NYS Outdoor Track Championship Previews: Boys

New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships


Boys Preview

Written by Perry King, edited by Kyle Brazeil

Full Photo Credits at Bottom

 

Milesplit Results Full Boys' Seeds Tully Results (on completion)
Date: June 8 and 9, 2012 (Fri.-Sat.) Location: Cicero-North Syracuse HS
 
Meet Info
The New York State Outdoor Championships return to Cicero-North Syracuse High School for the fourth time in nine years after previous highly successful turns in 2004, 2005 and 2009. Events kick off on Friday, June 8 shortly after noontime, with all times being a bit approximate. Athletes from the NYSPHSAA public schools, CHSAA NYC-area Catholic schools, PSAL NYC-area public schools, and the NYSAIS NYC-area private schools will be meeting to see who can run, jump and throw the fastest and furthest.

At States, both the boys and girls have a total of 19 events to vie in, with 16 being individual competitions and three featuring relay squads. The action is further broken down between the Division 1 championships for the big schools (600 seed size and up) and Division 2 championships for smaller schools. In some events like long-distance races, 4x800m relay, pentathlon, high jump and pole vault, the D1 and D2 athletes compete together to decide the division crowns and the overall federation titles. In the rest of the events, the D1 and D2 athletes compete separately for division championships, and then the top 8 performers are selected to compete for the overall title, most of which are decided on Saturday. So yeah, you can potentially finish 7th in the D1 action and go on to win the overall State championship.

2012 has seen some solid action for the NY guys. Though the big warm-winter states tend to fill up the leader boards for most of the events, NY guys have had good results even outside of the pentathlon, which NY is main participant in and which Romario McDowell of Thomas Jefferson in NYC is the leader.  Brendan Smith of CBA-Syracuse leads another NY-owned event, the 3000m steeplechase, Rudy Winkler of Averill Park leads the nation in the hammer throw, an event not at the State championship though it will get attention at the London Olympics in a few months. Dan Lennon of Peru is around the top 25 in the US in the 3000m, and two guys who picked up 400m hurdle crowns at States last year are among the national leaders, with Kadesh Roberts of Bay Shore at #4 and Jeremiah Obeng Agyapong at #11. The Collegiate and  Kellenberg 4x800m relay teams are also around the top 20 in the nation.  With 6 federation champions in individual events from 2011 back to take another crack at a title, States should see some terrific action from Friday around noon through to the  wrapup somewhere around 4:00 on Saturday.
 
2011 Synopsis
States saw some epic battles for the boys last year, though not in the pole vault. Arlington's Jordan Yamoah entered the action with a 15 inch seed margin over the nearest competitor and he quickly broke the state and meet record before heading to Nationals to set the bar even higher finally at 16-8.75. The distance races all had close battles though, as Liverpool's Zavon Watkins held off Monroe-Woodbury's Ryan Brennan to win the 800m, but Greene's Chad Noelle outlasted Watkins in the 1600m, and on Day 1 Tim Luthin of Warwick held off Noelle in the 3200m. Packer's Eddie Owens ran away from everyone in the 3000m steeplechase, and Amityville's Sancho Barrett dominated the 110m hurdles. Brian Smith of Greece-Athena nipped Davion Wint of Christopher Columbus in a sophomore triumph. Sheepshead Bay's Rolyce Boston flew more than a foot farther than anyone else in the long jump to almost break a state record, and Erasmus Hall's Shane Green hopped almost 2 feet further than the other guys in the triple jump. Hackley's AJ Wolf topped everyone by an astounding 3 ft 7.25 inches in the shot put, and also threw his weight around well enough in the discus to pick up a 6th place. In the 4x100m, Medgar Evers sped past Mount Vernon and Half Hollow Hills, and in a great 4x800m matchup, Shaker won out over St. John the Baptist. Watkins, Smith, Wolf and many other champions are back looking for more, so there should be plenty of good stuff to watch at CNS.
 
Top 12 Questions for 2012 States
All of the athletes going to States are sure that their own particular events are the most important focal points of action during the meet, and though these beliefs are true, there are some classically epic battles at States that deserve special attention. Here is a top 12 list of the showdowns that are not to be missed.

* 12--  Can a sophomore from tiny Ticonderoga hold off the field in the 110m hurdles?  Jay Hebert placed 4th in the States D2 championship last year and went below the 15.0 mark. Now at 14.07, Hebert is at the top in an event that saw the top four finishers from last year's federation champs race lost to graduation.

* 11--  Which guy has the most hops?  Huntington's Tyriek Johnson has leaped just shy of 24 feet in the long jump. Amherst's Jailyn Twitty was a double LJ-TJ 2011 finalist at States last year and recently zoomed to the top of the triple jump rankings. Will either leap to the top of a tall podium or will other guys go further? The high jumpers also have hops, and among the four guys who have gone over 6-8 and are going to States are last year's 3rd-place back-flipper, Jonathan Carpenter of James O'Neill and the 2012 leader Mark Jackson of Longwood.

* 10-- Can anyone imagine beating Lennon in the 3200m?  Peru's Dan Lennon has been on a tear this year, winning the NY XC Class B title and the indoor 5000m at Nationals, among other big races, and posting the best time in the NY in the 3200m this year at 9:00.52. But the senior has yet to win a States track title after finishing 2nd at indoors in the 3200m, and juniors Nick Ryan of Fayetteville-Manlius and Eric Holt of Carmel lead a pack of others also hoping to win in the long run.

*9--  Can either of two NYC-area Catholic guys do a Yamoah?  Last year Arlington's Jordan Yamoah shrugged off the injuries to set indoor and outdoor state records in the pole vault. It's a tall order for any NY vaulter to get into Yamoah's stratosphere, but two guys who got a close view of the high-flying action last year were the 4th- and 5th-place States finishers, Michael Brunoforte of St. Anthony's and Greg Gallagher of Iona Prep. Both guys have gone to 16 feet this year and are set for a showdown at States.

*8--  Can Brendan Smith outrun the big guys again and make a giant splash in the steeplechase?  CBA-Syracuse's Brendan Smith followed up his Class C XC States title last fall by blasting away from the favorites to win the Federation championship a week later. Now he has a big margin in the rankings for the 3000m steeplechase, but he still has 35 hurdles to overcome for a States track title.

* 7--   Can St. John the Baptist kick it up a notch in the 4x800m relay?   Last year SJB finished a second and a half in back of Shaker for the States title, and this year Monroe-Woodbury, NYC private Collegiate and CHSAA archrival Kellenberg have taken over the top spots in the NY rankings leaving SJB trailing again. Is this the year the Cougars cash in on the top prize?

* 6--  Will there be a repeat for the  States 400m hurdles federation title?  Last year Jeremiah Obeng Agyapong of Dewitt Clinton captured the Division 1 400m hurdles title but then was beaten by Bay Shore's Kadesh Roberts for the federation title. This year Roberts has opened a gap on the competition and appears ready to cruise to another crown.

