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21^st White Rose Invitational

Patrick Reilly is working on his speed a bit winning the open 800 in 1:59.36. Big time race from Manheim Central’s freshman Cole Sunderland as he won the 1600 in 4:31.09, which just beat out his teammate Shaver by .02 seconds. They could be a deep 4x8 medal sleeper with those two along with Nat Erk who ran 2:00.11 in the open 8 for second place. I would have liked to see Jd Groff push it a bit more, but he got his districts SQS clocking 9:48. 

85^th Annual John H. Shaner Memorial Track Meet

I was slightly disappointed with the 3200, because the Wyomissing duo, DiCintio and Shinn, we so solid indoors over 3000m and for them to run 9:47 and 9:57 seems a bit off. I hope in the next two weeks they drop into the mid to low 9:30’s. Jared Luckanitz of GM ran quite well for the win, clocking 9:43.56.

Luckanitz also took the 1600m run in another strong time, 4:25.49. He’ll be a force to watch for at districts and could very well make it to the state meet. Behind him was Dylan Eddinger of Boyertown (4:27.01) and Colby Geary (4:27.82). I have no idea where these Boyertown kids are coming from, but they dropped a HUGE time of 8:01.20 in the 4x8, which just adds another team into the mix. Right now District 1 has over 8 teams with sub 7:56 potential; it’s crazy. 

Eli Mercado must be an integral part of that relay and he also had a nice open 400m time of 51.08. He also placed second in the open 800m with a very strong 1:56.74 behind Andrew Miller of Wyomissing who ran 1:56.19. I wonder what Mercado split on that 4x8, but wow, what a triple for him. This is great practice for rounds by Mercado. D1 open 800m will be tough, but he will be a contender to make it to states. Also to note, Miller just keeps getting stronger, and he’s going to be a sleeper for a medal at states. 

Behind them was Eddinger who on the triple ran 1:59.29! I have no idea where he came from, but he had a killer day. TV’s Josh Coakley ran a strong 1:58.10, while Colin Geary hit 2:00.58. This team should be able to scare 8 flat in the 4x8. Side note, DiCinto did run 2:00.08 in the open 800 as well.

North East Invitational

It’s always good to see running family legacies, and Noah Curtin is looking very strong for Mercyhurst Prep. The freshman ran 10:10.11 to win the 3200. Not much else to note from this meet.

Lower Merion Invitational

Marlowe Tooles ran 1:59.90 to win the 800m run and qualified for districts in a great solo effort.

The Conestoga boys came off big races at Henderson to run strong 1600m times. Sjoreen won in 4:25.84 and Marston placed second in 4:28.80.

Boys Delco Championships

James Hare ran a killer time o 1:56.42 to win the 800m in the American conference (AC). He beat out Joe Sullivan who was 1:59.02, Andrew Garrett (1:59.27), and Watson Hanson (2:00.17). Hare also won the 1600 in a swift 4:22.94. He’ll be able to mix it up at Districts in the 1600, no question he’ll be able to break 4:20.

Kevin James ran a fantastic triple to take Gold’s in the 800 (1:55.85), 1600 (4:14.22), and the 3200 (9:28.52). Joining him in triple duty was Jim Belfatto who took 3 bronzes (4:17.92, 1:58.42, and 9:44.52). I’m not sure if they purposely had them getting specific places, but Kevin James is looking spectacular right now. I’m not sure what he runs at states, but he could definently drop under 9:10 if he chooses to run that at states. 

The silver medalists were Nick Smart in the 1600 (4:16.34) who also ran 2:03.51 in the open 800. I’m not sure if they told him to shut down or if he was injured in the race. If someone knows, please post!

Ramsey Kurkula did his best to stay with Kevin James and came out with a big PR of 1:56.10. I hope he runs the open 8 at Districts, because I doubt UD will get into the finals of the 4x8. Chris Kazanjian took second in the 3200 with a time of 9:36.59. Chris hasn’t been running too many fast 800’s recently, and I wonder if he’ll go for the 3200 at districts. He should be able to dip into the 9:20’s seeing as he always peaks very well.

41^st Annual Baldwin Invitational

The 800 at Baldwin apparently went out in 58 high, which means Dylin Wilhoite closed very quickly to fun 1:55.73 for the win. Penn Hill’s runners are always dangerous at outdoor states and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him dip into the low 1:53’s. James Smith ran a very strong double and looks to be a real contender in the 1600 with a 4:18.61 and a second place finish in the 800 (1:56.44).

Right behind Smith in the Mile were the two SV boys who are improving so quickly. Brett Foster got himself under 4:20 (4:19.58) and Mike Kolor ran 4:21.95. Kolor outkicked Colin Martin (4:22.00) and Brent Kennedy (4:23.60). I’m very excited about what the Seneca Valley runners are doing. Both of them doubled back in the 800; Foster ran 1:57.25 and Kolor ran 1:59.30. Their teammate Tanner Quiggle (awesome last name) won the 1600 with a solo’d 4:28.96, and Bradley Banks placed second in the 400m with a swift 50.23… can anyone say 4x8??

Not sure what’s up with Colin Martin, but he has not been racing very well recently. He was decent at Penn Relays and doubled a 4:22 and 9:16 this weekend, but last year he was running 4:18/9:14’s and indoors he was killing it. Not sure if a small injury slowed his training down.  Brent Kennedy on the other hand is just getting back into the swing of things and Kiski will probably drop a strong 4x8 lead by Patrick Miller who ran a very solid 1:57.58. They’ve got a solid 400 runner in Ben Kinnamon who ran 50.77 and could move up, along with the younger Kennedy, Eric, who ran 4:32 in the 1600.

As I mentioned earlier Martin won the 3200 in 9:16.34. He had to outkick Matt Mcgoey (9:16.76) to do it however. Really solid race for Mcgoey, who will look to beat Martin at districts for the title. Caleb Wakely ran a strong 9:27.88 and he should qualify for states out of district 7. 

--ForrestCRN

P.S. The 4x8 fun will be out tomorrow at some point.