Agree with all of this, and throw in Weston Day (9:07) and Steven Miller as well. These too along with Gabelman and R. Smith are all in the same division of the OCC. Weston was right there with the lead group in the 32 with a lap to go, but just couldn't close like the other guys. Regardless... he's def legit.
And last fall, Miller was actually leading this group of 4 with 300 to go at XC OCCs when Gabelman and Smith eventually got by him in the final 150. It doesnt look like he's ever run the 3200, but he's gone 4:18 and 15:32.
Others of note in Franklin Co... Rittenger from Olentangy (4:16), Schroff from Orange (9:21), McMahon from UA (9:24), and super frosh Temple from Pick North (9:26). Maybe not top ten material for state, but perhaps top 30.
Lancaster loses the Lanoys and Thress, but they're returning a few guys (Zane Schorr 4:18, Carter Davis 9:38) who are in the 2nd tier as well.
They return lots of depth 4:18 4:29 4:31 4:38 4:39 (rising soph) 4:42 4:45
Lancaster loses the Lanoys and Thress, but they're returning a few guys (Zane Schorr 4:18, Carter Davis 9:38) who are in the 2nd tier as well.
They return lots of depth 4:18 4:29 4:31 4:38 4:39 (rising soph) 4:42 4:45
Depth certainly isn't an issue. But they may not have anyone in the top 30 at regionals, and you have no chance of moving on without that. You need a few front-running studs. Lancaster and Kilbourne are polar opposites in this regard.
Who do you all think the top schools will be looking like for next yearProductions I've been hearing about; 1:Mason 2: St. X 3: Massillon JacksonAnyone got anything for a top 10?
Cross country related, Evelyn Prodoehl of Lakota West won the gold division at the Running Lane XC championships in Huntstville, Alabama yesterday. Prodoehl finished in a time of 17:32.80. That is a bit off of her season best of 16:59 but she won handily.
Will top returnees from the June 2023 state meet Gabelman (2nd-1600m), Ricchiuti (2nd-3200m), and Kilgallon (3rd-800m) take the individual titles in June 2024?
And how will Orange do in the 4x800m relay in 2024?
Kilbourne XC will be finished for the foreseeable future after this year. They were previously known as the team with a very good top 3, but lacked a good 4th and 5th, but they lose their top 3 next year. I don't see their 4x8 doing very well without a strong 4th either.
Kilbourne XC will be finished for the foreseeable future after this year. They were previously known as the team with a very good top 3, but lacked a good 4th and 5th, but they lose their top 3 next year. I don't see their 4x8 doing very well without a strong 4th either.
Agree on XC. You can't lose Smith (14:54, even if he doesn't finish state meets), Miller (15:32), and Hawkins (15:59), and not feel the effects. They won't be in the hunt for a long time. This was a crazy class, and they just don't have the coaching to rebuild like Coffman, Lancaster, or Orange.
That said... they'll have a great 4x800. 1:55-1:55-1:59-2:05, all returning, and the 2:05 kid was a freshman who will probably go sub 2 this year. If Smith and Miller can go 1:53 or 1:54 each, and Hawkins 1:57, then if they can squeeze a 2:00 out of their 4th guy, they'll go sub 7:50.
Unfortunately, the following Central OH teams will likely also go sub 7:50...
Orange, Westerville North, Coffman, Lancaster, & Olentangy (Rettinger and Jacobsmeyer make them scary... probably the best around).
I can even see Gahanna getting that low if Tolwer can anchor in 1:51-1:52.
Kilbourne XC will be finished for the foreseeable future after this year. They were previously known as the team with a very good top 3, but lacked a good 4th and 5th, but they lose their top 3 next year. I don't see their 4x8 doing very well without a strong 4th either.
Kilbourne will never be anything more than a bunch of clowns.
That said... they'll have a great 4x800. 1:55-1:55-1:59-2:05, all returning, and the 2:05 kid was a freshman who will probably go sub 2 this year. If Smith and Miller can go 1:53 or 1:54 each, and Hawkins 1:57, then if they can squeeze a 2:00 out of their 4th guy, they'll go sub 7:50.
Prediction: Worthington Kilbourne's 4x800 season ends at the regional meet; they won't make it to the state meet in the 4x800.
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Can Gableman get Mountains 1600 record? Approach 4?
Should at least get the state title. All eyes on Gabelman--how close will he get to Kennedy's Division 1 state meet record as well as Mountain's 1600m record? Good, good questions.
