Preview: Contenders Fill Boys Finals
May 29, 2015
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Few days during a school year provide as much opportunity for a statewide showcase of talents as the day each spring when all seven MHSAA Track & Field championships are decided.
This weekend’s boys lineup features plenty of familiar names from Finals past – but also plenty of chances for new stars to emerge.
See below for some of the teams and individuals who should be among those in the championship mix at Saturday's boys meets. Click for meet information including all qualifiers and come back Saturday night for results as they come in, and check out MHSAA.TV for live streaming of running events from both peninsulas, available with subscription.
LP DIVISION 1 at Rockford
Top Regional scores: East Kentwood 161, Saline 144, Warren DeLaSalle 124.
East Kentwood: The Falcons are up to five team championships over the last six seasons after finishing first again in 2014. Senior Tristen Frey posted the fifth-fastest time in the 110 hurdles (14.56) and third-fastest in the 300 hurdles (38.91) for all LPD1 Regionals. Two relays posted times among the top three overall, and sophomore Andre Welch should be a contender in long jump after finishing second in 2014. East Kentwood won by 21 points last season with only event champion, in the 800 relay – where it posted the fastest Regional time, 1:28.41.
Saline: The Hornets should be contenders in eight events Saturday after winning one and finishing a distant third a year ago. Senior Skyler Bowden posted the fourth-fastest Regional 400 time (49.04) and second-fastest 200 (21.68). Senior Logan Wetzel (third in 800 – 1:53.82), senior Kevin Hall (first in 3,200 – 9:16.60) and junior Josiah Davis (first in 300 hurdles – 38.54) are favorites as well, and the 800 relay (1:28.46), 1,600 relay (3:22.98) and 3,200 relay (7:56.04) all ranked among the top six for all Division 1 Regionals.
Warren DeLaSalle: The Pilots have star power to contend after finishing sixth in 2014, led by reigning high jump champion Brandon Piwinski. His Regional jump of 6-foot-8 was five inches better than the rest of Division 1, and he won last season at 6-10. Senior Mickey Davey could score well in the 1,600 and 3,200.
Oxford’s Connor Bandel – Posted Division 1’s best Regional throws in both shot put (58-9½) and discus (187-1) after taking fourth in shot put as a sophomore at last season’s Final.
Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills’ Donavan Brazier – Set an LP Division 1 Final record last season as a junior with a time of 1:50.24 in the 800; his 1:48.07 was the fastest Regional time in Division 1 this month.
Grand Ledge’s Austin Edwards – Won the long jump by four inches last season as a sophomore and was one of only three in LP Division 1 to clear 23 feet at Regionals this month, going 23-0¼.
Grand Blanc’s Grant Fisher – Senior standout has three track & field championships and two in cross country, and he is the likely favorite to repeat in the 1,600 (4:18.45) and 3,200 (9:18.60).
Westland John Glenn’s Jaron Flournoy – Last season’s third-place finisher in the 200 could earn his team 30 points Saturday entering with the fastest Regional times in the 100 (10.66), 200 (21.40) and 400 (48.53).
Farmington Hills Harrison’s Michael Ojemudia – After finishing seventh in the 110 hurdles as a junior, should be in the mix for both hurdles races with the top Regional time in the 110 (14.21) and second-fastest in the 300 (38.71).
LP DIVISION 2 at Zeeland
Top Regional scores: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 161.5, Zeeland East 135.5, Chelsea 122.
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s – Fast relays keyed the team’s fourth-place finish at the 2014 Final – the Eaglets won the 800 and 400 – and they had the fastest Division 2 Regional times this month in those races at 42.79 and 1:28.35, respectively. That 800 time is only 36 hundredths of a second from the LP Division 2 Finals record. St. Mary’s 1,600 relay time of 3:26.71 was seventh-fastest for all LPD2 Regionals, and the 3,200 (8:03.15) had the second-fastest. Sophomore Richard Bowens had the fastest Regional time in the 300 hurdles (38.58), while junior Kahlee Hamler posted the seventh fastest in the 200 (22.68) and junior Tyler Cochran was seventh fastest in the 400 (50.33).