* 5--  Who will make the most impact in shot put and discus's weighty matters?  Hackley's August (AJ) Wolf leads the NY rankings in both weight events this year after dominating the shot put at States in 2011 and taking 6th in the discus. But Wolf is only doing the discus at States, so Iona Prep's Will Pope will be one of the two favorites in the shot along with indoor shot champ Dominic Kosar of St. Joseph Collegiate, who is among the leaders in both events. Both will take a shot at the top.

* 4--  Which guys are the fab fast four?  Last year Mount Vernon lost out to Medgar Evers in the 4x100m relay, and this year they're ranked #1 in NY. But another perennial Section 1 speed power Ramapo is close on the Knights' heels, and 2011 finalist Uniondale is also in the hunt. 

* 3--  Will a middle distance superstar break the wire (or red beam sensor)?  Christopher Columbus' Strymar Livingston and Liverpool's Zavon Watkins both won indoor States titles this year, and Watkins took the 2011 800m States title last year and finished 2nd in the 1600m while Livingston picked up a 4th in the 800m. This year in outdoors, Watkins leads the 800m rankings and is 2nd in the 1600m, while Livingston is tops in the 400m and among the leaders in the 800m. Watkins also has 4x800 gold medals from his freshman and sophomore years. Both seniors would like to go out with a super moment.

* 2--  Who wins the States' Dream race?  Last year for likely the first time at States, five guys broke 4:13 in the 1600m in a race captured by Chad Noelle over Zavon Watkins. This year, three of the quintet -- Watkins, Chaminade's indoor 1600 champ Thomas Awad, and Horsehead's Brian Crimmins -- are back and are in the top 5 in the state rankings. Also primed to join the stampede for the finish are top-ranked Nick Ryan of Fayetteville-Manlius, Arlington's Sibby Hanson, John Jay-East Fishkill's Mike Turi, and Peru's Dan Lennon. Could be one for the ages.

* 1--  Who's NY's fastest guy?  Two sprinters with special claims to the title of NY's fastest speeding bullet are Spring Valley's Winslow Dorsainvil and Greece-Athena's Brian Smith. Dorsainvil has won two consecutive indoor 55m States titles and won last year's 100m D1 States crown before pulling up lame to finish 6th in the federation final. Smith captured the 200m title at States last year, won the 300m championship indoors, and has the fastest time in the 100m in NY this year. Dorsainvil may have suffered a setback at the Section 1 Qualifiers that could hamper him at States and Smith may speed to a double triumph. But there are also speedy guys like Longwood's Mark Jackson, Burnt Hills' Joe Carr, and Xaverian's Laray Smith who think they can burn the track and be the faster blaster.

Boys Events
The standings below for each of the 19 events contested at States lists the top 6 or so overall competitors and then provides the top 10 competitors for the Division 1 and Division 2 contests. The States results generally follow pretty near to the listed projections. In 2011, the #1 seed among all of the D1 and D2 athletes did win 12 of the 19 federation championships, and 15 events were won by one of the top three seeds, and 18 were taken by one of the top 6. The one freak of nature who defied the odds last year was Josh Trone of Long Beach who surged from the #12 overall seed to take 2nd in the 100m D1 contest and then win the federation crown. This year's underdogs may want to focus on Trone's "out of nowhere" charge to the title for inspiration in this year's contests.

There are a lot of  the federation, Division 1 and Division 2 titles to claim and a lot of great contests to follow. And in each one of them, when the sweat has dried and the dust has settled, there will be one athlete or team left standing on the winner's podium.

Note: I can't vouch for all of the State and meet records, as a number that are cited in the most 2011 States souvenir book were clearly wrong and may not have been updated in years. I've revised some of the listings to make sense, but they're not official.

 

100m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Josh Trone (Long Beach) 10.84, State Record: 10.3, Meet Record: 10.49, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 11.24 (D1) - 11.44 (D2)
 
Statement: If Winslow Dorsainvil is healthy enough to go head-to-head with Brian Smith, this could be one of the premier matchups of the day, featuring two indoor States sprint champs. But with Mark Jackson, Danito Dixon, Laray Smith, and Kwane Hayle also leaning for the line, there will be speed to burn.
 
Tracking Shots

Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brian Smith Greece-Athena 5 11 10.62  
Mark Jackson Longwood 11 12 10.70  
Winslow Dorsainvil Spring Valley 1 12 10.70  
Danito Dixon Sheepshead Bay PSAL 11 10.70  
Laray Smith Xaverian CHSAA 11 10.73  
Christopher Belcher Sayville 11 11 10.73  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Winslow Dorsainvil (Spring Valley) 10.82
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brian Smith Greece-Athena 5 11 10.62  
Mark Jackson Longwood 11 12 10.70  
Winslow Dorsainvil Spring Valley 1 12 10.70  
Danito Dixon Sheepshead Bay PSAL 11 10.70  
Laray Smith Xaverian CHSAA 11 10.73  
Christopher Belcher Sayville 11 11 10.73  
Christopher Lewis South Shore PSAL 12 10.78  
Tre'Von Oliver Rochester East 5 11 10.80  
Dequane June Cardinal Hayes CHSAA 12 10.86  
Chris Simmons Proctor 4 11 10.93  
Notes: Dorsainvil won the D1 race last year but pulled up short of the federation title. Smith will be looking to set up here for a 100m-200m double.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Tre Bracey (Alexander Hamilton) 11.19
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Aaron Omon St. Dominics CHSAA 10 10.91  
Mustafaa Dais Hackley AIS 10 10.98  
Tyler O'Bryant Ellenville 9 12 11.00  
Brandon VanderBrook Marion 5 11 11.00  
Demetrius Brown CBA Syracuse 3 11 11.10  
Tyler Plaud Olean 6 12 11.11  
Michael Jackson Bath-Haverling 6 12 11.26  
Raymond Jones Roosevelt 8 10 11.14  
Nick Cometti Solvay 3 10 11.17  
Kody Bardin Granville 2 12 11.20  
Notes: Jonathan Carpenter has gone under 11.0, and last year's D2 runner-up Tyler O'Bryant is close behind.
 

