The final set of the FACA Official Cross Country Rankings of 2014, the Pre-State Championship Rankings!
Good luck to everyone in Tallahassee this weekend. Bundle up and run fast!
And a huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteer pollsters for all of their hard work and countless hours of rankings!
Girls State Rankings by Classifications:
| 1A Girls Rankings | |||
| By: Mark Caulfield, Circle Christian School, markscaul@aol.com | |||
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| Commentary: Holy Trinity looks to repeat easily as Class 1A State Champions once again. They are loaded with rich talent and depth and could possibly win big this year. The battle for the other podium spot though should be a great contest. Four schools have a solid claim to the #2 spot and three more could make a surprise run with a great team day. Community School of Naples though appear to be the front runners to the podium with a strong top 4. Oak Hall, runners-up last year and State Champ two years ago are still young and talented but late season illnes has swept through the team. If they are healthy they will compete strong for #2. The Maclay School presents the most interesting chase with a top 5 comprised of grades 6-10. They have steadily progressed through the season and with their rich history and tradition, could easily be competing for the podium once again. Westminster Christian has a solid and consistent top 5 that could move up with a good team day. Evangelical Christian School, Calvary Christian School, and First Academy all ran very well in their Region Championships and show enough talent and experience to surpise any of the others in competing for a podium spot. After that it drops off a bit with St. John's Country Day, Indian Rocks Christian, Brevard Heat, Circle Christian, and Providence battling for a Top 10 finish. Good luck to all the teams and congratulations on your season and reaching the pinacle of Florida cross country competition; the State Championship. Run fast and celebrate your day and season! | |||
| Team Name, Region | (Prev.) | Comments: | |
| 1. | Holy Trinity, Region 3 | (1) | Region 3 Finish: 1st (39 points); Team Average: 19:17; Top 5 Spread: 0:54; Holy Trinity (fast); Too strong. Too deep. Too well coached. These Tigers easily grab their second State title in a row. This team is so deep, they could probably field an additional top 5 team with their second 7. Awesome group of talented ladies that will hoist State Championship #8. |
| 2. | Community School of Naples, Region 3 | (4) | Region 3 Finish: 2nd (87 points); Team Average: 20:06; Top 5 Spread: 2:18; Holy Trinity (fast); A program with a rich history of strong state performances. This group is strong at 1-4 but need #5 to run well to secure a spot on the podium this year. |
| 3. | Oak Hall, Region 2 | (3) | Region 2 Finish: 1st (38 points); Team Average: 21:16; Top 5 Spread: 2:02; Hal Brady Complex (slow); Team has been struggling to get healthy the last few weeks. Got a little better at Region 2 but need to continue that trend. If they are a healthy go, their experience and talent will guide onto the podium. |
| 4. | Maclay School, Region 1 | (5) | Region 1 Finish: 1st (37 points); Team Average: 20:23; Top 5 Spread: 1:38; Sunnyhill Farms Course (Quick); A young and talented team that has gotten progressively better throughout the season. Could easily battle for #2 with their rich ability, coaching, and tradition of excellence. |
| 5. | Westminster Christian School, Region 4 | (2) | Region 4 Finish: 1st (25 points); Team Average: 21:01; Top 5 Spread: 1:34; Westminster Academy (slow); A talented team with a tight Top 5 spread that collectively will all need to move up in order to compete for a top 3 spot. |
| 6. | Evangelical Christian School, Region 3 | (7) | Region 3 Finish: 3rd (95 points); Team Average: 20:13; Top 5 Spread: 2:55; Holy Trinity (fast); It always helps to begin with 1 point in a big meet and then divide the rest between 4. Team ran well at Region 2 and could make a surprise break through into the Top 5. |
| 7. | Calvary Christian School, Region 3 | (9) | Region 3 Finish: 4th (106 points); Team Average: 20:20; Top 5 Spread: 2:57; Holy Trinity (fast); A very similar team to Evangelical Christian that could help Calvary Christian compete and move up. |
| 8. | First Academy, Region 2 | (6) | Region 2 Finish: 2nd (41 points); Team Average: 21:27; Top 5 Spread: 1:14; Hal Brady Complex (Slow); An improved and strong showing at Region 2. Will need a good effort by all and especially at #4 and 5 to move into the Top 5 as they did last year. |
| 9. | St. John's Country Day School, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 2nd (71 points); Team Average: 21:15; Top 5 Spread: 1:50; Sunnyhill Farms Course (Quick); Team appears to be peaking at the right time with a huge effort at Region 1 Championship. Need total team effort to move up further though. |
| 10. | Indian Rocks Christian School, Region 3 | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 5th (160 points); Team Average: 21:09; Top 5 Spread: 2:37; Holy Trinity (fast); A solid performance at District 9 and Region 3 with strength up front and a reasonably tight top 5 spread propel them into the Top 10. |
| 11. | Brevard Heat, Region 3 | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 6th (185 points); Team Average: 21:26; Top 5 Spread: 5:46; Holy Trinity (fast); With an elite #1 and a strong #2 they just need a bigger result at #5 and they would have a chance to move into the Top 10. |
| 12. | Circle Christian School, Region 2 | (NR) | Region 2 Finish: 3rd (89 points); Team Average: 22:20; Top 5 Spread: 2:35; Hal Brady Complex (slow); Solid and experienced up front with some very young talent at #4-5 that could surprise and potentially pop into the Top 10. |
| 13. | Providence School, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 3rd (89 points); Team Average: 21:29; Top 5 Spread: 3:09; Sunnyhill Farms Course (Quick); |
| 14. | Pensacola Christian Academy, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 4th (105 points); Team Average: 21:52; Top 5 Spread: 4:01; Sunnyhill Farms Course (Quick); |
| 15. | Westminster Academy, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 2nd (85 points); Team Average: 22:22; Top 5 Spread: 2:52; Westminster Academy (slow); |
| 16. | South Florida Heat, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 4th (101 points); Team Average: 22:38; Top 5 Spread: 3:04; Westminster Academy (slow); |
| 17. | Kings Academy, Region 4 | (10) | Region 4 Finish: 3rd (88 points); Team Average: 22:45; Top 5 Spread: 0:46; Westminster Academy (slow); |
| 18. | Lakeland Christian School, Region 2 | (NR) | Region 2 Finish: 5th (113 points); Team Average: 22:51; Top 5 Spread: 3:22; Hal Brady Complex (slow); |
| 19. | Father Lopez Catholic High School, Region 2 | (NR) | Region 2 Finish: 4th (113 points); Team Average: 22:59; Top 5 Spread: 2:03; Hal Brady Complex (slow); |
| 20. | Miami Country Day School, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 5th (114 points); Team Average: 23:00; Top 5 Spread: 2:20; Westminster Academy (slow); |
| 21. | Jay High School, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 5th (162 points); Team Average: 22:44; Top 5 Spread: 4:57; Sunnyhill Farms Course (Quick); |
| 22. | P.K. Yonge School, Region 2 | (NR) | Region 2 Finish: 6th (137 points); Team Average: 23:20; Top 5 Spread: 1:20; Hal Brady Complex (slow); |
| 23. | Benjamin School, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 6th (150 points); Team Average: 23:33; Top 5 Spread: 1:19; Westminster Academy (slow); |
| 24. | Aucilla Christian Academy, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 6th (184 points); Team Average: 23:12; Top 5 Spread: 1:36; Sunnyhill Farms Course (Quick); |
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| Commentary: This could be an epic battle for the Class 1A Girls Cross Country Champion. Of the top 5 contenders, there is youth and experience; speed and endurance; Race strategy could easily come in to play as they decide which tactic best suits their chances. The games will soon begin at 7:55 am on a brisk Saturday morning. Sarah Candiano, the Evangelical Christian School Senior comes in as the favorite with her 18:11 Pre-State finish and a win at the uber competitive Region 3 Championship. Candiano has two track titles and will be going after her first Cross Country title as will all the others. She will be contested for the win by Calvary Christian Junior Hannah Brookover, Holy Trinity Junior Shelby Smith, Brevard Heat Senior Emily Chapman, and Mount Dora Bible 8th grader Rebecca Clark. Smith comes in with the fastest time of 18:05 on the fast Holy Trinity course which everyone except Clark has raced on, but none as fast. If it comes down to a kick, Smith and Candiano can lay it down. Look to see Chapman and Clark push the pace at times who along with Brookover will look to steal the race from the two favorites. After that, keep an eye on rising star 7th grader Maya Espinosa from Baker Senior High School. She was an easy Region 1 winner and certainly capable of pulling off a stunning Top 3 run. She could be joined in the pursuit by fellow 7th grader Olivia Rovin from Shoresrest Prep. Following the first 7, the battle for the remaining top 10 and top 20 spots will be fast and furious with only 46 seconds seperating the next 22 runners. For all the individuals competing, good luck to each of you as you compete hard and fast for your best finish and result. Enjoy the great priviledge of the State Championship. | |||
| Athlete Name, Grade – Team | (Prev.) | Time, Comments: | |
| 1. | Sarah Candiano, Senior - Evangelical Christian School | (1) | Season Best: 18:11 at FSU; Region 3 Finish: 1st Place; Time: 18:22; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). Experienced and competitive as any, Candiano has graced the 1A scene with her talent for 7 years now. What could be better than to go out with a State Title. |
