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1998 Foot Locker Championship
High School Cross Country
Molvar's Regional Previews - Boys
Previews of each region and overall national rankings by John
Molvar
Northeast - South - Midwest - West - Overall
From: John Molvar [[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 1998 9:04 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Footlocker Regional Preview
Footlocker Regional Preview
Northeast Region
The race between the top 3 will be awesome. This winner of this race will be instantly
named as the favorite to win the Footlocker Final. Powell beat Sanchez by 1 second
last week, but the race was tactical and in an all out race Sanchez could still win.
Lucchini could also win. Rarely does he get a chance to go up against top competition, but
when he does he always runs his best races. Such as 3rd in this race last year and 11th in
the Final. Also at the NSO he placed in the top 5 in the 2 mile. This will be a race to
remember. Welsh is the best of the rest.
If Parlapian runs, he will be a factor. Colangelo is coming on strong, is undefeated
and has a devastating kick. I have seen him run in person many times but it is
anyone’s guess where he finishes in the race. Preseason favorite Murad Campbell has
been knocked out of the running due to shin splints.
1 Andy Powell, MA (20FF,8NE,8.59,4.05,1.53,51)
2 Frank Sanchez, MA (9.07)
3 Louie Lucchini, ME (11FF,3NE,9.08,4.18)
4 Dylan Welsh, NY (4.13,9.20,1.54)
5 *Dan Coval, PA (Banned and won’t run,9.20)
6 Tom Parlapian, PA (Banned but will run,9.07,4.23)
7 Nate Miller, NJ (4.22,9.33)
8 *Tristan Colangelo, MA (4.17)
9 Jon Fasulo, NJ (9.24,4.28)
10 Kevin O’Conner, CT (9.42)
11 Murad Campbell, NJ (9FF,2NE,9.03,4.16,1.54)
12 *Ryan Fennelly, PA (Banned and won’t run)
14 Scott Shaw, NY (9.31)
15 Ben Wessenyeleh, MA (9.26,4.28)
16 *Ren Provey, CT (4.19,9.44)
17 *Aaron Emery, NY
18 Tim Curran, MA (9.39)
19 Tim Styler, NJ
20 Levi Foust,PA (Banned but will run)
21 Brian Astell, NH
22 Pat Boehm, MA, (4.26)
23 Steve Roman, NJ
24 Ethan Kearns, CT (9.31,15.27 5000)
25 *John Huber, NY
26 Dan Tebbano, NY (4.22,9.30)
27 Ben Fletcher, ME (4.15,9.19,1.54)
28 Tyler McCabe, CT
29 Rob Cloutier, NY
30 Rollie Ortiz, NY
31 **Said Ahmedi, MA (1.55)
32 *Julio German, NY (9.46st)
34 *Chris Andrews, CT (15.50 5000)
35 Geoff Fahey, NJ
36 Joe Iaturo, NY (4.23,9.31,15.30)
37 **Brian McGovern, CT (9.32)
38 Brian Scully, NJ
39 Todd Witzleben, NY (9.25)
40 Dale Cocca, NY (4.30)
41 Nate Sisco, NJ (4.18,1.58)
42 Nathan Boright, Vt (9.24)
43 Dan Heiner, VA (4.22,9.30)
44 Tyler Bloom, MA (9.46)
45 Manny Thomas, NY
46 Jason Santucci, MD (4.30,9.32)
47 Todd Henderson, NJ (9.26,4.22)
48 *Jarrett Van Tine, MD (4.26,9.38,2.00)
49 Andy Macleod, VA(29FF,8S,4.16,1.54)
50 Brian Cocca, NY (1.57, 4.30)
51 Than Minshall, MD (4.25,9.34,2.00)
52 Kiss Freeman NH
53 Chris Carvelli, MA (4.21,9.46)
54 Brian Salliter, NJ (4.30,9.52)
55 Darryl Giard, CT
56 Tim Kelly, NY (9.28,9.28st,4.26,1.58)
57 *Colin Ingram, NH
South Region
Undefeated runners Christian, Wilkins and Joseph are about to sort out who from the
South can and cannot challenge in the Final. Joseph has an awesome kick, but will he be
close enough to use it? Arias was the shocking winner of the Texas state meet. Can he
follow through here? Magnum faces big time competition for the first time this season.