 

200m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Brian Smith (Greece Athena) 22.01, State Record: 20.6, Meet Record: 21.02, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 22.44 (D1) - 22.94 (D2)
 
Statement: The last guy to capture the federation 100m and 200m at States was Jordan Manns in 2007. After winning the 200m at States last year and taking the 300m indoor title last March, Brian Smith could be poised for an attempt at the double crowns. But a pack of guys including Joe Carr, Tyroy Lawson, Christopher Belcher, Laray Smith, Kwane Hayle, and Mark Ingram have posted faster times in the 200m in 2012, so the title is up for grabs.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Joe Carr Burnt Hills 2 12 21.33  
Laray Smith Xaverian CHSAA 11 21.62  
Tyroy Lawson Sheepshead Bay PSAL 11 21.64  
Christopher Belcher Sayville 11 11 21.72  
Kwane Hayle Poughkeepsie 1 12 21.74  
Andy Nicolas Midwood PSAL 12 21.76  
Derrick Ingram Uniondale 8 12 21.77  
Brian Smith Greece-Athena 5 11 21.88  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Brian Smith (Greece Athena) 21.49
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Joe Carr Burnt Hills 2 12 21.33  
Laray Smith Xaverian CHSAA 11 21.62  
Tyroy Lawson Sheepshead Bay PSAL 11 21.64  
Christopher Belcher Sayville 11 11 21.72  
Kwane Hayle Poughkeepsie 1 12 21.74  
Andy Nicolas Midwood PSAL 12 21.76  
Derrick Ingram Uniondale 8 12 21.77  
Brian Smith Greece-Athena 5 11 21.88  
Chris Simmons Proctor 11 22.00  
Wayne Gordon Sweet Home 6 12 22.09  
Notes: Probably six to seven of the D1 top finishers will advance to the federation contest, so the fight for places in this race will be heated.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Tyler O'Bryant (Ellenville) 21.90
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Taylor Colucci Stony Brook 11 12 21.93  
Ian Parnell Hackley AIS 11 22.12  
Tyler Plaud Olean 6 12 22.29  
Jahmahl Pardner Aquinas 5 12 22.35  
Nick Puusalu Waverly 4 12 22.65  
Carlton Fielding St. Mary's CHSAA 11 22.68  
Chad Roe Charlotte 5 12 22.76  
Jordan Chrobak Clinton 3 11 22.76  
Nick Cometti Solvay 6 10 22.79  
Eddie Cotton Gilbertsville-Mount Upton 4 12 22.81  
Notes: Taylor Colucci appears to be the favorite in the D2 200m with last year's winner Tyler O'Bryant concentrating on the 100m.
 

 

400m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Mel Mosley (Middletown) 47.76, State Record: 46.5, Meet Record: 46.79, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 49.64 (D1) - 50.24 (D2)
 
Statement:  Indoor 600m States champ Strymar Livingston appears to be the heir apparent to the 400m title, but the fast freshman Izaiah Brown, Steven Gayle, Tresean Goodwin, and 2011 6th-place medalist Taariq Jones are a quartet of guys who will give no quarter in the battle for the finish line for the 400m title.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Strymar Livingston Christopher Columbus PSAL 12 47.44  
Izaiah Brown Amsterdam 2 9 47.80  
Steven Gayle Mount Vernon 1 12 47.84  
Tresean Goodwin Uniondale 8 12 48.17  
Taariq Jones Kingston 9 12 48.35  
Kirk Staine Baldwin 8 12 48.54  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Mel Mosley (Middletown) 47.31
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Strymar Livingston Christopher Columbus PSAL 12 47.44  
Izaiah Brown Amsterdam 2 9 47.80  
Steven Gayle Mount Vernon 1 12 47.84  
Tresean Goodwin Uniondale 8 12 48.17  
Taariq Jones Kingston 9 12 48.35  
Kirk Staine Baldwin 8 12 48.54  
Alex Daniels Medgar Evers PSAL 12 48.82  
Vincenzo Battaglia Ward Melville 11 12 49.13  
Jobe Momodue Yonkers 1 12 49.29  
Vincent Jackson Amityville 11 11 49.29  
Notes: Last year's winner Mel Mosley was also a member of Middletown's State champ 4x400m squad.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Kevin Hunter (Pawling) 48.60
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Ian Parnell Hackley AIS 11 49.22  
Matt Murray Norwich 4 10 49.34  
Kevin Hunter Pawling 1 12 49.67  
TJ Moade DeRuyter 4 12 49.81  
Jonathan Anderson Poly Prep AIS 12 49.90  
Adrian Climer New Paltz 9 12 49.94  
Jamie Lopez St. Edmund's CHSAA 12 50.10  
Kevin Frasier CBA Syracuse 3 12 50.15  
Michael Jackson Bath-Haveling 5 12 50.15  
Micah Patterson Saranac 7 12 50.24  
Notes: Last year's D2 400m winner Kevin Hunter will likely get a strong challenge from top-ranked Harvey Smith.
 

 

800m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Zavon Watkins (Liverpool) 1:51.32, State Record: 1:48.56, Meet Record: 1:50.27 ??, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 1:56.04 (D1) - 1:58.14 (D2)
 
Statement: The 800m seems to be shaping up to be a duel between reigning States champ and top-ranked Zavon Watkins and Robert Rhodes, with Christian Delago and Brian Crimmins also ready to pounce. Rhodes is the only one of the four who seems just committed to the 800m race, which could give him the advantage here.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Zavon Watkins Liverpool 3 12 1:50.78  
Robert Rhodes Boys and Girls PSAL 12 1:51.67  
Christian Delago Shaker 2 12 1:52.20  
Brian Crimmins Horseheads 4 12 1:52.42  
Andrew Keresztes Port Jefferson 11 12 1:52.66  
Strymar Livingston Christopher Columbus PSAL 12 1:52.90  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Zavon Watkins (Liverpool) 1:51.32
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Zavon Watkins Liverpool 3 12 1:50.78  
Robert Rhodes Boys and Girls PSAL 12 1:51.67  
Christian Delago Shaker 2 12 1:52.20  
Brian Crimmins Horseheads 4 12 1:52.42  
Jonathan Greenwood Freeport 8 11 1:53.59  
Travis Correa Bellport 11 12 1:53.60  
Cory McCarty Elmira 4 11 1:53.85  
Matt Crawford Bethlehem 2 12 1:53.97  
Kieran Brennan Pearl River 1 12 1:54.03  
Derek Palafox Bellport 11 12 1:54.37  
Notes: Watkins was less than 3 seconds off the state record in last year's win.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Tyler Scheving (Barker) 1:54.31
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Andrew Keresztes Port Jefferson 11 12 1:52.66  
Austin Becker Broadalbin Perth 2 `2 1:53.94  
Tyler Scheving Barker 3 12 1:54.20  
Harry Martin Bayport Blue Point 11 11 1:54.51  
Ben Griffin Hannibal 3 12 1:55.32  
Marco DiBella Coleman 9 12 1:57.04  
Will Garcia Collegiate AIS 12 1:57.27  
Will McDuffie Collegiate AIS 12 1:57.28  
Seth Bulich Catskill 2 12 1:57.47  
Alex Wood Ogdensburg 10 11 1:57.53  
Notes: Andrew Keresztes and Austin Becker are big roadblocks for Tyler Scheving's attempt for a repeat D2 title.
 

