FHSAA Florida State Championships Showalter Field, Winter Park
May 1-2 (Class 1A, 2A) and May 8-9 (Class 3A, 4A), 2009
Class 2A Preview - By Ricky Quintana
FHSAA 2A State Preview
By Ricky Quintana
For Dyestat.com
Girls
Winter Park, FL- Raines is heavily favored to repeat their 2008 team championship. Their projected 88 points is nearly 40+ point better than the next team, Archbishop McCArthy (37.75). The Vikings are led by the tandem of Sonnisha Williams and Brianna Frazier who account for 51 of their points. Lake Wales super soph, Octavious Freeman should be the highlight of the meet on the heels of a 11.40, 23.66 performance at regions. She is within sight of Marion Jones soph record of 11.17 set in 1991, but that may have to wait until the post season meets as she is quadrupling here.
Highlights
Sensational soph Octavious Freeman (Lake Wales) looks to blaze the 100m and 200m and add the LJ. Last week she ran a 11.40(US#2), 23.66(US #2) and 18-04. She has a best of 11.1(NWI and handtimed) and is approaching Marion Jonesque times
Sonnisha Williams (Raines, Jacksonville, FL) aims for a triple in the HJ, LJ, 200m and 4 x 400m. At region she recorded a 5-08(US #14), 19-09.75(US #5), 24.76, and 3:50.09(US #22)
Jr Brianna Frazier (Raines, Jacksonville, FL) looks to defend her title in the 400m and add TJ, 200m and 4 x 400m titles. At regions, 39-00.00(US #30), 54.88, 24.55 and 3:50.09(US #22).
Jr Gissel Warner (Chaminade Madonna Pre, Hollywood, FL) looks to improve on her 40-10(US #4) from regions.
Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville FL) looks to improve on 9:30.81 season best in 4 x 800m.
Golden Gate (Naples) is favored in 4 x 100m(47.64 at regions over strong Raines (Jacksonville, FL) 47.92.
Team Champions
Region 1- Raines (Jacksonville, FL)
Region 2 -Bishop Moore
Region 3- Immokalee
Region 4- Archbishop McCarthy
Girls High Jump
2A State Best5-08Christina GratzArchbishop McCarthy (Fort Lauderdale,FL)
State Leader 5-10Maya PressleyCoconut Creek
Raines Sr. Sonnisha Williams equaled the 2A state best of Gratz at the region meet. No one is within four inches of that mark giving Williams the favorite status. 2008 runner-up Naomi Andre, state leader Christina Gratz, and 2008 3rd placer, Brooke Owen, will be favored to place in the top three.
2A State Best11-10 Caitlin SchuesslerPine Crest ( Fort Lauderdale, FL)
State Leader12-00Morgan Scherschel Gaither (Tampa, FL)
Gaither Jr Schuessler is one foot clear of the field and will be tough to beat. She finished tied for 5th last year, but has improved over 1one foot this year. Last year’s 3rd placer Alessandra Cassidy and 5th placer Paige Shirley look to upend her if Schuessler falters.
2A State Best- 19-09.75- Sonnisha Williams Raines (Jacksonville, FL)
State Leader- 19-09.75- Sonnisha Williams Raines (Jacksonville, FL)
Williams ( Sr, Raines, Jacksonville, FL) has been flirting with the 20’ barrier this season. Her 19-09.75 best (US#5) at region shows she’s capable. She’ll be shuttling between events, but she’ll be relatively fresh for the long jump. Jennifer Smyth (Sr, Bradford, Starke, FL) best should be enough for second (19-02.00), but her region performance was sub par. Jr Brittany Brown (Eustis) and speedster Octavious Freeman (Lake Wales) could contend for a top three showing in a very deep LJ field.
2A State Best40-10Gissel Warner Chaminade-Madonna College Prep(Hollywood, FL)
State Leader40-10Gissel Warner Chaminade-Madonna College Prep(Hollywood, FL)
Jr Gissel Warner soared to a US #4 40-10 last week at regions. That was her best by over 19”. Only Jr Brianna Frazier is close; nearly two feet back. That may be enough to beat Warner if she is not able to get off a monster leap.
2A State Best138-05Melissa RomelusGolden Gate(Naples, FL)
State Leader138-05 Melissa RomelusGolden Gate(Naples, FL)
2A State leader Melissa Romelus (Golden Gate, Naples,FL) reached only 75-00.50 to finish 12th and non-qualifying position at regions. Jocelyn Rice (Sr, Cocoa Beach) leads the field by seven feet which should be good enough for the title.
Top eight
1.RiceCocoa Beach129-09.5010
2.OliveraDunbar122-04.008
3.MiretArchbishop McCarthy121-01.006
4.CreechCocoa Beach120-05.005
5.CookJackson119-02.004
6.HernandezArchbishop McCarthy118-06.003
7.MikeMonsignor Pace113-03.002
8.BreigArchbishop McCarthy108-10.001
Region 1
1358 Cook, Lynn10 Andrew Jackson119-0236.32m10
2174 Edwards, MichelleGodby High School108-0433.02m8
2A State Best42-00.00Michelle EdwardsGodby (Tallahassee,FL)
State Leader45-00.00Jessica RamseyBoynton Beach
2A State Leader Michelle Edwards (Godby, Tallahasee,FL) was three feet off her best at regions opening the door for Melissa Romelus ( Golden Gate, Naples,FL), the 2008 state runner-up.