| 2. | Shelby Smith, Junior - Holy Trinity Academy | (2) | Season Best: 18:05 at HTA; Region 3 Finish: 3rd Place; Time: 18:38; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). Athletic and fast. If the race comes down to the last quarter, competitors are in for a battle with this talented one. |
| 3. | Hannah Brookover, Junior - Calvary Christian (Clearwater) | (5) | Region 3 Finish: 2nd Place; Time: 18:36 (SB); Course: Holy Trinity (fast). Races well when it counts the most; a common attribute of champions like her. Best races this year have been Pre-State (18:43) and Region 3. |
| 4. | Emily Chapman, Senior - Brevard Heat | (3) | Season Best: 18:12*; Region 3 Finish: 4th Place; Time: 18:48; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). Another 7 year competitor who has gotter better every year. A fearless racer who can push the limits and would love this State Title. |
| 5. | Rebecca Clark, 8th Grade - Mount Dora Bible | (4) | Season Best: 18:40 at FSU; Region 2 Finish: 1st Place; Time: 19:23; Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). The second highest 1A finisher at Pre-State, she loves this course and can push the pace with the best of them. |
| 6. | Maya Espinosa, 7th Grade - Baker Senior High School | (6) | Region 1 Finish: 1st Place; Time: 18:52; Course: Sunnyhill Farms (quick); Ran 19:03 at FSU. Young and talented with big race experience already. Could surprise with a top 5 performance. |
| 7. | Olivia Rovin, 7th Grade - Shorecrest | (19) | Region 3 Finish: 5th Place; Time: 19:00 (PR); Course: Holy Trinity (fast). Has finished in the top 30 at State the last three years. This could be the year to break in the Top 10. |
| 8. | Lindsay Tomaini, Junior - Community School of Naples | (7) | Region 3 Finish: 6th Place; Time: 19:07 (SB); Course: Holy Trinity (fast). Is on a nice roll right now that hopes to culminate with a top 10 showing at State while leading her team to the podium. |
| 9. | Samantha Folio, Sophomore - Holy Trinity Academy | (12) | Season Best: 19:19 at HTA; Region 3 Finish: 7th Place; Time: 19:23; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). Has gotten stronger and faster throughout the year. She is capable of more and could be a surprise. |
| 10. | Marie Groppel, 8th Grade - Holy Trinity Academy | (16) | Season Best: 19:22 at HTA; Region 3 Finish: 8th Place; Time: 19:24; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). Has gotten faster in nearly every race this season and looks continue that trend with a strong State finish. |
| 11. | Caroline Willis, Sophomore - Maclay School | (8) | Season Best 19:26 at FSU; Region 1 Finish: 2nd Place; Time: 19:40; Course: Sunnyhill Farms (quick) |
| 12. | Sophie Barry, Junior - Community School of Naples | (14) | Region 3 Finish: 9th Place; Time: 19:26 (PR); Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 13. | Victoria Hoope, Senior - Westminster Christian School | (9) | Season Best: 19:31 at FSU; Region 4 Finish: 1st Place; Time: 20:19; Course: Westminster Acadamy (slow). |
| 14. | Sydney Smith, Junior - Holy Trinity Academy | (15) | Season Best: 19:20 at HTA; Region 3 Finish: 10th Place; Time: 19:30; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 15. | Grace Blair, Freshman - Oak Hall | (13) | Season Best 19:16* / 19:30 at District 5; Region 2 Finish: 2nd Place; Time: 20:13; Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). |
| 16. | Natasha Stump, Sophomore - Westminster Christian School | (11) | Season Best: 19:39 at FSU; Region 4 Finish: 2nd Place; Time: 20:19; Course: Westminster Acadamy (slow). |
| 17. | Maleia Storum, Senior - Holy Trinity Academy | (10) | Season Best: 19:21 at HTA; Region 3 Finish: 11th Place; Time: 19:32; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 18. | Brooke Santiesteban, Freshman - Calvary Christian (Clearwater) | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 12th Place; Time: 19:36 (PR); Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 19. | Chelsea Basford, Freshman - Holy Trinity Academy | (20) | Season Best: 19:33 at HTA; Region 3 Finish: 13th Place; Time: 19:36; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 20. | Kaytlyn Buschman, Freshman - Pensacola Christian Academy | (NR) | Season Best: 19:28*; Region 1 Finish: 3rd Place; Time: 19:49; Course: Sunnyhill Farms (quick) |
| 21. | Bobbi Labrant, Senior - Indian Rocks Christian | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 14th Place; Time: 19:41 (SB); Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 22. | Ashley Blanchard, Junior - Brevard Heat | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 15th Place; Time: 19:50 (PR); Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 23. | Brianna Basford, Freshman - Holy Trinity Academy | (18) | Season Best: 19:24* / 19:31 at HTA; Region 3 Finish: 16th Place; Time: 19:56; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 24. | Jillian Richter, Senior - Evangelical Christian School | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 17th Place; Time: 20:00 (SB); Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 25. | Amanda Baker, Senior - Westminster Academy | (NR) | Season Best: 20:03 at MCD; Region 4 Finish: 3rd Place; Time: 20:39; Course: Westminster Acadamy (slow). |
| 26. | Molly McCann, Sophomore - Maclay School | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 5th Place; Time: 20:12 (PR); Course: Sunnyhill Farms (quick) |
| 27. | Jasmine Hincapie, 7th Grade - Boca Raton Christian School | (NR) | Season Best: 20:20; Region 4 Finish: 4th Place; Time: 20:43; Course: Westminster Acadamy (slow). |
| 28. | Caroline Crist, Freshman - First Academy (Orlando) | (NR) | Season Best: 20:07 at District 8; Region 2 Finish: 3rd Place; Time: 20:44; Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). |
| 29. | Audrey Woods, 8th Grade - Providence School | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 4th Place; Time: 19:53 (PR); Course: Sunnyhill Farms (quick) |
| 30. | Ekaterina Loshkareva, Junior - Community School of Naples | (17) | Season Best: 19:33*; Region 3 Finish: 18th Place; Time: 20:14; Course: Holy Trinity (fast). |
| 2A Girls Rankings | |||
| By: Mike Becker, Ransom Everglades, mbecker@ransomeverglades.org | |||
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| Commentary: Bolles is an overwhelming favorite. They should put 3 in top 10 and 7 in top 20. Pine Crest has a remote change to edge them out, but only if Montgomery is a top 3 runner, and only if Jovanovik returns to 2013 form. That being said, Pine Crest a shoe in for 2nd. Their 7th runner ( under 20:30 on fast course) beats any other team's 4th. Ransom is close to sure for third (ran without #3 at regions). So WIN, PLACE and SHOW won't be surprises. Now Lemon Bay has the edge for 4th, but only if Nicole Mis runs ( didn't run regions). With or without her, LB will be challenged by West Florida Tech ( who had the misfortune of running against Bolles last week). Even though its been a rough year, Carrollton is a group of big meet players. They will be in top ten. After these 6, it gets jumbled. A big Eastside breakthrough gives these ladies a shot at 6 along with ( in no order) Titusville ( off day last week), a peaking Gibbons crew, an improving Berkeley group, Rockledge, Academy of Holy Names, and Lake Highland Prep. Unless the crystal ball was foggy when I looked at it today, that takes us through 13. Of course, some team will run out of their minds and mess this top 12 up, but who will it be? See you all Saturday. I'll have on a crazy hat ( coaching in AAAA this fall) so you can find me to tell me I'm wrong, and I won't be offended. One of you has done that all year :) | |||
| Team Name | (Prev.) | ||
| 1. | Bolles | (1) | |
| 2. | Pine Crest | (2) | |
| 3. | Ransom Everglades | (3) | |
| 4. | Lemon Bay | (4) | |
| 5. | West Florida Tech | (5) | |
| 6. | Carrollton | (6) | |
| 7. | Eastside | (21) | |
| 8. | Titusville | (8) | |
| 9. | Academy of Holy Names | (9) | |
| 10. | Lake Highland Prep | (10) | |
| 11. | Cardinal Gibbons | (22) | |
| 12. | Berkeley Prep | (15) | |
| 13. | Rockledge | (14) | |
| 14. | Bishop Kenny | (16) | |
| 15. | Trinity Prep | (12) | |
| 16. | Episcopal | (13) | |
| 17. | Bishop Snyder | (16) | |
| 18. | Tavares | (NR) | |
| 19. | Bishop Moore | (20) | |
| 20. | Immokalle | (23) | |
| 21. | Wakulla | (NR) | |
| 22. | Crystal River | (24) | |
| 23. | Labelle | (NR) | |
| 24. | Frostproof | (NR) | |
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| Commentary: Gonna cap this list at 15 or it'll never end. Crystal ball has Wilson and Yared as co -favorites, but if either Ruan,Pujals, Archer, Lucey or Torino places an upset, I wouldn't bat an eyelash. These are solid competitors. This year's top 7 ( plus Montgomery) is WAY, WAY way more solid than the top 8 were in recent years. Look for Bolles to have 3 in top 10 and 5 in top 20. If course is fast, the crytsal ball says top 10 runners under 19:00. | |||
| Athlete Name, Grade – Team | (Prev.) | Time, Comments: | |
| 1. | Mackenzie Wilson -Bolles | (2) | Experienced and appears to be peaking,,,, a slight favorite based on late season |
| 2. | Tsion Yared- Pine Crest | (1) | Undefeated against AA compeition, came back from behind last week |
| 3. | Bea Ruan - Ransom Everglades | (6) | Led at Region 4 at the 2.6 mark… if she can finish, she can win |
| 4. | Morgan Lucey - Episcopal | (4) | A true contender, chasing Wilson every week |
| 5. | Lauren Archer- Ransom Everglades | (5) | Lauren already has multiple state medals track and xc… a big meet performer |
| 6. | Leigha Torino - North Marion | (10) | Sleeper alert here- wins region ( albeit weakest region) by 40 seconds. To be honest, a real wild card |
| 7. | Allyssa Pujols- Gulliver | (9) | Will likely be between 3 and 10 somewhere - |
| T-8. | Rachel Shapiro - Bolles and Ally Hadja Bolles | (8/7) | inseparable in races…. So they go on one line unless this gets edited |
| 10. | Julia Montgomery - Pine Crest | (3) | On paper will be tenth or slower…. But this race is not on paper- I wouldn't take a two time defending champion lightly |
| 11. | Skye Zeller- Space Coast | (11) | Strong region 4 finish |
