Projected Top 5 Teams for 2014 from Returners' 2013 TR Ratings
1. Pittsford Mendon 163.2
2. Tappan Zee 162.0
3. Honeoye Falls-Lima 160.0
4. Brighton 158.4
5. Brewster 156.0
Projected Next 10 Teams for 2014 from Returners' 2013 TR Ratings
6. Pearl River 155.2
7t. Sweet Home 155.0
7t. Bayport-Blue Point 155.0
9. CBA Albany 154.6
10. Burnt Hills 153.0
11. Cornwall 152.4
12. Port Jervis 152.2
13. John Jay-Cross River 149.2
14. Maine-Endwell 148.0
15. Manhasset 147.2
16. Canandaigua 147.0
17. Pittsford Sutherland 146.4
18. Franklin Academy 146.2
19. New Paltz 145.8
20. Scotia-Glenville145.2
Next:
Shoreham-Wading River, Jamesville Dewitt
Lake Shore's TJ Hornberger got the States title that had eluded him before with a win at Queensbury.
2012 States Medalists
Top 2014 Returning Runners by Last Year's TR Rating
Name
Team
Grade
Section
States Place
Season TR
Luke Gavigan
Tappan Zee
12
1
4
183
Liam Burke
Tappan Zee
12
1
26
175
Kobie Lane
Port Jervis
12
9
18
175
Matt Geraci
Honeoye Falls-Lima
12
5
28
173
Jared Short
Burnt Hills
12
2
12
173
Dan Schaffer
Maine-Endwell
11
4
45
170
Jonah Allard
Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons
10
2
24
170
Lorenzo Mazzuca
New Paltz
12
9
57
170
Michael Mahoney
Pearl River
12
1
35
169
Aidan Doyle
Cornwall
12
9
38
169
Liam Hackett
John Jay-Cross River
12
1
22
169
Jacob Zedack
Mexico
12
3
72
169
Calvin Butlak
Lake Shore
12
6
37
168
Coleman Roach
Honeoye Falls-Lima
11
5
33
168
Kevin Hazelwood
Brewster
11
1
---
168
Kieran McCarthy
South Side
12
8
32
167
Kevin Dooley
Pittsford Mendon
12
5
30
167
Parrish Bridges
Owego
12
4
39
167
Mitchell Daddario
Sweet Home
12
6
63
166
Drew Schmitt
Brighton
11
5
---
166
Luke Robbins
Pittsford Sutherland
11
5
54
166
Griffin Hess
Pittsford Mendon
11
5
46
166
Patrick Dye
Jamesville-Dewitt
10
3
51
166
Next:
Isaac Goodman - Pittsford Mendon 165, Matt Gladysz - Shoreham-Wading River 165, Jack Ryan - Rye 165, Hasson Bailey - Port Jervis 165, Mike Delfay - Brewster 165
2014 Season Overview for Class B
With 20 of the top 25 runners in the States B race last year either graduated or demoted to Class C for blue devilish behavior, you know likely there will be a whole lot of shaking going on in the group. One constant though is that reigning champ Pittsford Mendon will be among the top teams as it has enough of the top varsity back to again challenge for a title. Another focal poing for the B season is top returner Luke Gavigan of Tappan Zee, the only guy back from the top 11 at 2013's race at Queensbury, and he will be a huge favorite for this year's title following two 1600m States titles in indoor and outdoor track. Other than that, all is chaos.
Pittsford Mendon has a pack back, with Kevin Dooley, Griffin Hess, and Isaac Goodman all rated among the top 30 B Class returners in 2014, so the Vikings look like a team that could repeat, especially if anyone gets up to the level of last year's top 3 senior corps of Nathan Doyle, Connor Green, and Jack Wesley. Gavigan's Dutchmen appear to be the closest challenger to Pittsford Mendon as the team also features top 3 B returner Liam Burke, but Tappan Zee will need some development behind the top duo to pick up a third States title after winning its first 60 years ago. States titles are something the 3rd-rated team knows about, as Honeoye Falls-Lima will seeking its 5th, and a top trio of Matt Geraci, Coleman Roach and Jackson Tate gives the Cougars a good start. HFL's Section 5 mate Brighton also returns a strong top trio of Drew Schmitt, Mason Vodacek, and Jonah Simpson, so the battle out there for the S5-B crown should be spirited with three of the top four preseason favorites including Pittsford Mendon residing there.