Bonn, Fawcett and Acosta all have fans who have been screaming that all year that I am
shortchanging them and the fans may be right. It will be settled Sat afternoon!
1 Dave Christian, KY (4.17,9.19,1.58)
2 Brad Wilkins, NC (23FF,1S,4.12,9.18,1.58)
3 *Moise Joseph, FL (4.17,9.30,1.52r)
4 Randy Arias, TX
5 Tommy Bonn, TX (4.14,9.25)
6 Nick Magnum, NC
7 Derrick Wyatt ,SC (1.58,4.28)
8 Ricky Bookshire, NC (9FS,4.27)
9 Josh Baker, NC (26FF,3S,4.26,9.40)
10 John Fawcett, TX(9.13,4.20)
11 Brandon Lutz, NC
12 Shiloh Meike, NC
13 Eddie Acosta, FL (10S,9.46)
14 Brendan Mahoney, GA (1.52, 4.22)
15 Devin Swann, KY (4.27,9.58)
16 Ian Dickinson, GA
17 Phil Laird, FL
18 Dave Dean, TN
19 Robbie Infante, FL
20 **Al Webb, VA
21 **Sean Jefferson, FL (9.32)
22 Andy Cook, TX (4.28,9.32)
23 Aaron Tucker, KY (4.21,9.26, 1.57)
24 Alex L’Hvervex, FL
25 **John Jefferson, FL (9.33)
26 * ? Emme, TX
27 Dan Heiner, VA (4.22,9.30)
28 Andy Macleod, VA (29FF,8S,4.16,1.54)
Midwest Region
Turner proved last Spring in the NSO mile by his second place finish that he can run
with anyone on the track. We will find out now if he can do the same in XC or if he is a
year away. Torres is still the favorite to not only win this race but the Final also in
the eyes of the majority of XC fans. This will be the toughest region to qualify out of.
Some of the best runners in the country will be left behind after this race if they are
even just a little off top form. Sage will not be allowed to run which is a shame.
Jorge’s brother is a very consistent top runner. Jason Hartmann has been running
times in the Kennedy and Williams range is a darkhorse capable of winning not only this
race but the final also.
1 *Brian Turner, NE (25FF,3MW,4.10,9.25,1.53,49)
2 Jorge Torres, IL (2FF,9.12,4.22)
3 *Donnie Sage, IL (9.14,4.19,1.57) will not run
4 Ed Torres, IL (6FF,9.12,4.21)
5 Jason Hartmann, MI(4.14,9.14,1.55)
6 Chris Siemers, IL (10FF,5MW,9.26,4.23)
7 Brian Godsey, OH
8 Andy Janssen, IL (4.27)
9 *Ryan Teising, IL (9.34)
10 Dana Carne, NE (15.00 5000,4.17,9.31)
11 Mike Cropper, IL (9.36)
12 Neil Hanson, MN (4.18,1.56)
13 Joe Barnes, OH (7MW,13FF,9.20)
14 **Dathan Ritzenhein, MI (4.25,9.33)
15 Nathan Purcell, IL
16 **Nick Schnieder, MN (9.27)