 

1600m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Chad Noelle (Greene) 4:11.17, State Record: 4:06.11, Meet Record: 4:06.11, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 4:17.24 (D1) - 4:24.24 (D2)
 
Statement: The 800m reigning champ Zavon Watkins was runner-up to Chad Noelle in the 2011 1600m race, and this year he appears decently well set for another attempt at a double crown. But five guys ran under 4:13 in the 1600m race last year, and Thomas Awad and Brian Crimmins are back for more, and top-ranked Nick Ryan, indooor 3200m champ Kris Moran, and hot-running Sibby Hanson of Arlington and Mike Turi of John Jay-East Fishkill could make this a very fast and very crowded finish.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Nick Ryan Fayetteville-Manlius 3 11 4:09.61  
Zavon Watkins Liverpool 3 12 4:11.86  
Brian Crimmins Horseheads 4 12 4:12.72  
Thomas Awad Chaminade CHSAA 12 4:13.17  
Kris Moran North Babylon 11 11 4:13.99  
Dan Lennon Peru 7 12 4:15.67  
Mike Turi John Jay-East Fishkill 1 12 4:16.21  
Austin Lane Greenwich 2 12 4:16.49  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Zavon Watkins (Liverpool) 4:12.52
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Nick Ryan Fayetteville-Manlius 3 11 4:09.61  
Zavon Watkins Liverpool 3 12 4:11.86  
Brian Crimmins Horseheads 4 12 4:12.72  
Thomas Awad Chaminade CHSAA 12 4:13.17  
Kris Moran North Babylon 11 11 4:13.99  
Mike Turi John Jay-East Fishkill 1 12 4:16.21  
Sibby Hanson Arlington 1 11 4:16.96  
Cooper Roach Honeoye Falls-Lima 5 12 4:17.17  
Sean Kelly Chaminade CHSAA 10 4:18.00  
Philo Germano Albany 2 11 4:18.54  
Notes: Watkins, Awad and Crimmins finished 2-3-4 in the championship race last year.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Chad Noelle (Greene) 4:11.17
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Dan Lennon Peru 7 12 4:15.67  
Austin Lane Greenwich 2 12 4:16.49  
James Burke Port Jefferson 11 9 4:16.68  
Cameron Bruce Lansing 4 12 4:17.45  
Marco Pompilj Collegiate AIS 9 4:17.61  
Jake Urys Mekeel Christian 2 11 4:18.70  
Jim Bernstein Tri-Valey 9 12 4:24.24  
Devin DeJoode Pine Plains 9 12 4:24.84  
Jeremy Rushok Akron 4 12 4:26.29  
Cullin Burdett North Salem 1 11 4:26.84  
Notes: With top ranked Ryan Manahan of Marcellus concentrating on the 3200m, the D2 1600m title could be up to Dan Lennon, Austin Lane, or Cameron Bruce to decide while doing both the 1600m and 3200m, but James Burke will have an advantage with the 1600m as his focus.
 

 

3200m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Tim Luthin (Warwick) 8:58.92, State Record: 8:52.75, Meet Record: 8:52.75, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 9:19.44 (D1) - 9:33.44 (D2)
 
Statement: Dan Lennon has posted the top time going into Friday's 3200m race, but like most of the top guys in this event he is also supposedly running  the 1600m on Saturday. In the strategic battle the top two-miler title, Lennon will be matching up with a very deep and talented field that includes Nick Ryan, Eric Holt, Marc Violone, and Konrad Surkont.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Dan Lennon Peru 7 12 9:00.52  
Nick Ryan Fayetteville-Manlius 3 11 9:04.18  
Eric Holt Carmel 1 11 9:08.71  
Marc Violone Byram Hills 1 12 9:12.59  
Konrad Surkont Stuyvesant PSAL 12 9:13.50  
Ryan Manahan Marcellus 3 11 9:14.71  
Stephen Shine Briarcliff 1 11 9:15.02  
Thomas Awad Chaminade CHSAA 12 9:16.43  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Tim Luthin (Warwick Valley) 8:58.92
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Nick Ryan Fayetteville-Manlius 3 11 9:04.18  
Eric Holt Carmel 1 11 9:08.71  
Marc Violone Byram Hills 1 12 9:12.59  
Konrad Surkont Stuyvesant PSAL 12 9:13.50  
Thomas Awad Chaminade CHSAA 12 9:16.43  
James Dickinson Northport 11 11 9:20.05  
Mike Anvelt Pittsford-Sutherland 5 12 9:22.77  
John Vallecorsa Shaker 2 12 9:24.65  
TJ Hornberger Lake Shore 6 10 9:28.78  
Sidharth Kakkar Port Washington 11 11 9:31.74  
Notes: Nick Ryan is the top ranked D1 runner in both the 3200m and 1600m events.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Chad Noelle (Greene) 8:59.03
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Dan Lennon Peru 7 12 9:00.52  
Ryan Manahan Marcellus 3 11 9:14.71  
Stephen Shine Briarcliff 1 11 9:15.02  
Austin Lane Greenwich 2 12 9:21.39  
Jason Lange Notre Dame-BG 2 11 9:23.18  
James Burke Port Jefferson 11 9 9:25.07  
Cameron Bruce Lansing 4 12 9:29.25  
Nate Smith Pioneer 6 12 9:29.92  
Corey Wefing Maple Grove 6 10 9:30.21  
Gabe Rodriguez Geneseo 5 11 9:33.12  
Notes: Dan Lennon is top ranked in the state in the 3200m, and Ryan Manahan is currently at #8 followed by Steve Shine at #9..
 

 

110m Hurdles

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Sancho Barrett (Amityville) 14.26, State Record: 13.46, Meet Record: 13.46, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 15.04 (D1) - 15.84 (D2)
 
Statement: Sophomore Jay Hebert has powered his way to the top of the 110m hurdle standings after a 4th place finish in the D2 race at States last year. Looks like the federation title is his for the taking if he can bring the guns all primed from Ticonderoga. Jahmal Pardner, Nyder Chardonette and Cameron Black loom as the nearest challengers.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jay Hebert Ticonderoga 7 10 14.07  
Jahmahl Pardner Aquinas 5 12 14.08  
Eric Williams Batavia 5 12 14.24  
Nyder Chardonette Uniondale 8 12 14.36  
Cameron Black Saint Anthony's CHSAA 12 14.37  
Kadesh Roberts Bay Shore 11 12 14.45  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Sancho Barrett (Amityville) 14.05
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Nyder Chardonette Uniondale 8 12 14.36  
Cameron Black Saint Anthony's CHSAA 12 14.37  
Kadesh Roberts Bay Shore 11 12 14.45  
Ryan Billian Division Ave 8 12 14.55  
Jack Honis Westhill 3 12 14.57  
Wynn Curtis Corning 4 11 14.61  
Andre Hewitt Transit Tech PSAL 12 14.63  
Michael Benson Copiague 11 12 14.64  
Corey Keefe Oswego 4 11 14.71  
Rudje Beckford Dewitt Clinton PSAL 12 14.74  
Notes: Top D1 hurdler Nyder Chardonette was second to Jay Herbert in a showdown at the Eddy Games.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Alec Silvera (Cooperstown) 14.58
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jay Hebert Ticonderoga 7 10 14.07  
Jahmahl Pardner Aquinas 5 12 14.08  
Eric Williams Batavia 5 12 14.24  
Daryl Spencer Cleveland Hill 6 12 14.73  
Benjamin Neiman Port Jefferson 11 12 14.79  
Ben Nadareski New Paltz 9 12 15.23  
Gavin Clark-Gartner Icabod Crane 2 12 15.43  
Nick Crawford Waverly 4 12 15.44  
Raymond Jones Spackenkill 9 10 15.44  
Kevin Flaherty Ogdensburg 10 12 15.46  
Notes: Herbert looks to be the man.
 