Zeeland East – East watched as neighbor Zeeland West won last season’s championship, and could keep the title on campus with strong performances in field events, middle distance and relays. Senior Jacob Bachman had the third-longest shot put (52-1½) and discus (165-8) throws at LPD2 Regionals, and senior Devin Butler is a contender in long jump (21-3½). Senior Matt Cramer (1:56.39) and sophomore John Groendyke (1:56.72) were top-five overall in LPD2 Regionals, and the 1,600 relay (3:24.47) and 3,200 relay (7:59.98) were third and fastest, respectively.
Auburn Hills Avondale – Last season’s runner-up returns major talent led by senior Joshuwa Holloman, the reigning champion in both the 100 and 200. His Regional times of 11.1 and 22.53, respectively, prove he’ll be in the hunt again, and junior Noah Burton posted the second-fastest 300 hurdles time (38.62). Three of the team’s four relays also seed among the top eight.
Algonac’s Morgan Beadlescomb – The junior distance standout is set to dominate if Regional times are an indication; his 9:28.24 in the 3,200 was fastest in LPD2 and his 4:23.26 was second fastest in the 1,600.
Melvindale’s Anthony Fitzgerald – The senior’s Regional jumps weren’t among the best in the division in either event, but he won long jump at last season’s Final by a foot and high jump by three inches.
Saginaw Swan Valley’s Alex Grace and Flint Southwestern’s Jonathan Fife – Grace is seeded first in the 100 (10.84) and Fife is second (10.89), while Fife is first in the 200 (21.95) and Grace is third (22.41) in that race.
Algonac’s Mitchell Mueller – The senior’s LPD2 Regional pole vault of 15-0 was more than five inches better than anyone else in the division, making him a strong favorite to repeat after winning last year’s Final by 11 inches.
Pontiac Notre Dame’s Nathan Mylenek – The reigning 3,200 champion won’t run that race, but had the third-fastest 1,600 (4:25.10) at LPD2 Regionals and also should contend in the 800 (1:59.87).
Cedar Springs’ Austin Sargent – The latest distance star from his school is the reigning Finals champ in the 1,600 and has the fastest seed time (4:23.03) and ninth-fastest in the 3,200 (9:49.64).
Coldwater’s Logan Targgart – The reigning discus champion (and runner-up in shot put) can finish with two more titles, coming in with the best LPD2 Regional discus throw (180-1) and second-best shot (57-0).
LP DIVISION 3 at Comstock Park
Top Regional scores: Macomb Lutheran North 157, Benzonia Benzie Central 125, Hillsdale 123.
Hillsdale – If last season’s close finish is telling of this weekend, then Hillsdale may have enough to move up from third to first. The Hornets got the top long jump in LPD3 Regionals from senior and reigning Finals champion Austin Hawkins (22-8¼), and his 15.45 was fifth-fastest in the 110 hurdles with senior Kevin Curby seventh fastest in that race. Senior Ben Wise is a contender in the 400 (51.15), and the 800 (1:32.6) and 1,600 (3:28.8) relays should contend as well.
Lansing Catholic – The Cougars have the star power to move up from fourth in 2014, led by senior Keenan Rebera. He is the reigning champion in the 3,200 and runner-up in the 1,600, and his times of 4:23.4 in the 1,600 and 1:55.6 in the 800 both seed first this weekend. Sophomore Konner Maloney (51.15) is a contender in the 400, and the 1,600 relay (3:30.5) could be another winner.
Hanover-Horton – The Comets are competing for their first MHSAA championship in this sport, but enter with the fastest LPD3 Regional times in the 3,200 (8:05.9) and 1,600 (3:28.1) relays. Juniors Austin Shepherd and Seth Vincent in the middle distance could score, and junior Joe Gray tied for the highest pole vault in LPD3 with a 14-6 at his Regional.
Almont’s Jacob Battani – The reigning champion in pole vault and a junior, Battani tied Gray for the highest vault in LPD3 Regionals at 14-6.
Hopkins’ Quincy Collings – After winning high jump last season, he’s going for a sweep coming in tied for the second-highest jump at LPD3 Regionals (6-4) and also second-longest (21-5) to make him a contender in that event.
Niles Brandywine’s Andrew Duckett – The fastest Regional finisher in both hurdles races in LPD3 went 15.11 in the 110 and 39.16 in the 300 after winning the latter and finishing fourth in the former as a junior at last season’s Final.
Madison Heights Madison’s Jaylin Golson – Also a senior, Golson set the meet record in the 400 last season at 48.17 and tied for the fastest Regional time in the division this month. He also ran the fastest 200 (22.48) as well in this division’s Regionals.
