 4:21.43
3 Endress, Altoona 4:20.93B
4 Schrom, Central Dauphin 4:21.55B
5 Magaha, Upper Moreland 4:24.10
6 Barnhill, Downingtown West 4:24.74B
7 Gregor, CB South 4:26.80
8 Moran, Mt. Lebanon 4:26.37B
9 Libbi, West Chester East 4:29.11
I think the first heat will be won in a time too slow to medal unfortunately. I see too much talent in the second heat and I don’t think it will go out that slow. I expect Horgan and possibly Trueman to lead early, Waterman should be in the mix for the win in the heat. There are a couple young guns in this heat who may have a break out performance as well.
In the fast heat the guys everyone is talking about are the three up front: McClafferty, Campbell and Endress, all with PRs of 4:15.00 or lower for 1600m. I expect that with another race coming later in the day for him Endress will not be eager to take the pace, however I see Campbell, McClafferty and Schrom keeping this thing fast from the gun. Moran should be up in that mix as well. Barnhill and Magaha should hang back at the start and work their way up the pack picking people off. Magaha, however, is fairly unpredictable in his race strategy. A lot of people are talking about Libbi as a sleeper pick in the race, I like him, however I don’t see him making a huge impact at the meet. I have Endress in a very close race taking Campbell at the line with McClafferty just a step behind the two for third. Endress in about 4:16ish, Campbell the same, McClafferty very low 4:17. Then I think Moran will take fourth in about 4:19 or so, holding off a late charge from Barnhill for 5th and Schrom for 6th both in about 4:20. Schrom has the potential for a big race here just like last year when he won the slow heat, but I like Moran as my sleeper pick for this race as long as he doesn’t go out too hard. If Magaha keeps a steady head and races smart he could beat all of these guys in this pack but I see him saving too much and going by a fading Gregor and Libbi for 7th. I see Gregor and Libbi fighting it out for the final medal spot in somewhere around 4:23. Either could take it, but I’ll go Libbi by a nose because I like the fact that he has had some big, confidence building, wins this season.
State Predictions: 800m
800m
There are 35 entries in the mens 800! Wow! Last year they divided 27 guys up over three heats, this year I expect four heats with the additional entries, but we may see three. I see 9 in the first heat, 9 in the second heat, 8 in the third and 9 in the last heat.
Projected First Heat:
1 Dallago, Perk Valley 2:01.06
2 Gibson, Canon-Mac 2:00.47B
3 Duda, Lower Moreland 2:00.50B
4 Bekelja, Hershey 2:00.56B
5 Rivera, Bensalem 2:01.16
6 Dewille, Hershey 2:00.61B
7 Trueman, Springfield Montco 2:01.23
8 Lamour, E&S NS
9 Meterko, Puxsatawney NS
Projected Second Heat:
1 Sheltzer, Friend’s Central 1:59.37
2 Squirees, Penn Hills 1:59.10B
3 Bailey, Penn Hills 1:59.90
4 Witmer, McCaskey 1:59.36B
5 Ferris, Conestoga 1:59.44B
6 England, Easton Area 2:00.63
7 Holder, Chambersburg 2:00.82
8 Cassey, Penncrest 2:00.35B
9 Ahearn, Twin Valley 2:01.04
Projected Third Heat:
1 Cosgrove, McKeesport 1:58.38
2 Urso, Trinity 1:58.60
3 Gonzaga, Archbishop Ryan 1:59.05
4 Gomez, Butler 1:58.46B
5 Trimble, North Penn 1:59.12
6 Lidwell, Altoona 1:58.54B
7 Essex, Conestoga 1:58.64B
8 Jordan, State College 1:58.74B
Projected Fourth Heat:
1 Endress, Altoona 1:53.94B
2 Cho, Wissahickon 1:56.22
3 Magaha, Upper Moreland 1:56.61
4 Moran, Abington 1:56.24B
5 Lefebure, Henderson 1:57.02
6 Krszal, West Allegheny 1:56.43B
7 Flynn, Cumberland Valley 1:56.70B
8 Delahnman, Radnor 1:57.67
9 Timmins, Phoenixville 1:57.14B
The first heat is always exciting because you get to watch a lot of runners just go for it and chase PRs. Normally someone from this heat sneaks on to the medal stand and the guy I see doing is Bekelja. He’s a got a teammate in the heat with him and hopefully they can work together to a fast time with some other guys who go out hard. Bekelja in around 1:56 is my bet, sleeper pick to run quick would be Duda out of Lower Moreland.
The second heat again will just be a bunch of runners going for it which may lead to some fast times. I’ve always been a fan of Sheltzer out of Friend’s Central, but he’s not a guy who is going to push the pace and make this thing fast. I see Witmer ultimately pulling out this heat with a time around 1:57 low, maybe dipping into the 1:56s if the Penn Hills boys take it out hard enough.
Not really a lot of big names in this third heat and a few guys I’ve honestly never heard of. I think Trinity’s Urso is definitely a guy to watch along with Gomez. Deep sleeper might be Trimble who comes from a top notch program for the 800m. I see the winner of this heat again in the 1:57 range, maybe dipping into the 1:56s for the top two guys.
Hot heat should not be tactical this time around like it usually is. Krszal is a front runner and Flynn doesn’t like a slow pace either. Endress will be tired and Magaha I can’t see as a factor in this race on the double, but he is unpredictable to say the least. I think Cho and Moran will both look to make moves about 400m in and Endress and Lefebure will be the only ones to stay with them. I am really on the Endress bandwagon for this double because I think he has proven his fitness time and time again this season, but I think he will not be able to hold off Lefebure in the final straightaway. I have Lefebure winning in around 1:53 high again, Endress second in 1:54 low, Moran 3rd in 1:54 mid and Cho 4th in about 1:54 high. The other guys may mix it up in there and try to snag a medal.
Ultimately when the dust settles I have Lefebure, Endress, Moran, Cho, Bekelja, Urso, Witmer, and Gomez medaling in that order. Flynn with a near miss, same to Timmons.
There are 35 entries in the mens 800! Wow! Last year they divided 27 guys up over three heats, this year I expect four heats with the additional entries, but we may see three. I see 9 in the first heat, 9 in the second heat, 8 in the third and 9 in the last heat.