 

400m Hurdles

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Kadesh Roberts (Bay Shore) 53.80, State Record: 51.4, Meet Record: 52.3, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 55.84 (D1) - 57.14 (D2)
 
Statement: Kadesh Roberts and Jeremiah Obeng-Agyapong split the States titles last year, with Agyapong winning the D1 race and Roberts later taking the federation title. This year only Roberts is returning, and he has a dominating mark.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kadesh Roberts Bay Shore 11 12 52.00  
Kevin Lawrence South Shore PSAL 12 54.10  
Edward Wagnerr Xavier CHSAA 12 54.25  
Steven Kuznia Saratoga 2 12 54.39  
Colin O'Connor West Islip 11 12 54.63  
Daryl Spencer Cleveland Hill 6 12 54.68  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Jermiah Obeng Agyapong (Dewitt Clinton) 53.41
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kadesh Roberts Bay Shore 11 12 52.00  
Kevin Lawrence South Shore PSAL 12 54.10  
Edward Wagnerr Xavier CHSAA 12 54.25  
Steven Kuznia Saratoga 2 12 54.39  
Colin O'Connor West Islip 11 12 54.63  
Brian Bannister Sweet Home 6 12 54.71  
Wynn Curtis Corning 4 11 54.73  
Andre Hewitt Transit Tech PSAL 12 54.92  
Shaqquile Wimberly Newburgh 9 12 55.17  
Nyder Chardonette Uniondale 8 12 55.24  
Notes: Winning the D1 title is not a coronation for the federation title, so there should be a pair of great battles.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Antonio Vankoevering (Newark) 54.59
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Daryl Spencer Cleveland Hill 6 12 54.68  
Logan Phillips Genesee Valley 5 12 54.78  
Alex McDonald Collegiate AIS 12 55.35  
Mario Mayen Center Moriches 4 12 55.42  
Kane Sauchuk Liberty 9 12 55.54  
Dylan Cassidy Fredonia 6 12 55.54  
Gavin Clark-Gartner Icabod Crane 2 12 55.56  
Cole Mensch Waverly 4 12 56.08  
Wayne Bowden Spackenkill 2 11 56.61  
Nick Crawford Ogdensburg 10 12 56.88  
Notes: Last year's 3rd place D2 finisher Darryl Spencer appears set for a good battle with Logan Phillips.
 

 

3000m Steeplechase

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Edward Owens (Packer Collegiate) 9:15.76, State Record: 9:06.60, Meet Record: 9:07.02, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 9:43.54 (D1) - 9:55.44 D2)
 
Statement: Last year Brendan Smith finished 5th at States and got to wave goodbye to all the guys ahead of him. Running a fair distance ahead of the rest of the field this year, the 2011 XC Federation Meet champ looks set to earn his second federation title in his senior year.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brendan Smith CBA Syracuse 3 12 9:20.23  
Patrizio Grandinali Warwick Valley 9 12 9:27.14  
James Sommer Plainedge 8 12 9:30.45  
Stephen Rossettie Corning 4 11 9:30.40  
MJ Erb Victor 5 12 9:31.50  
Tyler Ranke Hilton 5 10 9:34.14  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Jared Rousell (Webster Thomas) 9:23.77
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Patrizio Grandinali Warwick Valley 9 12 9:27.14  
James Sommer Plainedge 8 12 9:30.45  
Stephen Rossettie Corning 4 11 9:30.40  
MJ Erb Victor 5 12 9:31.50  
Tyler Ranke Hilton 5 10 9:34.14  
Josh Greenberg Ithaca 4 10 9:40.74  
Brian Cook Pearl River 1 12 9:41.00  
Rob Calamia Smithtown East 11 12 9:42.24  
Sidgie Green Thomas Jefferson PSAL 11 9:43.80  
Thomas Diliberto St. Anthony's CHSAA 12 9:44.84  
Notes: Patrizio Grandinali moved into the second spot overall and tops in D1 with a fast race at the Section 9 Qualifier.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Edward Owens (Packer Collegiate) 9:15.76
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brendan Smith CBA Syracuse 3 12 9:20.23  
Jordan Pantalone Notre Dame-BG 2 11 9:35.54  
Ross Wightman Chatham 2 11 9:36.02  
Conor Fuller Bainbridge-Guilford 4 12 9:40.62  
Sam Anderson South Lewis 3 12 9:42.44  
Dayton Flannery Bronxville 1 12 9:44.49  
Brendan Wortner Dobbs Ferry 1 12 9:46.14  
Hunter Proscia Eldred 9 12 9:51.64  
Gene Baritot East Aurora 6 11 9:53.77  
Jeffrey Antolos ND-Batavia 5 11 9:59.27  
Notes: Brendan Smith should pick up the D2 and federation title.
 

 

Long Jump

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Rolyce Boston (Sheepshead Bay) 24:06.50, State Record: 24-7.25, Meet Record: 24-7.25, State Qualifier Mark: 21-8 (D1) - 21-0 (D2)
 
