Boys 60m
Breakdown: Some of our top players have elected to stay home. It looks like NY may go without a medal in the shortest sprint.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Stanley Pilorge | James Madison | NY #3 - 55 (6.45) |
| Shaka Shomari | Holy Trinity | NY #4 - 55 (6.46 |
Via National
Can anyone take down Ryan Clark (Banneker, GA)? The University of Florida commit is the nation’s fastest short sprinter, leading the country at US #1 6.68 60m and US #1 6.25 55m this year. Don’t underestimate the Lyles brothers, Noah and Josephus (T.C. Williams, VA), who ran US #2 6.27 and US #3 6.28 for the 55m just yesterday at the Virginia State Championship.
Defending New Balance Nationals Outdoor 100m champion Darryl Haraway (DeMatha, MD) is also entered. He is US #3 6.76 for 60m and tied at US #3 6.28 for 55m this season.
Boys 200m
Breakdown: Rai Benjamin will begin his assault on the record books over 200m, one of the favorites for the event.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Rai Benjamin | Mount Vernon | US #1 - 300m (33.17) |
| Anton Porter | Mount Saint Michael | US #10 -300m (34.27) |
| Byran Hearst | Greece-Arcadia | NY #7 - 300m (34.66) |
| Christian Blades | Tilden | NY #8 - 300m (34.69) |
Via National
Jaron Flournoy (Westland John Glenn, MI) has the best range of any sprinter this year, but his bread-and-butter event seems to be the 200m, where he has run US #1 21.16. After winning the Michigan State Finals, he said the only runner he’s scared of is Ryan Clark (Banneker, GA). The Florida commit is heavily favored in the 60m and with his US #2 21.22 200m ranking, could potentialy pull off a double victory.
Andrew Hudson (Steele, TX) will be in the mix, ranked US #3 21.36 in what was his only indoor track race ever.
300m studs Rai Benjamin (Mount Vernon, NY) and Noah Lyles (T.C. Williams, VA) should see their season-long efforts pay off in the one-lap race. Benjamin is US #1, US #2 All-Time with his 33.17 300m, the more common indoor race distance in New York.
Lyles is US #2 33.82 and a factor in every race he runs.
Boys 400m
Breakdown: Talk about stacked. This race is one we have all been waiting for since it was a missed opportunity at Spring States of last year. Rose and Brown will both come in fresh, and the top competitors will just have come out of the 60m final. Benjamin is US #1 in the 300m, but Brown has the fastest split of the season in the country, and could put pressure on defending national champ Rose.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Rai Benjamin | Mt. Vernon | US #4 - 400m (47.76) |
| Richard Rose | Boys and Girls | US #1 - 600m (1:18.40) |
| Izaiah Brown | Amsterdam | NY #6 - 300m (34.63) |
| Luke Germanokos | Lynbrook | State Champ, 600m |
Via National
The open 400m could very well be the most unpredictable event of the meet. William Allen (Dunbar, KY) is the nation’s best this season over 400m with his 47.16. Skyler Bowden (Saline, MI) is the reigning Michigan State Champion, State Record Holder, US #3 47.66 and, oh yea – he trains with a guy named Jaron Flournoy.
But with so many odd races in off distances during the indoor season, the future national champion may not even be currently ranked within the top five.
Rai Benjamin (Mount Vernon, NY) – US #1, US #2 All-Time 33.17 300m, the more common race distance in NY. Also the New York state record holder//T-US #4 21.37 200m//US #4 47.76 400m
The defending New Balance Nationals Indoor 400m Champion Richard Rose (Boys and Girls, NY) – has raced sparingly in his signature event this winter but ranks US #1 1:18.4 600m. Just yesterday at the VHSL 6A State Championship, Josephus Lyles (T.C. Williams, VA) split 34.7 over 300m en route to winning the 500m title in US #1 1:03.57 500m – there’s no looking past those wheels.