| 12. | Mahdere Yared- Pine Crest | (12) | Pine Crest #3 if we are comparing to Bolles, meet is even thru 3 |
| 13. | Maddie Fulmer - South Walton | (13) | Solid all season |
| 14. | Hannah Fleming- Titusville | (14) | a bit off last week, but is a proven performer |
| 15. | Raleigh Nesbitt- West Florida tech | (15) | leading the Panhandle charge |
| 16. | Many good runners | ||
| 3A Girls Rankings | |||
| By: John Stevenson, Sarasota HS, john.stevenson@sarasotacountyschools.net | |||
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| Commentary: Well this is it!! States!! Creekside is in the driving seat for top 3A girls team. State podium looks like it could come down to Creekside, Ft. Myers, Sarasota, and Ocala Vanguard. It will come down to who will be the sharpest team. If you were to look at regionals, Region 1 would dominate states with all 6 teams have better averages then all 3 other region champions (Ocala, Sarasota, and Merritt Island). It's safe to say that the courses in R3 and R4 were significantly slower then R2 and R1. I think this is one of the hardest classifications to determine top 5 finishers. Again, it will come down which teams top 5 even 6 (Sarasota and Ft. Myers knows about this) puts together a complete race. The averages and spreads are from Regionals. | |||
| Team Name, Region | (Prev.) | Comments: | |
| 1. | Creekside, 1 | (1) | 1st in R1, Mock State Meet Score - 41 points, Avg = 18:39, Spread 0:45. |
| Why they are ranked #1 - Creekside has shown consistency during the season and hasn't lost to a 3A team all year. This is their race to win. | |||
| How they'd win - Keep running as they have all season…pretty simple. | |||
| How they'd lose - If other teams penetrate their top 3 ladies. | |||
| 2. | Sarasota, 3 | (3) | 1st in R3, Mock State Meet Score - 148 points, Avg = 20:40, Spread 1:41 seconds. |
| Why they are ranked #2 - Sarasota has been racing well in the state series including winning region 3 with a tie breaker over Ft. Myers. | |||
| How they'd win - Must go man to man with Creekside. | |||
| How they'd lose - If another team is just better. Creekside has proven themselves against competition all year. | |||
| 3. | Fort Myers, 3 | (2) | 2nd in R3, Mock State Meet Score - 152, Avg = 20:40. Spread 1:31 |
| Why they are ranked #3 - Placing Ft. Myers at #3 really doesn't matter. These teams can run the race 10 times and get 10 different results. 2-5 are literally too close. The Green Wave has a good spread and they run well together. They've raced in big meets so their inexperience shouldn't be an issue. | |||
| How they'd win - Must penetrate Creekside's top 3. | |||
| How they'd lose - Creekside's 4 and 5 is on the heals of Ft. Myers #3. | |||
| 4. | Ocala Vanguard, 2 | (4) | 1st in R2, Mock State Meet Score - 137, Avg = 20:16, Spread 1:42 |
| Why they are ranked #4 - Ocala has been ranked consistently all year, but missing competing in big meets to race against Creekside, Sarasota, and Ft. Myers. Put the theme is…it can be anyone's day and don't be surprised if Ocala is on podium. | |||
| How they'd win - Carpenter and Mulford will beat every other 1-2 runners | |||
| How they'd lose - Their back end doesn't compete with other top teams | |||
| 5. | Niceville, 1 | (7) | 2nd in R1, Mock State Meet Score - 158, Avg = 19:31 Spread 1:07 |
| Why they are ranked #5 - Niceville gets the nod over Fort Walton and Chiles based on their performance at regionals. They have a nice spread. Don't count out Chiles or FWB for top 5 though. | |||
| Solid top 10 teams - As mentioned above, Chiles and Fort Walton have a strong chance for top 5 finish. Merritt Island is running very well and don't be surprised with a strong state race. LWR will produce a strong race because of their spread but their #1 Andrea McDonald may be playing in the State volleyball final 4. | |||
| 6. | Chiles, 1 | (5) | 3rd in R1; 19:32 average and 1:52 spread |
| 7. | Fort Walton Beach, 1 | (6) | 4th in R1; 19:39 average and 1:23 spread |
| 8. | Merritt Island, 4 | (8) | 1st in R4; 20:45 average and 1:50 spread |
| 9. | Lakewood Ranch, 3 | (10) | 3rd in R3; 21:36 average and 1:09 spread |
| Possible top 10 teams - These teams have been hovering or cracked the top 10 all season. Seabreeze would have been a solid top 10 team but lost top runner. Chamberlain and Estero get edge based on tough regional course. | |||
| 10. | Seabreeze, 2 | (9) | 2nd in R2; 21:39 average and 3:26 spread |
| 11. | Chamberlain, 3 | (11) | 4th in R3; 21:41 average and 2:26 spread |
| 12. | Estero, 3 | (13) | 5th in R3; 21:44 average and 3:01 spread |
| 13. | Columbia, 1 | (12) | 5th in R1; 19:56 average and 2:11 spread |
| Top 15 Hopefuls - These are solid teams but not enough fire power for top 10, but being in top 15 is a great accomplishment. The advantage always go with the smaller spread teams | |||
| 14. | Miami Northwestern, 4 | (NR) | 2nd in R4; 21:27 average |
| 15. | South Fork, 4 | (NR) | 3rd in R4; 21:36 average |
| 16. | Nease, 1 | (NR) | 6th in R1; 20:00 average and 2:01 spread |
| 17. | King, 3 | (NR) | 6th in R3; 22:16 average and 2:00 spread. |
| 18. | Mainland, 2 | (NR) | 3rd in R2; 21:50 average and 3:50 spread |
| 19. | Doral Academy, 4 | (NR) | 4th in R4; 22:03 average |
| The rest - teams are thrilled to attend the state meet and running at a great course. Enjoy the experience. | |||
| 20. | Mater Academy Charter, 4 | (NR) | 5th in R4; 22:13 average |
| 21. | Lake Nona, 2 | (NR) | 4th in R2; 22:11 average and 1:45 spread |
| 22. | Land O Lakes, 2 | (NR) | 5th in R2; 22:15 average and 1:16 spread |
| 23. | Jensen Beach, 4 | (NR) | 6th in R4; 22:13 average |
| 24. | Mitchell, 2 | (NR) | 6th in R2; 22:38 average and 5:53 spread |
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| Commentary: There is no clear favorite in 3A. Julie Wollrath still holds the top spot, but I think there is at least 10 ladies that could take home the victory. The upper classmen might have the advantage based on experience but we could easily see under classmen like Molloy from BC, Gear from Ft. Myers, or even Funke from Leesburg. The toughest regional course would be Region 3 at Estero so regional times are skewed, as well as fast Region 1 course so I did my best on ranking these talented ladies. | |||
| Athlete Name, Grade – Team | (Prev.) | Regional time, Comments | |
| 1. | Julie Wollrath, 12, Melbourne | (1) | 19:19; Region 4 champion. 3 time XC State Champion. Has the experience. |
| 2. | Angelina Grebe, 12, Sarasota | (7) | 19:30; Region 3 Champion at tough Estero course but will need to be more aggressive. |
| 3. | Kelly Aponte, St. Augustine | (4) | 18:17; Region 1 champion, District 4 champion. Very strong chance for 3A champion. |
| 4. | Kristilin Gear, 10, Ft. Myers | (3) | 19:45; 2nd place at regionals. If she Kristlin in the mix near the end then watch out for that 400 speed. |
| 5. | Tara Openshaw, 9, Creekside | (5) | 18:23; Key part of Creeksides #1 ranked team |
| 6. | Devin Molloy, 10, Barron Collier | (2) | 19:53; 3rd at Region 3. Won't be doing most of the work at the beginning so that should help. |
| 7. | Kara Funke, 10, Leesburg | (11) | 18:58; Region 2 champion. Looks very strong. Dark horse for 3A champion |
| 8. | Elizabeth Mulford, 12, Ocala Vanguard | (6) | 19:15; Regional runner-up. Looks to lead Ocala to podium |
| 9. | Jessica Taylor, 12, Creekside | (9) | 18:20; All she does is get faster |
| 10. | Shawna Lindsay, 10, Choctawhatchee | (17) | 18:27; 50 second PR at Regionals |
| 11. | Colleen Openshaw, 12, Creekside | (8) | 18:32; Part of the three headed monster from Creekside |
| 12. | Audrey Carpenter, 12, Ocala Vanguard | (10) | 19:42; 1-2 punch from Ocala Vanguard |
| 13. | Daley Cline, 11, Estero | (12) | 20:13; Excellent 4th place finish for Daley |
| 14. | Maggie Parish, 11, Chamberlain | (14) | 20:26; Was in the mix for a while with top group. Excellent season for Maggie |
| 15. | Shelby Lindsay, 10, Choctawhatchee | (19) | 18:44; Almost a 40 second PR at Regionals |
| 16. | Yaranel Abreu, 12, Nease | (15) | 18:45; Only girl from Region 1 that's in top 25 didn't run faster than her district time. |
| 17. | Claire Crist, 10, Niceville | (21) | 18:45; Over a minute PR at regional meet |
| 18. | Emma Tucker, 11, Chiles | (16) | 18:51; Chiles always gets their runners ready for the big races. |
| 19. | Bethany Hardcastle, 12, South Fork | (20) | 19:32; 2nd at Regionals. Look for top 15 finish |
| 20. | Mallory Towe, 12, Ft. Myers | (23) | 20:31; Helped the green wave to a tie for regional championship. |
| 21. | Mikaela Hakamaa, 12, Merritt Island | (24) | 19:52; Merritt Islands #1. Motivated to help team to possible top 7 finish. |
| 22. | Bridget Morse, 9, Columbia | (25) | 18:52; 41 second PR |
| 23. | Lauren Stanford, 10, Bartram Trail | (NR) | 18:33; Keeps improving. Deserves to ranked in 25 |
| 24. | Tyra Boyd, 11, Mainland | (NR) | 19:57; Top 4 at Regionals |
| 25. | Claire Farnsworth, 11, Lecanto | (18) | 19:57; 5th in Region 2 |
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| By: Ryan Raposo, John A. Ferguson HS, ryanraposo@gmail.com | |||
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| Commentary: Just like last year, this is Winter Park's show, except they have a faster and stronger team than last year. St Thomas is your other podium team, and I don't see either of those teams being dethroned this Saturday. The race for top five is between a couple of Region 2 and a few Region 1 teams, and that northern mixture, along with three Region 4 teams, will round out the top fifteen. The bottom tier will once again be filled with many Region 3 and 4 teams. | |||
| Note about Region 4 teams: Besides the already 25s differential given to Region 4, which is something I typically always do when comparing Larry & Penny as a course versus the "Realm of a 5k" speedways that everyone else loves running on (meaning every other 4A Region), please note that last year Lourdes & Coral Reef went into State ranked 8th and 17th, yet finished 4th and 7th respectively. So although the Mock Score is listed based on Region times with adjustments, bare in mind that major jumps do occur which is why I manipulated this list just a little bit. There is more to the State meet than just a Mock Score and I tried my best to guesstimate accurately with a few schools. | |||