Statement: The long jump is always open to some chance vagaries, and last year Rolyce Boston rose from the 5th seed to take the title. This year the top bunch of jumpers include Tyriek Johnson, States indoor champ Joe Caraciolo, Desmond Mobley, and 2011 States finalist Jailyn Twitty.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Tyriek Johnson Huntington 11 12 23-11.25  
Joe Caraciolo Massapequa 8 12 23-4  
Desmond Mobley Greece Olympia 5 11 23-3.25  
Jailyn Twitty Amherst 6 12 23-3  
Rayshan-Shakur Clark Indian River 3 12 23-2.75  
Austin Ashby Weedsport 3 12 22-10.75  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Rolyce Boston (Sheepshead Bay) 24-1
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Tyriek Johnson Huntington 11 12 23-11.25  
Joe Caraciolo Massapequa 8 12 23-4  
Desmond Mobley Greece Olympia 5 11 23-3.25  
Jailyn Twitty Amherst 6 12 23-3  
Rayshan-Shakur Clark Indian River 3 12 23-2.75  
Adam Devito Miller Place 11 12 22-9.50  
Michael Hall Harry S Truman PSAL 12 22-9  
Liam Vogt St. Joseph's -Sea CHSAA 12 22-8  
Jayson Gayle Colonie 2 11 22-5  
Thomas Johnson White Plains 1 11 22-4  
Notes: Last year's winning jump by Rolyce Boston was only 7 inches off the state record set 46 years before by a guy named Bob Beamon.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Tre Bracey (Alexander Hamilton) 23-7.50
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Austin Ashby Weedsport 3 12 22-10.75  
Jack Minasi West Canada 3 11 22-7.75  
Austin Merritt Thomas A Edison 4 11 22-3.50  
Patrick Taylor Norwich 4 12 22-1  
Nick Felice Clyde-Savannah 5 12 21-11.50  
Alexander Williams Wyandanch 11 12 21-8  
Kenny Jaycox Liberty 9 11 21-7  
Nick Berning Newfane 6 12 31-6  
Devon Milford Mt. Morris 5 11 21-5.50  
Jake Spear Saranac 7 12 21-5.25  
Notes: Two Section 3 guys Austin Ashby and Jack Minasi pushed to the top of the D2 rankings off of their performance at qualifiers.
 

 

Triple Jump

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Shane Green (Erasmus Hall) 49-5.25, State Record: 52-4.5, Meet Record: 50-5.5, State Qualifier Mark: 45-10 (D1) - 43-4 (D2)
 
Statement: Only Jailyn Twitty who was 8th at States last year remains from last year's States federation jump-off. Twitty recently zoomed to the top of the standings, but Fillan Lee, Jamal Bynum, and Khiary Gale have all soared to 47-0 or better, so this is a deep field.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jailyn Twitty Amherst 5 12 48-6  
Fillan Lee Lehman PSAL 11 47-7  
Jamal Bynum Middletown 9 11 47-2  
Khiary Gale Skaneateles 3 12 47-0  
Thomas Johnson White Plains 1 11 46-10.25  
Corey Carter Amityville 11 12 46-7.75  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Shane Green (Erasmus Hall) 48-2.25
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jailyn Twitty Amherst 5 12 48-6  
Fillan Lee Lehman PSAL 11 47-7  
Jamal Bynum Middletown 9 11 47-2  
Thomas Johnson White Plains 1 11 46-10.25  
Corey Carter Amityville 11 12 46-7.75  
Franklin Abban Shaker 2 12 46-5.50  
David Henry Long Beach 8 12 46-1.50  
Omari Buckmire Bay Shore 11 10 46-1.50  
Christopher Ramsey Byram Hills 1 12 46-1  
Israel Cody Chaminade CHSAA 12 45-8  
Notes: Twitty may have the legs for this title..
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Austin Ashby (Weedsport) 44-11
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Khiary Gale Skaneateles 3 12 47-0  
Devon Willis Schalmont 2 10 46-1  
John Enkler Lourdes 1 11 46-0  
Jack Minasi West Canada Valley 3 11 45-4  
Jelani Currie Albany Academy 2 12 45-3  
Shawn Hendrix Plattsburgh 7 12 45-2.50  
Rubin Owens LeRoy 5 10 44-10  
Mustafaa Dais Hackley AIS 10 44-9  
Michael Robinson Fallsburg 9 12 44-5  
Devon Milford Mount Morris 11 11 44-3  
Notes: Khiary Gale has moved to the top of D2 off of his Section 3 Qualifier jump.
 

 

High Jump

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Alex Bowen (Beacon) 6-8, State Record: 7-1.5, Meet Record: 7-1, State Qualifier Mark: 6-4 (D1) - 6-0 (D2)
 
Statement: Of the six guys who have jumped 6-8 this year, the four who seem to have qualified for States include the leader Mark Jackson, along with Jonathan Carpenter, Xavier McAllister, and Brandon Joyce. But in an event won last year by third-seeded Alex Bowen, anything can happen.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Mark Jackson Longwood 11 12 6-9  
Jonathan Carpenter James O'Neill 9 12 6-8  
Xavier McAllister Newburgh 9 12 6-8  
Brandon Joyce Niagara Falls 6 12 6-8  
Michael Rufrano Chaminade CHSAA 12 6-6.25  
Many tied at 6-6          
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Alex Bowen (Beacon) 6-8
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Mark Jackson Longwood 11 12 6-9  
Jonathan Carpenter James O'Neill 9 12 6-8  
Xavier McAllister Newburgh 9 12 6-8  
Brandon Joyce Niagara Falls 6 12 6-8  
Michael Rufrano Chaminade CHSAA 12 6-6.25  
Michael McCann Smithtown West 11 11 6-6  
Charles Stokes Corcoran 3 10 6-6  
Keilan McMillan-Moss Schenectady 2 12 6-5  
Rob Gamble Monroe-Woodbury 9 12 6-5  
Justin Sicari Monsignor Farrell CHSAA 10 6-4.25  
Notes:  McAllister and Joyce tied for 9th at States last year.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: John Strickland (Panama) 6-8
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Robert Tutein Nanuet 1 12 6-6  
Isaiah Turek Icabod Crane 2 11 6-6  
Rubin Owens LeRoy 5 10 6-5  
Laurent Dure' Susquehanna 4 12 6-4  
Jack Minasi West Canada 3 11 6-4  
Seth Bailey Palmyra-Macedon 5 12 6-4  
Many tied at 6-2          
Notes: Jonathan Carpenter earned the 3rd place medal at States last year and he qualified at 6-2 this year..
 

 

Pole Vault

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Jordan Yamoah (Arlington) 16-7, State Record: 16-8.75, Meet Record: 16-7, State Qualifier Mark: 13-9 (D1) - 12-6 (D2)
 