Top eight
1.RomelusGolden Gate41-01.5010
2.EdwardsGodby38-05.758
3.YoungAstronaut38-02.006
4.TejeraDoral Academy37-09.505
5.OliveriaDunbar37-02.504
6.KindredSpoto36-09.003
7.BrumleyBishop Kenny36-06.252
8.WrightLake Wales35-08.001
Region 1
1174 Edwards, MichelleGodby High School38-05.7511.72m10
2A State Best9:30.81Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL)
State Leader9:17.45Northwestern (Miami, FL)
Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL) was upended at region by city rival and last year’s runner-up Bolles(Jacksonville,FL). Gulliver Prep (Miami,FL) enters with the best time from regions, but expect the Crusaders of Bishop Kenny to improve on their mark of 9:30.81 and defend their 2008 state title.
Top eight
1. Gulliver Prep9:42.2610
2.Bolles9:42.918
3.Bishop Kenny9:45.986
4.Viera9:47.305
5.Archbishop McCarthy9:47.574
6.Ransom Everglades9:52.103
7.Bishop Moore9:54.852
8.Lincoln Park9:55.181
Region 1
1 Bolles (Jax)9:42.91210
1) 430 Chandler, Rebecca 102) 384 Rice, Rachel 09
3) 419 Williams, Amelia 104) 441 Sears, Kelsea 11
2 Bishop Kenny (Jax)9:45.9828
1) 372 Davis, Sarah 112) 370 Spiegel, Allison 11
3) 371 Heekin, Jamie 114) 412 Tucker, Elizabeth 11
3 Gulf Breeze10:09.5316
1) 43 Kathleen, Costers 102) 47 Pfeifler, Jennifer 10
2A State Best14.98Ena JohnsonFlorida HS (Tallahasee,FL)
State Leader13.83Brianna RollinsNorthwestern (Miami, FL)
After a 14.82 in the regional preliminaries, Ena Johnson (Florida High, Tallahassee, FL) finished a non-qualifying 6th in the 100mH finals (15.79). Ariel Stockdon (Raines, Jacksonville, FL) leads tightly contested field. It’s anyone’s race.
Top eight
1. StockdonRaines15.1110
2.AnthonyGlades Central15.148
3.DoolingAmerican Heritage15.226
4.DoolingAmerican Heritage15.255
JohnsonViera4
6.ArnoldZephyrhills15.453
7.LunnPine Crest15.512
8.AustinRickards15.531
Region 1
1364 Stockton, Ariel10 Raines (Jax)15.11NWI10
2184 Austin, HaleyRickards15.53NWI8
3401 Rogers, Alyse09 Andrew Jackson15.56NWI6
4403 Woods, AmandaFernandina Beach15.76NWI5
Region 2
1 Blackwood, Kristen12 Bishop Moore15.56
2 Shrewsbury, Julia-- Lake Placid16.12
3 Edwards, Paige11 Tavares16.15
4 Lacey, Alyssa12 South Sumter16.23
Region 3
125 Johnson, Christina11 Viera15.2510
2469 Arnold, Lindsay11 Zephyrhills HS15.458
3327 Freeman, Ernisha12 Immokalee15.906
42 Myler, Amy12 Viera16.025
Region 4
1 Anthony, Vanessa12 Glades Central 15.14-0.210
2 Dooling, Rasheeda10 American Heritag15.22-0.28
3 Dooling, Khadeeja8 American Heritag15.25-0.26
4 Lunn, Chelsea11 Pine Crest15.51-0.25
Girls 100 Meter Dash
2A State Best11.40Octavious FreemanLake Wales
State Leader11.40Octavious FreemanLake Wales
State Record11.4 Zundra FeaginCocoa (1989)
National Leader11.30 Chalonda GoodmanNewman
Soph Octavious Freeman has been on fire the last two weeks. A handtimed 11.1 at districts was validated by an FAT 11.40 (US #2) last week at regions (11.92 in prelims). Since the Florida Relays (2nd place, 11.75, -1.2), Freeman has knocked off over 0.3 of second and is rounding into superb form. As a frosh she won the Golden South Classic in 11.66 and this season is approaching Marion Jones soph record of 11.17 set in 1991. The record assault may have to wait until the summer post season races where her competition should be more formidable. This could be a special race to watch.
Top eight
1.FreemanLake Wales11.4010
2.KelleyWildwoood12.018
3.AndreGolden Gate12.046
4.RichardsonTrinity Catholic12.105
5.ParkerZephyrhills12.304
6.LamarPompano Beach12.363
7.WilliamsDunbar12.382
8.JilesDunbar12.410.5
WilmontAvon Park
Region1
1409 Robinson, Adrianna11 Andrew Jackson12.29NWI10
Last year, Joann Pierre (Sr, Immokalee) battled Sarah Davis(Jr, Bishop Kenny) to the wire to claim the title. Pierre did the same in cross country before succumbing to Stephanie Schappert (So, Pope John Paul II) in the final 400m. Pierre had a wire to wire win at the Florida Relays turning back the state’s best and will be tough to beat. Stephanie Strasser ( Jr, Fernandina Beach), an Illinois transfer, is the lone runner to have cracked the 5:00 barrier and is rounding into form. Schappert has a strong base from cross country, has showed some speed in the 800m(2:15.15) and has shown the resolve this season to win when it counts. It will be a close race with possibly three runners under 5:00 and the winner winning by the slightest of margins.
