Official Idaho Track Thread

I don’t know all the history, but it seems like there is as much returning high end depth on the boys side as there has ever been.

In the 3200, I’d put Heemeyer, Thomas, and Athay (if healthy and fit) as a toss up. All 3 have shown clear sub 9 potential during XC or track if they get in a fast sea level race. 4 others return a sub 9:30, which is a lot of returning depth for a small state.

In the 1600, there are at least nine at 4:20 or better with 3 at 4:15 or better. Again, that’s a lot of depth for Idaho.

I would watch out for Hunter Hill as well

Agree with most of what you said, but I think the 3200 will be more of a toss up that you think. Matt Thomas has PR’s of 14:47, 9:06, and 4:15, showing a huge range of versatility.

Also there’s always a few guys from Boise, bishop Kelly, rocky, t and CDA this year, who are going to show up this season and surprise everyone in the 3200.

needless to say, this season is possibly going to be the fastest in Idaho’s history

Let's see a breakdown for 3200/1600/800 broken down by classification (5A, 4A, etc.)

I just wrote down who I think would be getting the top marks in Idaho. I might break down by division, but that will take me some time.

Looking forward to seeing how well the CDA kids step up, especially those outside of their top 4. This will help us see if they can close the 4-5 gap next year

What are the top times in the distance events going to be this year?

Here you are:

1A Boys:

800m -

The 1A boys return three sub 2 runners. Cole Wilkerson from Grace has the leading returning time by 3 seconds. Considering that he got 2nd at the state XC meet, capping off a great season, he is the big favorite. Names to watch: Ian Stockett, Garret Hunt, and Ezra Hubbard.

1600m -

With 3 athletes returning with a PB of 4:30 or less, Cole Wilkerson still manages to claim the best time with a 4:20.04 PR. The only other real competition for him at this point will be the Stockett brothers: Ian (4:20.9) and Luke (4:29)

3200m -

The 3200m is just more of the same. Cole has a 9:30 PB, leading the Stockett brothers at 9:38 (Ian) and 9:40 (Luke).

2A Boys -

800m -

Zack Johnston has the top returning time at 1:58. With Danny Simmons out of the picture, he seems to be in a good spot to get a state title, although there are 2 other athletes sub 2:05 who are looking to chase after him.

1600m -

The 1600m is a huge tossup. 8 Athletes have a PB of 4:50 or under, with the top returning time being 4:30 by Zack Johnston. His teammate (and brother?) Corbin Johnston has the 2nd fastest time at 4:31.

3200m -

The 3200 has 3 contenders. Corbin Johnston returns with a 9:48, but assuming his brother/teammate is in similar fitness, he hasn't quite pulled away yet. Additionally, Kayden Gentry returns with a 9:58 PB, and is coming off of a 15:37 XC PR, so Kayden is definitely not out of the picture.

3A:

800m -

3A looks very similar to 1 and 2 A. This division has 2 athletes return with a sub 2 PR, with Porter Holt (1:58.3) leading the charge. He is looking to be chased down by Noah Jones (1:59.5) and Nathan Russell (2:00.8)

1600m -

6 Athletes return with a sub 4:50 PR. The current leader is Grayden DeVries (4:36), although he is being chased by Charles Henslee (4:37) and George Speirs (4:39).

3200m -

The 3A 3200m really has no depth to it. The biggest contender by far is Grayden DeVries with a returning PB of 9:56. No athlete is within 10 seconds of this time, although any of the athletes mentioned above may have a chance at beating Grayden.

4A:

800m -

4A is where things start to get interesting. There are 6 Athletes returning with a sub 2:00 PR. Leading the pack is Kevin Corrigan (1:55.9), although Matt Thomas (1:56.45), Brody Burch (1:57.3), and Austin Clough (1:57.9) are all very close behind. Other names to watch: Sam Fish, Aaron Bradshaw, Stockton Stevens.