17 *Jake Flynn, MI
18 Brad Bennett, IL, (4.26,9.31)
19 Kevin Connolly, OK
20 Juan Ortega, IL (9.31)
21 Jared Aldrich, MI (15.12 5000,9.25,4.24)
22 Brent Loberg, MN (9.11)
23 Rob Meyers, OH (1.56,4.20)
24 Dan Sutton, WI
25 Jordan Desilets, ?
26 Jared Scott, CO
27 Stewart Kimball, MO (1.52,4.16,9.51)
28 **Aaron Fisher, IN (4.18,9.34)
29 Neil Hango, ? (4.16)
30 Dameon Everhart, ?
31 Ian McKissick, ?
32 *Steve Padgett, OH
33 Ben Evans, Michigan (4.21,9.35)
34 Josh McAdams, OH
35 Pete Tollefson, MN
36 Pat Keller, OH (4.22,9.26)
37 Steve Hienjny, CO
38 Tommy Oliviero, ? (4.25,9.43)
39 *Jason Mueler, OH (4.20,9.23)
40 Ryan Clark, OH
41 Shane Kelly, ? (4.25,9.41)
42 Aaron Finchoy
43 Abe Habte, OH (9.25)
44 Steve Slaby, ? (4.25,9.35)
West Region
– Preliminary (note this will be revised after the big Cal state meet)
1 Adam Tenforde WA (4.15,9.13)
2 Andy Hill, CA (9.24)
3 *Josh Rohantinsky, UT (27FF,4W,9.11,4.28)
4 *Matt McInvale, CA (9.22, 31.20 10K)
5 Marc Chandler CA (9.15,4.15,1.56)
6 Al Leon, CA
7 Ryan Mack, CA
8 Ian Johnson, WA (4.25,9.36)
9 Dave Danley, UT
10 Ian Dobson, OR
11 Fernando Cabada, CA
12 Justin Willingham, CA (4.15,9.24)
13 E. Gerrits, WY (?)
14 Juan Reyes, AZ (9.22)
15 Sean Knapp, WA
16 *Noel Paulson, OR (9.26, 4.20, 1.57)
17 **Dave Vidal, MT (9.24,4.28)
18 Travis Stehman, MT (9.29,4.26)
19 Dave Ulibarri, CA (4.22)
20 *Josh Spiker, CA (9.21)
21 Jason Finch (CA, 9.16,4.17)
22 Tom Becker, WA (9.15,4.18)
23 Javon Broderick, WA
24 *Kevin Clarey, MT (9.19)
25 Jeff Tomlinson, CA 94.20,9.27)
26 Dustin Duke, WA (4.15)
27 **Arturo Garcia, CA (4.26)
28 Jim DeBruhl, CA (4.17)
29 John Lucas, OR
30 Kris Martin, WA (1.53,4.18)
31 Kevin Galloway, WA(4.17, 1.56,9.32)
32 Mike Kamm, WA (4.18,1.54,48r)
33 Golden Harper, UT
34 Vic Flores, CA
35 Jim Googe, Hawaii
36 Tyler Williams, ID
37 Ben Morales, CA
38 *Evan Fox, CA (4.19,1.54,9.58)
39 Fabian Soria, CA
40 Steve Loughlin, OR (4.13,9.28,1.55)
Overall Rankings
1 Andy Powell, MA (20FF,8NE,8.59,4.05,1.53,51)
2 Frank Sanchez, MA (9.07)
3 Louie Lucchini, ME (11FF,3NE,9.08,4.18)
4 *Brian Turner, NE (25FF,3MW,4.10,9.25,1.53,49)
5 Jorge Torres, IL (2FF,9.12,4.22)
6 *Donnie Sage, IL (9.14,4.19,1.57) will not run Footlocker 7 Ed Torres, IL
(6FF,9.12,4.21)
8 Jason Hartmann, MI(4.14,9.14,1.55)
9 Chris Siemers, IL (10FF,5MW,9.26,4.23)