The top picks behind TZ's Gavigan for the B title going into the season at this point would seem to be his teammate Liam Burke, Port Jervis's Kobie Lane, HFL's Matt Geraci, and Burnt Hills' Jared Short, but this is likely to be a season of new faces entering the scene, and another top contender, Jonah Allard of Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons, is still only entering his sophomore year.
The battle for 2nd at States was a thriller as winner TJ Hornberger watches Shoreham-Wading River's Ryan Udvadia edge Pearl River's Brian Cook.
Section by Section Class B Overview
Section
Top Teams
Notes
1
Tappan Zee, Brewster, Pearl River, John Jay-Cross River
Tappan Zee looks to be the favorite for a third straight S1-B title, but the competition could be brutal with Brewster and Pearl River close behind and JJ-CR in strong development stage.
2
CBA Albany, Burnt Hills, Scotia Glenville, Averill Park
CBA Albany and Burnt Hills enter the season with similar ratings, but CBA may have a better pack if it can get some help at the back.
3
Jamesville-Dewitt, Whitesboro
Apparently this contest is for Jamesville-Dewitt and Whitesboro as we have been informed that Westhill will be classified as a C team..
4
Maine-Endwell, Vestal, Owego
With Corning back to its old haunts up in Class A, Maine-Endwell should be heavily favored with a team that returns four of last year's top six.
Section 5 Class B may have the deepest competition level of any of the boys' groups, and state champ Pittsford Mendon will have no easy task repelling the other claimants for the S5-B title this year.
6
Sweet Home, Hutchinson Tech, Starpoint
S6-B reigning champ Sweet Home should be one of the top 10 teams in the state and a large favorite for a repeat crown.
7
Peru
As always, Peru is the one and only.
8
Manhasset, Valley Stream North, Wantagh, Garden City
Manhasset has much of their varsity back and looks to be the best best to replace Wantagh as the S8-B champ.
9
Cornwall, Port Jervis, New Paltz
The S9-B battles have been close between the top three teams in recent years, and it would not be a huge surprise if either Cornwall or New Paltz unseat reigning champ Port Jervis this year.
10
Franklin, Ogdensburg
Franklin should have enough guys back from last year's team to again take the S10-B crown..
11
Bayport-Blue Point, Shoreham-Wading River
Reigning S11-B champ SWR lost three of its top four to graduation, and BBP has its top six back.
Previews of Top Teams
Pittsford Mendon's Kevin Dooley finished 30th at States last year for the Class B champs.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Jim Herkimer (1988, A-1st), Matt Wilkens (1991, A-1st), Ben Ashford (1991, A-9th), Adam Van Vleck (2008, A-3rd), Jason Skipper (2008, A-4th), Jack Wesley (2012, B-7th), Nathan Doyle (2013, B-8th)
Last Year's Summary: 5th at Federations, 1st in States B, 1st in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Kevin Dooley
12
12
25th in McQuaid-AA
16:15.2 (30)
167
Griffin Hess
11
7
1st in Queensbury-JV
16:24.6 (46)
166
Isaac Goodman
11
6
15th in Monroe County
16:38.8 (56)
165
Evan Feigel
12
11
11th in Monroe County
17:02.6 (83)
161
David Azzara
12
30
57th in McQuaid-AA
157
Nathan Lawler
9
14th in Monroe County-JV
150
This Year's Outlook
The Vikings are missing their top 3 from their first state championship team last year, but the rest of the varsity returns, and in a year when no other powerhouse team is likely to emerge, PM looks ready to make a run at a second title. Kevin Dooley, Griffin Hess, Isaac Goodman, and Evan Feigel are back with TRs above the 160 mark, and that may be enough to fight off challenges from Honeoye Falls-Lima and Brighton for the S5-B crown.