1600m -

Matt Thomas and Austin Clough lead a pack of seven sub 4:30 athletes. At 4:15 and 4:16 respectively, these two will also be challenged by Sam Fish (4:19) and a whole slew of Athletes in the 4:20's and 4:30's.

3200m -

Six athletes return with a sub 10 minute 3200. The names up front are more or less the same as the other events, with Matt Thomas and Austin Clough leading the charge at 9:13 and 9:21 respectively (it is also important to note that both went sub 15 in XC). Other familiar names such as Sam Fish, Stockton Stevens, and Aaron Bradshaw close out the top 5.

5A:

800m -

5A schools return a huge amount of depth this year. Seven athletes bring a sub 2:00 performance to the table, but it's important to note that another eight athletes have run between 2:00-2:01, so the competition is deep. Tyler Sainsbury leads the pack with the fastest returning time in the state at 1:54 (like others, he also ran sub 15 during XC). The chase pack features many names including Bryson Blaser, Spencer Nelson, and Kaden Helder.

1600m -

13 Athletes come back this season with a sub 4:30 performance. Tyler Sainsbury again leads the charge at 4:13, but his teammate Landon Heemeyer (4:20 track, 14:38 XC) will be right with him. They aren't alone up front however, as Nate Stadtlander, Noe Kemper, and several others will be trying to take a swing at them. As always, if Luke Athay is healthy, he will be a real force. Furthermore, athletes such as Maximus Cervi-Skinner, Cody Lucas, and AJ Ringert all are coming off of fantastic XC seasons, so they will be a force to be reckoned with this spring.

3200m -

The 3200 sees the return of 14 athletes who have run under 10 minutes. The leading time from last year is Luke Athay's 9:12, although his health is still in question at this point. AJ Ringert has the 2nd fastest returning time, with a 9:23. Close behind these two will be Landon Heemeyer, Maximus Cervi-Skinner, Tyler Sainsbury, Noe Kemper, and many others.

I would guess 8:42 for 3200m, 4:02 for 1600m, and 1:49 for 800m.

Sainsbury is going to run the 800 time, Heemeyer or Athay the 3200, and either Thomas, Sainsbury or Heemeyer for the 1600

I think CDA is going to show up to the state meet with the strongest 4x400 on the boys side. their girls' side has a pretty good shot at podiuming at state, but i think it will be a battle between the Rocky girls and the Boise girls.

Move Luke Athay into your 4A breakdown, Idaho Falls is 4A.

Appreciate the time you put into doing a little analysis, Idaho is going to have an awesome spring!

Allie Bruce is a talent.

Times are a little optimistic given most Idaho races have some combination of elevation, heavy wind, and no competition for the elite runner in a race. Any nationally elite times will probably come at Arcadia or another out of state travel meet, of which they don’t get many chances.

Will CDA, Rocky, Boise and Idaho Falls be doing indoor track?

As far as I know, Idaho doesn’t have an official indoor season and most schools don’t have an organized winter program. There are events like Simplot and indoor races in Washington and Idaho and it is generally up to individual runners to decide to train in the winter and do them.

Still, those schools might have informally organized winter training and attendance at events. Check Milesplit or athletic.net for results.

I can imagine some Rocky Mountain guys stepping up after being motivated by not making NXN

As far as I know, Rocky generally doesn't do indoor. I also don't know anything about IF. I've also heard that some of the CDA guys have joined a new track/XC club up in northern Idaho, but since there aren't any results up for any of their guys, it would appear that they aren't doing indoor.

Boise has a couple of guys doing indoor track, including a pretty impressive 4:20.3 From Noe Kemper in the 1600.

Nathan, congrats on the indoor season you've had so far at UW! Indoor school record 1:46.99 in the 800 and that 3:52 mile you threw down with your teammates! You are representing the Great State of Idaho in excellent fashion!

Between this and the watch out for Hunter Hill comment from the same poster, safe to say Hunter is back sh*tposting on Letsrun like he was in cross.