Projected First Heat:
1 Dallago, Perk Valley 2:01.06
2 Gibson, Canon-Mac 2:00.47B
3 Duda, Lower Moreland 2:00.50B
4 Bekelja, Hershey 2:00.56B
5 Rivera, Bensalem 2:01.16
6 Dewille, Hershey 2:00.61B
7 Trueman, Springfield Montco 2:01.23
8 Lamour, E&S NS
9 Meterko, Puxsatawney NS
Projected Second Heat:
1 Sheltzer, Friend’s Central 1:59.37
2 Squirees, Penn Hills 1:59.10B
3 Bailey, Penn Hills 1:59.90
4 Witmer, McCaskey 1:59.36B
5 Ferris, Conestoga 1:59.44B
6 England, Easton Area 2:00.63
7 Holder, Chambersburg 2:00.82
8 Cassey, Penncrest 2:00.35B
9 Ahearn, Twin Valley 2:01.04
Projected Third Heat:
1 Cosgrove, McKeesport 1:58.38
2 Urso, Trinity 1:58.60
3 Gonzaga, Archbishop Ryan 1:59.05
4 Gomez, Butler 1:58.46B
5 Trimble, North Penn 1:59.12
6 Lidwell, Altoona 1:58.54B
7 Essex, Conestoga 1:58.64B
8 Jordan, State College 1:58.74B
Projected Fourth Heat:
1 Endress, Altoona 1:53.94B
2 Cho, Wissahickon 1:56.22
3 Magaha, Upper Moreland 1:56.61
4 Moran, Abington 1:56.24B
5 Lefebure, Henderson 1:57.02
6 Krszal, West Allegheny 1:56.43B
7 Flynn, Cumberland Valley 1:56.70B
8 Delahnman, Radnor 1:57.67
9 Timmins, Phoenixville 1:57.14B
The first heat is always exciting because you get to watch a lot of runners just go for it and chase PRs. Normally someone from this heat sneaks on to the medal stand and the guy I see doing is Bekelja. He’s a got a teammate in the heat with him and hopefully they can work together to a fast time with some other guys who go out hard. Bekelja in around 1:56 is my bet, sleeper pick to run quick would be Duda out of Lower Moreland.
The second heat again will just be a bunch of runners going for it which may lead to some fast times. I’ve always been a fan of Sheltzer out of Friend’s Central, but he’s not a guy who is going to push the pace and make this thing fast. I see Witmer ultimately pulling out this heat with a time around 1:57 low, maybe dipping into the 1:56s if the Penn Hills boys take it out hard enough.
Not really a lot of big names in this third heat and a few guys I’ve honestly never heard of. I think Trinity’s Urso is definitely a guy to watch along with Gomez. Deep sleeper might be Trimble who comes from a top notch program for the 800m. I see the winner of this heat again in the 1:57 range, maybe dipping into the 1:56s for the top two guys.
Hot heat should not be tactical this time around like it usually is. Krszal is a front runner and Flynn doesn’t like a slow pace either. Endress will be tired and Magaha I can’t see as a factor in this race on the double, but he is unpredictable to say the least. I think Cho and Moran will both look to make moves about 400m in and Endress and Lefebure will be the only ones to stay with them. I am really on the Endress bandwagon for this double because I think he has proven his fitness time and time again this season, but I think he will not be able to hold off Lefebure in the final straightaway. I have Lefebure winning in around 1:53 high again, Endress second in 1:54 low, Moran 3rd in 1:54 mid and Cho 4th in about 1:54 high. The other guys may mix it up in there and try to snag a medal.
Ultimately when the dust settles I have Lefebure, Endress, Moran, Cho, Bekelja, Urso, Witmer, and Gomez medaling in that order. Flynn with a near miss, same to Timmons.
State Predictions: 3000m
3000m
Good news, there should only be one heat.
Projected Heat:
1 Gil, North Allegheny 8:36.60B
2 Trainer, LaSalle 8:50.20
3 Hartzel, Cumberland Valley 8:52.42B
4 Sileniks, North Hills 9:32.xxB @3200m
5 Greth, Exeter 8:57.89
6 McGowan, Lower Merion 8:58.28
7 Degregirio, Baldwin 8:57.73B
8 Izewski, CB East 8:58.55
9 Steiner, North Allegheny 8:58.15B
10 Koliso, Glenn Mills 8:58.44B
11 Groff, Hempfield 8:59.77
12 Fadale, Selinsgrove 8:59.78
13 Wilkinson, Valley View 9:00.21
Gil is a big favorite but I am not sure I see him pushing the pace early in this race, especially with the DMR late in the day for his team. Most of the other heavy hitters in the race sit back early on like Trainer and McGowan. I think Hartzel will probably dictate pace early with Groff, Fadale, Izewski and Koliso up in the mix as well. Hopefully, Juris and Trainer will be on Gil’s shoulder when he decides to make a move during the race otherwise Gil may get too much of a cushion. I am nervous to pick anyone who ran the 3k last week for a top spot in this week’s race because I feel running too excellent 3ks in two weeks in a row is a very tough job to do. I have Gil winning, I think he has more speed than Trainer and more strength, plus he knows how to win. I do see Trainer having a breakout race and finishing second. Somewhere around 8:33 for Gil, 8:37ish for Trainer. Then I have Juris finishing in third, although I haven’t seen too many results on him I know he has the talent to run quick, probably around low 8:40s. From here I am not too enamored with anyone in the rest of the field, but I am going to with Greth for third and Hartzel for fourth. I have seen a lot more of Greth than I have of Hartzel this season, and I feel Greth has experience winning big races (MoCs last year) as well as placing highly in races with good competition (12th at XC States). For the next spots I will pick Fadale over Groff, most likely again a close finish somewhere in the low 8:50s. I’ll take Izewski for 7th, although he raced the 3k last week, I feel like he performs well at the state meet and maybe will get some good advice from his brother. 8th is a tough pick but I’ll go Steiner by a nose over Wilkinson both in the mid 8:50s range.
Good news, there should only be one heat.
Projected Heat:
1 Gil, North Allegheny 8:36.60B
2 Trainer, LaSalle 8:50.20
3 Hartzel, Cumberland Valley 8:52.42B
4 Sileniks, North Hills 9:32.xxB @3200m
5 Greth, Exeter 8:57.89
6 McGowan, Lower Merion 8:58.28
7 Degregirio, Baldwin 8:57.73B
8 Izewski, CB East 8:58.55
9 Steiner, North Allegheny 8:58.15B
10 Koliso, Glenn Mills 8:58.44B
11 Groff, Hempfield 8:59.77
12 Fadale, Selinsgrove 8:59.78
13 Wilkinson, Valley View 9:00.21
Gil is a big favorite but I am not sure I see him pushing the pace early in this race, especially with the DMR late in the day for his team. Most of the other heavy hitters in the race sit back early on like Trainer and McGowan. I think Hartzel will probably dictate pace early with Groff, Fadale, Izewski and Koliso up in the mix as well. Hopefully, Juris and Trainer will be on Gil’s shoulder when he decides to make a move during the race otherwise Gil may get too much of a cushion. I am nervous to pick anyone who ran the 3k last week for a top spot in this week’s race because I feel running too excellent 3ks in two weeks in a row is a very tough job to do. I have Gil winning, I think he has more speed than Trainer and more strength, plus he knows how to win. I do see Trainer having a breakout race and finishing second. Somewhere around 8:33 for Gil, 8:37ish for Trainer. Then I have Juris finishing in third, although I haven’t seen too many results on him I know he has the talent to run quick, probably around low 8:40s. From here I am not too enamored with anyone in the rest of the field, but I am going to with Greth for third and Hartzel for fourth. I have seen a lot more of Greth than I have of Hartzel this season, and I feel Greth has experience winning big races (MoCs last year) as well as placing highly in races with good competition (12th at XC States). For the next spots I will pick Fadale over Groff, most likely again a close finish somewhere in the low 8:50s. I’ll take Izewski for 7th, although he raced the 3k last week, I feel like he performs well at the state meet and maybe will get some good advice from his brother. 8th is a tough pick but I’ll go Steiner by a nose over Wilkinson both in the mid 8:50s range.
