New York, NY - The Millrose trials brought fast times to the big city, and several notable performers stamped their way back to the Armory. With three US #1's, the night dazzled those that braved the snow.
Benajmin Cardozo had hit their groove, with a National leading 4x400, in 3:54.27. With two legs under 55 seconds, Southerland and Stevens, they look to be strong heading into Millrose. However, it will be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out. Only one relay can make states per event, and their 4x400m has Medger Evers to answer too, who have been running just as well all season. Also, with Southerland already running the Millrose Mile, the story could get interesting come February 15th.
That said, their national leading mark didn't last long, as one of our Top Ten New Faces to Watch, Sarah Adler, led her 4x400 to the now national leading mark of 3:51. Running near the end of the meet, Suffern grabbed the mark very much running alone, an impressive feat.
The boys 4x400m begat another US #1 as well. Elmont Memorial held on to their national leading status, by improving to 3:20.24. They got a tiny scare from Union Catholic NJ, who, two heats later, went 3:20.38, and is now set up for a nice duel at Millrose.
The final national leader came from the storied CHSAA 4x800m rivalries. Kellenberg and Chaminade have been trading US Leading, and the most recent encounter pushes Kellenberg ahead. They now lead the leaderboard with a mark of 7:51.72.
In the boys mile, junior Jay Navin of Saratoga blasted an incredible kick on the last lap, to recover from a fourth place position, passing then 2nd place Kris Moran of North Babylon, to secure his spot at Millrose behind Ben Malone of NJ.
Highlights
It was all even by the third leg of the CHSAA 4x800
Kennedy Weisner of PA would lead some top NY talent through the 800m in the Girls Invite Mile
State leader Chris Belcher of Sayville, would go on to win the 55m.
PA's Weisner and Marissa Sheva are headed to Millrose.
The Long Island Competition in the 4x400's provided some great times.
A good start is required for a good finish.