10 Dave Christian, KY (4.17,9.19,1.58)
11 Adam Tenforde WA (4.15,9.13)
12 Brian Godsey, OH
13 Brad Wilkins, NC (23FF,1S,4.12,9.18,1.58)
14 Andy Hill, CA (9.24)
15 Andy Janssen, IL (4.27)
16 *Josh Rohantinsky, UT (27FF,4W,9.11,4.28)
17 Dylan Welsh, NY (4.13,9.20,1.54)
18 *Ryan Teising, IL (9.34)
19 *Moise Joseph, FL (4.17,9.30,1.52r)
20 Dana Carne, NE (15.00 5000,4.17,9.31)
21 Randy Arias, TX
22 *Matt McInvale, CA (9.22, 31.20 10K)
23 Mike Cropper, IL (9.36)
24 Marc Chandler CA (9.15,4.15,1.56)
25 *Dan Coval, PA (Banned,9.20)
26 Tommy Bonn, TX (4.14,9.25)
27 Neil Hanson, MN (4.18,1.56)
28 Al Leon, CA
29 Nick Magnum, NC
30 Joe Barnes, OH (7MW,13FF,9.20)
31 **Dathan Ritzenhein, MI (4.25,9.33)
32 Ryan Mack, CA
33 Tom Parlapian, PA (Banned,9.07,4.23)
34 Nate Miller, NJ (4.22,9.33)
35 *Tristan Colangelo, MA (4.17)
36 Ian Johnson, WA (4.25,9.36)
37 Dave Danley, UT
38 Ian Dobson, OR
39 Fernando Cabada, CA
40 Nathan Purcell, IL
41 Justin Willingham, CA (4.15,9.24)
42 E. Gerrits, WY (?)
43 **Nick Schnieder, MN (9.27)
44 Juan Reyes, AZ (9.22)
45 Sean Knapp, WA
46 *Noel Paulson, OR (9.26, 4.20, 1.57)
47 Derrick Wyatt ,SC (1.58,4.28)
48 *Jake Flynn, MI
49 Jon Fasulo, NJ (9.24,4.28)
50 Brad Bennett, IL, (4.26,9.31)
51 **Dave Vidal, MT (9.24,4.28)
52 Kevin Connolly, OK
53 Kevin O’Conner, CT (9.42)
54 Murad Campbell, NJ (9FF,2NE,9.03,4.16,1.54)
55 Juan Ortega, IL (9.31)
56 Jared Aldrich, MI (15.12 5000,9.25,4.24)
57 Travis Stehman, MT (9.29,4.26)
58 *Ryan Fennelly, PA (Banned)
59 Brent Loberg, MN (9.11)
60 Rob Meyers, OH (1.56,4.20)
61 Scott Shaw, NY (9.31)
62 Ricky Bookshire, NC (9FS,4.27)
63 Josh Baker, NC (26FF,3S,4.26,9.40)
64 Ben Wessenyeleh, MA (9.26,4.28)
65 Dave Ulibarri, CA (4.22)
66 John Fawcett, TX(9.13,4.20)
67 Dan Sutton, WI
68 *Ren Provey, CT (4.19,9.44)
69 *Aaron Emery, NY
70 Brandon Lutz, NC
71 Shiloh Meike, NC
72 Tim Curran, MA (9.39)
73 Eddie Acosta, FL (10S,9.46)
74 *Josh Spiker, CA (9.21)
75 Jason Finch (CA, 9.16,4.17)
76 Tom Becker, WA (9.15,4.18)
77 Javon Broderick, WA
78 *Kevin Clarey, MT (9.19)
79 Tim Styler, NJ
80 Jeff Tomlinson, CA 94.20,9.27)
81 Jordan Desilets, ?
82 Dustin Duke, WA (4.15)
83 Levi Foust, PA
84 Jared Scott, CO
85 Stewart Kimball, MO (1.52,4.16,9.51)
86 **Arturo Garcia, CA (4.26)
87 **Aaron Fisher, IN (4.18,9.34)