Tappan Zee's Luke Gavigan finished 4th at States in 2013 and will be the favorite for the Class B crown this year.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Eugene Martin (1954, A-1st), Joseph Dinnocenzo (1954, A-6th), Dennis Martin (1956, B-9th) (1957, B-2nd), Jack Dailey (1958, B-5th), Dan Patrick (1979, A-9th), Art Gunther (1987, B-4th), Tony DeRobertis (2004, A- 5th), Luke Gavigan (2013, B-4th)
Last Year's Summary: 9th in Federations, 6th in States B, 1st in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Luke Gavigan
12
2
2nd in Manhattan-B
15:37.0 (4)
183
Liam Burke
12
3
3rd in Rockland County
16:12.2 (36)
175
Patrick Hehir
12
-
58th in Queensbury-Champ
157
Ryan Tsang
12
28
15th in Wild Safari
16:58.2 (79)
151
Peter LeWarn
12
40
5th in Rockland County-JV
144
Jacob Kotch
11
10th in Section 1 Coaches-JV
137
Brian Wunsch
11
38th in Rockland County-JV
137
This Year's Outlook
This will probably be Tappan Zee's best chance for a States title in the last ten years, and the leader is two-time States track champ Luke Gavigan who is the big favorite for an XC title in 2014. Backing him is one of the top 3 Class B runners in the state with Liam Burke, and if the Dutchmen can get some movement upward on the rest of the varsity, this could be their year.
Honeoye Falls Lima's Matt Geraci is chased by Cornwall's Michael Vecchio at States last year.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Tony David (1999, B-7th), Joe Fischetti (2002, B-7th), Trevor Rundell (2004, B-5th), Alex Deir (2006, B-5th) (2007, B-1st) (2008, B-2nd) (2009, B-1st), Ethan Wickus (2008, B-6th), Steve Mangan (2008, B-8th) (2009, B-2nd), Kevin House (2009, B-7th)
Last Year's Summary: 3rd in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Matt Geraci
12
4
3rd in Penfield-Irondequoit
16:14.3 (28)
173
Coleman Roach
11
5
1st in Penfield-Irondequoit-JV
16:17.5 (33)
168
Jackson Tate
11
13
5th in Clarence-Sm
161
Nolan Hoh
11
22
9th in Clarence-Sm
150
Liam Lyle
10
24
4th in Penfield-Irondequoit-JV
148
Kyle Chiapperino
12
3rd in McQuaid-JV
141
Erich Spaker
11
7th in Penfield-Irondequoit-JV
139
Devon Perry
11
52
5th in Penfield-Irondequoit-JV
137
This Year's Outlook
The Cougars made big advances with a young team last year to finish 3rd in S5-B and get their top duo of Matt Greaci and Coleman Roach to States. Still relatively young but with a lot of experience, HFL could make a strong run at unseating state champ Pittsford Mendon for the sectional title.
Brighton's Will Ronchetti at right led Brighton last year and finished 13th at States.
Brighton
Barons
Section: 5
Class: B
Colors: Navy and white
XC History
States Teams: 1971 (A-7th), 1992 (B-3rd), 1995 (B-11th), 2005 (A-3rd)
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Michael Gregory (2006, A-8th), Scott Smolensky (2009, A-8th)
Last Year's Summary: 2nd in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Drew Schmitt
11
--
1st in Parma Park
166
Mason Vodacek
12
14
2nd in Halloween Harvest-Jr
164
Jonah Simpson
10
17
1st in Halloween Harvest-Frosh
161
Paul Dellinger
10
19
2nd in Halloween Harvest-Frosh
156
Josh Cerasuolo
10
3rd in Halloween Harvest-Frosh
145
Aaron Gross
12
6th in Halloween Harvest-Jr
141
This Year's Outlook
Brightonwill be missing longtime top guy Will Ronchetti this year but the Barons still return a good amount of the varsity from last year's 2nd place team in S5-B. If Drew Schmitt, Mason Vodacek and Jonah Simpson can stay healthy, the team should be a big challenge to Pittsford Mendon and Honeoye Falls-Lima this year.