| Team Name, Region | (Prev.) | Comments: | |
| 1. | Winter Park, 1 | (1) | 18:47 Team Avg, 1:20 Spread; 1st in R1, State Mock Score = 40 points |
| Why they are ranked #1- Same exact reason as last year. The Wildcats are undefeated in 4A this year and they're running on a completely different level than everyone else and this is their meet to win. | |||
| How they'd win- Racing to win. Just keep doing like they've done all season. (Same advice from the last three seasons.) | |||
| How they'd lose- Major fall-out. If they stumble like last year, St. Thomas will run them down. | |||
| 2. | St. Thomas Aquinas, 4 | (2) | 19:27 Team Avg, 1:52 Spread; 1st in R4 (subtract 25s), State Mock Score = 75 points |
| Why they are ranked #2- The Raiders have been running well all season and Coach Butler is getting the best of our her girls when she expects it the most. | |||
| How they'd win- Winter Park error. A repeat of last year, they'd need a couple of Winter Park girls to faulter, and their fifth girl to have a great day. | |||
| How they'd lose- Winter Park is the better team. Same reason for the #2 team as the last three years. | |||
| 3. | North Port, 2 | (5) | 19:46 Team Avg, 28s Spread; 1st in R2, State Mock Score = 162 points |
| Why they are ranked #3- They've had the talent to be here all year and finally have put themselves back together after a little drop during the mid-season. The strength is in their pack and they ran a great Region race. | |||
| 4. | Newsome, 2 | (18) | 19:53 Team Avg, 1:42 Spread; 2nd in R2, State Mock Score = 200 points |
| Why they are ranked #4- The Wolves blew up last week and are running on all cylinders! They took it easy District week and they're poised for an easy top 5 finish and are trying to run down North Port for that #3 slot. | |||
| 5. | Winter Springs, 1 | (6) | 20:03 Team Avg, 52s Spread; 2nd in R1, State Mock Score = 213 points |
| Why they are ranked #5- The Bears have been creeping up all season and have really put the hammer down in the second half of the year. Although they have a Region 1 pack chasing right behind them, they're looking to be the top of the pack. | |||
| Top Ten Prospects: These squads should be able to solidify their place in the state record books by finishing in the top ten, but the order isn't quite set. Same as always, that's the curse of being in the middle of the pack, anything could happen and one runner having a good or bad day could make that much of a difference. Two or three of these teams however, on the right day, could possibly jump as high as that #3 position, but it won't be easy. | |||
| 6. | Dr. Phillips, 1 | (3) | 20:06 Team Avg, 1:24 Spread; 3rd in R1, State Mock Score = 247 points |
| 7. | Lake Mary, 1 | (4) | 19:53 Team Avg, 3:30 Spread; 4th in R1, State Mock Score = 251 points |
| 8. | John A. Ferguson, 4 | (9) | 20:31 Team Avg, 2:25 Spread; 2nd in R4 (subtract 25s), State Mock Score = 271 points |
| 9. | Timber Creek, 1 | (7) | 20:12 Team Avg, 1:36 Spread; 5th in R1, State Mock Score = 262 points |
| 10. | Sarasota Riverview, 2 | (12) | 20:20 Team Avg, 2:10 Spread; 3rd in R2, State Mock Score = 284 points |
| 11. | Wharton, 2 | (15) | 20:19 Team Avg, 1:18 Spread; 4th in R2, State Mock Score = 284 points |
| 12. | Lourdes Academy, 4 | (8) | 21:04 Team Avg, 1:13 Spread; 4th in R4 (subtract 25s), State Mock Score = 352 points |
| 13. | Coral Reef, 4 | (17) | 21:00 Team Avg, 1:20 Spread; 3rd in R4 (subtract 25s), State Mock Score = 354 points |
| 14. | Hagerty, 1 | (NR) | 20:20 Team Avg, 2:14 Spread; 6th in R1, State Mock Score = 302 points |
| Top 15 Hopefuls: Any of the teams below have a shot at making the top 15 if they pull it all together in Tallahassee. If someone in the tier above them slipd up and one of these schools might be able to break the top 15. Look for possible jumps from your Region 3 teams. | |||
| 15. | East Lake, 2 | (NR) | 20:48 Team Avg, 4:15 Spread; 6th in R2, State Mock Score = 320 points |
| 16. | St. Cloud, 2 | (16) | 20:30 Team Avg, 2:26 Spread; 5th in R2, State Mock Score = 341 points |
| 17. | Vero Beach, 3 | (13) | 20:51 Team Avg, 58s Spread; 2nd in R3, State Mock Score = 410 points |
| 18. | Douglas, 3 | (19) | 20:43 Team Avg, 1:24 Spread; 1st in R3, State Mock Score = 374 points |
| Top 20 Hopefuls: Most of these teams are just content with the fact that they made it to the State Championship. Make sure to have fun, enjoy the meet, and welcome to chilly Tallahassee! =) | |||
| 19. | Dwyer, 3 | (20) | 21:04 Team Avg, 2:18 Spread; 3rd in R3, State Mock Score = 433 points |
| 20. | Jupiter, 3 | (21) | 21:34 Team Avg, 5:15 Spread; 6th in R3, State Mock Score = 466 points |
| 21. | Martin County, 3 | (14) | 21:32 Team Avg, 2:15 Spread; 5th in R3, State Mock Score = 529 points |
| 22. | Wellington, 3 | (22) | 21:30 Team Avg, 2:17 Spread; 4th in R3, State Mock Score = 527 points |
| 23. | Cooper City, 4 | (23) | 22:46 Team Avg, 2:37 Spread; 5th in R4 (subtract 25s), State Mock Score = 637 points |
| 24. | Coral Gables, 4 | (NR) | 23:02 Team Avg, 1:41 Spread; 6th in R4 (subtract 25s), State Mock Score = 692 points |
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| Commentary: I really feel like any of the top four girls on this list could win the state championship, but obviously favoring the top two. It's definitely going to be a great battle. Also, there are plenty of other girls who show sparks of greatness and I could easily see jumping 3-5-10 spots without a problem if they can put it all together, which is everyone listed 5th through 14th. Some might fall off, but most of them will put on a great show too. Expect lots of mixing up from 15th and on, just as every year, so let's see who really brings it this Saturday! =) | |||
| Athlete Name, Grade – Team | (Prev.) | Region Time, Comments: | |
| 1. | Rafaela Gibbons, 9 - Winter Park | (3) | 18:01, 1st in Region 1 = She's had a tremendous season, she had the best day at FSU this year, and the rookie is looking solid to bring home her first HS State Championship. |
| 2. | Alexa Cruz, 11 - St. Thomas | (2) | 18:27, 1st in Region 4 (-25s) = No matter what happened at Pre-State, NEVER count the defending state champ out of the mix. This is as much her race as it is Gibbons. |
| 3. | Sinclaire Johnson, 11 - Lake Brantley | (5) | 18:03, 2nd in Region 1 = When she has an on day, she can hang with anyone. She blew up at State track and this Saturday could be another example of that! |
| 4. | Kayley DeLay, 10 - Fletcher | (4) | 18:10, 3rd in Region 1 = Although obviously talented last year, DeLay is on a complete different level this year. On the right day, she can win the whole thing. (She reminds me of Bridget Blake.) |
| 5. | Fatema Jaffer, 12 - Lake Mary | (6) | 18:14, 4th in Region 1 = An amazing performance at Region 1, she is definitely in contention for the win, but is a definite long shot against the four ranked ahead of her. |
| 6. | Aylwyn Hernandez, 12 - Ferguson | (12) | 18:56, 2nd in Region 4 (-25s) |
| 7. | Daniela Urzua, 10 - Lake Mary | (13) | 18:33, 5th in Region 1 |
| 8. | Autumn Bartlett, 12 - University | (7) | 18:40, 6th in Region 1 |
| 9. | Emily Headley, 12 - Olympia | (1) | 18:46, 7th in Region 1 |
| 10. | Elizabeth Jenkins, 10 - Winter Park | (11) | 18:50, 8th in Region 1 |
| 11. | Katherine Kuhn, 11 - Winter Park | (21) | 18:51, 9th in Region 1 |
| 12. | Hana Herdon, 10 - Winter Park | (9) | 18:53, 10th in Region 1 |
| 13. | Margaret Schloss, 12 - St. Thomas | (8) | 19:20, 3rd in Region 4 (-25s) |
| 14. | Bailey Hertenstein, 9 - Riverview | (17) | 18:58, 1st in Region 2 |
| 15. | Sarah Edens, 12 - Buchholz | (32) | 18:59, 11th in Region 1 |
| 16. | Grace Miller, 12 - St. Cloud | (34) | 19:01, 2nd in Region 2 |
| 17. | Kaley Schmick, 12 - Cypress Creek | (28) | 19:02, 12th in Region 1 |
| 18. | Lily Kloepfer, 11 - St. Thomas | (20) | 19:27, 4th in Region 4 (-25s) |
| 19. | Annika Sison, 11 - Dr. Phillips | (10) | 19:09, 13th in Region 1 |
| 20. | Courteney Zboyan, 12 - Jupiter | (NR) | 19:09, 1st in Region 3 |
| 21. | Nicolette Worrell, 10 - Hagerty | (36) | 19:10, 14th in Region 1 |
| 22. | Abigail Grant, 12 - Sickles | (27) | 19:11, 3rd in Region 2 |
| 23. | Danielle Van Liere, 11 - Fletcher | (14) | 19:13, 15th in Region 1 |
| 24. | Emily Zwijacz, 12 - Newsome | (NR) | 19:15, 4th in Region 2 |
| 25. | Brianna Rischar, 12 - St. Thomas | (26) | 19:41, 5th in Region 4 (-25s) |
| 26. | Briana Burnett, 10 - Timber Creek | (30) | 19:20, 18th in Region 1 |
| 27. | Emily Nix, 11 - Winter Park | (16) | 19:21, 19th in Region 1 |
| 28. | Victoria Jung, 11 - George Jenkins | (19) | 19:24, 5th in Region 2 |
| 29. | Lauren Gavulic, 12 - Ferguson | (37) | 19:49, 6th in Region 4 (-25s) |
| 30. | Jaina Hawkins, 12 - Winter Springs | (NR) | 19:25, 20th in Region 1 |
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| By: Mark Caulfield, Circle Christian School, markscaul@aol.com | |||
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| Commentary: The more things change, the more things stay the same. This years cross country finals seem earily similar to last years cross country finals for the Top teams. Last years top five 1A team results were Holy Trinity, Maclay School, Shorecrest Prep, The Geneva School, and Indian Rocks Christian. This year looks to be the same five and truthfully, after Holy Trinity Academy takes their 8th State crown, anyone of the remaining 4 can be sharing the podium with the Tigers. Geneva has the most experience with 5 Seniors while youthful Maclay has improved the most over the last month. Shorecrest and Indian Rocks look so similar they could battle each other right to the podium. After that it is a big drop off to 6th which is up for grabs between Circle Christian, Westminster Academy, Oak Hall, and Melbourne Central Catholic. After that Father Lopez, Miami Country Day, P.K. Yonge, St. Johns Country Day and Pensacola Christian Academy look to battle for a Top 10 spot. The exciting thing about the State Meet though is that there are always surprises where some team rises up with a huge effort. Who will that be this year. Melbourne Central Catholic, St. Johns Country Day, Harvest Community School, and Lakeland Christian look to be capable of making a bigger splash that anticipated. Good luck to all the teams and congratulations on an outstanding season that culminates with competing in the biggest event of the season; The State Championship. | |||