State Predictions: 4x800m
4x800m
There should be two heats of the 4x800m, the first of 12, the second of 11. I also listed the names who I think will be on the relay for each team, although these are not official, just projections.
Projected 1st Heat:
1 Archbishop Wood 8:16.64B
2 Haverford 8:19.34 (Kim)
3 Phoenixville 8:18.50B (Timmons)
4 Chambersburg NS (Holder)
5 CR South NS (Doyle, Garfield)
6 Cumberland Valley NS (Flynn, Hartzel)
7 Easton Area NS (England)
8 Hempfield NS (Groff)
9 Hershey NS (Bekelja, DeWille)
10 North Penn NS (Trimble)
11 Penn Hills NS (Caitlin, Bailey, Squires)
12 Upper Darby NS
Projected 2nd Heat:
1 Abington 7:45.93B (Watson, Smith, Moran, Taylor)
2 CB West 8:01.63 (McGarvey, Bee, Manley)
3 LaSalle 8:04.21 (Muggler, Stone, Stone, Coyle)
4 Penncrest 8:03.24B (Robert, Cassey)
5 Lower Moreland 8:06.10B (Duda)
6 Spring Ford 8:10.72B
7 Pennridge 8:12.19B (Reed, Olindo)
8 Friend’s Central 8:12.78B (Sheltzer, Segall)
9 Holy Ghost Prep 8:13.04B (Horgan)
10 Downingtown East 8:16.14B
11 Strath Haven 8:18.61 (Collins?, Seelaus)
The first heat is made up of a lot of teams very close to the standard that didn’t quite hit it, but should still feature some fast times. A lot of these teams have very capable runners who will be on the double from earlier races which will play a factor. For example, Penn Hills has the pieces to run very quick but I don’t see them doubling very well, especially after last year’s DMR performance. CR South could mix it up with four fresh legs, Hershey returns everyone from a 7:51 last year outdoors as well but they have to key legs on the double. I think Haverford will most likely take down the heat, with Hershey, Cumberland Valley and CR South in the mix. If Penn Hills runs to their potential they will surprise and maybe take a state medal.
The second heat should of course be very quick even with Abington’s legs all doubling back. Assuming Abington is running at full strength (i.e. every member of their A team) it is their race to lose. However, I am picking CB West for the upset here in what should be a very fast race around 7:50 for both squads, maybe a shade under for CB West. I don’t like to pick against Moran on the anchor, but I think a completely fresh set of runners for CB West will clinch the victory. In the chase pack I think LaSalle will take third in a time around 7:55-7:57, they will be in contention until the anchor leg where I do not think they have a stand out runner. Lower Moreland I am picking for fourth in a bit of an upset but I think Penncrest will take 5th, both teams around 8:04, Lower Moreland closer to 8:00. I think Pennridge should run fast here as well, I don’t think they are that far off of Penncrest when Penncrest has runners doubling and Pennridge is fresh. I could see them beating Penncrest, but right now I have them a step off at 8:05 or so. I think the other teams do not have the fresh runners to run as fast as they did in qualifying although I think Friend’s Central and Strath Haven have good runners, I think the tired legs will stop both squads from placing highly. I have Strath Haven still running decent enough to medal in 7th. I’ll take a teams out of the slow heat (I’ll say Haverford 8th) for the final medal position.
There should be two heats of the 4x800m, the first of 12, the second of 11. I also listed the names who I think will be on the relay for each team, although these are not official, just projections.
Projected 1st Heat:
1 Archbishop Wood 8:16.64B
2 Haverford 8:19.34 (Kim)
3 Phoenixville 8:18.50B (Timmons)
4 Chambersburg NS (Holder)
5 CR South NS (Doyle, Garfield)
6 Cumberland Valley NS (Flynn, Hartzel)
7 Easton Area NS (England)
8 Hempfield NS (Groff)
9 Hershey NS (Bekelja, DeWille)
10 North Penn NS (Trimble)
11 Penn Hills NS (Caitlin, Bailey, Squires)
12 Upper Darby NS
Projected 2nd Heat:
1 Abington 7:45.93B (Watson, Smith, Moran, Taylor)
2 CB West 8:01.63 (McGarvey, Bee, Manley)
3 LaSalle 8:04.21 (Muggler, Stone, Stone, Coyle)
4 Penncrest 8:03.24B (Robert, Cassey)
5 Lower Moreland 8:06.10B (Duda)
6 Spring Ford 8:10.72B
7 Pennridge 8:12.19B (Reed, Olindo)
8 Friend’s Central 8:12.78B (Sheltzer, Segall)
9 Holy Ghost Prep 8:13.04B (Horgan)
10 Downingtown East 8:16.14B
11 Strath Haven 8:18.61 (Collins?, Seelaus)
The first heat is made up of a lot of teams very close to the standard that didn’t quite hit it, but should still feature some fast times. A lot of these teams have very capable runners who will be on the double from earlier races which will play a factor. For example, Penn Hills has the pieces to run very quick but I don’t see them doubling very well, especially after last year’s DMR performance. CR South could mix it up with four fresh legs, Hershey returns everyone from a 7:51 last year outdoors as well but they have to key legs on the double. I think Haverford will most likely take down the heat, with Hershey, Cumberland Valley and CR South in the mix. If Penn Hills runs to their potential they will surprise and maybe take a state medal.
The second heat should of course be very quick even with Abington’s legs all doubling back. Assuming Abington is running at full strength (i.e. every member of their A team) it is their race to lose. However, I am picking CB West for the upset here in what should be a very fast race around 7:50 for both squads, maybe a shade under for CB West. I don’t like to pick against Moran on the anchor, but I think a completely fresh set of runners for CB West will clinch the victory. In the chase pack I think LaSalle will take third in a time around 7:55-7:57, they will be in contention until the anchor leg where I do not think they have a stand out runner. Lower Moreland I am picking for fourth in a bit of an upset but I think Penncrest will take 5th, both teams around 8:04, Lower Moreland closer to 8:00. I think Pennridge should run fast here as well, I don’t think they are that far off of Penncrest when Penncrest has runners doubling and Pennridge is fresh. I could see them beating Penncrest, but right now I have them a step off at 8:05 or so. I think the other teams do not have the fresh runners to run as fast as they did in qualifying although I think Friend’s Central and Strath Haven have good runners, I think the tired legs will stop both squads from placing highly. I have Strath Haven still running decent enough to medal in 7th. I’ll take a teams out of the slow heat (I’ll say Haverford 8th) for the final medal position.
