2026’s 50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys 20-11

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:51.9	Shepherd	197.0	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:02.4	Shepherd	194.9	D2 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:48.2	Shepherd	197.9	Region 15	24-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	19:59.6	Shepherd	115.8	Northern Michigan MOC	18-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:03.0	Shepherd	193.7	JPC 3	15-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:25.4	Shepherd	186.5	Oiler Blue & Gold	11-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:08.9	Shepherd	191.7	JPC 2	1-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:47.3	Shepherd	204.9	Bluejay	27-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:57.0	Shepherd	196.7	VSV	20-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	17:29.7	Shepherd	189.8	JPC 1	17-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:35.3	Shepherd	190.9	Lansing Catholic	11-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:43.0	Shepherd	210.0	John Bruder Classic	3-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:00.9	Shepherd	198.7	Saranac	27-Aug	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:48.7	Shepherd	200.4	Early Season Warrior	19-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:36.8	Shepherd	182.4	MITCA	9-Nov	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:50.1	Shepherd	177.3	Division 2 State	2-Nov	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	15:53.6	Shepherd	197.8	Region 15	25-Oct	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:53.5	Shepherd	174.2	Northern Mich. Meet of Champions	19-Oct	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:06.9	Shepherd	195.7	Portage	5-Oct	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	15:56.3	Shepherd	198.2	JPC 2	2-Oct	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:17.8	Shepherd	192.4	Bluejay	28-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	15:40.5	Shepherd	202.5	VSV	21-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:17.0	Shepherd	203.7	JPC 1	18-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:51.3	Shepherd	190.6	Lansing Catholic	12-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	15:42.6	Shepherd	209.5	John Bruder Classic	4-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:39.1	Shepherd	196.0	Saranac	28-Aug	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:34.6	Shepherd	206.8	Early Season Warrior	20-Aug	2024
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Bryce Cahoon	15:59.4	Shepherd	193.2	MITCA	11-Nov	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:38.3	Shepherd	181.2	Division 2 State	4-Nov	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:06.6	Shepherd	190.8	Region 15	27-Oct	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	17:00.1	Shepherd	178.3	Northern Michigan Championship	21-Oct	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:59.8	Shepherd	194.4	Jack Pine 3	18-Oct	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:12.9	Shepherd	192.7	Portage	7-Oct	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:40.2	Shepherd	180.6	Bluejay	30-Sep	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:09.7	Shepherd	191.8	Cadillac	23-Sep	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:25.7	Shepherd	188.1	Lansing Catholic	14-Sep	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:22.4	Shepherd	194.2	John Bruder Classic	7-Sep	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:24.7	Shepherd	190.4	Saranac	30-Aug	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:19.6	Shepherd	196.8	Under the Lights v2	25-Aug	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:58.0	Shepherd	191.3	Early Season Warrior	22-Aug	2023

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:40
1600m – 4:22
3200m – 9:17

Accolades

XC

JPC Champion
4^th Place – Region 15
31^st Place – Division 2 State
3x Top-7 – Region 15

Track

JPC 800m/1600m Champion
2^nd Place – JPC 3200m
3^rd Place – Region 11 1600m
17^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State DMR

His Breakout Race

Was probably this spring’s Bluejay Elite 3200m. Throughout his three years donning a Shepherd uniform, Bryce had racked up many accomplishments. Jack Pine Champion, state qualifier, sub-16 on many occasions. He’d moved up high on many Shepherd lists, finding himself in the top-10 all-time for the 1600m, 3200m, and in cross. Following a February where he unleashed a 9:24 to win the 3200m at Distance Fest, the Bluejay 3200m record was in sight. Two months and change later, Bryce was able to give his best effort, his 9:17.51 within a third of a second of the vaunted Caleb Rhynard’s mark. Evidence that progress has been made, but just a little motivation to conquer his senior year. Given Rhynard’s exploits (State Champ and FootLocker qualifier), Bryce is in rarefied air.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:31
800m – 1:59
Mile – 4:19
3200m – 9:23

Accolades

XC

3^rd Place – Region 5
5^th Place – KLAA Championship
36^th Place – Division 1 State