LP DIVISION 4 at Hudsonville Baldwin Middle School
Top Regional scores: Saugatuck 150, Ubly 147, Eau Claire 143, Springport 143.
Concord – The reigning champion should score big points in all four relays, coming in with top-five Regional times for the entire division in all of them. Senior Jesse Hersha can cap a career filled with championships in both track and cross country by repeating in the 3,200 (10:15.43) and making it a double in the 1,600 (4:30.60) after taking third in that race last season.
Muskegon Western Michigan Christian – The Warriors have similar strengths to Concord, with the fastest LPD4 Regional times in the 3,200 (8:26.89) and 1,600 (3:27.95) relays and the second-fastest in the 800 (1:33.25). Junior Braxton Snuffer is a contender in the 1,600 (4:28.07). Senior Elijah VanderVelde had the fastest Regional time in the 400 (50.17) and also could score in the 200.
Saugatuck – Last season’s runner-up and the 2013 champion is back in the mix led in part by sophomore hurdler Blake Dunn in the 110 (15.57) and 300 (40.31) races; he posted the fastest LPD4 Regional time in the latter and is the reigning Finals champion in that event. Senior Joe Brown could score in the 800 (2:03.45), and the 1,600 relay (3:31.06) had the second-fastest Regional time.
Harbor Beach’s Luke Anderson – He won the 1,600 last season and finished second to Hersha in the 3,200, and now as a senior posted the best LPD4 Regional times in both – 4:26.54 and 9:50.16, respectively.
Morenci’s Austin Sandusky – The reigning champion in the 400 sits with the fifth-fastest Regional time in that race (51.03) and the second-fastest in the 200 (22.71).
Southfield Christian’s Blake Washington – A relay champion and runner-up in the 200 in 2014, he could be in line to carry his team into contention with the top seed times in the 100 (10.97) and 200 (22.27), and second-fastest in the 400 (50.60).
Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary’s Casey Williams – Only a sophomore, his Regional long jump of 22-3¾ would tie the LPD4 Finals record.
UP DIVISION 1 at Kingsford
Top Regional scores: Marquette 77, Kingsford 72, Negaunee 51.
Kingsford – The Flivvers won last season’s Final by 50 points and their Regional this spring by 21. Daniel Harrington and Trevor Roberts are contributors in both field events and races, and Kingsford won all four relays at its Regional, three by sizable margins.
Marquette – The Redmen were runners-up last season and haven’t won since finishing a three-peat in 2012. But after winning only one event (3,200 relay) at last season’s Final, they finished first in nine at this month’s Regional. Junior Lance Rambo in the 3,200 (9:56) and 1,600 (4:32) and junior Andrew Banitt in the 400 (51.40) and 800 (2:00.50) should be key.
Negaunee’s Jason Bell – After sweeping the hurdles races last season, he’s lined up to do the same after Regional wins in the 110 (16.25) and 300 (42.24) by convincing margins.
Menominee’s Justin Brilinski – He finished only second at his Regional in the long jump (19-3¼) but won the event at last season’s Final.
Houghton’s Jacob Colling – Like Brilinski, he finished only second in his key event, the 3,200 (10:41.68), at the Regional, but remains the reigning Finals champion.
UP DIVISION 2 at Kingsford
Top Regional scores: Ishpeming 95, Ishpeming Westwood 57, Manistique 45.
Ishpeming – The Hematites are seeking a second straight Finals title and dominated their Regional by winning four races, three of four relays and a field event. Nate Meyer won all three sprints with times of 12.21 in the 100, 24.26 in the 200 and 52.74 in the 400; he was second in the 400 and third in the 200 at last season’s Final.
Westwood – The Patriots won a closer Regional by a comfortable 15 points and should move up from fifth at last season’s Final. They’re strong in relays, winning three at the Regional, and can count on hurdler Vincente Carlson, who won the 110 (16.06) and 300 (45.03) at the Regional and was second and third, respectively, in those races at last season’s Final.
Ironwood’s Jared Joki – He’s looking to again dominate the distance races after winning the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 last season as a junior and two straight U.P. Division 2 cross country championships.
UP DIVISION 3 at Kingsford
Top Regional scores: Munising 85, Stephenson 59, Bessemer 59.