Brewster's Mike Delfay was the top guy for the Bears at Sectionals.
Brewster
Bears
Section: 1
Class: B
Colors: Green and white
XC History
States Teams: 2000 (B-7th), 2009 (A-4th), 2010 (A-5th)
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Tim Tuttle (1995, B-8th) (1996, B-3rd), Frank McGreary (2001, B-3rd), Justin Maguire (2010, A-5th), (2011, A-5th), Charlie Carr (2010, A-8th)
Last Year's Summary: 3rd in Sectionals A
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Kevin Hazelwood
11
12
1st in Byram Hills
168
Mike Delfay
11
9
5th in Byram Hills
165
Sean DeGaray
12
30
21st in Byram Hills
153
Eric Fedio
12
32
6th in Brewster-3
150
Max Greene
11
42
27th in Northern County
144
This Year's Outlook
The Bears should have a strong team back, but they are also in one of the two strongest sections in Class B. If everyone can stay healthy and Kevin Hazelwood, Mike Delfay and a rejuvenated Eric Fedio hit their stride, Brewster will make things interesting in S1-B.
Pearl River's Brian Cook celebrates his victory at the Federation meet in 2013.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Dan McEvoy (1976, B-3rd), Matt Kohlbrenner (1977, B-10th) (1978, B-5th), Casey Jirgal (1978, B-3rd), Andy Kohlbrenner (1979, B-4th) (1980, B-6th), Tom List (1979, B-7th), Kevin Mahoney (1980, B-3rd) (1981, B-6th), Tom Dempsey (1982, B-9th), Tom Guanari (1983, B-4th), Jim Guerci (1983, B-9th), Brendan Fennell (2000, C-1st) (2001, C-1st) (2002, C-3rd), Mike Hickey (2007, B-5th) (2008, B-3rd), Brian Cook (2012, B-3rd) (2013, B-3rd)
Last Year's Summary: 2nd in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Michael Mahoney
12
6
7th in Rockland County
16:18.3 (35)
169
Ben McDermott
12
14
24th in Queensbury-Champ
164
Dominic Fortino
12
48
17th in Rockland County
154
Sean Mahoney
12
69th in Manhattan-A
145
James Dowd
11
38th in Rockland County
144
Aidan Russell
11
7th in Rockland County-JV
140
This Year's Outlook
The Pirates bid farewell to Feds champ Brian Cook last year and will need to battle Tappan Zee and Brewster teams who may be returning more power in the top four. Michael Mahoney brings his States experience with him as the captain of this year's crew.
Bayport Blue-Point's John Kaplan (no. 1134) represented the Phantoms at States.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Gene Lount (1954, B-4th), John White (1955, B-5th), Gene McKenna (1965, C-4th), Chris Ostenberg (1985, B-4th), Rob Black (1997, B-10th), Mike Giola (1999, C-3rd) (2000, C-2nd), Connor Farrell (2001, C-6th), Dan Denis (2009, B-6th), Conor Crowley (2010, B-4th)
Last Year's Summary: 2nd in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Shawn Bofinger
12
5
20th in Brown-Champ
162
Robert Vitale
12
9
23rd in Brown-Champ
162
Jason Giunta
11
11
44th in Brown-Champ
153
Victor Garifo
11
24
36th in Brown-Champ
150
Jacob Ocon
10
14
42nd in Brown-Champ
148
Ryan Haun
12
17
55th in Brown-Champ
147
This Year's Outlook
With almost its entire team back and with Shoreham-Wading River losing four of its top 5 to graduation, Bayport-Blue Point has a great opportunity to claim its first S11-B title in five years. Seniors Shawn Bofinger and Robert Vitale will lead a team that should develop well this year.