Track

12^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
5^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 3200m
15^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
Region 7 3200m Champion
4^th Place – KLAA Championship 1600m
7^th Place – KLAA Championship 3200m

His Breakout Race

Was sort of hidden in the 2025 track season, but it was part of the moment that Algahmi positioned himself as one of the better youngsters in the state, one with worlds of potential. Mourad closed his cross season on a high level, breaking into the 15’s after a season spent in the mid-16’s. Track had been exceptional, as Algahmi competed in both the 1600m and 3200m at Indoor State, then qualified for both outdoor. His 1600m qualifier gave him the opportunity to shine, as Mourad dropped a 4:24.71 at East Kentwood. That mark was the 2^nd fastest of any 9^th grader in the race and ranked him 3^rd amongst all Michigan freshmen. The momentum continued into his sophomore year, where he was a consistent sub-16 performer throughout the fall and earned a medal for the 3200m indoors.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:24
800m – 1:58
1600m – 4:23
3200m – 9:39

Accolades

XC

13^th Place – Division 2 State
2x All-State
2024 Team State Champion
2x Region 11 Champion

Track

24^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
25^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
2025 Division 2 State 4×8 Champion

His Breakout Race

Came at a time when Allendale most needed him. The ’24 Falcons were stacked, numerous runners in the 15’s, 16’s. Thoughts of a state title permeating their entire summer and season. Mason was projected to be a contributor, as he was coming off a 9^th grade year where he closed cross in the mid-16’s then pumped out multiple quick quarters on the oval. The speed and talent were evident and fully realized during the 2024 championship season. The big breakthrough came at Region 11, when Mason dropped over 30 sec. from his personal best to take the win. The next race at State built off that, another tiny time drop to 15:24, but most importantly a vital 13^th place finish on the Falcon title squad.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:19
800m – 1:59
1600m – 4:20

Accolades

XC

7^th Place – Division 2 State
2^nd Place – Region 12
3^rd Place – OK White Conference Championship
2x Top-6 – Region 12

Track

6^th Place – Division 2 State 4×8
27^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
3^rd Place – OK White Championship 1600m

His Breakout Race

Micah has been running at a high level for so long that it’s almost impossible to pick out ONE moment that stands out. A few come to mind from his freshman campaign, such as his 4:29 closer at Distance Night or the first sub-16’s to end his 9^th grade fall. While those performances popped at the freshman level, he reached a new one this past fall, particularly at the midseason mark. The Pioneers had raced sparingly prior to Bluejay, which meant there were plenty of reserves and pent-up energy for a big one. Becker produced a huge one, dropping a 15:33 and placing 9^th in the elite field. That day on the Shepherd course gave way to more great performances down the line, including a 7^th place D2 finish and another personal best to close the season out (15:19). Taking a peek at the EGR schedule, seeing that they’ll be at Shepherd again, and I know Micah will be ready for another advance.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:20
800m – 1:58
1600m – 4:20
3200m – 9:11

Accolades

XC

16^th Place – Division 1 State
2x All-State
2^nd Place – OK Red Championship
4^th Place – Region 4

Track

9^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
4^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 3200m
2^nd Place – OK Red Conference 3200m
2^nd Place – Region 3 3200m

His Breakout Race

Season in, season out, the guy is consistent. We saw it this past year, where every effort was the equivalent of a sub-16. We’ve seen it the past two track seasons, where Justin has qualified for D1 State in the 3200m, running his fastest times at season’s end. But there’s a point before he’s gotten to this point, way back to his sophomore fall. Back when Johnson was only running above 16, as he had all year even through late October. Until the State Finals, where the then 10^th grader busted through into the 15’s, dropping over 25 sec. from his previous best. His 15:41 earned him a spot on the medal stand and established the standard that he’s carried to this day, and will hopefully carry onto his senior year.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:13
800m – 1:56
1600m – 4:16
3200m – 9:20
5k (Track) – 14:58

Accolades

XC

5^th Place – Division 2 State
Division 2 Team State Champion
Region 15 Champion
SVL Champion

Track

4^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
7^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 800m
SVL 3200m Champion
2^nd Place – Region 20 1600m