1 Schappert, Stephanie10 Pope John Paul I5:11.9810
2 McCoy, Joanna09 Coral Shores5:16.838
3 Huskey, Macy10 Cardinal Gibbons5:24.606
4 Curran, Jessica10 Archbishop McCar5:30.705
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
2A State Best47.64Golden Gate (Naples, FL)
State Leader46.36Oak Ridge (Orlando, FL)
Last year, Golden Gate enter the finals with the fastest preliminary time, only to see those hopes dashed with a DNF. This year, they again enter with three of the four athletes from last year’s team. The newby is Melissa Romelus, the favorite in the SP. Raines is a close second and will chase Golden Gate to the finish in a speedy final.
Top eight
1.Golden Gate47.6410
2.Raines47.928
3.Dunbar48.736
4.Jackson48.825
5.Wildwood48.844
6.Lake Wales48.923
7.Zephyrhills49.092
8.Monsignor Pace49.271
Region 1
1 Raines (Jax)47.9210
1) 354 Todd, Tralanda 122) 407 Williams, Shakira 10
2A State Best54.76Brianna FrazierRaines (Jacksonville,FL)
State Leader52.42Ebony EutseyNorthwestern (Miami, FL)
Brianna Frazier ( Jr, Raines, Jacksonville, FL) has yet to match her 54.41 winning time from last year’s final.She should be pressed again this week by Christina Poole (Godby, Tallahassee, FL) and possibly Jekeira Hall ( So, Immokalee) early so a low 54 is possible.
2A State Best44.01Ena JohnsonFlorida HS (Tallahassee, FL)
State Leader43.53Brianna RollinsNorthwestern (Miami, FL)
Ena Johnson (Florida High) will be heavily favored to win the title. She is a second better than he rest of the field and will have only one event to compete in. A sub 44.01 is possible for the senior.
Top eight
1. JohnsonFlorida HS44.0110
2.AromashoduReagan/Doral45.018
3.AnthonyGlades Central45.236
4.JonesRickards45.285
5.DeTorresFlorida HS45.654
6.JohnsonViera45.963
7.SesslerWildwood46.012
8.AriolArchbishop McCarthy46.161
Region 1
1183 Johnson, EnaFlorida High44.0110
2190 Jones, BrittanyRickards45.288
3167 DeTorres, AnaFlorida High45.656
4364 Stockton, Ariel10 Raines (Jax)46.815
Region 2
1 Sesler, JaQuasha09 Wildwood46.01
2 DelGuidice, Donnetta10 Citrus46.97
3 Williams, Jovan9 Tenoroc HS47.15
4 Solaun, Abby09 Ponte Vedra48.44
Region 3
125 Johnson, Christina11 Viera45.9610
2101 Davis, Amir10 Astronaut47.578
3369 Frants, Marie Mend12 Immokalee47.766
4100 Lopez, Kim11 John Carroll48.515
Region 4
1 Aromashodu, Danielle11 Reagan/Doral45.0110
2 Anthony, Vanessa12 Glades Central45.238
3 Ariol, Marsha11 Archbishop McCar46.166
4 Lunn, Chelsea11 Pine Crest46.845
Girls 800 Meter Run
2A State Best2:15.15Stephanie SchappertPope John Paul II(Boca Raton, FL)
State Leader2:09.00Skyler WallenNorthwestern (Miami, FL)
2008 2A state cross country champ, Stephanie Schappert (So, Pope John Paul II, Boca Raton, FL)) showed a nice turn of speed in winning the region in a PB of 2:15.15. That bested Amanda Petrozelli’s (Jr, Dreyfoos, West Palm Beach, FL) PB of 2:16.72, the 2nd best time in 2A. 2008 runner-up, Caroline Buck(Sr, Bishop Moore), Joanne Pierre( Sr, Immokalee) and a well rested Sarah Davis( Jr, Bishop Kenny) should also be in the mix into the final 200m.
1 Schappert, Stephanie10 Pope John Paul I2:15.15210
2 Petrozelli, Amanda11 Dreyfoos2:16..7228
3 Golden, Nicole09 Pine Crest2:23.6926
4 Francis, Krystel11 St. Brendan2:25.7025
Girls 200 Meter Dash
2A State Best23.66Octavious FreemanLake Wales
State Leader23.66Octavious FreemanLake Wales
Octavious Freeman (So, Lake Wales) was still able to break her personal best (23.71w, Bob Hayes 2008) after her three events. Amazing! Look for another splendid performance from her as she is pushed by Brianna Frazier (Jr, Raines, Jacksonville, FL), Lekeisha Kelley( Sr, Wildwood) and Sonnisha Williams(Sr, Raines, Jacksonville, FL).
