Keep in mind folks it is hard to peak at the state meet and then again weeks later at a Championship like this. Don't get too excited about the potential for dropped times. I think the Independent League guys probably have the best shot because they don't have as big of a state meet at the PIAA kids. I'm sure that these other guys are in good shape, but just keep the facts I said above in mind. Moran has also been to these national meets a lot so keep him in mind. Shearn hasn't really run a competitive 2 mile since Arcadia so keep it in mind that he could potentially drop a lot of time. I think assuming he's healthy Wilson is the guy to watch. He is just rounding into top shape and is always at his best at these meets. He should be ready to have a great 5k race at Nats.
PA Entries for the Distance Events
Haneef Hardy 800m
Ben Ritz Mile
Dustin Wilson 2 mile
Sam Hibbs 2 mile
Brendan Shearn 5000m
Dustin Wilson 5000m
GFS 4xMile
Great Valley SMR
Great Valley DMR
GFS DMR
Tom Damiani EE 800m
Curt Jewett EE Mile
Alex Moran EE Mile
Lyle Wistar EE 2 Mile
Curt Jewett EE 2 Mile
Brendan Shearn EE 2 Mile
Sami Aziz EE 2 Mile
GFS EE 4x800m
CHA SMR EE SMR
Haverford School EE SMR
Sam Ritz Freshman Mile
DyeStat has Magaha in the 800 http://espn.go.com/high-school/track-and-xc/events/new-balance-nationals-outdoor/2012/story/_/id/7648896/2012-nbno-boys-preview
ReplyDeleteAlex Moran in the EE 2 Mile as well
ReplyDeleteMagaha is no longer running the open 800. He understands that his health comes before one race.
ReplyDeleteThis is kind of weak on the prediction/preview kind of deal. It wouldev been cool to see that.
ReplyDeleteI predict Brendan Shearn finishes 9th in the 5k in 14:56.
ReplyDeletethats an accurate preiction
DeleteNick Smart from Garnet Valley transfers to O'Hara. That makes them a lock to win XC. He's a stud. In that program, he will blossom. I heard he's Episcopalian.
ReplyDeleteWhere did u hear that?! ^^^ Thats some big news
Delete"That makes them a lock to win XC." People thought they were a lock last year...All it takes is one kid to break out at schools like wc and crn and then they are once again right there contending for a state title. Anything can happen it's still June bro.
DeleteI completely agree with CM here, it is a great pick up but they are far from a lock to win at this stage in the game. Does solidify that top 5 a little more, but technically speaking, on paper, I still think Henderson is just as good.
DeleteBut that's the thing about what's on paper ...
News is completely true, Philadelphia catholic league will be stacked this year!
ReplyDeletePCL all day
ReplyDeletePCL predictions anyone?!
ReplyDeleteI'd be interested to see the transfer paperwork for that one. I heard LaSalle, CRN, WCH, NP, HH and O'Hara are all going to Briarwood this year. Hopefully, Hatboro runs the Championship race. Could be 12 guys under 16 if it's not 90.
ReplyDeleteBrendan Shearn told me he is planning on going to briarwood as well!
Delete-Sam Hibbs
why would u want to see the transfer paper work
DeleteSam is right I am 90% sure I will be at briarwood. Also a big congrats to Sam for running a killer race at NBN. I hope ya heard me cheering for you man.
ReplyDeleteBrendan