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The Top Tens: Division 1 Boys #4

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

2022 Results

MeetDivisionPlace
EagleD11st of 8
Bredeweg1st of 20
SpartanElite4th of 20
Allendale FalconBig1st of 9
PortageD18th of 32
OK Red Championship1st of 8
Region 11st of 14
Division 1 State11th of 27

Top Returners

Seth Norder

Gives Grand Haven the luxury of only needing to score four. Firsts at many of the past two seasons meets, with back-to-back Regional and OK Red titles.

Ben Eisnor

A quick glance at 2021 and 2022 might only show 16 sec. of improvement. But dig deeper and you find a kid that moved up 15 spots in Region 1 and 68 spots at the State Finals.

Aron Gal

Candidate for a breakout fall. His 4:34 in the 1600m ranked 7th amongst all Division 1 freshmen. At this point, a very similar resume to another Buccaneer listed above.

Roman Smith

Hard to fathom that Roman was once a kid hovering around the 20 min. mark. Experienced a few sub-17 endeavors toward the end of cross and the progress didn’t stop. His 4:33 in the 1600m at Distance Night was a lifetime best and 20+ seconds faster than his sophomore year.

Carson Berko

His freshman profile is very similar to Owen and Liam below, and if they can match his sophomore year, watch out. Sub-17 in six of his final seven races.

Owen Cross

Ran much better at the close of his freshman year, even getting into the 17’s at the OK Red Championship.

Liam Schamper

I believe track gives a greater clue into what he’s capable. Had a great double at Distance Night, ripping off a 2:09/4:58.

Potential Newcomers

Luka Hammond

The only Michigan middle schooler to get under 10:00 last year. Also ran a 16:50 at Allendale’s post-regional race, so you know he’s ready for the 5k distance.

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