Top eight
1.FreemanLake Wales23.6610
2.FrazierRaines24.558
3.KelleyWildwood24.726
4.WilliamsRaines24.765
5.AndreGolden Gate25.084
6.RichardsonTrinity Catholic25.213
7.PooleGodby25.282
8.JonesRickards25.451
Region 1
1353 Frazier, Brianna11 Raines (Jax)24.55NWI10
2332 Williams, Sonnisha12 Raines (Jax)24.76NWI8
3204 Poole, ChristineGodby High School25.28NWI6
4189 Jones, MieshaRickards25.45NWI5
Region 2
1 Freeman, Octavious10 Lake Wales H23.66
2 Kelley, Lakeisha12 Wildwood24.72
3 Richardson, Tiffany12 Trinity Catholic25.21
4 Sandifer, Jasmine9 Jones25.62
Region 3
1257 Andre, Naomi12 Golden Gate25.0810
2363 Hall, Jakeira10 Immokalee25.518
3404 Parker, Jamisha10 Zephyrhills HS25.586
4472 Ledington, Ryane12 Hernando HS25.955
Region 4
1 Calcote, Jaybria12 Pope John Paul I25.49-0.210
2 Lamar, Raneisha11 Pompano Beach25.54-0.28
3 Bullard, Symone09 North Broward Pr26.00-0.26
4 Dooling, Khadeeja 8 American Heritag26.12-0.25
Girls 3200 Meter Run
2A State Best11:11.75Kaitlin RodriguezCreekside (St. Johns, FL)
State Leader10:37.81Kayla HaleHoly Trinity (Melbourne, FL)
Stephanie Strasser (Jr, Fernandina Beach) owns the only sub 11 clocking from last year. This year, her best of 11:16.05 came at regions showing her fitness is improving. Kaitlin Rodriguez (Fr, Creekside) should provide some tough competition as she will be rested and Strasser will not. 2008 runner-up Joanne Pierre(Sr, Immokalee) will have to rely on her strength to get her through the distance triple she is scheduled to compete in.
Raines (Jacksonville, FL) is 10+ seconds clear of the field and should cap their second consecutive team title with a victory here. Their 3:50.09 regional time on the backs of Sonnisha Williams and Brianna Frazier speaks volumes to the fitness of these athletes and the depth of this team.
1) 436 Aemisegger, Brittany 122) 480 Francisco, Kim 11
3) 496 Agricola, Toni 114) 479 Doucet, Danielle 11
4 Wiregrass Ranch HS4:08.8025
1) 441 Tomei, Marissa 102) 546 Tomei, Toni 10
3) 487 Dean, Melanie 104) 395 Sturman, Kelsey 10
Region 4
1 Archbishop McCarthy4:03.06210
2 Glades Central4:03.3428
3 Jensen Beach4:05.2726
4 Ransom Everglades4:07.0825
Boys
Winter Park, FL- Monsignor Pace (Miami, FL) is favored to capture the boy’s title with a projected 69 points. Jesuit(Tampa, FL), Godby(Tallahassee, FL), the defending champions, and Archbishop McCarthy will battle it out for the closely contested runner-up spot.
Highlights
·LJ features 3 jumpers over 24’. Javian Battle ( Dunbar, Fort Myers) is the favorite with his 24-06.50 ( US #4) leap last week.
·Phillip Young (Key West) has already gone 48-01.25(US #20) this season.
·Fred Miller (Raines) boasts a PB of 7-02.00 from last year. He’s topped 6-09.00 at regionals.
·Soph Justin Osking(John Carroll) has heaves of 180+ the last two weeks and looks ready to bust a long throw.
·Connor Revord (Jesuit) aims for his first 1600m title of his career. He’s already gone 4:11.5 on his own and may be able to duck under 4:10.
·Monsignor Pace ( Miami, FL) sped to a 41.04(US #9) clocking last year. The foursome has a healthy Derrick Hopkins back and may threaten low 41’s. They’ve gone 41.87 without him.
·Darrin Gibson( Robinson) looks to lower his PB of 1:52.6 and claim his first title.
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Team Champions
Region 1Raines (Jacksonville, FL)
Region 2 Trinity Catholic (Ocala, FL)
Region 3Jesuit (Tampa, FL)
Region 4Monsignor Pace
Boys Long Jump
2A State Best24-08.00Darion WilliamsCocoa
State Leader24-08.00Darion WilliamsCocoa
National Leader24-10.75Marquise GoodwinRowlett, TX
State record25-05.00Kevin MarionDixie Hollins (St. Petersburg, FL)
Three jumpers over 24!! this field is one of the best assembled in the country. Darion Williams (Jr, Cocoa) has leapt 24-80 this year, improving an inch over last year’s winning mark of 24-07.00(NWI). He was upset by Javian Battle (Sr, Dunbar, Ft. Myers, FL- 24-06.50) at regions despite reaching 24-01.50. 2008 runner-up(23-07.00), Nickell Robey( Jr, Frostproof), has been relegated to a second tier performer behind Lavorrie Johnson( Godby, Tallahassee, FL- 24-02.75).
2A State Best- 14-07.00- Anthony Amodio, Archbishop McCarthy (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
State Leader- 15-09.00-Mark Vani, Merritt Island
Anthony Amodio ( Jr, Archbishop McCarthy, Fort Lauderdale, FL) will seeking redemption after no heighting in last year’s final where he was the favorite. Amodio’s best of 14-07.00 is a foot better than last year’s runner-up, Jordan Romecki ( Sr, Cardinal Mooney)
Top eight
1.Anthony AmodioArchbishop McCarthy ( Fort Lauderdale, FL)14-07.0010
State Leader- 48-08.00-Kentrell Sanders, South Dade (Miami, FL)
State leader Phillip Young (Jr, Key West) has consistently been two feet better than last year. His best of 48-01.25(US #19) is just a tad better than this year’s top performance from regions; 47-10.75 by Fred Miller (Sr, Raines) who was runner-up last year with a 47-05.75.Last year’s #4, Quayshun Smith (Godby, Tallahassee, FL) and #5, Derek Owens( Jr, Jackson, Jacksonville, FL) are also back in a very competitive field.