Statement: Michael Brunoforte and Greg Gallagher finished 4th and 5th at States last year and are the top returning vaulters. Brunoforte has won their last three matchups at the Loucks Games, CHSAA championship, and Eastern States.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Michael Brunoforte Saint Anthony's CHSAA 12 16-1  
Greg Gallagher Iona Prep CHSAA 12 16-0  
Todd Uckermark Warwick Valley 9 10 15-0  
Joseph Miceli Miller Place 11 12 15-0  
Aaron Anderson Chenango Valley 4 12 14-7  
Many tied at 14-6          
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Jordan Yamoah (Arlington) 16-7
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Michael Brunoforte Saint Anthony's CHSAA 12 16-1  
Greg Gallagher Iona Prep CHSAA 12 16-0  
Todd Uckermark Warwick Valley 9 10 15-0  
Joseph Miceli Miller Place 11 12 15-0  
Amin Tmimi Monroe Woodbury 9 11 14-6  
Stefan Buechele Arlington 1 11 14-6  
Jonah Spaeth Riverhead 11 11 14-0  
James Steck Shaker 2 11 14-0  
Samuel Harding Canadaigua 5 11 13-9  
Emelio Hines Mount Vernon 1 12 13-9  
Notes: Brunoforte and Gallagher have been going a foot further than any other PV guys this year.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Craig Howard (Chautauqua) 15-0
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Aaron Anderson Chenango Valley 4 12 14-7  
Jeff Mastrantuono Waverly 4 12 14-6  
Vincent Saccocio Voorheesville 2 12 14-1  
Connor Rockhill Old Forge 3 12 13-10  
Max Curran Williamson 4 10 13-9  
Jonathan LaGuardia Cold Spring Harbor 8 12 13-6  
Josiah Hoshya Hampton Bays 11 12 13-6  
Ben Becker Berne-Knox-Westerlo 2 12 13-6  
Elliot Connors Holland Patent 3 12 13-6  
4 tied at 13-0          
Notes: Two Section 4 guys Aaron Anderson and Jeff Mastrantuono appear to head the D2 group.
 

 

Shot Put

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: AJ Wolf (Hackley) 56-20, State Record: 67-8, Meet Record: 65-4.5, State Qualifier Mark: 51-5 (D1) - 50-1 (D2)
 
Statement: Last year's champ AJ Wolf again sits atop the leaderboard but has selected to just do the discus. Two CHSAA guys Will Pope and Dominic Kosar appear to be guys with the best chance of taking the title.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Will Pope Iona Prep CHSAA 11 58-5  
Dominic Kosar St. Joseph Collegiate CHSAA 11 56-11  
Matt Morganelli Smithtown West 11 12 56-0.5  
Jordan Kihl Lancaster 6 12 55-5.5  
Ryan Cribbin West Irondequoit 5 11 55-1.5  
Mike Prevorse Pioneer 6 12 54-10.75  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Brandon Reynolds  (Kings Park) 53-6
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Will Pope Iona Prep CHSAA 11 58-5  
Dominic Kosar St. Joseph Collegiate CHSAA 11 56-11  
Matt Morganelli Smithtown West 11 12 56-0.5  
Jordan Kihl Lancaster 6 12 55-5.5  
Ryan Cribbin West Irondequoit 5 11 55-1.5  
Stanley Constant Bay Shore 11 12 53-8.75  
Noah White Jericho 8 12 53-1.75  
Devon Patterson Williamsville South 6 11 53-0.25  
Nicholas Leedom Liverpool 3 12 51-7.50  
Randy Hinds Kingston 9 11 51-7  
Notes: Wolf is throwing about 4 feet further than last year's pre-States seed mark, and he won last year's meet by almost 4 feet.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: AJ Wolf (Hackley) 54-10.75
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Mike Prevorse Pioneer 6 12 54-10.75  
Corey Duval Saranac 7 12 54-7  
Andrew Burgio Depew 6 12 54-1  
Will McFee Greenwich 2 11 50-9  
Shakim Futrell Dover 1 11 49-7  
Justin Shaver Honeoye Central 5 12 47-11  
David Grier Port Jefferson 11 12 47-9  
Kyle Koehler Pulaski 3 12 47-2  
Evan Whitted Dryden 4 12 44-11.25  
Ryan Hickey Onteoro 9 12 43-5  
Notes: Mike Prevorse's toss at Section 6 Qualifiers put him 2nd near the top of the D2 leaderboard.
 

 

Discus

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Rudy Winkler (Averill Park) 173-3, State Record: 202-9, Meet Record: 187-9, State Qualifier Mark: 152-6 (D1) - 144-9 (D2)
 
Statement: Last year's sophomore champ in the discus Rudy Winkler of Averill Park has moved on to the hammer throw, last year's shot put winner AJ Wolf is now also the top ranked discus thrower. Last year Wolf medaled 6th in the discus, and with four challengers with plus 170 foot throws, taking the discus title could be a challenge for Wolf.
 
Tracking Shots
             
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
AJ Wolf Hackley AIS 12 186-3  
Sam Cherney Ithaca 4 12 178-5  
Noah White Jericho 8 11 176-4  
Dominic Kosar St. Joseph Collegiate CHSAA 11 172-10  
Angel Rosario Bay Shore 11 12 172-7  
Mike Prevorse Pioneer 6 12 170-0  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Leshawn Johnson (Baldwin) 178-7
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Sam Cherney Ithaca 4 12 178-5  
Noah White Jericho 8 11 176-4  
Dominic Kosar St. Joseph Collegiate CHSAA 11 172-10  
Angel Rosario Bay Shore 11 12 172-7  
Ryan Hunter Canisius CHSAA 11 171-1  
Mathias Burner Ward Melville 11 12 161-4  
Randy Hinds Kingston 9 11 160-6  
Andrew Russell Watertown 3 12 157-5  
Ryan Cribbin West Irondequoit 5 11 157-1  
Kyle Podgers Hilton 5 12 154-9  
Notes: White and Cherney are the only D1 guys to surpass 175 feet.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: AJ Wolf (Hackley) 174-2
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
AJ Wolf Hackley AIS 12 186-3  
Mike Prevorse Pioneer 6 12 170-0  
Dan Predmore CBA Syracuse 3 12 163-2  
Andrew Burgio Depew 6 12 160-7  
Mike Chiudina Coxsackie 2 11 152-9  
Dakota Simpson Odessa-Montour 4 11 151-11  
Ian Gillens Marion 5 11 151-10  
Andrew Morris Hampton Bays 8 12 151-8  
Shakim Futrell Dover 1 11 148-0  
Alexei Buchanan Albany Academy 2 11 148-0  
Notes:  AJ Wolf won last year's D2 title, and Mike Prevorse was 2nd.
 

 

Pentathlon

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Eric Riley (Oneida) 3455, State Record: 3848, Meet Record: 3848, State Qualifier Mark: 3130 (D1) - 2980 (D2)
 
Statement: Pat Meyer has gone to the top of the pentathlon rankings based on his Section 5 SQ mark, and he is followed by Matthew White, Trevin Barber and two guys from PSAL school Thomas Jefferson, Romario McDowell and Dajon Dixon. Should be a good grueling competition as always.
 