Boys 60m Hurdles
Breakdown: Sidney Gibbons had a huge breakthrough at Cornell, and will be looking to repeat.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Sidney Gibbons | Monsignor McClancy | US #5 - 55 (7.32) |
| Shawn Bleichert | Shenendehowa | US #15 - 55 (7.45) |
Via National
This race will be a showdown between two all-time performers in Chad Zallow (Warren-JFK, OH) and Grant Holloway (Grassfield, VA). Fans may see history in action, as Zallow flew to US #3 All-Time 7.62 60H and Holloway went US #1, VA #2 All-Time 7.19 55H at their respective state meets this past weekend.
Other top competitors include North Carolina State Champion Marcus Krah (Hillside, NC), who is ranked US #2 in both the 60m at 7.81 and the 55m at 7.24; Shyheim Wright (Northwest, MD), US #3 7.27 55h; and Norman Grimes (Canyon, TX), US #3 7.82 60h.
Boys 800m
Breakdown: James Asselmeyer has split in the 1:51 range, but will need to dig deeper to make the top of the podium.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| James Asselmeyer | Arlington | US #2 - 1000m (2:25.86) |
| Shamar Powell | Walt Whitman | US #16 - 1000m (2:29.15) |
| Mike Grady | East Meadow | US #17 - 1000m (2:29.15) |
Via National
Though his US #1 mark was finally surpassed by John Lewis (Cheltenham, PA), Terrell Jackson (Memphis, TN) still reigns as the national scene's monster kicker. His 1:50.63 mark ranks US #2 and with Lewis skipping the open race to focus on the relays, the junior is the favorite for his first national title. But it won't be easy. Elias Graca (Fox Chapel, PA) has a killer kick down the straightaway and is the only other prep under 1:51 this year at US #3 1:50.86. Defending New Balance Nationals Outdoor 800m Champion Donavan Brazier (Grand Rapids, MI) is ranked US #5 1:52.54 but will be dangerous to watch. Don't sleep on James Asselmeyer (Arlington, NY), who has split 1:50 on relays this year and ranks US #2 for the 1k at 2:25.86.
Boys Mile
Breakdown: New York may have the greatest depth of any state in the nation this winter, but Michigan hold the top two spots, which will look unchallenged if its an all out race.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Luke Gavigan | Tappan Zee | NY #7 - Mile (4:17.25) |
| Aidan Tooker | Saratoga | US #9 - Mile (4:11:56) |
| James Burke | Port Jefferson | US #8 - Mile (4:11.25) |
| Conor Lundy | Fordham Prep | US #10 - Mile (4:12.09) |
| Jeremy Spiezio | Greenwich | US #6- Mile (4:09.80) |
Via National
Grant Fisher (Grand Rapids, MI) has not lost a high school race in two years. The defending New Balance Nationals Indoor Mile Champion is not only US #1, but ranks US #6 All-Time in 1,600m/Mile with his 4:04.46 1,600m Michigan State Finals victory. The Stanford commit is the class of a field that includes several sub-4:10 milers, including New Balance Grand Prix Junior Men's Mile Champion and US #2 4:08.75 performer Logan Wetzel (Saline, MI), Rhode Island State Champion and US #3 4:08.76 performer Jack Salisbury (La Salle, RI) and Pennsylvania State Record Holder and US #5 4:09.56 miler Sam Ritz (Germantown Academy, PA). Millrose Games champion and 4:11 miler James Burke (Port Jefferson, NY) will also be in the mix.
Boys 2mile
Breakdown: The last time Brannigan had a narrow miss at a State Meet, he went out and blasted an All-Time great performance. Will that happen again, or can Tooker sneak by?
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Aidan Tooker | Saratoga | US #6 - 2mile (9:08.63) |
| Mikey Brannigan | Northpot | US #7 - 2mile (9:08.66) |
| Conor Lundy | Fordham Prep | US #5 - 2mile (9:08.32) |
Via National
How many boys can go sub-9? Last year, three preps broke the barrier. Andrew Hunter (Loudon Valley, VA) broke through for 3,200m this season with his US #1 8:59.67 run, while Alex Ostberg (Darien, CT), US #1 9:00.58 Two Mile, leads a slew of competitors on the verge. Ostberg won the New England Championship just ahead of in-state rival Eric van der Els (Brien McMahon, CT), US #2 9:08.67 Two Mile. Levi Thomet (Kodiak, AK), US #3 9:02.18 for 3,200m, will contend with the lead pack, as will 9:05 performers Conor Lundy (Fordham Prep, NY), New York State Champion Aidan Tooker (Saratoga Springs, NY) and defending New Balance Nationals Outdoor Two Mile Champion Mike Brannigan (Northport, NY).