2A State Best- 6-09.00-Fred Miller, Raines (Jacksonville, FL)
State Leader- 7-00-Antron Jackson, Carol City (Miami, FL)
Defending state champion Fred Miller enters with a regional best of 6-08.00. He boasts a season best of 6-09.00 and a lifetime best of 7-02.00 set last year. Shamari Holland ( Sr, Union County), last year’s #10 placer, Dorian Barrs ( Sr, Clay) and Gamy Clien (Sr, Monsignor Pace) are next best and should compete for second place finish.
Top eight
1.Fred MillerRaines (Jacksonville, FL)6-08.0010
2.Shamari HollandUnion County (Lake Butler, FL6-06.006.3
Dorian BarrsClay (Green Cove Springs, FL)
Gamy CilienMonsignor Pace (Miami, FL)
5.Dustin ClementsGulf Breeze6-04.001.7
Bryan HolmesUnion County (Lake Butler, FL)
Johnny LawroskiTrinity Catholic (Ocala, FL)
Stephen KrupaLemon Bay (Englewood, FL)
Winfrey StricklandCocoa
Omar JarrettRansom Everglades (Miami, FL)
Region 1
1336 Miller, Fred12 Raines (Jax)6-08.002.03m10
2224 Holland, Shamari12 Union County6-06.001.98m8
35 Clements, Dustin12 Gulf Breeze6-04.001.93m6
4225 Holmes, Bryan10 Union County6-04.001.93m5
Region 2
1 Barrs, Dorian11 Clay6-06.001.98m
2 Lawroski, Johnny12 Trinity Catholic6-04.001.93m
3 Gorman, Garrett10 Lake Highland6-00.001.82m
4 Purkett, Chris11 Creekside6-00.001.82m
Region 3
1263 davis, jarvisGolden Gate6-04.001.93m10
2133 krupa, stephen10 Lemon Bay (Engle6-04.001.93m8
35 Strickland, Winfre12 Cocoa6-04.001.93m6
48 Rogers, Andrew11 Lincoln Park6-02.001.87m5
Region 4
1 Cilien, Gamy12 Monsignor Pace6-06.001.98m10
2 Jarrett, Omar11 Ransom Everglade6-04.001.93m8
3 Keise, Victor12 North Broward Pr6-02.001.87m6
4 Smit, Edward11 Belen Jesuit Pre6-02.001.87m5
Boys Discus Throw
2A State Best- 182-03.50-Justin Osking, John Carroll (Fort Pierce, FL)
State Leader- 201-05.50-Austin Gamble, Cypress Bay (Weston, FL)
Justin Osking (So, John Carroll), the starting quarterback on the football team, has been consistently over 160 feet this year with two consecutive weeks of 180+ platter tosses. After a sixth place finish last year, he should come home with top honors. Last year’s 5th placer, Nate Donley (Jr, Harmony) comes in a hair better than Devin Screen (Godby, Tallahassee, FL) who finished 14th last year.
2A State Best- 56-07.00- Justin Osking, John Carroll (Fort Pierce, FL)
State Leader- 57-11.50-Kamran Joyer, Wesley Chapel
State leader Justin Osking (So, John Carroll, Fort Pierce) may have a hard time capturing his first shot put title. He’ll have last year’s 8th placer, DeAndre Johnson (Jr, Monsignor Pace) breathing down his neck ( 54-08.75 at regions). Dylan Trotsek ( Sr, Viera), Brandon Harkell ( Sr, Lemon Bay), and David Hodgson (Sr, Lincoln Park, Fort Pierce) are all 50+ footers who could have big days.
Top eight
1. DeAndre JohnsonMonsignor Pace ( Miami, FL)54-08.7510
2. Justin OskingJohn Carroll ( Fort Pierce)54-00.008
3.Dylan TrotsekViera52-06.256
4.Brandon HarkeliLemon Bay (Englewood, FL)51-10.505
5.David HidgsonLincoln Park (Fort Pierce, FL)51-09.254
State Leader- 7:46.57-Flagler Palm Coast (Bunnell, FL)
Robinson (Tampa, FL) and Jesuit (Tampa, FL) have battled all season. Robinson boats state leader, Darrin Gibson (1:52.6) which is hard to match, but Jesuit, 2008 state champion, nearly did it at regions losing out by a mere 0.18. Archbishop McCarthy and Godby (Tallahassee, FL), could surprise in the state final environment which should be won in under 8:00.