State Predictions DMR
DMR
Again one heat, the first time the DMR will feature more than 10 teams.
Projected Heat:
1 Wissahickon 10:35.56 (Cho, Ravetz, Farrell)
2 Henderson 10:33.84B (Lefebure, Andrews)
3 Great Valley 10:36.89B (Willig, Toole, Wolffe, McCary)
4 Council Rock North 10:39.84B (Campbell, Ieburno)
5 Pittsburgh CC 10:41.94 (Gasior, Short)
6 North Allegheny 10:43.15B (Gil)
7 Boyertown 10:45.79 (Kelly)
8 Chestnut Hill Academy 10:47.00 (Wilson, Fuery)
9 Downingtown West 10:48.17 (Barnhill)
10 CB East 10:47.07B (Izewski)
11 CB South 10:50.30 (Gregor, Waddington)
12 O’Hara 10:50.48 (Garrity)
13 GFS 10:51.04 (Waterman)
This should be a great race with Lefebure, I hope, running the 12 and getting the race out quickly. I see him opening up in around 3:08-3:10 with Wissahickon not far off as well as Pitt CC. O’Hara should put up a good start with two very solid first legs assuming they get a top 400 runner in their relay. After the 800 legs I think Wissahickon will have a solid lead if Cho runs the 800 leg. Following not far behind should be Henderson. I am not sure how the middle legs will do for Pittsburgh. The anchor legs should be stacked with talent, but it will be a matter of which team is close enough to hawk down the two front runners. I think Ned Willig and a completely fresh Great Valley DMR will take down the gold with a solid anchor leg from Willig, putting the team around 10:20 for the day. I see Wissahickon taking second, with Henderson nipping at their heels for third also in the low 10:20s. Behind them I expect a big anchor carry from Campbell to get the team to 4th and then perhaps a surprise performance from Boyertown down around 10:30 for 5th neck and neck with 6th place Pittsburgh Central Catholic. PCC has a chance to finish higher if their middle legs have big days. I see Wilson giving CHA a big anchor leg to rocket the team into 7th. I think he will be around 4:15. Finally I see Gil holding on to get the team 8th with around a 4:21 anchor leg.
Again one heat, the first time the DMR will feature more than 10 teams.
Projected Heat:
1 Wissahickon 10:35.56 (Cho, Ravetz, Farrell)
2 Henderson 10:33.84B (Lefebure, Andrews)
3 Great Valley 10:36.89B (Willig, Toole, Wolffe, McCary)
4 Council Rock North 10:39.84B (Campbell, Ieburno)
5 Pittsburgh CC 10:41.94 (Gasior, Short)
6 North Allegheny 10:43.15B (Gil)
7 Boyertown 10:45.79 (Kelly)
8 Chestnut Hill Academy 10:47.00 (Wilson, Fuery)
9 Downingtown West 10:48.17 (Barnhill)
10 CB East 10:47.07B (Izewski)
11 CB South 10:50.30 (Gregor, Waddington)
12 O’Hara 10:50.48 (Garrity)
13 GFS 10:51.04 (Waterman)
This should be a great race with Lefebure, I hope, running the 12 and getting the race out quickly. I see him opening up in around 3:08-3:10 with Wissahickon not far off as well as Pitt CC. O’Hara should put up a good start with two very solid first legs assuming they get a top 400 runner in their relay. After the 800 legs I think Wissahickon will have a solid lead if Cho runs the 800 leg. Following not far behind should be Henderson. I am not sure how the middle legs will do for Pittsburgh. The anchor legs should be stacked with talent, but it will be a matter of which team is close enough to hawk down the two front runners. I think Ned Willig and a completely fresh Great Valley DMR will take down the gold with a solid anchor leg from Willig, putting the team around 10:20 for the day. I see Wissahickon taking second, with Henderson nipping at their heels for third also in the low 10:20s. Behind them I expect a big anchor carry from Campbell to get the team to 4th and then perhaps a surprise performance from Boyertown down around 10:30 for 5th neck and neck with 6th place Pittsburgh Central Catholic. PCC has a chance to finish higher if their middle legs have big days. I see Wilson giving CHA a big anchor leg to rocket the team into 7th. I think he will be around 4:15. Finally I see Gil holding on to get the team 8th with around a 4:21 anchor leg.
Best Actor
Best Actor in a Leading Role (AKA Male Runner of the Year PA High School)
Corey Brown, O’Hara
Chris Carper, Altoona
Brady Gehret, Altoona
Ryan Gil, North Allegheny
Matt Gilmore, Cheltenham
Zach Hebda, North Hills
Tom Kehl, Father Judge
Carlton Lavong, Methacton
Tom Mallon, CB South
Charles Ross, Abington
Corey Brown, O’Hara
Chris Carper, Altoona
Brady Gehret, Altoona
Ryan Gil, North Allegheny
Matt Gilmore, Cheltenham
Zach Hebda, North Hills
Tom Kehl, Father Judge
Carlton Lavong, Methacton
Tom Mallon, CB South
Charles Ross, Abington
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Leading Role (AKA Female Runner of the Year PA HS)
Kayln Fischer, Lewisburg
Victoria Gerlach, Pennridge
Katie Kinkead, CB East
Angel Piccirillo, Homer Center
Lindsey Rheiner, Council Rock North
Sara Sargent, Pennsbury
Chloe Schmidt, State College Area
Allison Updike, Tamqua- Tied State Record
Kayln Fischer, Lewisburg
Victoria Gerlach, Pennridge
Katie Kinkead, CB East
Angel Piccirillo, Homer Center
Lindsey Rheiner, Council Rock North
Sara Sargent, Pennsbury
Chloe Schmidt, State College Area
Allison Updike, Tamqua- Tied State Record
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (AKA Best #2 Runner of PA High School)
Michelle Davis, West Catholic, Sprints
Jenny Guidera, CB East, XC
Ann Herman, Pennsbury, XC
Marta Klebe, Conestoga, 4x800m
Jordan Lee, Penn Hills, Sprints
Jada Steward, West Catholic, Sprints
Michelle Davis, West Catholic, Sprints
Jenny Guidera, CB East, XC
Ann Herman, Pennsbury, XC
Marta Klebe, Conestoga, 4x800m
Jordan Lee, Penn Hills, Sprints
Jada Steward, West Catholic, Sprints
Best Adapted Screen Play
Best Adapted Screen Play (AKA Best Breakout Performance)
Sam Ellison, Upper Dublin, Colonial Classic
Matt Fischer, Unionville, States 3200m
Hannah Grossman, Strath Haven, State Championships XC
Jenny Guidera, CB East, SOL League Championships XC
Omar Hyjek, Quaker Valley, States 4x800m/1600m
Zach Hebda, North Hills, Red, White and Blue Invitational
Luke Lefebure, Henderson, Indoor States 800m
Alex Monroe, Outdoor States 3200m
Sam Ellison, Upper Dublin, Colonial Classic
Matt Fischer, Unionville, States 3200m
Hannah Grossman, Strath Haven, State Championships XC
Jenny Guidera, CB East, SOL League Championships XC
Omar Hyjek, Quaker Valley, States 4x800m/1600m
Zach Hebda, North Hills, Red, White and Blue Invitational
