Final Previews, Predictions For Sections 5, 8 & 10

Perry King

Section 8 Boys

Class A  

PositionTeamTRTop Runners

1

Calhoun

162.0

Schaeffler, Hughes, Sferratore, Giordano, Belmonte, Gunn

2

Port Washington

154.2

Theodoropoulos, Ahmuty, Kimball, Fahmy, Marro

3

Syosset

154.2

Altman, Cruz, Lebolt, Hernandez, Argotti
Summary:  The S8-A teams have seen a big surge in recent weeks, especially at the Conference meet. Calhoun is the reigning champ and brought a lot of guys back from last year. The Colts should be able to fend off efforts from Port Washington and Syosset to steal away the title. Logan Schaeffler has emerged for Calhoun in his junior year to be the dominator.
Top Athletes
Logan Schaeffler
11Calhoun184
William Hughes
12Calhoun173
Jordan Altman
12Syosset
173
Denzil Monk
12Freeport171
Daniel Degregori
12East Meadow
171
George Thomatos
10Farmingdale170


Class B   

PositionTeamTRTop Runners

1

North Shore

150.4

Coniff, Godfey, Huinink, Kinloch, DeRasse, Sheerin

2

Garden City

149.2

Munro, Cascio, Anzelone, Cantly, Eagle

3

Manhasset

142.2

Emile, Reyes, He, Stump, Melkun
Summary: Manhasset is the reigning champ but this year it is North Shore and Garden City who appear set for a great duel. Kevin Beltran of VSN has opened up a gap on his pursuers this season at the top.
Top Athletes
Kevin Beltran
11Valley Stream North
179
John Ortiz
12Carey171
Robby Levy
11North Shore
169
Sam Sturge12North Shore169
Zackary Gopie
12Floral Park
168
Luke Gaudet
12Lynbrook164


Class C 

PositionTeamTRTop Runners

1

Oyster Bay

150.2

Tardugno, Greene, Kumar, Keczmer, Salvato
Summary:  Oyster Bay will regain the S8-C title it held most recently in 2019, and though the compression factor for the team is a bit high, the Baymen have made big strides recently at the back of the lineup and will be a solid contender at States. Christopher Tardugno is the big favorite for the win.
Top Athletes
Christopher Tardugno
11Oyster Bay
180
Zach Greene
9Oyster Bay
164
Omek Kumar
11Oyster Bay148
Alex Santos-Acosta
11West Hempstead
143