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| 1. | Holy Trinity Academy, Region 3 | (1) | Region 3 Finish: 1st (32 pts.); Team Average: 16:19; Top 5 Spread: 1:09; Holy Trinity Course (Fast). The Tigers will sit a top of the podium once again. The only test for them is chasing the 16:00 team barrier and how many can they stack in the Top 20. Outstanding athletes, coach, parents, and program is a winning combination that is tough to beat. |
| 2. | The Geneva School, Region 2 | (2) | Region 2 Finish: 1st (58 pts.); Team Average: 17:48; Top 5 Spread: 2:25; Hal Brady Complex (slow). A slight performance dip at Regions opens the door a bit for others. But, if 4th and 5th runners race well, this senior dominated team will be sitting on the podium for the first time in school history. |
| 3. | Maclay School, Region 1 | (3) | Region 1 Finish: 1st (34 pts.); Team Average: 17:23; Top 5 Spread: 1:10; Sunnyhill Farms (Quick). As most teams know, this program has a long and rich history of racing their best when it counts the most. This is a young team that is coming on strong. It will be a surprise to no one if they are #2 Saturday. |
| 4. | Indian Rocks Christian, Region 3 | (5) | Region 3 Finish: 2nd (96 pts.); Team Average: 17:23; Top 5 Spread: 1:51; Holy Trinity Course (Fast). If their #1 has a good day and they maintain a tight pack, they could make a run at the podium |
| 5 | Shorecrest Prep, Region 3 | (4) | Region 3 Finish: 3rd (104 pts.); Team Average: 17:26; Top 5 Spread: 2:09; Holy Trinity Course (Fast). Last year this team had a huge run at the State Meet to grab the #3 spot. They are all going to have to move up to duplicate that again! And they are capable! |
| 6. | Circle Chrisian School, Region 2 | (6) | Region 2 Finish: 2nd (99 pts.); Team Average: 18:32; Top 5 Spread: 1:59; Hal Brady Complex (slow). Lots of potential with this team that has yet to put it all together. If they get a solid run out of numbers 2, 3, and 5, they lock down this position. |
| 7. | Westminster Academy, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 1st (66 pts.); Team Average: 18:35; Top 5 Spread: 3:02; Westminster Academy Course (slow). This team has the ingredients to do well at State and has a history of doing so. Look for history to repeat itself on Saturday. |
| 8. | Oak Hall, Region 2 | (9) | Region 2 Finish: 3rd (121 pts.); Team Average: 18:37; Top 5 Spread: 2:40; Hal Brady Complex (slow). An interesting team that shows signs of potential at District and Regions that could propel them to a Top 10 finish. |
| 9. | Melbourne Central Catholic, Region 3 | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 4th (127 pts.); Team Average: 17:47; Top 5 Spread: 1:09; Holy Trinity Course (Fast). You have to love their team depth and tight pack. Just need a big run out of their top 2 and they could jump to the 6 spot. |
| 10. | Father Lopez, Region 2 | (7) | Region 2 Finish: 4th (124 pts.); Team Average: 18:51; Top 5 Spread: 0:45; Hal Brady Complex (slow). Up and coming program that is hungry to improve upon their 21st place showing from last years State Meet. Tight group that could surprise. |
| 11. | Miami Country Day, Region 4 | (10) | Region 4 Finish: 2nd (67 pts.); Team Average: 18:54; Top 5 Spread: 1:31; Westminster Academy Course (slow). Another strong team with a tight pack that needs good runs from their top 2 to lower point totals and finish in the Top 10. |
| 12. | P.K. Yonge, Region 2 | (8) | Region 2 Finish: 5th (146 pts.); Team Average: 19:03; Top 5 Spread: 3:36; Hal Brady Complex (slow). Their top 3 look strong and consistent. An improved #4 and 5 and they are knocking on the door to Top 10. |
| 13. | St. John's Country Day, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 2nd (94 pts.); Team Average: 18:14; Top 5 Spread: 1:12; Sunnyhill Farms (quick). Surprise team that finished strong at Region 1. With another improved effort could surprise themselves right into the Top 10. |
| 14. | Pensacola Christian Academy, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 3rd (109 pts.); Team Average: 18:21; Top 5 Spread: 1:13; Sunnyhill Farms (quick). Excellent team depth looking to return to Top 10 after enjoying last years 8th place finish. |
| 15. | Harvest Community School, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 4th (114 pts.); Team Average: 18:22; Top 5 Spread: 1:46; Sunnyhill Farms (quick). Another surprise team that ran well at Region 1 and looks to continue their projection at the finals. |
| 16. | Evangelical Christian School, Region 3 | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 5th (180 pts.); Team Average: 18:06; Top 5 Spread: 2:11; Holy Trinity Course (Fast). Lots of PR's at Region 3 as they look to continue that trend at APR. |
| 17. | St. Stephens Episcopal School, Region 3 | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 6th (185 pts.); Team Average: 18:14; Top 5 Spread: 1:36; Holy Trinity Course (Fast). Ran well at Region 3 to grab a State spot. |
| 18. | Lakeland Christian School, Region 2 | (NR) | Region 2 Finish: 6th (161 pts.); Team Average: 19:05; Top 5 Spread: 2:28; Hal Brady Complex (slow). Strong up front but needs help from 3-5 to move up. |
| 19. | Doctors Charter School, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 3rd (105 pts.); Team Average: 19:27; Top 5 Spread: 1:48; Westminster Academy Course (slow). Tight pack that all need to move up to place in top 15. |
| 20. | John Carroll High School, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 4th (107 pts.); Team Average: 19:23; Top 5 Spread: 2:19; Westminster Academy Course (slow). Key for improved position involve #4 and 5 racing well. |
| 21. | Aucilla Christian Academy, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 5th (157 pts.); Team Average: 18:45; Top 5 Spread: 2:26; Sunnyhill Farms (quick). Strong at #1 and nice tight pack 2-6 that needs to push one another faster. |
| 22. | Blountstown High School, Region 1 | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 6th (169 pts.); Team Average: 18:48; Top 5 Spread: 2:23; Sunnyhill Farms (quick). Great run at Region 1 to grab final spot. Look to carry momentum into State. |
| 23. | Westminster Christian School, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 5th (150 pts.); Team Average: 20:08; Top 5 Spread: 5:16; Westminster Academy Course (slow). Need a solid run from all 5 to move up towards last years finish. |
| 24. | The Pine School, Region 4 | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 6th (150 pts.); Team Average: 20:10; Top 5 Spread: 4:38; Westminster Academy (slow). The excitement of competing in a State Meet could propel them upwards. |
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| Commentary: All eyes will be on defending Class 1A State Champion Franco Martins from Windermere Prep at the State Champion; He has defended his title well with strong showings throughout the season. Defending State Runner-up, Andrew Cacciatore from Holy Trinity has had an incredible season as well and wants a State Title badly. These are two class acts and should be a great battle. If either of the two stumble a group of 4 seemed poised to pounce with Cal Davidson Turner of Cardinal Mooney and Noah Perkins of Seffner Christian coming on strong at the end of the season and look ready for a huge finale. One of these guys could surprise much like Martins did last year. Trevor Kattenberg has dropped a little late, but should not be counted out with his 5th place State finish from last season. The Geneva School's Nicholas Gonzalez remains the dark horse in the top group but has the talent and experience to battle for the Top three. After the top 6, a nice run for the remaining top 10 spots ensues with Austin Perry, Patrick McNamara, and Casey McCracken looking for their first State Cross Country podium finish while Luke Pederson and Isak Davis look to repeat theirs from last season. Should be a great finish to the Class 1A season. Good luck to all the outstanding athletes competing in one of the most memorable races of your lives! | |||
| Athlete Name, Grade – Team | (Prev.) | Time, Comments: | |
| 1. | Franco Martins, Senior - Windermere Prep | (1) | Season Best: 15:20* / 15:36 at FSU; Region 2 Finish: 1st; Time: 16:16 Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). Defending 1A Champ shut it down in the last mile after cruising through 4:50 and 10:10 on a tough course. This talented Brown commit looks primed and ready to repeat. |
| 2. | Andrew Cacciatore, Senior - Holy Trinity | (2) | Season Best: 15:38 / 15:44 at FSU; Region 3 Finish: 1st; Time: 15:39 Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). This recent William and Mary commit has 7 finishes this season between 15:38 and 15:58 and HTA Seniors have a history of big finishes at the State Championships! |
| 3. | Cal Davidson Turner, Senior - Cardinal Mooney High School. | (3) | Season Best: 15:47 / 15:55 at FSU; Region 3 Finish: 2nd; Time: 15:47 (PR); Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Cal sits in a position similar to Franco last season. He is running well and coming on strong at the end of the season. Could we see another surprise star rise! |
| 4. | Noah Perkins, Junior - Seffner Christian | (6) | Season Best: 15:47 / 16:19 at District; Region 3 Finish: 3rd; Time: 15:48; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). The States Top Junior has come a long way this season and has the talents and looks of continuing that upward trend battling for a top 3 finish at the State Championship. |