Luke Lefebure, Henderson, Indoor States 800m
Alex Monroe, Outdoor States 3200m
Best Animated Feature
Best Animated Feature (AKA Best Performance by an Underclassman)
Sara Sargent, Pennsbury, Disctrict Championships
Drew Magaha, Upper Moreland, District Championships
Bobby Bishop, Baldwin, NSIC
Ryan Smathers, North East, State Championships XC
Angel Piccirillo, Homer Center, Penn Relays
Paige Stoner, Pottsville, State Championships XC
Jack McCauley, Districts XC
Meghan McGovern, Outdoor States
Sara Sargent, Pennsbury, Disctrict Championships
Drew Magaha, Upper Moreland, District Championships
Bobby Bishop, Baldwin, NSIC
Ryan Smathers, North East, State Championships XC
Angel Piccirillo, Homer Center, Penn Relays
Paige Stoner, Pottsville, State Championships XC
Jack McCauley, Districts XC
Meghan McGovern, Outdoor States
Best Cinematography
Best Cinematography (AKA Best Track Meet of the Year)
States Outdoor
States Indoor
Penn Relays
Henderson Distance Festival
WPIAL Championships
District One Championships
PTFCA Carnival
Kevin Dare Meet (2011)
States Outdoor
States Indoor
Penn Relays
Henderson Distance Festival
WPIAL Championships
District One Championships
PTFCA Carnival
Kevin Dare Meet (2011)
Best Costume Design
Best Costume Design (AKA Coolest Uniforms of the Year)
Penncrest
Penn Hills
Henderson
Baldwin
Germantown Friends
North Allegheny
North Penn
Tunkhannock
Upper Moreland
Abington
Penncrest
Penn Hills
Henderson
Baldwin
Germantown Friends
North Allegheny
North Penn
Tunkhannock
Upper Moreland
Abington
Best Director
Best Director (AKA Coaching Staff of the Year)
Henderson
Pennsbury
LaSalle
North Penn
Wissahickon
Altoona
CB South
CB East
Cheltenham
Henderson
Pennsbury
LaSalle
North Penn
Wissahickon
Altoona
CB South
CB East
Cheltenham
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Feature (AKA Best New Penntrack Poster)
Lobster
Runthrowjump
Lazarus
Blizzardrunner
Wpialftw
Sisxin22
Lobster
Runthrowjump
Lazarus
Blizzardrunner
Wpialftw
Sisxin22
Best Film Editing
Best Film Editing (AKA Best Upset)
Ryan Gil, XC States
Matt Fischer, Outdoor States
Luke Lefebure, Indoor States
Lindsey Rheiner, XC States
Victoria Gerlach, District One Championships
Amber Valimont, Outdoor States
Will Kellar, Outdoor States
Tyler Smith, Outdoor States
Ryan Gil, XC States
Matt Fischer, Outdoor States
Luke Lefebure, Indoor States
Lindsey Rheiner, XC States
Victoria Gerlach, District One Championships
Amber Valimont, Outdoor States
Will Kellar, Outdoor States
Tyler Smith, Outdoor States
Best Foreign Film
Best Foreign Language Film (AKA Best High School Race Outside of PA)
NBN 4x800m
Hatz Indoor Nats
Verzbickas NXN
Rosa NBN 2 Mile
Sisson 5k
Cuffe Footlocker
Goethals NBN 2 Mile
Lipari Boston Indoor Games
NBN 4x800m
Hatz Indoor Nats
Verzbickas NXN
Rosa NBN 2 Mile
Sisson 5k
Cuffe Footlocker
Goethals NBN 2 Mile
Lipari Boston Indoor Games
Best Make-Up
Best Make-Up (AKA Best Team of the Year)
Altoona Boys
North Allegheny Boys and Girls
Henderson Boys and Girls
North Hills Boys and Girls
Pennsbury Girls
West Catholic Girls
Cheltenham Boys
North Penn Boys and Girls
Altoona Boys
North Allegheny Boys and Girls
Henderson Boys and Girls
North Hills Boys and Girls
Pennsbury Girls
West Catholic Girls
Cheltenham Boys
North Penn Boys and Girls
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay (AKA Best Storyline of the Year)
Ryan Gil and North Allegheny “XC State Champions”
Matt Fischer, “Never Closed That Fast”
Cedar Crest, “States 4x8”
Tom Mallon, “The Record Chase”
Lindsey Rheiner, “XC States Shocker”
North Hills Trio, “1-2-3 at States?”
“Penn Relays 4x8s”
Margo Malone, “NXN”
Ryan Gil and North Allegheny “XC State Champions”
Matt Fischer, “Never Closed That Fast”
Cedar Crest, “States 4x8”
Tom Mallon, “The Record Chase”
Lindsey Rheiner, “XC States Shocker”
North Hills Trio, “1-2-3 at States?”
“Penn Relays 4x8s”
Margo Malone, “NXN”
Best Original Song
Best Original Song (AKA Best Pre-Race Song/Song of the Year)
“Not Afraid”, Eminem
“Power”, Kanye West
“Dynamite” Taio Cruz
“The Show Goes On”, Lupe Fiasco
“Empire State of Mind”, Jay-Z Featuring Alicia Keys
"Bed Rock", Young Money
“Not Afraid”, Eminem
“Power”, Kanye West
“Dynamite” Taio Cruz
“The Show Goes On”, Lupe Fiasco
“Empire State of Mind”, Jay-Z Featuring Alicia Keys
"Bed Rock", Young Money
Best Picture
Best Picture (AKA Best Race of the Year)
3200m Outdoors Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyu_5cBalh0&NR=1
Mile Indoors Boys http://www.facebook.com/wade.endress#!/video/video.php?v=350700126542
1600m Outdoors Boys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mFhM91ujZg
DMR Indoors Boys http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=350700126542#!/video/video.php?v=1393779887443
Mallon Record http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnplXL_03Io&feature=related
4x8 Outdoors Girls http://www.youtube.com/user/Hydro033#p/u/21/UxhdzlrE-LU
XC States (Men AAA)
XC States (Women AAA)
Colonial Classic
District One Mens 1600m
Henderson 800m http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ve6JnAS0iI&NR=1
Outdoor 4x400m http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video/video.php?v=1462176520575
3200m Outdoors Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyu_5cBalh0&NR=1
Mile Indoors Boys http://www.facebook.com/wade.endress#!/video/video.php?v=350700126542
1600m Outdoors Boys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mFhM91ujZg
DMR Indoors Boys http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=350700126542#!/video/video.php?v=1393779887443
Mallon Record http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnplXL_03Io&feature=related
4x8 Outdoors Girls http://www.youtube.com/user/Hydro033#p/u/21/UxhdzlrE-LU
XC States (Men AAA)
XC States (Women AAA)
Colonial Classic
District One Mens 1600m
Henderson 800m http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ve6JnAS0iI&NR=1
Outdoor 4x400m http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video/video.php?v=1462176520575
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (AKA Best #2 Runner of PA High School)
Matt Bee, Central Bucks West, 4x800m
- Although Nick Scarpello was the big name behind CB West's district championship and state runner-up 4x800m performance, Matt Bee made quite the name for himself with race changing 3rd legs, including a 1:53 split at the state championships.