Sweet Home's Kevin Terragnoli at center was one of the Panthers' top guys at States.
Sweet Home
Panthers
Section: 6
Class: B
Colors: Navy and old gold
XC History
States Teams: 1986 (A-1st), 2000 (A-6th), 2013 (B-7th)
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Bruce Jones (1974, A-5th), Charlie Kern (1984, A-8th) (1985, A-3rd) (1986, A-2nd)
Last Year's Summary: 7th in States B, 1st in Sectionals
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Mitchell Daddario
12
5
6th in ECIC
16:43.5 (63)
166
Chris Nowak
10
10
19th in ECIC
16:47.4 (69)
161
Kevin Terragnoli
12
15
18th in ECIC
16:45.9 (68)
159
Peter Miller
11
26
21st in West Seneca-Lg
17:02.5 (82)
151
Zach Davis
12
1st in ECIC-JV
138
This Year's Outlook
The Panthers are a pretty overwhelming favorite in S6-B after winning their first Sectional title in 13 years in 2013 and seeing East Aurora move down to Class C. Four guys return with States experience, and Mitchell Daddario and Chris Nowak look to move their team up at States this year.
CBA Albany senior Justin VanEpps seems to literally have Tappan Zee's Liam Burke on his shoulder as he runs to a 23rd place at States.
Christian Brothers Academy - Albany
Brothers
Section: 2
Class: B
Colors: Purple and gold
XC History
States Teams: 1983 (A-11th)
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers):
Last Year's Summary: 2nd in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Liam O'Brian
12
6
10th in Albany County
17:15.2 (91)
162
Nick O'Brian
12
9
3rd in Harvest Classic
162
Kevin LaFleche
11
13
2nd in Harvest Classic
159
Kaushik Pilar
12
16
15th in Albany County
159
Michael Crisafuli
12
57
13th in Big 10
131
This Year's Outlook
CBA Albany has a strong top group of runners back for 2014, and with a little development at the back the Brothers might have enough to beat out Burnt Hills for the S2-B title.
Burnt Hills' Jared Short finished 12th at States last year.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Miles Irish (1982, A-6th), Chris Mulford (1993, B-3rd) (1994, B-2nd), Steve Lorenc (1996, B-4th), Matt Doyle (1997, A-8th), Ken Little (2003, B-8th) (2004, A-1st), Shamus Nally (2004, A-3rd), John Mueller (2004, A-7th), Drew Houghalen (2006, A-9th), Otis Ubriaco (2006, A-2nd) (2009, A-1st) (2010, A-3rd), Scott Maughan (2009, A-3rd), Buddy Herkenham (2011, B-7th)
Last Year's Summary: 15th in Federation, 4th in States B, 1st in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Jared Short
12
3
12th in Suburban Council
15:53.8 (12)
173
Josh Moeckel
12
12
34th in McQuaid-AA
16:44.5 (65)
159
Kevin Gideon
11
26
31st in Baldwinsville-Lg
17:28.6 (101)
146
Jack Marchetti
12
27
39th in Baldwinsville-Lg
145
Michael Bashant
10
9thth in Suburban Council-JV
142
This Year's Outlook
Burnt Hills has three guys back from last year's varsity including States medalist Jared Short, and that may provide them with enough of a core to hold off CBA Albany and retain its S2-B crown..
Cornwall's David Brubacher (no. 934) is the Dragon's top returning placer from States.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Michael Fitzula (1992, B-9th) (1993, B-6th) (1994, B-5th) (1995, B-1st), Ian Clerkin (2007, A-7th)
Last Year's Summary: 2nd in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Aidan Doyle
12
5
16th in OCIAA
16:19.8 (38)
169
David Brubacher
11
9
6th in Warwick-2
16:40.5 (59)
163
Ben Skoog
12
16
36th in OCIAA
150
Daniel Bennett
12
14th in OCIAA-JV
141
Christian Scileppi
11
13th in OCIAA-JV
139
Andy Lujan
11
12th in OCIAA-JV
136
This Year's Outlook
Cornwall looks to be pretty even with reigning S9-B champ Port Jervis, and the Dragons will need some development behind States runners Aidan Doyle and David Brubacher to fly off with the title.