Munsing – After last season winning its first team title since 1996, Munising is favored to repeat. Andy Cooper became the fourth athlete in MHSAA history to win four boys track & field titles, and he claimed wins in the high jump (6-0), 200 (23.31) and both hurdles races (14.81 and 40.60) at his Regional. Reigning 1,600 and 3,200 Finals champion Brett Hannah also won the Regional in 4:37.77 and 10:55.31, respectively.
Stephenson – The Eagles should be able to ride standout distance runner Conner Cappaert to big points. He was third in the 3,200 at last season’s Final but won that race (11:15.70) and the 1,600 (5:06.47) and finished fourth in the 800 (2:16.23) at the Regional.
Crystal Falls Forest Park’s Bill Ragio – He won pole vault (13-2), finished second in the 200 and fifth in the 100 at his Regional and is the reigning Finals pole vault and long jump champion.
PHOTO: Niles Brandywine’s Andrew Duckett will look to repeat in the 300 hurdles after winning the Lower Peninsula Division 3 championship in 2014.
Preview: Star Power Expected to Shine
June 2, 2017
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
The MHSAA Track & Field Finals again will draw one of the largest groups of competitors of any championship event in the state this school year.
And fans surely will recognize a number of names from Finals past – including, on the boys side, a number of seniors looking to add to their previous piles of titles.
See below for some of the teams and individuals who should be among those in the championship mix at Saturday's boys meets. Click for meet information including all qualifiers and come back Saturday night for results as they come in. And be sure to check out MHSAA.TV for live streaming of running events from both peninsulas, available with subscription.
LP Division 1 at East Kentwood
Top Regional scores: East Kentwood 171½, Macomb Dakota 163, Rockford 160.
East Kentwood: The Falcons finished third a year ago, but a few years doesn’t erase memories of the program’s five Division 1 championships between 2009-14 and runner-up finish in 2015. Senior Khance Meyers could pile up points again as the reigning champion in the 100 and 200 meters – he has the division’s fastest times in both of those events this season (10.55 and 21.02, the latter wind-aided). The Falcons’ 800 relay also has run the fastest time in LP Division 1 and in the 1,600 the second fastest, and East Kentwood athletes have division top-three performances in three other events as well this spring.
Oak Park: Reigning 800 champion Cameron Cooper is back to pace the team champion, and he’s run the fastest race at that distance in LP Division 1 at 1:50.80 and had the fastest Regional 1,600 by more than a second. All four of Oak Park’s relays have run times among the top four in the division this season, with Cooper’s 1,600 relay has the fastest in that race at 3:16.56.
Rockford: The Rams finished nine points back of Oak Park last season but could make it much closer this time around. Junior Cole Johnson has run the division’s fastest 1,600 (4:09.43) and second-fastest 800 this season. Rockford also ran the division’s fastest 400 relay just last weekend (41.64), and has run the third-fastest times in the 800 and 1,600.
Ann Arbor Skyline junior Anthony Giannobile: The reigning champion in the 1,600 has run only the seventh fastest time in the division this spring, but should contend again.
East Lansing senior Kentre Patterson: The reigning champion in the 110 hurdles has run the fastest time in LP Division 1 in that race this spring (13.95) and the second-fastest time in the 300 (38.80).
Salem senior Mason Phillips: He returned to track & field this season for the first time since freshman year and started long jumping about a month ago – but his wind-aided season high of 24 feet, 1 inch, would tie the all-Finals record if he can replicate it Saturday without the breeze.
LP Division 2 at Zeeland
Top Regional scores: Dearborn Divine Child 179, Coldwater 150½, Zeeland East 144.
Corunna: The Cavaliers should be contenders for their first team championship since winning Class B back-to-back in 1998 and 1999. On Tuesday, senior Noah Jacobs ran the division’s fastest 3,200 this season (9:17.55) and sophomore brother Ben Jacobs ran the fastest 1,600 (4:20.46). They also are part of the 3,200 relay (7:57.58) that posted the division’s fastest time in the event over the weekend.
Grand Rapids Christian: The Eagles have top-10 performances this season in six individual events and three relays, with senior Faida Muriithi entering this weekend with the top long jump (23-1¾) this spring. The 800 relay (1:30.52) also has the fastest time in this division in that event.