Boys 5000m
Breakdown: The top seeds for New York is limited to Mikey Brannigan, who will have plenty of company from the top seeds.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| MIkey Brannigan | Northport |
Via National
Preps typically only race this event at the national championship, leaving pundits to speculate based on cross country strength and two mile prowess. Elijah Armstrong (Pocatello, ID) bypassed the 2 Mile, where he ranks US #2 9:01.04 for 3,200m and US #4 9:14.09. The Boise State signee is a proven distance specialist, having recorded a third-place finish at Foot Locker Nationals this past fall as well as a runner-up, 14:29.58 finish at the 2014 New Balance Nationals Outdoor and a 14:48.72 third place at last March's NBN Indoor. US #2 9:08 Two Miler Eric van der Els (Brien McMahon, CT) will warm up for the Two Mile Championship with the 5k, his first appearance in a national championship. 2014 New Balance Nationals Outdoor Two Mile Champion Mike Brannigan (Northport, NY) will also race; he is the US #6 ranked 3,200m runner this year at 9:05.5. Foot Locker finalist Casey Comber (Hatboro Horsham, PA) and St. Benedict's Prep, NJ XC star Edwin Rutto can't be overlooked either.
Boys Long Jump
Breakdown: Charlie Lambert returns to the runway that led to his US #2 performance, and would simply need to repeat that mark to make the podium.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Charlie Lambert | Xavier | US #2 - (24-6) |
Via National
The top three seeds in the Boys Long Jump have all jumped 24 feet or farther this season and make up the top four on the national leaderboard, led by US #1 Ja'Mari Ward (Cahokia, IL) at 24-7.25. With a good day, the two-time Illinois State Champion could walk away with not one but two national titles - the junior is also ranked No. 2 in the triple jump. Behind Ward, dangerous players include Charlie Lambert (Xavier, NY) at US #2 24-6 and Harrison Schrage (Grant, OR) at US #4 24-3.
Boys Triple Jump
Breakdown: Jared Lovelace will look to utilize his consistency to come out with a win here, in a very close competition.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Jared Lovelace | Archbishop Molloy | US #3 - (50-4.5) |
| Rayvon Grey | Beacon | US #7 - (48-10) |
Via National
Two-time All-American Marcellus Fletcher (Byrd, VA) will compete in the indoor championship for the first time, this year as the sole prep to jump 51 feet even. Ja'Mari Ward (Cahokia, IL), the top seed in the Boys Long Jump, is US #2 at 50-5 and Jared Lovelace (Archbishop Molloy, NY) is US #3 at 50-4.5. No other prep boys have jumped into the 50-foot range.
Boys High Jump
Breakdown: A big personal best for Rathan at Cornell, it will take a similiar performance to stay relevant in a loaded field.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Hasani Rathan | William Ffloyd | US #5 - (6-10) |
Via National
Jaron Brooks (Henry Clay, KY) has lept a head and shoulders above the rest of the competition this season - or at least an inch. The junior is ranks US #1 at 7-1, just ahead of US #2 Grant Holloway (Grassfield, VA) - the only other competitor to clear seven feet this year. But watch out, fellow Virginian Bradley Jones (Oscar Smith, VA) stole the show at the duo's state championship on Monday with a 6-10 final height. Jones is tied for US #5 with 12 other competitors who have cleared the height this season and will battle for top honors with US #3 6-11 Christopher Garrick (Marvin Ridge, NC) and US #4 6-10.5 Brandon Piwinski (Warren deLaSalle, MI).