| 5. | Trevor Kattenberg, Sophomore - Holy Trinity | (4) | Season Best: 15:52; Region 3 Finish: 10th; Time: 16:29; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). The talented Sophomore had a hiccup at Regionals but his 4 sub 16:00 efforts this season shows he has what it takes for a Top 5 finish at the State Meet for the second year in a row. |
| 6. | Nicholas Gonzalez, Senior - The Geneva School | (5) | Season Best: 15:57* / 16:21 at FSU; Region 2 Finish: 2nd; Time: 16:43 Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). Last years 7th Finish CC finisher has run slow courses in District and Regionals and has a huge race inside him just waiting to come forth. Could easily be a Top 3 darkhorse. |
| 7. | Austin Perry, Senior - Oak Hall Academy | (7) | Season Best: 16:14 at FSU; Region 2 Finish: 3rd; Time: 16:52 Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). Perry looked good on the tough Hal Brady course at Region 2 running a smart race and strong finish. He will be tough to keep out of the Top 7 at the State Meet. |
| 8. | Patrick McNamara, Senior - Admiral Faragut Academy | (8) | Region 3 Finish: 4th; Time: 16:00 (PR); Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). The talented and hard working Senior has remained healthy and has put together a solid season finishing no lower than 4th in any race. Looks to put an exclamation point on the season with a Top 10 State finish! |
| 9. | Luke Pederson, Junior - Shorecrest Prep | (13) | Region 3 Finish: 5th; Time: 16:09 (PR); Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Last years 9th place State finisher is making a late season charge and looks capable of duplicating that top 10 finish with a strong Region 3 showing. |
| 10. | Casey McCracken, Senior - Westminster Academy | (14) | Region 4 Finish: 1st; Time: 16:54; Course: Westminster (slow). A 30 second win on a slow Region 4 course gives an indication that this Senior is ready to take his experience and talent and battle for a Top 10 State Finish. |
| 11. | Isak Davis, Senior - The Geneva School | (9) | Season Best: 16:25*; Region 2 Finish: 4th; Time: 17:01 Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). Last years 10th place State finisher looks strong heading into the Finals with two good efforts on tough courses at District 6 and Region 2 as he prepares for another Top 10 run. |
| 12. | Egan Kattenberg, Sophomore - Holy Trinity | (10) | Region 3 Finish: 6th; Time: 16:15 (PR); Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Egan looks to be peaking at the right time with a PR on his home course at the Region 3 Championship as he looks to improve upon his 16th Finish State finish from last season. |
| 13. | Micah Kemp, Senior - Jay High School | (12) | Region 1 Finish: 1st; Time: 16:38; Course: Sunnyhill Farms (quick). A solid District 1 and Region 1 wins set him up nicely to improve upon last years 20th place State showing. |
| 14. | Hunter McCann, Junior - Admiral Faragut Academy | (18) | Region 3 Finish: 7th; Time: 16:22; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Seems to be improving weekly and could push for Top 10. |
| 15. | Luke Boeche, Senior - Indian Rocks Christian | (21) | Region 3 Finish: 8th; Time: 16:23; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Strong Region 3 run and a lot of motivation to run well at State and lead a potential podium team. |
| 16. | John Cacciatore, Sophomore - Holy Trinity | (17) | Region 3 Finish: 9th; Time: 16:26; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Can HTA put 4 in the Top 15. This guy is talented enough to do it! |
| 17. | Jack Pironti, Freshman - Carrollwood Day High School | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 11th; Time: 16:31; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Top Class 1A Freshman looking to make a big splash at the State Finals. |
| 18. | Michael Wilson, Sophomore - Holy Trinity | (11) | Region 3 Finish: 15th; Time: 16:48; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Can HTA place all five guys in the Top 20. Wilson finished 17th in last years State Finals and is currently running in the #5 spot. |
| 19. | Clayton Milford, 8th Grade - Maclay | (NR) | Region 1 Finish: 2nd; Time: 16:51 Course: Sunnyhill Farms (quick). State Middle School Champion could surprise with a Top 12 finish. |
| 20. | Jake Mazziotta, Sophomore - Maclay | (20) | Region 1 Finish: 3rd; Time: 16:55 Course: Sunnyhill Farms (quick). Super consistent Sophomore looking to improve upon last years 26th place State Finish. |
| 21. | Jerod Fuller, Senior - Lakeland Christian | (22) | Region 2 Finish: 5th; Time: 17:28 Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). Consistent improvement through the second half has this senior ready for a Top 20 Break through. |
| 22. | Tucker Hindle, Junior - Boca Raton Christian | (15) | Region 4 Finish: 2nd; Time: 17:28; Course: Westminster (slow). A District 14 win and Region 4 runner-up has him primed for a big State finish. |
| 23. | Brett Gherhardt, Senior - P.K Yonge | (23) | Region 2 Finish: 6th; Time: 17:40 Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). Strong showing at Region 2 Meet. Could slip into the Top 20 at State. |
| 24. | Luke Blanchard, Sophomore - Brevard Heat | (19) | Region 3 Finish: 14th; Time: 16:47; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Another talented Top 25 guy from Region 3 looking to breakout at State. |
| 25. | Guilherme Pereira, Junior - Divine Savior Academy | (NR) | Region 4 Finish: 3rd; Time: 17:42; Course: Westminster (slow). Quietly moving up the ranks toward a top 20 finish. |
| 26. | Matt Doyle, Sophomore - Circle Christian | (24) | Season Best: 16:59; Region 2 Finish: 7th; Time: 17:47 Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). Consistent all season with top 20 potential. |
| 27. | Kola Katynksi, Junior - The Geneva School | (NR) | Season Best: 17:09; Region 2 Finish: 8th; Time: 17:47; Course: Hal Brady Complex (slow). Looking to improve upon his 19th place finish from 2013. |
| 28. | Ryan Szklany, Freshman - Highlands Christian Academy | (16) | Season Best: 16:38 at HTA; Region 4 Finish: 5th; Time: 17:51; Course: Westminster (slow). Looking for top 25 and top freshman spot. |
| 29. | Chase Hyland, Sophomore - The Pine School | (25) | Season Best 17:02 at District 13; Region 4 Finish: 4th; Time: 17:56; Course: Westminster (slow). Talented Soph looking to break out at State. |
| 30. | Jonas Elliott, Sophomore - Evangelical Christian School | (NR) | Region 3 Finish: 13th; Time: 16:46; Course: Holy Trinity (Fast). Big District 11 win and fast finish at Region shows Top 25 promise. |
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| By: Bryan Garcia, Tampa Plant HS, bcgfalcons@yahoo.com | |||
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| Commentary: 2A suddenly got more interesting this weekend when Trinity Prep had the third fastest team average behind Pine Crest and Bishop Kenny. Now, it really does not mean anything since they were all at different meets, however, Trinity Prep may have more solid competition then first suspected. Bishop Kenny has looked solid the last month and honestly has the best chance to upset Trinity Prep. I am still taking Trinity Prep as my predicition to win it all and Bishop Kenny to get second, but I believe it will be very close. All three teams will fight for spot on the podium along with Labelle, who has come out of nowhere the last two weeks to be put into contention. They beat Immokalee by 31 points at Region 3 and they could surprise a lot of people Saturday. Bolles, Calvary Christian, and Pensacola Catholic all had solid Regional meets as they look for a potential top 5 finish. Rounding out my top 10 are Immokalee, McKeel, and Ransom Everglades. I did not realize until looking it up, but Ransom and Tampa Jesuit have a couple of the most dominating programs in Florida history and will look to keep that going Saturday morning as they vie for a top 10 spot. North Marion made school history and Labelle and Wesley Chapel snuck out of their regions, respectively, by the skin of their teeth. This Saturday is setting up as an exciting finish to an exciting season with a lot of up and coming teams in 2A. | |||
| Team Name, Region | (Prev.) | Comments: | |
| Predicted State Champion: | |||
| 1. | Trinity Prep, Region 2 | (1) | Won Region 2 with 34 points and a 17:10 average. It was an average day as a whole for TP, but they won by 84 points and could be on their way to back to back state titles. |
| In the Hunt for the Podium: | |||
| 2. | Bishop Kenny, Region 1 | (2) | Region 1 champions with 41 points and a 17:01 average. BK has me putting TP on upset alert as they look to win this weekend and look for their 4th straight year on the podium. |
| 3. | Pine Crest, Region 4 | (3) | Won Region 4 with 55 points. Making their 3rd straight State appearance, they bring in the best average from all 4 Regions last week (16:56) and are in the running for a top 2 finish. |
| 4. | Labelle, Region 3 | (4) | Beat a good Immokalee team again to win Region 3 (17:26 average). They are also making their 3rd State appearance in a row and could make a run for top 2. |
| In the Hunt for the Top 5: | |||
| 5. | Bolles, Region 1 | (6) | Region 1 runner-up with a 17:14 average. Making their 4th straight State appearance, they lost to a great Bishop Kenny team and will look to finish off 2014 in the top 5 on Saturday. |
| 6. | Calvary Christian, Region 4 | (12) | Runner-up to Pine Crest in Region 4 (17:08 average). Making their 3rd straight State Meet, Calvary has come on strong as of late and really is making a statement for a top 5 finish. |
| 7. | Pensacola Catholic, Region 1 | (11) | 3rd place in Region 1 with 97 points. Making their 5th straight State Meet, this team could pull off a late top 5 run, they had a 17:27 average and are setting up for a strong finish. |
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| 8. | Immokalee, Region 3 | (5) | Region 3 runner-up edging McKeel with a 17:41 average. This team looks to show up and grab another top 10 finish as they have finished in the top 10 the last 4 seasons. |
| 9. | McKeel Academy, Region 2 | (8) | 2 Points behind Immokalee in Region 3 (17:47 average). McKeel is has finished in the top 10 at the State Meet the previous 3 seasons and look to finish 2014 the same way. |