Top eight
1. Robinson (Tampa, FL)8:02.3510
2.Jesuit (Tampa, FL)8:02.538
3.Archbishop McCarthy 8:04.026
4.Belen Jesuit (Miami, FL)8:06.025
5.Godby (Tallahassee, FL)8:07.104
6.Ransom Everglades (Miami, FL)8:09.383
7.Astronaut (Titusville, FL)8:14.092
8.Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL)8:14.571
Region 1
1 Godby High School8:07.10210
1) 214 Alexander, Brandon2) 201 Duclos, Dieumy
3) 208 Barber, JeRohn4) 202 Bryant, Terrell
2 Bishop Kenny (Jax)8:14.5728
1) 392 Bell, Michael 122) 389 Mollenhour, James 12
3) 417 Hayes, Hunter 114) 416 Barker, Colin 11
3 Bolles (Jax)8:18.1926
1) 469 MacRae, James 112) 394 Herndon, Javaris 11
3) 396 Morris, Matthew 094) 393 Ferman, David 09
4 Raines (Jax)8:19.7425
1) 421 Tapley, Sean 112) 385 Hammond, Joshua 10
3) 387 Young, Darius 104) 386 Francis, Keith 12
Region 2
1 Bishop Moore8:21.742
1) Anthony, Robbie 122) Murphy, Terry 12
3) Smyth, Chris 114) Augustin, Aidan 12
2 Lake Highland Prep (Orlando)8:31.952
1) Levine, Mitchell 122) Englehart, Alex 12
3) Murbach, Cole 114) Faraji, Ali 11
3 Eustis High School8:32.872
1) Hall, Jarred 122) Hinman, Nathan 11
3) Rodrigeuz, Jose` 114) Walker, Geoffery 12
4 Jones HS (Orlando)8:33.102
1) Joseph, Kenson 112) Brice, Morandy 11
3) Swilley, Antonio 104) Joseph, Dooby 12
Region 3
1 Robinson High School8:02.35210
1) 456 Garcia, Bryan 112) 452 Gibson, Terril 12
3) 455 Shuey, Mike 104) 451 Gibson, Darrin 12
2 Tampa Jesuit HS8:02.5328
1) 459 Trimble, Logan 122) 458 Schilit, Jordan 12
3) 461 Parker, Joe 124) 462 McEnany, Mike 12
3 Astronaut8:14.0926
1) 70 Taraboletti, Matt 122) 73 Bridges, Tyler 10
3) 71 Salinger, William 114) 72 Whalen, Josh 11
4 Nature Coast Tech8:15.2125
1) 449 Harrison, Tyler 112) 447 Lambert, Matt 12
3) 450 Muoio, Michael 124) 448 Federico, Bruce 11
Region 4
1 Archbishop McCarthy8:04.02210
2 Belen Jesuit Prep8:06.0228
3 Ransom Everglades8:09.3826
4 Pine Crest8:16.1925
Boys 110 Meter Hurdles
2A State Best- 14.16, Pablo Alvarez, Belen Jesuit (Miami, FL)
State Leader- 14.06- Andre Booker, Riverview (Sarasota, FL)
State leader Pablo Alvarez (Belen Jesuit, Miami, FL)DNFed in the preliminaries of regions due to a hamstring tear and is out for the hurdle competitions, though he is able to run the flat race relays with no pain. He’ll be competing for Belen in the 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m. TJ Jackson (Sr, Viera) is the lone returnee from last year’s championships and is the top seed…..barely. Ethan Grant ( Jr, North Broward Prep) is at 14.60, Brodrick Jenkins ( South Fort Myers) is at 14.64 and three others are within 0.2 seconds.
Top eight
1.TJ JacksonViera14.4810
2. Ethan GrantNorth Broward14.608
3.Brodrick JenkinsSouth Fort Myers14.646
4.Daniel SalgadoArchbishop McCarthy14.695
5.Chuckie SulickAstronaut14.774
6.Patrick BastienImmokalee14.803
7.Brix GomezBelen Jesuit14.952
8.Terrance NealSouth Sumter15.221
Region 1
1186 Jones, DariusRickards14.86NWI10
2188 Davis, ThurstonGodby High School15.22NWI8
387 Williams, Lawrence11 Bay15.23NWI6
4406 Barnett, Stephen12 Bolles (Jax)15.76NWI5
Region 2
1 Neal, Terrance10 South Sumter15.12
2 Fray, Tyjuan10 Trinity Catholic15.16
3 Emile, Francie09 Clay15.45
4 Robinson, Stephen11 Avon Park HS15.76
Region 3
128 Jackson, TJ12 Viera14.4810
2331 jenkins, brodrickSouth Fort Myers14.648
383 Sulick, Chuckie12 Astronaut14.776
4330 Bastien, Patrick12 Immokalee14.805
Region 4
1 Grant, Ethan11 North Broward Pr14.600.410
2 Salgado, Daniel11 Archbishop McCar14.690.48
3 Gomez, Brix11 Belen Jesuit Pre14.950.46
4 maxwell, sean7 Mater Academy15.490.45
Boys 100 Meter Dash
2A State Best- 10.61-Angelo Cabrera Dunnellon
State Leader- 10.35- Dentarius Locke-Chamberlin (Tampa, FL)
Angelo Cabrera raced to a state leading 10.61 to head the top qualifiers from regions. 2008 state runner-up Derrick Hopkins is back after a hamstring injury kept him from competing most of the season. He raced to the second best regional time of 10.65(0.5) to win by a hair over teammate, Kayvon Webster (Sr, Monsignor Pace) in 10.69. A host of others are hovering around 0.15 back making this a highly competitive race where the start makes all the difference.