Boys Pole Vault
Breakdown: In what many are calling "The Year of The Vault", the rest of the nation is chasing the 18-foot barrier. For those of New York, it will be a state meet rematch.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Derek Dibona | Warwick | US #17 - (16-0) |
| Matt Fay | Iona Prep | US #22 - (15-9) |
| Ryan Herrera-Murphy | Iona Prep | US #22 - (15-9) |
Via National
With not one but two National High School Record Holders in the field, the Boys Pole Vault looks to be the most competitive field event of the weekend. Current record holder Paulo Benavides (El Paso Franklin, TX) enters the championship as the prohibitive favorite, given his credentials as the only prep to clear 17-11 indoors. The University of Kansas commit will have to be on top of his game to fend off Deakin Volz (Bloomington South, IN), who held the national record for a few hours and sits at US #2 17-10. Another Texan, Brandon Bray (China Spring), is undefeated this year and ranks US #3 17-6. The University of Texas commit was fourth at the 2014 New Balance Nationals Outdoor behind Benavides.
Could we see another national record go down? Can a high school boy clear 18 feet for the first time in indoor prep history? It is the #YearoftheVault, after all!
Boys Shot Put
Breakdown: Eric Favors is defending his home territory after popping a big performance to win his first State Meet title.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Eric Favors | North Rockland | US #2 - (66-1) |
Via National
This weekend's event will be the first New Balance Nationals for US #1 shot putter Willie Morrison (Leavenworth, KS), but that's not to say the 67-4.25 performer has not already posted some prolific results. The three-time Kansas State Champion and Indiana University signee will face his biggest competition from US #2 New York State Champion Eric Favors (North Rockland, NY), who broke the year-old state record last weekend with his 66-1 throw (pictured). PTFCA Champion Jordan Geist (Knoch, PA) is seeded third with his US #3 heave of 66-0.75.
No other preps have thrown for 64 feet.
Boys Weight Throw
Breakdown: Eric Sheng is coming off the first state title in New York History in the weight throw, and will look to improve amongst a loaded field.
New York Watchlist
| Name | School | Info |
| Eric Sheng | Syosset | US #17 - (68-7.5) |
Via National
Rhode Island - the smallest state, the biggest heart. The top three Boys Weight Throw competitors in all hail from the New England state - and two of them from the same team, Barrington High School. US #1 Adam Kelly (Barrington, RI) has owned the event all year with a season-best mark of 83-2.5, good for US #6 All-Time at the Millrose Games. His teammate, junior Bobby Colantonio (Barrington, RI), is ranked just behind him at US #2 79-9, while Owen Russell (Moses Brown, RI) rounds out the nationally-leading trio at US #3 75-8.25.
Boys 4x200m
Breakdown: Newburgh will need to have all legs healthy to keep up with this loaded field. If so, they look to be unable to be beaten.
New York Watchlist
| School | Info |
| Newburgh | US #1 - (1:27.64) |
| Christ The King | US #8 - (1:29.22) |
Via National
Boys 4x400m
Breakdown: We're still looking for that sub-4:20 performance from New York, and with one last opportunity, we think many will capitalize on the opportunity.
New York Watchlist
| School | Info |
| Clara Barton | US #4 - (3:20.35) |
| Huntington | US #7 - (3:20.63) |
| Amsterdam | US #8 - (3:20.66) |
Via National
Boys 4x800m
Breakdown: While the field won't let it happen, it looks to be a NY duel at the front of the pack. Will Arlington get revenge for States, or will Shen hold off the field once again?
New York Watchlist
| School | Info |
| Arlington | US #1 - (7:47.29) |
| Shenendehowa | US #2 - (7:49.55) |
| Fordham Prep | US #6 - (7:51.53) |
Via National
Boys 4xMile
Breakdown: Several strong teams will be putting their hats into the mix.
New York Watchlist
| School |
| Saint Anthony's |
| Pittsford-Mendon |
| Liverpool |
Via National
Boys SMR
Breakdown: Cheltenham has already stated they want the national record, and Boys and Girls look to be the top team to grab it first.
New York Watchlist
| School | Info |
| Boys and Girls | US #2 -SMR |
| South Shore | US #10 - SMR |
| Monroe-Woodbury |
Via National
Boys DMR
Breakdown: Fordham Prep is one of the most balanced teams in the field, and may very well kick off their weekend with a national title.
New York Watchlist
| School | Info |
| Fordham Prep | US #2 |
| Syosset | US #7 |
| Liverpool | |
| Xavier |
Via National