Brandon Bennent-Green, Cheltenham, Relays
- Not only did Brandon have to try to break out of the shadow of super star Matt Gilmore, he also had to prove himself in comparison to his twin brother Bernard. Bradnon made his mark, especially after Bernard's injury, by running key legs on state championship 4x2s and 4x4s and leading the team to a record setting winter and spring season. He also finished 1st at Districts and 5th at states in the open 400m.
Arkangelo James, Baldwin, 4x800m
- Baldwin came into the state championships as a major favorite in the 4x8 and although many people knew the names Bobby Bishop and Dennis Logan (District 7 800m champion), Arkangelo James blasted two of the fastest 800 legs of the spring at the state championships and helped Baldwin climb back into contention with his 3rd leg at states. He also ran a key 400 leg on Baldwin's DMR indoors which placed 4th at states and ran in the 10:20s overall.
Kyle Moran, Abington, 4x800m
- Moran was the top dog for a while in Abington, but this past season Charles Ross stole a lot of his publicity. But Moran still posted some very fast times and a great relay split indoors. Moran ran 1:53 and ran the key third leg on the indoor state championship relay that opened up the race for Abington. Abington won the Millrose games 4x8 as well that indoor season.
Logan Steiner, North Allegheny, XC
- Logan was new to NAXC this past season and took a back seat to eventual state champion Ryan Gil for most of the year. However, NA owes a lot of their success to the break out season by the Junior whose 13th place finish at states clinched the team's victory.
Macey Watson, Abington, Relays
- Macey Watson is a name most people most know, but he has played a huge part in Abington's relay success. Watson has run in the 48s and 1:56s for Abington and ran key legs on the indoor and outdoor 4x400m teams that took second at states. In addition, he ran a fantastic lead off leg outdoors in the 4x800, filling in for Kyle Moran, in his first season running that event.
Juris Silenieks, North Hills, XC
- Although Zach Hebda was the Gatorade award winner, Juris Silenieks (I hope this is spelled right) proved that he was an exception XC runner in his own right. The #2 runner in the North Hills monster for most of the season Juris ran very fast on a variety of courses, including an 11th place finish at Footlocker Northeast.
Matt Bee, Central Bucks West, 4x800m
- Although Nick Scarpello was the big name behind CB West's district championship and state runner-up 4x800m performance, Matt Bee made quite the name for himself with race changing 3rd legs, including a 1:53 split at the state championships.
Brandon Bennent-Green, Cheltenham, Relays
- Not only did Brandon have to try to break out of the shadow of super star Matt Gilmore, he also had to prove himself in comparison to his twin brother Bernard. Bradnon made his mark, especially after Bernard's injury, by running key legs on state championship 4x2s and 4x4s and leading the team to a record setting winter and spring season. He also finished 1st at Districts and 5th at states in the open 400m.
Arkangelo James, Baldwin, 4x800m
- Baldwin came into the state championships as a major favorite in the 4x8 and although many people knew the names Bobby Bishop and Dennis Logan (District 7 800m champion), Arkangelo James blasted two of the fastest 800 legs of the spring at the state championships and helped Baldwin climb back into contention with his 3rd leg at states. He also ran a key 400 leg on Baldwin's DMR indoors which placed 4th at states and ran in the 10:20s overall.
Kyle Moran, Abington, 4x800m
- Moran was the top dog for a while in Abington, but this past season Charles Ross stole a lot of his publicity. But Moran still posted some very fast times and a great relay split indoors. Moran ran 1:53 and ran the key third leg on the indoor state championship relay that opened up the race for Abington. Abington won the Millrose games 4x8 as well that indoor season.
Logan Steiner, North Allegheny, XC
- Logan was new to NAXC this past season and took a back seat to eventual state champion Ryan Gil for most of the year. However, NA owes a lot of their success to the break out season by the Junior whose 13th place finish at states clinched the team's victory.
Macey Watson, Abington, Relays
- Macey Watson is a name most people most know, but he has played a huge part in Abington's relay success. Watson has run in the 48s and 1:56s for Abington and ran key legs on the indoor and outdoor 4x400m teams that took second at states. In addition, he ran a fantastic lead off leg outdoors in the 4x800, filling in for Kyle Moran, in his first season running that event.
Juris Silenieks, North Hills, XC
- Although Zach Hebda was the Gatorade award winner, Juris Silenieks (I hope this is spelled right) proved that he was an exception XC runner in his own right. The #2 runner in the North Hills monster for most of the season Juris ran very fast on a variety of courses, including an 11th place finish at Footlocker Northeast.
Best Art Direction
Best Art Direction (AKA Best Cross Country Course of the Year)
Lehigh
- The fastest course in the state and home to Paul Short, the SOL Championships, and the District One Championships.
Carlisle
- Quickly becoming a legendary meet the Carlisle Invitational featured the very best from around the state and a few from just outside PA. Stars were born on that course at midseason.
Belmont
- What many consider the toughest course in the state, the brutal back hills of Belmont Plateau turn even PA's best runners into hobbling old men.
Cooper’s Lake
- The WPIAL's championship course produced one of the best team battles of the season as well as an individual battle worth noting and some very fast times.
Hershey
- The state championship course produced some great duals this season while simultaneously crushing dreams and breaking spirits on the signature Aloha hills.
Manhattan
- A grueling 4000m course pitted some of PA's best against the rest of the nation.
Sunken Meadow
- Its signature Cardiac Hill combined with the already tough terrian made for a great XC race and got 3 PA runners to nationals.
Foot Locker Championship
- A course filled with history and the chance for glory allowed some PA runners to make a name for themselves on a national scene.
Lehigh
- The fastest course in the state and home to Paul Short, the SOL Championships, and the District One Championships.
Carlisle
- Quickly becoming a legendary meet the Carlisle Invitational featured the very best from around the state and a few from just outside PA. Stars were born on that course at midseason.
Belmont
- What many consider the toughest course in the state, the brutal back hills of Belmont Plateau turn even PA's best runners into hobbling old men.
Cooper’s Lake
- The WPIAL's championship course produced one of the best team battles of the season as well as an individual battle worth noting and some very fast times.
Hershey
- The state championship course produced some great duals this season while simultaneously crushing dreams and breaking spirits on the signature Aloha hills.
Manhattan
- A grueling 4000m course pitted some of PA's best against the rest of the nation.