Top eight
1.Angelo CabreraDunnellon10.6110
2.Derrick HopkinsMonsignor Pace10.658
3. Jayvon WebsterMonsignor Pace10.696
4. Antwan StoryNature Coast10.705
5.Chauncy GainesUmatilla10.714
6.Tony McQuaySuncoast10.733
7.Darion WilliamsCocoa10.852
8.Rojay JohnsonGolden Gate10.920.5
Eric SamuelsUmatilla
Region 1
1164 Johnson, LavorrieGodby High School10.94NWI10
2302 Smith, Najeeb11 Union County10.95NWI7
2350 Scott, Avery10 Episcopal (Jax)10.95NWI7
4410 Weeks, Brighton12 Stanton (Jax) 10.97NWI5
Region 2
1 Cabrera, Angelo11 Dunnellon10.61
2 Gaines, Chauncy11 Umatilla10.71
3 Samuels, Eric12 Umatilla10.92
4 Brady, Duane11 St. Augustine10.93
Region 3
1474 Story, Antwan12 Nature Coast Tech10.7010
223 williams, darion11 Cocoa10.858
3336 johnson, rojayGolden Gate10.926
4406 Hicks, Marcus-- Pasco HS10.975
Region 4
1 Hopkins, Derrick12 Monsignor Pace10.650.510
2 Webster, Kayvon12 Monsignor Pace10.690.58
3 McQuay, Tony12 Suncoast10.730.56
4 Telfort, Frank12 Gulliver Prep10.950.55
Boys 1600 Meter Run
2A State Best- 4:11.5-Connor Revord, Jesuit (Tampa, FL)
State Leader- 4:11.14-Derek Wehunt, Sickles (Tampa, FL)
2008 state runner-up, Connor Revord (Sr, Jesuit, Tampa, FL) soloed a PB 4:11.5 in the friendly confines of Pepin Rood Stadium on the University of Tampa campus on April 3. He’ll have his best shot to win this year after facing NCA DI signees Joseph Franklin and Andy Biladeau. Colin Barker ( Jr, Bishop Kenny) and teammate Michael Wallace (Jr, Bishop Kenny) have the best shot of stealing the victory from Revord. Barker sped to a 4:13.96 behind state leader Derek Wehunt( Sr, Sickles, Tampa, FL) Revord to finish 3rd the Florida Relays. Wallace has the next best time of 4:17.23 from the Florida Relays as well. The question remains whether Barker and Wallace will run this event. Wallace DNFed in the 1600m last year, but came back to win the 3200m. Barker is scheduled to run a leg of the 4 x 800m, the 1600m and the 3200m, where he has the best time by 10 + seconds.
For a small school, Monsignor Pace (Miami, FL) has made a name for itself. Last year, they won the state championship (41.18) and recorded the 9th best time in the country (41.04). This year, they qualified at regions with three of the same members of the 2008 team; Issac Dixon replacing Derrick Hopkins who has battled a hamstring injury this season. Hopkins could compete making a sub 41.00 quite possible. Godby (Tallahassee, FL), Pahokee, Arnold, and Trinity Catholic will battle it out for that podium spots and possibly dip under 42.00 as well.
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Region 4
1 Monsignor Pace41.8710
2 Pahokee42.518
3 Glades Central43.236
4 Belen Jesuit Prep43.505
Boys 400 Meter Dash
2A State Best- 48.02- Tony McQuay, Suncoast (Riveria Beach, FL)
State Leader- 46.80-Quincy McDuffie, Edgewater (Orlando, FL)
After finishing a distant 12th at last year’s state championship, Tony McQuay (Suncoast, Riveria Beach, FL) enters with the 2A state leading time( 48.02) and favorite status after turning back last year’s runner-up, Sterling Griffin (Sr, Monsignor Pace, Miami, FL) in a head to head match-up at regions last week. Terrance Lowder (Bay, Panama City, FL) is peaking nicely having lowered his PB by nearly a second.
2A State Best- 37.26-Pablo Alvarez, Belen Jesuit (Miami, FL)
State Leader- 37.06-Neaman Wise, Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs, FL)
With state leader Pablo Alvarez out, top returnee (4th), Darius Jones( Rickards, Panama City, FL) enters as the favorite(38.53 at regions). Chuckie Sulick (Sr, Astronaut, Titusville, FL) was less than 0.1 back last year and is the second fastest qualifier this year (38.79 at regions). TJ favorite Phillip Young (Jr, Key West, FL) is also entered and sports a 6th place showing and 39.37 time from last year’s final and dipped under 39.00 last year on two occasions.
Top eight
1.Darius Jones Rickards38.5310
2.Chuckie SulickAstronaut38.798
3.Daniel SalgadoArchbishop McCarthy39.046
4.Nicolas ShinglesWakulla39.065
5.Sadat Jean-PierreImmokalee39.584
6.Brodrick JenkinsSouth Fort Myers39.633
7.Christopher GrantPaxon39.652
8.Kemoye SamualAstronaut39.681
Region 1
1186 Jones, DariusRickards38.5310
2211 Shingles, NicolaWakulla High School39.068
3427 Grant, Christopher11 Paxon (Jax)39.656
4320 Moore, Markael12 Bradford (Starke)39.935
Region 2
1 Neal, Terrance10 South Sumter39.81
2 Crompton, Kyle09 Ponte Vedra40.15
3 Guelff, Stephen-- Lake Placid40.82
4 Harrod, Caleb11 South Sumter41.36
Region 3
183 Sulick, Chuckie12 Astronaut38.7910
2370 Jean-Pierre, Sadat12 Immokalee39.588
3331 jenkins, brodrickSouth Fort Myers39.636
4103 Samual, Kemoye12 Astronaut39.685
Region 4
1 Salgado, Daniel11 Archbishop McCar39.0410
2 Gomez, Brix11 Belen Jesuit Pre39.868
3 Fields, Alfred12 Suncoast40.886
4 Young, Phillip11 Key West41.135
Boys 800 Meter Run
2A State Best- 1:52.60-Darrin Gibson, Robinson (Orlando, FL)
State Leader- 1:52.60-Darrin Gibson, Robinson (Orlando, FL)
In head to head match-ups this season, Darrin Gibson (Sr, Robinson, Tampa FL) has come out the victor over Connor Revord ( Jesuit, Tampa, FL).His best of 1:52.60 leads the state. Not bad for a guy who finished 4th last year in a time of 1:57.99. Ahead of him was Revord (2nd in 1:55.88) who doesn’t shy away from laying it all out there. Just how much Revord will have will depend on the 1600m outcome.