| 10. | Ransom Everglades, Region 4 | (14) | 3rd in Region 4 (17:24 average). Ransom, as far as I can tell, will make this their 36th consecutive State appearance. Ransom wants to finish top 10 after 16th place last year. |
| In the Hunt for the Top 10: | |||
| 11. | Tampa Jesuit, Region 3 | (11) | Placed 4th in a tough Region 3 (17:57 average). This team raced in a tight region, and making what appears to be their 20th consecutive State Meet, they are aiming for the top 10. |
| 12. | Berkeley Prep, Region 3 | (9) | Were just behind Jesuit in Region 3 (17:58 average). Making their 12th straight State Meet, BP is looking to sneak into the top 10 after a 20th place finish at States last season. |
| 13. | West Florida Tech, Region 1 | (7) | Placed 4th in Region 1 with a 17:38 average. Making their 6th straight State appearance, WFT is looking to climb into the top 15 after finishing 19th last season. |
| In the Hunt for the Top 15: | |||
| 14. | Key West, Region 4 | (NR) | Placed 4th in Region 4 with a 17:38 average. Qualifing 4 years in a row now for the State Meet, KW is in the hunt for a top 15 finish after finishing 17th (2011, 2012) and 24th last year. |
| 15. | Cardinal Gibbons, Region 4 | (NR) | 5th place in Region 4 (17:44 average). CG makes this their first appearance since 2009 and could make it an even bigger trip if they finish in the top 15. |
| 16. | Bishop Snyder, Region 1 | (13) | 5th place in Region 2 (17:43 average). Making this their 8th straight State appearance, Bishop Snyder is looking to make this their 5th straight season with a top 15 finish. |
| 17. | Rockledge, Region 4 | (NR) | Got the 6th and final spot in Region 4 (17:46 average). This makes their 2nd straight State Meet and has them eyeing another top 15 finish. |
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| 18. | Wakulla, Region 1 | (NR) | Took the last spot in Region 1 (17:53 average). This is their 2nd straight State appearance and they should move up from their 23rd place finish last season. |
| 19. | Lake Highland Prep, Region 2 | (7) | Runner-up in Region 2 to TP (17:57 average). Making their 4th straight State Meet, LHP is looking to get into the top 20 after 3 straight top 10 finishes. |
| 20. | Nature Coast Tech, Region 2 | (NR) | 3rd place in Region 2 (18:06 average). With their 5th straight State appearance, NTC is looking for a top 20 finish to cap off a successful season. |
| 21. | North Marion, Region 2 | (NR) | Placed 4th in Region 2 (18:16 average). NM made history last weekend qualifying for States for the 1st time in school history! Could make history Saturday with their 1st top 20. |
| 22. | Eastside, Region 2 | (NR) | 5th place in Region 2 (18:23 average). Eastside was last in the State Meet in 2012 when they got 22nd and if history repeats itself, they will also finish there this weekend. |
| 23. | Wesley Chapel, Region 2 | (NR) | 6th and final spot in Region 2 (18:29 average). Took the last spot to the State Championship by 1 point!!! Wesley Chapel is taking that momentum into the State Meet Saturday. |
| 24. | Lemon Bay, Region 3 | (NR) | 6th spot in Region 3 (18:54 average). Getting out by a mere 5 points, LB qualified for the 6th time in the last decade and will make another State Championship appearance Saturday. |
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| Commentary: It was a crazy Regional weekend around the state and especially for 2A. Gabriel Correa snuck by Joel Lacy in Region 4 to take the number one spot in 2A and Correa is now my pick to add to his 1600m track state championship in the spring with his first cross country state championship. He will get a strong push though from a fired up Lacy as well as Urias Velasquez, who won Region 3 and Connor Vaughan who won Region 1. Chas Cook had a rough weekend race, but you can never count him or teammate Millson out from making a run at the individual title as well. Then there's the ten state medals. Michael Kennedy, Mason Jones, Trevor Foley, Tyler Skidelsky, Millson and Cook round out my picks to get medals, plus the four guys mentioned above. However, you can't count out Jason Caldwell, Trent Mandato, Zack Weaver, Nic Jacobsen, and/or Mason Gerry. Any of those guys could sneak in there. A personal observation: it was a pretty slow week for Regions in 2A as only Correa broke 16. It sets up for a very interesting State Meet where so much is up for grabs and all it could take is a really good race and we could have major upsets and suprises on our hands. Either way, 2A has been a blast to follow individually this year and I want to congratulate everyone who qualified. It is a huge accomplishment to make it to the State Championship. Good luck to everyone! | |||
| Athlete Name, Grade – Team | (Prev.) | Time, Comments: | |
| Individual State Champion Prediction: | |||
| 1. | Gabriel Correa - 11th - Ransom Everglades | (3) | Won Region 4 in 15:58. He beat Lacy giving him his first Regional XC title of his career. He goes into Saturday as the favorite to win an individual state championship. |
| In the Championship Hunt: | |||
| 2. | Joel Lacy - 11th - Calvary Christian Acad. | (1) | Region 4 runner-up to Correa with a 16:04. It will be a tight race and should be very exciting. He will try to be the top 2A runner as he was at FSU a last month. |
| 3. | Urias Velasquez - 12th - Immokalee HS | (2) | Region 3 champion on a slow Anclote course where he ran 16:45. He will attempt to bring Immokalee a back to back individual championship (Leonal Delacruz, 2013). |
| 4. | Connor Vaughan - 12th - Wolfson HS | (7) | Won Region 1 in 16:04. Another dominating victory, he is poised to have a big, last State Meet race that could culminate in a run at the top 5. |
| 5. | Michael Kennedy - 10th - Pine Crest | (11) | Placed 3rd in a stacked Region 4. Held off Mason Jones in 16:22 and is making a late run into a top 5 going into Saturday. |
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| 6. | Mason Jones - 10th - Titusville HS | (6) | Placed 4th at Region 4 with a 16:23. He was right behind Kennedy from PC, and has run 15:47 this season. Definitely a guy to watch Saturday. |
| 7. | Trevor Foley - 9th - Nature Coast Tech. | (12) | Won Region 2 in 16:34. Upset TP tandem Cook and Millson and LHP's Skidelsky. The freshmen is ready to get a medal and could shock everyone with a top 5 finish. |
| 8. | Tyler Skidelsky - 12th - Lake Highland Prep | (10) | Runner-up in a crazy Region 2 in a time of 16:46. Skidelsky has had a solid senior year and will look to put the finishing touch on it with a state medal Saturday. |
| 9. | Jesse Millson - 11th - Trinity Prep | (5) | 3rd in Region 2 with a 16:53. With a strong junior season almost in the books, he will be eyeing a state medal and is one to watch come Saturday morning. |
| 10. | Chas Cook - 11th - Trinity Prep | (4) | 8th in Region 2 in 17:17. It may not seem logical, however he has had a great season and its too hard to tell what happened at his region meet. I have a hard time putting him this low and I look for him to bounce back and have a shot at a state championship. |
| In the Hunt for a State Medal (Top 10): | |||
| 11. | Jason Caldwell - 12th - Tampa Jesuit | (14) | Coming off a big race at Region 3 with a runner-up in 16:55. I believe he is setting up for a huge state meet and could make a run at a top 10 finish. |
| 12. | Trent Mandato - 10th - Trinity Prep | (9) | Placed 4th at Region 2 (16:57) over the weekend. He is the next guy in, although Weaver has had just as impressive of a season and it could go either way Saturday. |
| 13. | Zach Weaver - 12th - Pasco HS | (8) | Placed 5th at Region 2 (17:01). He has the fastest 5k time of anyone in 2A career wise (15:38) and is one of those guys you can never count out, especially Saturday. |
| 14. | Nic Jacobsen - 11th - St. Andrews HS | (13) | Placed 5th at Region 4 (16:28). State runner-up in the 3200m in the spring (9:32) and he ran 16:16 to start the year. You never know when he'll pop one. |
| 15. | Mason Gerry - 12th - Bishop Kenny | (24) | Runner-up in Region 1 (16:36). He has had solid races the past month and a half and is looking to put it all together as Bishop Kenny is known to do at State Meet's. |
| Final Ten Individuals (Top 25): | |||
| 16. | Everett Wagner - 12th - Key West HS | (NR) | Placed 6th at Region 4 in a time of 16:30. It was a big PR for him and he is in the conversation for a top 15 finish with a late push. |
| 17. | Ryan Welch - 11th - Pine Crest HS | (22) | Took 7th in Region 4 in 16:34. Another strong PR from Region 4, Welch is aiming for a good finish to his junior year with a potential top 20 finish. |
| 18. | Alexander Bullock - 12th - West Florida Tech | (NR) | 16:39 to finish 3rd at Region 1 just behind Gerry. The senior has quickly shot into the top 25 in the last week and is not out of the question for a top 15 finish. |
| 19. | Grant Kemp - 10th - Pensacola Catholic HS | (NR) | 16:40 at Region 1 finishing 4th. A few seconds away from a runner-up finish, Kemp is looking to make a statement Saturday as he pushes into the top 20. |
| 20. | Enriquez Jimenez - Labelle HS | (20) | Placed 3rd at Region 3 (17:01). Started the year with a 20:19 at Estero DDD. He has improved his time in each of the last four meets heading into his first State Meet. |
| 21. | Omar Figueroa - 11th - Labelle HS | (20) | Just one second back of teammate Jimenez in 17:02 placing 4th at Region 3. He will be part of the 1-2 punch that Labelle is looking to put into the top 25 Saturday. |
| 22. | Leonal Ochoa - 10th - Berkeley Prep | (NR) | Finished 5th at Region 3 in a time of 17:03. Ran 16:27 for a PR and SB at UF this season. He is in the thick of things for a top 20 finish Saturday. |
| 23. | Antonio Gomez - 9th - Frostproof HS | (19) | Ran behind Ochoa for a 6th place finish at Region 3 (17:03). The second and last freshmen on this list, he is setting up for a great career with a shot at the top 20. |
| 24. | Alejando Ruiz - 11th - Immokalee HS | (21) | Finished 7th in Region 3 (17:06). He is all up in the top 25 and even the top 20 heading into the Saturday. The junior hopes to put the exclamation point on this season. |