Lansing Waverly: The Warriors look good to contend for their first MHSAA team title after the girls team won its first last spring. Waverly on Tuesday ran the division’s fastest 1,600 relay (3:25.96) and senior Wanya’ Sanders ran the fastest 400 (49.38). Sophomore Keshaun Harris has run top-three times in both hurdles races and he and Sanders are part of an 800 relay that has the second fastest time in the division.
Pierre Brown, Romulus junior: He finished third in the 100 last season and enters this weekend with the top time in the 100 (10.82) in the division this spring.
Noah Caudy, Lake Odessa Lakewood senior: The reigning champion in the 110 hurdles (and fourth-place finisher in the 300) could claim two titles; his 14.12 from his Regional is the fastest in the 110 race, and his 37.71 in the 300 earlier this week also is an LP Division 2 best.
Johnathon Sholl, Sturgis senior: Although his 22.63 is only the eighth fastest 200 time in the division this spring, he is the reigning champion in the event after running a time last year that would be the fastest this season.
LP Division 3 at Comstock Park
Top Regional scores: 1. Warren Michigan Collegiate 151, 2. Clare 147½, 3. Chesaning 146½.
Chesaning: The Indians finished fourth last season with 28 points and could surpass that total just in relays; they have the top 400 (43.76) time in LP Division 3 this season, the fastest as well in the 800 (1:30.20) and the third-fastest in the 1,600. Juniors Sam Forsyth (22-1) and Brandon Keys (22-0½) have the top long jumps in the division this spring as well.
Hillsdale: The Hornets finished runners-up the last two seasons but might have enough to push for their first title. Junior Devin VanDusen ran the division’s second-fastest 100 this season at the Regional and will run on three relays. Senior Rees Nemeth should be a contender in the 110 hurdles, and has the top pole vault (15-9) by nearly a foot in LP Division 3. Senior Spencer Eves is tied for the top high jump (6-6) this spring, and thrower Tristan Burcham and long jumper Nathan Gimenez give Hillsdale contenders in the other three field events as well.
Saugatuck: The LP Division 4 champion two straight seasons and three of the last four will try to add a Division 3 title to the mix, although this time without four-time individual champion Blake Dunn, who was lost to a knee injury early this spring. Still, the team has pushed on led in part by sophomore Corey Gorgas and senior Zachary Pettinga, who both have times among the best in the division in the 3,200 and run on the 3,200 relay that’s posted the division’s fastest time (8:09.50) this season; Gorgas also ranks among the fastest 1,600 runners this spring.
Anthony Evilsizor, Constantine senior: He has the fourth-fastest time in the division in the 800, but is the reigning champ with a time last year that would be the best in the division this spring.
Evan Goodell, St. Louis senior: The reigning 3,200 champion is the one to beat in both distance races, entering with the division’s top times in both the 1,600 (4:18.18) and 3,200 (9:05.06). That 3,200 time would break the meet record by seven seconds.
Thomas Robinson, Wyoming Lee junior: The reigning champion in the 100 and 200 has run the division’s fastest times in both of those events this spring (10.78 and 21.78, respectively). Those times are within hundredths of a second of the meet records in those races.
Dan Stone, Frankenmuth senior: After taking fourth in discus and second in shot put as a junior, Stone has the top throws in both events this spring (183-10 and 59-11, respectively), the discus by nearly 20 feet and the shot put by nearly four.
LP Division 4 at Grand Rapids Houseman Field
Top Regional scores: 1. Whittemore-Prescott 187, Lutheran Westland 179, Manton 161½.
Concord: The Yellow Jackets’ rise from ninth last season could start with senior Daniel Mikovits, the reigning champ in the 800 with the fastest time in that race (1:56.75) in this division this season. Three qualifying relays have posted times among the top eight in the division as well, while seniors Bradley Hawkins (discus) and Justin Detgen (3,200) also are likely contenders.
Evart: Last season’s runner-up graduated a two-event champion but has athletes who have posted top-10 performances in the division this season in two sprints, two distance races and two field events. Junior Scott Martin is tied for top high jump (6-6), and the 400 relay’s best time ranks second.
Whittemore-Prescott: The Cardinals were sixth last season but only six points out of second place. The 800 relay’s top time of 1:32.43 is best in the division this season, and two more relays rank among the top six. Whittemore-Prescott could also get some needed points in the 400, 3,200 and field events and have qualifiers all over Saturday’s lineup.