Top eight
1.Darrin GibsonRobinson1:54.3310
2.Connor RevordJesuit1:57.998
3.Aaron MylerViera1:58.576
4.Gabriel HolguinBay1:58.605
5.Lazaro LandeiroGateway Charter1:58.654
6.Jarred HallEustis1:58.743
7.Jan-MichaelAlbritton-SpainMatanzas1:59.012
8.Terrell BryantGodby1:59.051
Region 1
176 Holguin, Gabriel11 Bay1:58.60210
2202 Bryant, TerrellGodby High School1:59.0528
3214 Alexander, BrandonGodby High School1:59.3326
4432 Ferman, Jeremy12 Bolles (Jax)2:00.7125
Region 2
1 Hall, Jarred12 Eustis1:58.742
2 Albritton-Spain, Jan-Mic12 Matanzas1:59.012
3 Buchanan, Nathaniel11 Keystone Heights2:00.632
4 Levine, Mitchell12 Lake Highland2:01.842
Region 3
1451 Gibson, Darrin12 Robinson Hig1:54.33210
2457 Revord, Connor12 Tampa Jesuit HS1:57.9928
361 Myler, Aaron11 Viera1:58.5726
4373 Landeiro, Lazaro12 Gateway Charter1:58.6525
Region 4
1 Duran, Lawrence12 Belen Jesuit Pre2:00.08210
2 Wiesler, William11 Archbishop McCar2:00.1328
3 Palermo, Nicholas09 North Broward Pr2:01.7526
4 Billings, Patrick12 Glades Central2:01.8025
Boys 200 Meter Dash
2A State Best- 21.56- Kayvon Webster, Monsignor Pace (Miami, FL)
State Leader- 20.99-Dentarius Locke (Chamberlain, FL)
Last year’s state champ Derrick Hopkins is on the mend and ran a decent 22.06 to finish 3rd in his region race. That may have been a good thing as he lost to the top two leading times of all the regional races, Kayvon Webster’s (Sr. Monsignor Pace), 21.62, and Tony McQuay’s (Sr, Suncoast, Riveria Beach, FL), 21.63. This race will be more than just region 4 though. Umatilla’s duo of Eric Samuels (Sr,21.66) and Chauncy Gaines(Jr, 21.81) along with region 3 champ, Antwan Story (Sr, Nature Coast, 21.87) will deepen the field in this highly competitive race.
Top eight
1.Kayvon WebsterMonsignor Pace21.6210
2.Tony McQuaySuncoast21.638
3.Eric SamuelsUmatilla21.666
4.Chauncy GainesUmatilla21.815
5.Antwan StoryNature Coast21.874
6.Jeremy HesterArnold22.013
7.Desmond CooperBolles22.052
8.Derrick HopkinsMonsignor Pace22.061
Region 1
189 Hester, Jeremy12 Arnold22.01NWI10
2423 Cooper, Desmond11 Bolles (Jax)22.05NWI8
3225 Holmes, Bryan10 Union County22.23NWI6
4 350 Scott, Avery10 Episcopal (Jax)22.34NWI5
Region 2
1 Samuels, Eric12 Umatilla21.66
2 Gaines, Chauncy11 Umatilla21.81
3 Brady, Duane11 St. Augustine22.16
4 Boone, Kadron11 Trinity Catholic22.19
Region 3
1474 Story, Antwan12 Nature Coast Tech21.8710
223 williams, darion11 Cocoa22.288
324 Horne, Dantrell12 Space Coast22.416
4336 johnson, rojayGolden Gate22.615
Region 4
1 Webster, Kayvon12 Monsignor Pace21.620.310
2 McQuay, Tony12 Suncoast21.630.38
3 Hopkins, Derrick12 Monsignor Pace22.060.36
4 Wooten, Rantavious12 Glades Central22.230.35
Boys 3200 Meter Run
2A State Best- 9:11.20- Colin Barker, Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL)
State Leader- 9:06.78-Derek Wehunt, Sickles (Tampa, FL)
So many scenarios could play out here. Colin Barker (Jr, Bishop Kenny, Jacksonville, FL) is a huge favorite owning a 9:11.20 from the FSU Relays. His teammate, Michael Wallace (Jr) is the defending state champ, but has not improved on his best from last year. Then there is Eliott Clemente (Fr, Belen Jesuit) who sizzled during cross country, but has yet to blister a 3200m time. Finally, there is Jordan Schilit ( Sr, Jesuit, Tampa, FL) who knocked out a solo 9:22.30 at the UT Distance Carnival. My bet is that it will come down between Barker and Wallace with Barker being the favorite. Less so if he runs the 1600m.
State Leader- 3:13.15-Flagler Palm Coast (Bunnell, FL)
Godby (Tallahassee, FL), state runner-ups last year, are the slight favorite here, though they are scheduled to compete with only one member from last year’s team. Dunnellon, Bay, Monsignor Pace (Miami, FL), and Golden Gate (Naples, FL) are within a second of them so exchanges and bumping are quite possible and could determine outcome. Look for an exciting race to cap a sensational weekend.