88 Neil Hango, ? (4.16)
89 Jim DeBruhl, CA (4.17)
90 Dameon Everhart, ?
91 Brian Astell, NH
92 Pat Boehm, MA, (4.26)
93 Jed Barta, ID (14.58 5K,4.13,9.21)
94 Steve Roman, NJ
95 Ian McKissick, ?
96 Ethan Kearns, CT (9.31,15.27 5000)
97 John Lucas, OR
98 Kris Martin, WA (1.53,4.18)
99 Brendan Mahoney, GA (1.52, 4.22)
100 *Steve Padgett, OH
101 *John Huber, NY
102 Ben Evans, Michigan (4.21,9.35)
103 Dan Tebbano, NY (4.22,9.30)
104 Ben Fletcher, ME (4.15,9.19,1.54)
105 Tyler McCabe, CT
106 Rob Cloutier, NY
107 Rollie Ortiz, NY
108 Kevin Galloway, WA(4.17, 1.56,9.32)
109 **Said Ahmedi, MA (1.55)
110 *Julio German, NY (9.46st)
111 Mike Kamm, WA (4.18,1.54,48r)
112 Devin Swann, KY (4.27,9.58)
113 Josh McAdams, OH
114 Pete Tollefson, MN
115 *Chris Andrews, CT (15.50 5000)
116 Pat Keller, OH (4.22,9.26)
117 Ian Dickinson, GA
118 Geoff Fahey, NJ
119 Golden Harper, UT
120 Phil Laird, FL
121 Joe Iaturo, NY (4.23,9.31,15.30)
122 Steve Hienjny, CO
123 Tommy Oliviero, ? (4.25,9.43)
124 **Brian McGovern, CT (9.32)
125 Dave Dean, TN
126 Robbie Infante, FL
127 *Jason Mueler, OH (4.20,9.23)
128 Brian Scully, NJ
129 **Al Webb, VA
130 Vic Flores, CA
131 Todd Witzleben, NY (9.25)
132 **Sean Jefferson, FL (9.32)
133 Andy Cook, TX (4.28,9.32)
134 Ryan Clark, OH
135 Shane Kelly, ? (4.25,9.41)
136 Aaron Tucker, KY (4.21,9.26, 1.57)
137 Dale Cocca, NY (4.30)
138 Jim Googe, Hawaii
139 Alex L’Hvervex, FL
140 Nate Sisco, NJ (4.18,1.58)
141 **John Jefferson, FL (9.33)
142 * ? Emme, TX
143 Nathan Boright, Vt (9.24)
144 Tyler Williams, ID
145 Ben Morales, CA
146 Aaron Finchoy
147 Dan Heiner, VA (4.22,9.30)
148 Tyler Bloom, MA (9.46)
149 Manny Thomas, NY
150 Jason Santucci, MD (4.30,9.32)
151 Abe Habte, OH (9.25)
152 Todd Henderson, NJ (9.26,4.22)
153 *Evan Fox, CA (4.19,1.54,9.58)
154 *Jarrett Van Tine, MD (4.26,9.38,2.00)
155 Andy Macleod, VA(29FF,8S,4.16,1.54)
156 Brian Cocca, NY (1.57, 4.30)
157 Than Minshall, MD (4.25,9.34,2.00)
158 Kiss Freeman NH
159 Fabian Soria, CA
160 Steve Slaby, ? (4.25,9.35)
161 Chris Carvelli, MA (4.21,9.46)
162 Steve Loughlin, OR (4.13,9.28,1.55)
163 Brian Salliter, NJ (4.30,9.52)
164 Darryl Giard, CT
165 Tim Kelly, NY (9.28,9.28st,4.26,1.58)
166 *Colin Ingram, NH
? place in last year’s Footlocker Final
MW,NE,S,W-place in last years Footlocker Region
all times have been converted to 800,mile and 2 mile times plus or minus 1 second
*-Junior
**-Soph
Banned-runs in a state in which our statist caretakers have determined it is bad and
dangerous to leave the state. I am including them anyways because they deserve to be
here even if they are not allowed to run in the Footlocker Final. Note that seniors from
PA probably will run the Footlocker since they will be banned but since their HS XC career
is over the ban is meaningless. Hopefully the fools won’t go after their track
eligibility.
John Molvar
[email protected]