Sunken Meadow
- Its signature Cardiac Hill combined with the already tough terrian made for a great XC race and got 3 PA runners to nationals.
Foot Locker Championship
- A course filled with history and the chance for glory allowed some PA runners to make a name for themselves on a national scene.
Best Visual Effects
Best Visual Effects (AKA Most Exciting Runner of the Year)
Will Kellar, Henderson
- Kellar had a knack for making things close this past year recording two of the best photo finishes of the year at indoor states in the DMR and outdoor states in the 1600m.
Brady Gehret, Altoona
- Every time Brady stepped on the track people believe lightening could strike twice in the same place. No one missed a Brady Gehret race including some fantastic 4x400m legs and record setting open performances.
Tom Mallon, Central Bucks South
- Mallon chased the 800m state record all year and record 3 sub 1:50 performances. Also he outkicked Tom Kehl in a very exciting indoor states mile, took a trip to the Millrose games and led some relay teams to the state championship with epic anchor legs.
Wade Endress, Altoona
- Wade Endress doubled and tripled a lot of weekends giving fans plenty to cheer about. Endress has one of the best kicks in the field and proved it with great finishes in XC at the NXN regional, XC States and Carlisle. Endress also produced a legendary DMR anchor leg at indoor states and a fantastic 800m kick at NIN.
Sara Sargent, Pennsbury
- She ran out front and pushed the pace for fast times, she had two of the most amazing kicks of the season, and she stormed by records from week to week. And she was only a freshman.
Angel Picirillo, Homer Center
- Angel had epic kicks at two state meets to win the Mile and also produced a gold medal at the Penn Relays. Her combination of speed and endurance have made for some fast wins this season.
Cheltenham 4x4
- Featuring some of the greatest personalities and greatest hats in the state, the Cheltenham 4x4 stormed by competitors on a week to week basis. At the Penn Relays Cheltenham ran a blazing 3:13 and chased records both indoors and outdoors. Matt Gilmore has continued the tradition he started in 2010 early in 2011 with an epic relay leg at Burdette.
Nick Scarpello, CB West
- Scarp always found himself in the mix in great races. Even in dual meets he was running fast mile times. A face filled with grit and determination let the fans know he was leaving everything on the track from week to week.
Sam Ellison, Upper Dublin
- Making his debut in the 800 Sam Ellison ran hot times indoors while carrying his relay squads all season. He also threw in some great 400 races with some of the states top dogs. He was hard to miss off the track, but impossible to miss on it.
Will Kellar, Henderson
- Kellar had a knack for making things close this past year recording two of the best photo finishes of the year at indoor states in the DMR and outdoor states in the 1600m.
Brady Gehret, Altoona
- Every time Brady stepped on the track people believe lightening could strike twice in the same place. No one missed a Brady Gehret race including some fantastic 4x400m legs and record setting open performances.
Tom Mallon, Central Bucks South
- Mallon chased the 800m state record all year and record 3 sub 1:50 performances. Also he outkicked Tom Kehl in a very exciting indoor states mile, took a trip to the Millrose games and led some relay teams to the state championship with epic anchor legs.
Wade Endress, Altoona
- Wade Endress doubled and tripled a lot of weekends giving fans plenty to cheer about. Endress has one of the best kicks in the field and proved it with great finishes in XC at the NXN regional, XC States and Carlisle. Endress also produced a legendary DMR anchor leg at indoor states and a fantastic 800m kick at NIN.
Sara Sargent, Pennsbury
- She ran out front and pushed the pace for fast times, she had two of the most amazing kicks of the season, and she stormed by records from week to week. And she was only a freshman.
Angel Picirillo, Homer Center
- Angel had epic kicks at two state meets to win the Mile and also produced a gold medal at the Penn Relays. Her combination of speed and endurance have made for some fast wins this season.
Cheltenham 4x4
- Featuring some of the greatest personalities and greatest hats in the state, the Cheltenham 4x4 stormed by competitors on a week to week basis. At the Penn Relays Cheltenham ran a blazing 3:13 and chased records both indoors and outdoors. Matt Gilmore has continued the tradition he started in 2010 early in 2011 with an epic relay leg at Burdette.
Nick Scarpello, CB West
- Scarp always found himself in the mix in great races. Even in dual meets he was running fast mile times. A face filled with grit and determination let the fans know he was leaving everything on the track from week to week.
Sam Ellison, Upper Dublin
- Making his debut in the 800 Sam Ellison ran hot times indoors while carrying his relay squads all season. He also threw in some great 400 races with some of the states top dogs. He was hard to miss off the track, but impossible to miss on it.
Best Sound Editing
Best Sound Editing (AKA Best Interview of the Year)
North Hills Trio, Footlocker Northeast http://pa.milesplit.com/videos?id=13838
-After finishing 9th, 11th and 13th the North Hills trio of Zach, Juris, and Joe were asked to share about their experience on the season and the fantastic team effort on the day.
Will Kellar, Outdoor States http://pa.milesplit.com/meets/64890/videos?id=11496
- A very tired Will Kellar manages to talk about his win in the 1600m at the outdoor state championships after a fantastic kick and lean at the line.
Sara Sargent and Katie Kinkead, Indoor States http://pa.milesplit.com/videos?id=9802
- After an amazing come from behind finish and overall exciting race, Katie and Sara, rivals on the track, get together explain how their race unfolded.
Wade Endress http://pa.milesplit.com/videos?id=13539
- Lex Mercado (Muhlenberg grad) interviews state cross country runner-up Wade Endress who gives an indepth look at the state championship race.
Ryan Gil http://pa.milesplit.com/videos?id=13497
- Ryan Gil tells all about his road to recovery and trip to the top as an individual in the State Cross Country Championships.
Matt Fischer http://pa.milesplit.com/meets/64890/videos?id=11477
-After a great, lengthy final surge, and excited Matt Fischer explains how he was able to claim his first state title in the 3200m Outdoor State Championships.
North Hills Trio, Footlocker Northeast http://pa.milesplit.com/videos?id=13838
-After finishing 9th, 11th and 13th the North Hills trio of Zach, Juris, and Joe were asked to share about their experience on the season and the fantastic team effort on the day.
Will Kellar, Outdoor States http://pa.milesplit.com/meets/64890/videos?id=11496
- A very tired Will Kellar manages to talk about his win in the 1600m at the outdoor state championships after a fantastic kick and lean at the line.
Sara Sargent and Katie Kinkead, Indoor States http://pa.milesplit.com/videos?id=9802
- After an amazing come from behind finish and overall exciting race, Katie and Sara, rivals on the track, get together explain how their race unfolded.
Wade Endress http://pa.milesplit.com/videos?id=13539
- Lex Mercado (Muhlenberg grad) interviews state cross country runner-up Wade Endress who gives an indepth look at the state championship race.
Ryan Gil http://pa.milesplit.com/videos?id=13497
- Ryan Gil tells all about his road to recovery and trip to the top as an individual in the State Cross Country Championships.
