Boys Steeplechase | |||||
Event Info: 2014 Winner: Tyler Ranke (Hilton) 9:11.24, State Record: 8:52.6, Meet Record: 9:07.02, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 9:38.94 (D1) - 9:51.14 D2) | |||||
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State of the Action | |||||
A very good match up lies ahead for the top seeds in the Steeple. Aidan Tooker was one of the few, the brave, the bold athletes who went all out in that Loucks 3200m. He has opted for the Steeple instead at the State Championships, and for good reason. Not only is he the freshman State Record Holder in the event, he now holds the Junior State Record, and Top 5 All-Time. But Tooker has been nursing a twinge in his leg since just before State Quals, and we'll see if that could slow him down as it did at the Qualifier. Looking to capitalize would be Jack Jibb, who is respectable at NY #11 All-Time. The triathlete has no problem playing in the water, and will be looking for his first State Medal. The pair have a healthy lead on the field, but like last year, the race isn't done until the title is won. Anything can happen over that last barrier. For D2, you have a very close battle between Section 1's Grant Sheely, and Section 3's Tyler Wright. A big personal best for either athlete could secure the win. | |||||
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