| 25. | John Bobo - 11th - Lake Highland Prep | (NR) | Placed 6th at Region 2 (17:06). Has to be one of the few, if not the only person to improve in placing from districts (7th) to regionals. Watch for a top 20 finish from him. |
| 3A Boys Rankings | |||
| By: Ryan Lowe, Lake Nona HS, ryan.lowe@ocps.net | |||
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| Commentary: This is it, the moment of truth. All of those early morning runs throughout the summer, all of those hard workouts during the fall, it all comes down to one race this Saturday. This will be the most interseting race of the day as the competition will be fierce. The team averages will be the lowest of the day and a 3rd place team in 3A could very well be a State Champion is other classificiations. Congratulations to all of the teams that made it, your hard-work and dedication will be something you can take with you for the rest of your life. | |||
| Team Name, Region | (Prev.) | Comments: | |
| 1. | Leon, R1 | (2) | They seem to be peaking at the right time; can Suhki lead them to a title? |
| 2. | Chiles, R1 | (1) | Will their team effort be enough to overcome Leon? They've been battling all season long. |
| 3. | Belen, R4 | (3) | How will the champs respond to this prediction? Will they find it inside of them to defend? |
| 4. | Creekside, R1 | (5) | Solid team that will need some runners to step up on Saturday. |
| 5. | Bartram Trail, R1 | (6) | They have had a nice pack all season, will the pack be able to hunt the leaders? |
| 6. | Fort Walton Beach, R1 | (7) | If 3-5 can find another gear, then they can be in the mix. |
| 7. | Ocala Vanguard, R2 | (11) | |
| 8. | Ft. Myers, R3 | (4) | |
| 9. | Pembroke Pines Charter, R4 | (10) | |
| 10. | Sarasota, R3 | (8) | |
| 11. | Liberty, R2 | (13) | |
| 12. | Melbourne, R4 | (9) | |
| 13. | Pace, R1 | (14) | |
| 14. | Lakewood Ranch, R3 | (NR) | |
| 15. | Edgewater, R2 | (NR) | |
| 16. | Merritt Island, R4 | (NR) | |
| 17. | New Smyrna Beach, R2 | (NR) | |
| 18. | Estero, R3 | (12) | |
| 19. | Gainesville, R2 | (NR) | |
| 20. | Lake Nona, R2 | (NR) | |
| 21. | Robinson, R3 | (15) | |
| 22. | Charlotte, R3 | (NR) | |
| 23. | Suncoast, R4 | (NR) | |
| 24. | Archbishop McCarthy, R4 | (NR) | |
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| Commentary: With little head-to-head last week, I felt that these results should remain the way they are. However, the rankings will not mean a thing on Saturday as all of these guys toe the line with one goal in mind, becoming a State Champion! | |||
| Athlete Name, Grade – Team | (Prev.) | ||
| 1. | Sukhi Khosla, 12 - Leon | (1) | |
| 2. | Steven Cross, 11 - Merritt Island | (2) | |
| 3. | Ryan Rodriguez, 12 - Belen | (3) | |
| 4. | Adam Bradtmueller, 11 - Sarasota | (4) | |
| 5. | Avery Bartlett, 12 - Chiles | (5) | |
| 6. | Dean McGregor, 12 - Ft. Myers | (6) | |
| 7. | David Cash Tampa, 12 - Creekside | (7) | |
| 8. | Hunter Scott, 12 - Leon | (8) | |
| 9. | Allan Hernandez, 12 - Chiles | (9) | |
| 10. | Tyson Murray, 12 - Chiles | (10) | |
| 11. | Garrett Camps, 12 - Melbourne | (11) | |
| 12. | Ryan Aponte, 12 - St. Augustine | (12) | |
| 13. | Zack Summerall, 12 - Sarasota | (13) | |
| 14. | Joey Fitzpatrick, 9 - Ocala Vanguard | (14) | |
| 15. | Carlos Penaranda, 12 - Pembroke Pines | (15) | |
| 4A Boys Rankings | |||
| By: Jorge Fleitas, Dr. Phillips HS, jfleitas28@gmail.com | |||
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| Commentary: This is how I think things will fall.. The truth is anyone in the top 15 can win in this race! I know it sounds crazy but take a look at everyone’s weakness this year. Everyone # 5 is running around 17:00-17:20 the majority of the field comes in around 17:00-17:20. Meaning the team that squeezes there #5 under that 17:00 mark will win!!! I believe the Magic number to Win is to Break 150 pts!!! St. Thomas is the only team to have 5 runners under 17 minutes this year... So they should be the favorite but i need to give credit where credit is do. | |||
| Team Name | (Prev.) | Comments: | |
| 1. | Lyman | (1) | Lyman has the best 1-2-3-4 in 4A. The problem is there #5 can score them 90 points by himself. All the pressure falls on him for the Victory! |
| 2. | Columbus | (2) | Columbus #5 is looking at finishing right in front of Lyman's #5 this won't be enough for the victory unless Columbus's number two and three beat Lyman's 4. Pressure is on Columbus's #3 and #5! |
| 3. | Coral Reef | (5) | Reef should be the team to beat but its #5 has the potential to score 113 points by himself. If Reefs three and four finish in front of Columbus's three they may squeeze into a runner- up spot. |
| 4. | St. Thomas | (4) | St. Thomas has all the potential to win this thing..Remember STA lost regionals last year and came back and won States. I expected this to occur. It’s the only team in 4A that has put all 5 under the 17 min mark in 2014. STA actually has done it twice… I believe the lack of racing in 2014 took a toll and they have given everybody a chance to win a State Title. The pressure falls on its Seniors!!! |
| 5. | Sickles | (7) | Where did the Gryphon's come from? Is it the course? But wait they destroyed Plant! I think if Sickles runs like they did last weekend we have a legit contender. Zentmeyer will lead the charge but he will need support from his #5 that may score 80 points by himself. |
| 6. | Lake Mary | (6) | Lake Mary keeps on getting better every week and they have been able to hang around… It seems the Voo Doo doctor that Coach Allen found works! Lake Mary's #5 is also a problem scoring a possible 106 pts. Pressure falls on its number 5! And If its 4 can do what he did at Regionals. |
| 7. | Winter Park | (3) | Without Nick Strange I'm afraid the Park is outside looking in…. They have the potential to win the whole thing with Strange… The big question is "Will Nicholas Strange Run?" If he does the Park has all 5 runners through the shoot under 45th place giving them the Victory!!!! Pressure falls on Strange to perform and Winter Parks #4. |
| 8. | Douglas | (16) | Well It seems we have a Region 3 Contender in our mist.. Sneaking at a Bite at a podium spot.. The Big problem for Douglas is its #5 can score 138 points…. |
| 9. | Dr. Phillips | (15) | The Panthers are dangerous! It’s the the Teams first trip to the State Championship since 2010. The Panthers made a Jump with a 30sec spread #1-5 and a 10 sec spread #2-5. If the Panthers Pack can drop 10 sec they are in the mix.. |
| 10. | Flagler Palm Coast | (9) | FPC has a shot at the podium.. Why? Its 1-2-3 can run with anyone and just under performed in the Region of Death. Its #5 will hold them back with a possible 140 points by himself… But Hey that’s just about how many points everyone elses 5 runs.. Pressure is on FPC 1-2-3!!! |
| 11. | Mandarin | (18) | Mandarin like FPC has a nice 1-2-3… If they run to their potential it may give the team a chance to crack into the top 10… Pressure on 1-2-3 and 5! |
| 12. | Sunset | (10) | The Knights will finish out of the top 10 in 2014. What gives them a shot is that Diaz scores 1 point. That’s a huge advantage with such a deep field. But, I wouldn’t count them out of the title either… What? Yea they won the first race of the season against Reef and Columbus. If they run like they did in September they have an outside chance.. |
| 13. | Newsome | (NR) | Newsome moves up to #13! Where did they come from? Can the course be considered fast or is Newsome the real deal? We will find out this Saturday in Tallahassee. The pressure is on Newsome's 3-4-5 to be competitive in 2014. |
| 14. | HB Plant | (8) | Plant has taken a few steps back in November. It seems that the team with so much potential has let the title slip from its fingers. With Guyton up in front and the potential of him getting 1st or 2nd. Gives them a huge advantage like Sunset. Pressure Falls on Guyton for the Victory and its #5 |
| 15. | Ferguson | (13) | The Falcons have a Pack a lot like DP. The Falcons won the GMAC beating Reef and Columbus. If the Falcons run at States like they did at Pre-State/GMAC be prepared for a top finish. The pressure is on their #5 from Regionals. |
| 16. | Spanish River | (NR) | |
| 17. | George M Steinbrenner | (14) | |
| 18. | Sarasota Riverview | (NR) | |
| 19. | Cypress Bay | (NR) | |
| 20. | Wiregrass Ranch | (NR) | |
| 21. | Viera | (NR) | |
| 22. | Martin County | (NR) | |
| 23. | John I Leonard | (NR) | |
| 24. | Vero Beach | (NR) | |
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| Athlete Name – Team | |||
| 1. | Nick Diaz- Sunset | ||
| 2. | James Zentmeyer- Sickles | ||
| 3. | Jack Guyton- Plant | ||
| 4. | Joshua Jacques- Lyman | ||
| 5. | Carlin Berryhill- Coral Reef | ||
| 6. | Ryan Degale- Lake Mary | ||
| 7. | Kurt Convey- Coral Reef | ||
| 8. | Christopher Rife- Lake Howell | ||
| 9. | William Christian Aman- Lake Mary | ||
| 10. | Jordan Armstrong- Lyman | ||
| 11. | Sean Barricklow- Martin County | ||
| 12. | Blake Riley- Sarasota Riverview | ||
| 13. | Joel Ortiz Torres- Colonial | ||
| 14. | Dossantos, Lucas- Atlantic Coast | ||
| 15. | Humberto Freire- Columbus | ||
| 16. | Anthony Ramcharran- Douglas | ||
| 17. | Alex Margetts- Douglas | ||
| 18. | Trenton Liberty- Mandarin | ||
| 19. | Pacifico, Justin-FPC | ||
| 20 | Castrovince, William- North Port | ||
| 21. | Maldonado, Angel- Sickles | ||
| 22. | McFetridge, Calum- Buchholz | ||
| 23. | Stivers, Andrew- Hagerty | ||
| 24. | Boucher, Jackson- Winter Park | ||
| 25. | Fiegelman, Haftom- Durant | ||
*Please remember that all of these rankings are done by volunteers and are meant to increase the overall enjoyment of the sport for athletes, coaches, parents, and fans. They are just for fun and should not have a lot of weight put on them. But if you have issues (such as a missed athlete or team), please email the individual pollster for your classification / gender, or direct major concerns to Flrunners Administrator / FACA Rankings Representative: Coach Ryan Raposo- ryanraposo@gmail.com