Kobie Lane (far left) and Hans Zanger of Port Jervis strained for the finish at States last year.
Port Jervis
Raiders
Section: 9
Class: B
Colors: Red and black
XC History
States Teams: 1963 (B-6th), 2012 (B-7th), 2013 (B-3rd)
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): John Kinney (1964, B-6th)
Last Year's Summary: 6th in Federation, 3rd in States B, 1st in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Kobie Lane
12
3
2nd in Brewster-3
15:58.4 (18)
175
Nasson Bailey
12
6
11th inOCIAA
16:28.7 (48)
165
Lucas Reilly
11
--
2nd in OCIAA-JV
147
Troy Zanger
11
24
24th in Brewster-3
17:58.2 (109)
139
Travis Flynn
11
135
This Year's Outlook
The Raiders lost a lot of top level depth to graduation from the team that took Port Jervis's best ever States result at 3rd. Getting a thrid consecutive S9-B title will be no easy task, but with Kobie Lane and Nasson Bailey back, the team has a core to build on.
John Jay - Cross River's Liam Hackett ran to a 22nd place at States last year.
John Jay - Cross River
Indians
Section: 1
Class: B
Colors: Purple and white
XC History
States Teams: Available soon
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Available soon
Last Year's Summary: 5th in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Liam Hackett
12
7
3rd in Byram Hills
16:06.7 (22)
169
Eion Nohilly
11
13
10th in Section 1 Coaches-3
160
Ben Smith
12
19
25th in Westchester County
155
Daniel Neuberger
11
47th in Byram Hills
136
Brian Kershner
12
33rd in Brewster-2
126
This Year's Outlook
The Indians are in a very tough sectional battle, but with States runner Liam Hackett and rising star Eion Nohilly back, JJ-CR could have a strong year if it can get some more help at the back of the lineup.
Maine-Endwell's Cody Brizzolara finished 6th at States in 2013 in his senior year.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Keith Reester (1963, A-3rd), Duane Galbi (1981, B-4th) (1982, B-5th), Carl Anstrom (1990, B-5th), Cody Brizzolara (2013, B-6th)
Last Year's Summary: 2nd in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Dan Schaffer
11
4
1st in Marathon
16:24.2 (45)
170
Grayson Hotaling
11
9
13th in Marathon
16:52.1 (74)
157
Nick Taylor
11
13
11th in Newark Valley
147
Herman Bernard
12
22
6th in Maine-Endwell
136
Nick Most
11
25
33rd in Marathon
130
This Year's Outlook
Now that Corning is back up with the big schools in Class A, Maine-Endwell's control of S4-B looks set to continue despite the loss of States medalist Cody Brizzolara. A relatively young team led by junior Dan Schaffer should continue to develop during the 2014 season.
Manhasset's Matthew Weilip (no. 827) represented the Indians at States last year.
States Individuals (Top 10 finishers): Stephen Bourguet (2012, A-6th)
Last Year's Summary: 2nd in Sectionals B
Roster
Name
Grade
Sect. Place
Top Notes
States Results
Season TR
Thomas Fruhauf
12
18
34th in Manhattan-B
157
William McNamara
12
38
37th in Manhattan-B
156
Carter Peterson
12
102
18th in Section 8 Conference 2
144
Riley Barnes
11
64
24th in Section 8 Conference 2
141
Russel Silva
12
36
26th in Section 8 Conference 2
139
This Year's Outlook
The Indians return much of last year's team and behind Thomas Fruhauf and William McNamara look to be the favorites to replace Wantagh as the champ in S8-B.