Tracking Shots
   
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Pat Meyer Hilton 5 12 3421  
Matthew White Amsterdam 2 12 3362  
Brennan Crowle Maine-Endwell 4 11 3307  
Dajon Dixon Thomas Jefferson PSAL 12 3306  
Trevin Barber Allegany Limestone 4 11 3247  
Romario McDowell Thomas Jefferson PSAL 12 3242  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Gabe Rivera (West Irondequoit) 3307
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Pat Meyer Hilton 5 12 3421  
Matthew White Amsterdam 2 12 3362  
Brennan Crowle Maine-Endwell 4 11 3307  
Dajon Dixon Thomas Jefferson PSAL 12 3306  
Romario McDowell Thomas Jefferson PSAL 12 3242  
Devin Mirenda Smithtown West 11 11 3228  
Justin Marcianno Patchogue 11 12 3220  
Marcus Lobdell Kenmore West 6 12 3216  
Aidan Fullerton Yorktown 1 12 3213  
Notes: Dixon and McDowell finished 1-2 at the PSAL Championship.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Eric Riley (Oneida) 3455
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Trevin Barber Allegany Limestone 4 11 3247  
Ryan Owens Letchworth 5 12 3199  
James Moyer Oneida 3 12 3167  
Devin Cornelius Clinton 3 12 3119  
Ryan Kerner Saranac 7 12 3115  
Brendan Archer Schoharie 2 12 3092  
Dylan Krueger Lewiston-Porter 6 12 3053  
Alejandro Ayala Pine Plains 9 11 2963  
Dan Pierce Candor 4 12 2852  
Tom Flannery Nanuet 1 11 2806  
Notes: D2 guy Eric Riley won last year's federation title, and Devin Barber looks to be the top guy in D2 this year.
 

 

4x100m Relay

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Medgar Evers 41.63, State Record: 40.73, Meet Record: 41.63, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 43.04 (D1) - 44.14
 
Statement: The runner-up at States last year, Mount Vernon is top ranked in 2012 and looking for the elusive federation title after winning the D1 title in 2010. The 2007 champ South Shore, 2008 and 2009 champ Sheepshead Bay, Ramapo, Longwood, and 2004 champ Uniondale all stand in the way.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Teams - Overall
Team Sect Seed Mark
Mount Vernon 1 42.05
South Shore PSAL 42.11
Sheepshead Bay PSAL 42.13
Ramapo 1 42.17
Longwood 11 42.47
Uniondale 8 42.58
 
Top Teams - Division 1
2011 Winner: Medgar Evers 41.93
Team Sect Seed Mark
Mount Vernon 1 42.05
South Shore PSAL 42.11
Sheepshead Bay PSAL 42.13
Ramapo 1 42.17
Longwood 11 42.47
Uniondale 8 42.58
Rochester East 5 42.65
Newburgh 9 42.84
William Floyd 111 42.86
Kingston 9 42.87
Notes: Mount Vernon and Ramapo finished 1-2 in the Section 1 Qualifier.
 
 
Top Teams - Division 2
2011 Winner: Hudson 43.04
Team Sect Seed Mark
Stony Brook 11 43.67
Waverly 4 43.72
Hackley AIS 43.84
Broxville 3 43.96
Randolph 6 44.08
Wyandanch 11 44.11
Batavia 5 44.22
Roosevelt 8 44.32
Nazareth CHSAA 44.68
Ogdensburg 10 44.85
Notes: With so many teams bunched together, this championship could come down to who has the best exchanges.
 

 

4x400m Relay

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Middletown 3:13.98, State Record: 3:13.96, Meet Record: 3:13.96, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 3:22.14 (D1) - 3:28.04 (D2)
 
Statement: The Boys and Girls team anchored by Robert Rhodes came in 3rd last year at States and looks to have a big enough gap on the rest of the field to be semi-comfortable.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Teams - Overall
Team Sect Seed Mark
Boys and Girls PSAL 3:14.15
Newburgh 9 3:18.30
Mount Vernon 1 3:18.31
West Islip 11 3:18.56
Uniondale 8 3:19.70
Burnt Hills 2 3:20.30
 
Top Teams - Division 1
2011 Winner: Middletown 3:15.35
Team Sect Seed Mark
Boys and Girls PSAL 3:14.15
Newburgh 9 3:18.30
Mount Vernon 1 3:18.31
West Islip 11 3:18.56
Uniondale 8 3:19.70
Burnt Hills 2 3:20.30
Longwood 11 3:20.36
Monroe-Woodbury 9 3:20.59
Chaminade CHSAA 3:21.05
Shaker 2 3:21.41
NoteLongwoods: Last year's Middletown team was an extremely fast bunch, and this year's Boys and Girls squad is not far behind. The actual State record in the event is more than 2 seconds under the one cited above but was run back in the old 440 yard days back in 1966 with a White Plains team that included Larry James.
 
 
Top Teams - Division 2
2011 Winner: Southampton 3:22.84
Team Sect Seed Mark
Bayport-Blue Point 11 3:22.11
Waverly 4 3:24.37
Bath-Haverling 5 3:25.77
Hackley AIS 3:26.84
Port Jefferson 11 3:26.91
New Paltz 2 3:27.86
Pawling 1 3:28.52
Catskill 2 3:29.14
CBA-Syracuse 3 3:29.24
Saranac 7 3:29.54
Notes: Bayport-Blue Point has a pretty substantial lead going to States.
 

 

4x800m relay

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Shaker 7:41.47, State Record: 7:38.78, Meet Record: 7:38.78, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 7:55.24 (D1) - 8:09.14 (D2)
 
Statement: Monroe-Woodbury and D2 Collegiate just jumped to the head of the pack of the 4x800m teams at NY States after a strong performance at Fast Times Relays and Eastern States respectively. Kellenberg and last year's runner-up St. John the Baptist are set to challenge. Collegiate won the 2007 4x800m championship.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Teams - Overall
Team Sect Seed Mark
Monroe-Woodbury 9 7:45.34
Collegiate AIS 7:45.66
Kellenberg CHSAA 7:46.62
St. John the Baptist CHSAA 7:47.69
Boys and Girls PSAL 7:49.75
Bellport 11 7:50.16
 
Top Teams - Division 1
2011 Winner: Shaker 7:41.47
Team Sect Seed Mark
Monroe-Woodbury 9 7:45.34
Kellenberg CHSAA 7:46.62
St. John the Baptist CHSAA 7:47.69
Boys and Girls PSAL 7:49.75
Bellport 11 7:50.16
Arlington 1 7:50.22
Saratoga 2 7:51.56
Syosset 11 7:52.60
Pearl River 1 7:53.37
     
Notes: Kellenberg and St. John the Baptist were 1-2 at the CHSAA Championship.
 
 
Top Teams - Division 2
2011 Winner: Pawling 7:52.07
Team Sect Seed Mark
Collegiate AIS 7:45.66
Bayport-Blue Point 11 7:55.29
Pawling 1 7:58.24
Marcellus 3 7:58.73
Port Jefferson 11 7:59.75
Chenango Forks 4 8:02.91
Rhinebeck 9 8:03.70
Norwich 4 8:05.20
Bronxville 1 8:07.20
East Aurora 6 8:07.91
     
Notes: Collegiate was the last D2 team to win the federation 4x800m title back in 2007, and last year's winner Pawling is running about 13 seconds behind.

 

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