Matt Fischer http://pa.milesplit.com/meets/64890/videos?id=11477
-After a great, lengthy final surge, and excited Matt Fischer explains how he was able to claim his first state title in the 3200m Outdoor State Championships.
Some More College Choices
Although I am working hard on the Oscars I also have to do my job of informing the masses about PA's top talent. Some of these are repeats but I just wanted to clarify some college choices. All of these are not official but I saw them from a somewhat reliable source.
Ryan Gil- Georgetown
Juris Silenkieks- Syracuse
Reece Ayers- High Point
Elyias Gedyon (CA)- Oregon
Jim and Joe Rosa (NJ)- Stanford
Chad Noelle (NY)- Oregon
Jermey Elkiam (NJ)- Oregon
Amar Moussa (CA)- Colorado
Craig Lutz (TX)- Texas
Good luck to all!
Ryan Gil- Georgetown
Juris Silenkieks- Syracuse
Reece Ayers- High Point
Elyias Gedyon (CA)- Oregon
Jim and Joe Rosa (NJ)- Stanford
Chad Noelle (NY)- Oregon
Jermey Elkiam (NJ)- Oregon
Amar Moussa (CA)- Colorado
Craig Lutz (TX)- Texas
Good luck to all!
Academy Awards Information
I will try to spread out the nominees as best I can and get a good mix of male and female nominees for each category. Things will not be perfect unfortunately and many people who I feel could be nominees will not be, while runners who could easily win two awards will not be a nominee in a certain category because they already are up for other things. I will try to attach videos related to those categories that need videos.
Here are a few other things worth noting.
I decided that I will compile the results privately rather than a public poll so there will be some supsense before the announcement of each award.
I will close the voting a little earlier than the night/day I plan on unveiling the results and I will message on Facebook all the winners I am friends with and will ask them if they would like to make a video acceptance speech.
I think it would be really awesome if we had a video accpetance speech from all the winners, videos of presenters of each awards who then can say something about the award, rename the nominees and announce the winner, and also maybe an opening video with some of the best races of the year.
I am not positive I know how to work all the technology necessary to combine all these videos into one video I can show on Oscar night for everyone but I do know a lot of people who can help me out.
I think this can be a really cool concept but it will require a lot of help from a lot of people. It will take plenty of voting and plenty of help nominating and plenty of videoing. I am up for the challenge if you are.
Please, please, please tell me what you think. If you don't want to post it up on here for everyone to see that's fine send me a message on facebook or penntrack or something. I would love to hear from you guys because that is what will make this idea come to life. If not it will definitely be very lame. Thank you.
Here are a few other things worth noting.
I decided that I will compile the results privately rather than a public poll so there will be some supsense before the announcement of each award.
I will close the voting a little earlier than the night/day I plan on unveiling the results and I will message on Facebook all the winners I am friends with and will ask them if they would like to make a video acceptance speech.
I think it would be really awesome if we had a video accpetance speech from all the winners, videos of presenters of each awards who then can say something about the award, rename the nominees and announce the winner, and also maybe an opening video with some of the best races of the year.
I am not positive I know how to work all the technology necessary to combine all these videos into one video I can show on Oscar night for everyone but I do know a lot of people who can help me out.
I think this can be a really cool concept but it will require a lot of help from a lot of people. It will take plenty of voting and plenty of help nominating and plenty of videoing. I am up for the challenge if you are.
Please, please, please tell me what you think. If you don't want to post it up on here for everyone to see that's fine send me a message on facebook or penntrack or something. I would love to hear from you guys because that is what will make this idea come to life. If not it will definitely be very lame. Thank you.
The Academy Awards ... for Running!
So it is Oscar season which is exciting stuff and inspired me to make an Academy Awards for the combination of track and field. The nominees will be announced shortly but here are the categories:
Best Actor in a Leading Role (AKA Male Runner of the Year PA High School)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (AKA Best #2 Runner of PA High School)
Best Actress in a Leading Role (AKA Female Runner of the Year PA HS)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (AKA Best #2 Runner of PA High School)
Best Adapted Screen Play (AKA Best Running Story of a Runner New to the Sport)
Best Animated Feature (AKA Best Performance by an Underclassman)
Best Art Direction (AKA Best Cross Country Course of the Year)
Best Cinematography (AKA Best Track Meet of the Year)
Best Costume Design (AKA Coolest Uniforms of the Year)
Best Director (AKA Coach of the Year)
Best Documentary Feature (AKA Best New Penntrack Poster)
Best Film Editing (AKA Best Upset of the Year)
Best Foreign Language Film (AKA Best High School Race Outside of PA)
Best Make-Up (AKA Best Team of the Year)
Best Original Screenplay (AKA Best Storyline of the Year)
Best Original Song (AKA Best Song to Run to of the Year)
Best Picture (AKA Best Race of the Year)
Best Visual Effects (AKA Most Exciting Runner of the Year)
Best Sound Editing (AKA Best Interview of the Year)
I will be accepting nominations anytime and will announce the official nominees over the next few weeks starting on the 8th and then you the fans will have a chance to vote before the official unveiling of the results on March 1st (Dates Subject to Change). We may be able to have fun with this and even have a host and special guest presenters or something if people make videos at home and send them in. We shall see. But for now start the nominations to yours truly. Remember the time period this is supposed to take place between is Feb 1, 2010 to Feb 1, 2011 roughly speaking.
Best Actor in a Leading Role (AKA Male Runner of the Year PA High School)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (AKA Best #2 Runner of PA High School)
Best Actress in a Leading Role (AKA Female Runner of the Year PA HS)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (AKA Best #2 Runner of PA High School)
Best Adapted Screen Play (AKA Best Running Story of a Runner New to the Sport)
Best Animated Feature (AKA Best Performance by an Underclassman)
Best Art Direction (AKA Best Cross Country Course of the Year)
Best Cinematography (AKA Best Track Meet of the Year)
Best Costume Design (AKA Coolest Uniforms of the Year)
Best Director (AKA Coach of the Year)
Best Documentary Feature (AKA Best New Penntrack Poster)
Best Film Editing (AKA Best Upset of the Year)
Best Foreign Language Film (AKA Best High School Race Outside of PA)
Best Make-Up (AKA Best Team of the Year)
Best Original Screenplay (AKA Best Storyline of the Year)
Best Original Song (AKA Best Song to Run to of the Year)
Best Picture (AKA Best Race of the Year)
Best Visual Effects (AKA Most Exciting Runner of the Year)
Best Sound Editing (AKA Best Interview of the Year)
I will be accepting nominations anytime and will announce the official nominees over the next few weeks starting on the 8th and then you the fans will have a chance to vote before the official unveiling of the results on March 1st (Dates Subject to Change). We may be able to have fun with this and even have a host and special guest presenters or something if people make videos at home and send them in. We shall see. But for now start the nominations to yours truly. Remember the time period this is supposed to take place between is Feb 1, 2010 to Feb 1, 2011 roughly speaking.
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