Boys Class A
The Top-Ranked Class A Runners Entering States: 1 Mickey Burke 12 05-A Rush-Henrietta 195 2 Mike Brannigan 11 11-A Northport 192 3 Bryce Millar 11 03-A FM 192 4 Andrew Berge 12 03-A FM 190 5 Peter Ryan 10 03-A FM 187 6 Josh Dyrland 12 05-A Irondequoit 186 7 Aidan Tooker 10 02-A Saratoga 186
Breakdown
There seems to have been a flip-flop in 2013. Whereas the girls have been the standouts in NY for years past, the boys seem to have been breaking out this year like never before. Four individuals over 190 look to battle for the individual title. Burke and Brannigan look like the safe bets, but it is impossible to count out FM.
Team Champs
You want depth? The top four ranked teams in the state this year all could have very well won the state meet last year. Three of the those teams will face off, with FM having the edge with a crazy top three.
TOP TEAMS:
1 Fayetteville-Manlius 28 2 3 4 8 11 34 40
Total Time: 28 Average: 5.60 1-5 Split: 9
2 Northport 46 1 6 9 14 16 45 58
Total Time: 46 Average: 9.20 1-5 Split: 15
3 Saratoga Springs 105 5 18 19 22 41 59 60
Total Time: 1:45 Average: 21.00 1-5 Split: 36
4 Webster Thomas 122 13 24 25 28 32 48 50
Total Time: 2:02 Average: 24.40 1-5 Split: 19
5 Clarence 137 7 21 27 38 44 46 54
Total Time: 2:17 Average: 27.40 1-5 Split: 37
Boys Class B
The Top-Ranked Class B Runners Entering States: 1 TJ Hornberger 12 06-B Lake Shore 190 2 Brian Cook 12 01-B Pearl River 189 3 Ryan Udvadia 12 11-B Shoreham-Wading R 186 4 Luke Gavigan 11 01-B Tappan Zee 182 5 Sam Chauvin 12 04-B Corning 181 6 Will Ronchetti 12 05-B Brighton 179 7 Justin Van Epps 12 02-B CBA-Albany 178
Breakdown
I can't decide which individual race is more exciting; Boys Class A or Class B? The top three include an NXN-Qualifier, the #2 All-Time on the course, and a 9-flat two-miler. Udvadia beat Cook at Manhattan, but Cook beat Hornberger here in September. This race could go any way, and should be one to watch.
Team Champs
A very dense team competition will give everything to the fifth man. Every point counts, and if the fifth man falls off, there are three teams ready to overtake. Pittsford-Mendon enters the favorite, but only just.
1 Pittsford Mendon 68 4 14 15 16 19 22 23
Total Time: 1:08 Average: 13.60 1-5 Split: 15
2 Corning 75 1 5 9 24 36 38 40
Total Time: 1:15 Average: 15.00 1-5 Split: 35
3 Port Jervis 85 8 10 17 18 32 42 67
Total Time: 1:25 Average: 17.00 1-5 Split: 24
4 Burnt Hills- 95 6 11 13 30 35 53 56
Total Time: 1:35 Average: 19.00 1-5 Split: 29
5 Tappan Zee 108 3 7 21 31 46 51 62
Total Time: 1:48 Average: 21.60 1-5 Split: 43
Boys Class C
The Top-Ranked Class C Runners Entering States: 1 John Flannery 12 01-C Bronxville 177 2 Jeriqho Gadway 11 07-C Plattsburgh 175 3 Owen Barber 10 06-C Allegany-Limestone 175 4 Tanner Flint 12 02-C Corinth 173 5 Jake Acito 12 01-C North Salem 171 6 James Burke 11 11-C Port Jefferson 171 7 Dylan Servos 11 06-C Alden 170
Breakdown
Flannery is the favorite coming into the race, but will have a few on his tail. Gadway has had a clear season up in Section 7, and may have been saving it for the race. Barber looked strong at his sectional qualifier, and could challenge for the lead as well.
Team Champs
Was the outcome of this race decided back at the Section 3 qualifer (not unlike Class A)? We will find out on Saturday, as Holland Patent comes in as the top rated team after being seeded third in their qualifer. Talk about depth.
1 Holland Patent 77 1 3 14 20 39 61 63
Total Time: 1:17 Average: 15.40 1-5 Split: 38
2 Susquehanna Valley 100 5 6 25 27 37 65 68
Total Time: 1:40 Average: 20.00 1-5 Split: 32
3 Corinth 105 2 9 23 26 45 67 72
Total Time: 1:45 Average: 21.00 1-5 Split: 43
4 Pleasantville 110 11 12 22 24 41 49 55
Total Time: 1:50 Average: 22.00 1-5 Split: 30
5 Livonia 114 15 16 17 18 48 53 57
Total Time: 1:54 Average: 22.80 1-5 Split: 33
Boys Class D
The Top-Ranked Class D Runners Entering States: 1 Corey Wefing 12 06-D Maple Grove 180 2 Jeremy Spiezio 11 02-D Greenwich 176 3 Matt Gill 12 04-D Watkins Glen 174 4 Daryn Hutchings 11 02-D Argyle 172 5 Jordan Healy 12 02-D Maple Hill 171 6 Everett Geiger 11 05-D Caledonia Mumford 170 7 Pat Murphy 11 02-D Duanesburg 170
Breakdown
Corey Wefing has both been consistent, and dominant this past XC season. Competing in both the large school and small school races, Wefing has gone almost undefeated this season, only taking second behind NXN-Qualifier TJ Hornberger. Spezio looks like the top challenger, but is still coming back from an early season injury.
Team Champs
The defending champs look to be the favorite again, but the return of Greenwich's Spezio puts a barricade in their clear view of the finish line. Barker also has incredible depth for Class D, and could take away points from either squad.
1 Mount Academy 64 5 6 8 22 23 26 29
Total Time: 1:04 Average: 12.80 1-5 Split: 18
2 Greenwich 74 1 13 15 21 24 61 64
Total Time: 1:14 Average: 14.80 1-5 Split: 23
3 Barker 82 10 11 12 19 30 36 46
Total Time: 1:22 Average: 16.40 1-5 Split: 20
4 East Rochester 89 3 4 16 31 35 51 52
Total Time: 1:29 Average: 17.80 1-5 Split: 32
5 Sauquoit Valley 104 7 9 18 27 43 47 56
Total Time: 1:44 Average: 20.80 1-5 Split: 36