Scouting Report: Colonial Boys

The Colonial High School boy's cross country team is coming off a state championship in 2011. The Grenadiers brought home the first team championship in any sport in the school's history. Junior Andres Arroyo won individual gold in 4A finishing in a time of 15:13.74. Coach Rene Plasencia returns five of his top seven from last year. They lose Cody Decker to graduation. but bring back Arroyo, John Profitt, Caleb Licht, and Raul Ramirez who all finished in the top 37 at state. The team combined for a 16:06 average.

If track is any indicator of the success Colonial will have in 2012 then they very well could be at the top of the podium once again. Arroyo and Ramirez, teamed up to win the 4x800 meter relay and Arroyo also won the 1600 and 3200 meter runs to complete the triple. His closing speed and nasty "kick" at the end of the race make him a threat no matter what the distance. The team brings back an impressive five runners under 10:10 for the 3200m, with nine under 5:00 for the 1600 meters; five of them sub 4:40.

One of the keys to success for this program is the family atmosphere. Coach Plasencia believes that when the kids buy into this mentality it makes the whole program stronger. He says last year's team was one of the best he's ever coached, but this team could be even better. Their training schedule is written from summertime until December in preparation for postseason meets. Look for the Grenadiers to make it back-to-back team state titles, Arroyo to do the same as an individual, and them to make a presence on the national stage as well.

Coach Plasencia Says...

2012 Returner's Top Times

5K XC

Colonial HS 302
  1) Andres Arroyo   14:59.18 1
  2) John Profitt   16:11.00 36
  3) Raul Ramirez   16:15.92 45
  4) Caleb Licht   16:18.30 52
  5) Kyle Decker   16:54.49 168
  Average Time: 16:07.78 -- Total Time: 1:20:38.89 -- 1-5 Split: 1:55.31
  6) Anthony Hurd   17:03.10 206
  7) Christian Arroyo   17:16.16 293

 

Boys 3200 Meter Run
 
9:10.37 Arroyo, Andres FSU Relays 2012-03-22
9:50.01 Licht, Caleb Brian Jaeger Elite Classic 2012-04-14
9:57.47 Decker, Cody FHSAA 4A District 4 2012-04-19
10:05.72 Profitt, Ramses Metro Conference Finals 2012-03-22
10:07.03 Ramirez, Raul Royal Invitational 2012-03-30
10:17.84 Hurd, Anthony Royal Invitational 2012-03-30
10:24.66 Lopez, Jared East Coast Classic 2012-02-24
10:44.94 Decker, Kyle East Coast Classic 2012-02-24
       

Boys 1600 Meter Run

4:11.76 Arroyo, Andres FSU Relays 2012-03-22
4:29.50 Ramirez, Raul FHSAA 4A District 4 2012-04-19
4:34.52 Hurd, Anthony FHSAA 4A District 4 2012-04-19
4:35.54 Arroyo, Christian Brian Jaeger Elite Classic 2012-04-14
4:37.02 Decker, Cody Royal Invitational 2012-03-30
4:47.60 Lopez, Jared Royal Invitational 2012-03-30
4:52.56 Decker, Kyle Brian Jaeger Elite Classic 2012-04-14
4:53.56 ortiz, joel Brian Jaeger Elite Classic 2012-04-14
4:58.25 riegelmayer, zachary Brian Jaeger Elite Classic 2012-04-14
5:13.89 Martinez, Nathan Preprunners.com All-Star Showdown 2012-05-12
5:21.11 carillo, michael Preprunners.com All-Star Showdown 2012-05-12


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