Jeremy Kloss, Harbor Springs senior: He took only sixth in the 1,600 and 3,200 last season, but has the fastest times in the division in both races this spring (4:26.71 and 9:49.52, respectively).
Alec Muck, Sand Creek sophomore: The reigning 200 champion also took third in the 100 last year; his 22.43 in the 200 at the Regional is the fastest time in the division this spring, and his 11.04 in the 100 last weekend ranks third in that race.
Bryce Washington, Southfield Christian junior: Washington’s 6-3 at his Regional ties for sixth highest in the division this season, but he went 6-5 in winning at last year’s Finals.
Paxton Titus, Brighton Livingston Christian senior: The reigning discus champion also finished seventh in shot put last year, and he has the top tosses in both in 2017 – 182-6 and 58-10, respectively. That best shot put would break the meet record by more than four inches.
UP Division 1 at Kingsford
Top Regional scores: 1. Marquette 92, 2. Houghton 53, 3. Iron Mountain 43.
Marquette: The Redmen have won two straight titles and doubled up the field at their Regional winning all four relays and finishing first in three field events – but with only two individual race champions. Senior Taylor Althouse came in only fourth at the Regional in high jump, but is the reigning Finals champion in that event. Senior Bradley Seaborg is the reigning champion in the 300 hurdles.
Houghton: Last season’s runner-up should again get a major boost from junior Clayton Sayen, who won the 200 and 400 and his Regional and is the reigning 400 Finals champion as well. Senior Casey Lentowich placed among the top six in both hurdles races last season and should score well again.
Ryan Jones, Sault Ste. Marie senior: Last season’s 200 champion actually placed in four events including two as part of relays. He won both the 100 and 200 at his Regional.
Kyle McKenzie, Gladstone senior: McKenzie is the reigning pole vault champ and won his Regional with a vault of 12-0, six inches higher than the next best and also six inches higher than his Finals height a year ago.
UP Division 2 at Kingsford
Top Regional scores: 1. Newberry 104, 2. Ishpeming 67, T-3. Iron River West Iron County & St. Ignace, 29.
Newberry: The Indians are up a division after finishing third in UP Division 3 in 2016. They had the first-place finisher in every relay and all but one race at the Regional, while senior John Paramski got field event victories in the discus and shot put. Senior hurdler Alex Johnson and junior sprinter Andre James also both had multiple Regional wins.
Ishpeming: The Hematites are trying for their fourth straight Division 2 championship after pulling off the feat last year without an individual champion (but by winning three relays). Senior Grady Kerst should lead the charge; he won the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 at his Regional.
Alex Dewald, Hancock senior: He won both the 100 and 200 as a junior, and will need to make a jump after finishing fourth in both at his Regional this year.
David LaVake, St. Ignace senior: He was only fourth in his individual events at the Regional, the 100 and 400, but won the 400 last season at the Finals when he also ran on three relays.
Mitchell Peterson, St. Ignace senior: The reigning pole vault champion won by six inches last season, with the same distance (11-6) putting him second at the Regional last month.
Bryan Schram, Iron River West Iron County sophomore: After winning the shot put as a freshman (and finishing second in discus), Schram will try to win both throws after earning Regional titles in both.
UP Division 3 at Kingsford
Top Regional scores: 1. Rapid River 93, 2. Pickford 87½, 3. Bessemer 84.
Rapid River: The reigning Division 3 champion returns reigning discus champion and shot put placer junior Logan Hardwick and crushed its Regional by winning every relay and all but one individual race (plus two field events). Junior Lucas Sundling won the 100, 200 and 400 at the Regional and won the 400 at the Finals last year for Big Bay de Noc.
Pickford: The Panthers should make a nice jump after tying for seventh last season. Pickford won three relays at its Regional and likely has the lead jumper in freshman Nick Edington, who won both the long and high at the Regional.
Garrett O’Neil, Felch North Dickinson senior: After winning both hurdles races as a junior, O’Neil is a strong favorite to repeat in both after winning them at his Regional by significant margins.
PHOTO: St. Louis' Evan Goodell, left, and Corunna's Noah Jacobs, here at the Ithaca Invitational this spring, are favorites to win distance championships while competing in different divisions at this weekend's MHSAA Track & Field Finals. (Click to see more from HighSchoolSportsScene.com.)