His Breakout Race

Just as Bluejay was the day for Becker, the same occurred for Naswell. Lennox had already done a standup job of positioning himself as one of the state’s better sophomores. He’d broken through into the 15’s late in his freshman fall. He’d qualified for the 1600m and 3200m the previous spring, even placing at D2 State with his Powers 4×8 team. He’d won everything in sight throughout the first half of the season. The real break and time reduction came at Bluejay. The Elite race was a test for both Powers, hoping to set themselves as the D2 favorite, and for Naswell, to prove his winning streak was no fluke. Both succeeded, as Powers won the meet and Lennox dropped a 15:13 (20+ sec. PR), setting the stage for his championship season heroics.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:27
800m – 1:55
1600m – 4:13
3200m – 9:14

Accolades

XC

22^nd Place – Division 1 State
2x All-State
2^nd Place – Region 3
2^nd Place – SMAC Championship (2025 Champion)

Track

4^th Place – Division 1 State 1600m
Region 3 1600m/3200m Champion
SMAC 1600m/3200m Champion
11^th Place – Division 1 State 4×8

His Breakout Race

Sam’s been a kid who can excel in a ton of surroundings. This was shown early in his career, running 4:24 for the full mile as a freshman and earlier in that year, breaking 16:00 late. Further examples came during his shortened sophomore season, where he came out swinging out of the gates and never let up, walking out of MIS with a 14^th place finish. Track has been a spot where he’s especially found new heights, with one major breakthrough that has precipitated his greatness these past few seasons. That came at Barnyard in April of ’25. Coming into Romeo, Baker was the owner of a 4:22 personal best in the 1600m. Faced with adverse conditions, weather delays, and every reason NOT to run fast, Baker did just the opposite, popping a 4:13. Since that day, he’s racked up another medal in the fall and matched that performance with a 4^th place finish in Rockford. Throw anything his way and you’ll get a positive response.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:33
800m – 2:00
1600m – 4:20
3200m – 9:10

Accolades

XC

8^th Place – Division 2 State
2^nd Place – OK White Championship
2^nd Place – Region 11

Track

2^nd Place – Division 2 State 3200m
Region 13 1600m Champion
OK White 1600m Champion

His Breakout Race

Mitchell had been patiently biding his time throughout the years, gradually making improvements, whittling time down. And then boom, he had arrived. His career began inauspiciously, above 20:00 for the first few races, then by the end of his 9^th grade season he was able to sneak into the 17’s. A year passed and late in his sophomore championship season, he’d found his way into the low-16’s on multiple occasions. Track had followed this same pattern, getting better, but nothing out of the ordinary. 2025’s eye-popping opener at Michigan Catholic was out of the ordinary. One of the tougher courses in the state, typically on a warm August day, Mitchell was able to race to a 16:19 (44 sec. course PB). That mark was one that could find him as one of D2’s best, which he continued to prove all year, ending in a 8^th place finish in November. It kept playing out in track and all signs point to the trend staying in this next season.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:34
1600m – 4:21
3200m – 9:08
5k (Track) – 15:31

Accolades

XC

21^st Place – Division 1 State
3^rd Place – Region 4
4^th Place – SEC Red Championship

Track

17^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
2^nd Place – Region 4 3200m
2^nd Place – SEC Red Championship 3200m

His Breakout Race

Coen’s quick rise lends itself to many examples coming forth. Three stand out to me – all at the same place, all representing a new level he’d find himself at. Hill always runs well at Jackson. The Ella Sharp track was home to his first sub-19 ever as a freshman, a time range he’d stay at for the rest of that ’23 season. A year later, he’d grown tremendously, all the way down into the 16’s, where he closed his 10^th grade season. This past fall, that late September setting was where Coen truly established himself in the upper reaches of D1. A 15:42 placed 11^th amongst the deep D1 field and set the stage for a championship season where he’d hang in races with all those big dogs. I’m sure in just under two months, we’ll receive another gem.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:18
800m – 2:00
1600m – 4:14
3200m – 9:11

Accolades

XC

23^rd Place – Division 1 State
RCA Conference Champion
8^th Place – Region 3

Track

11^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
RCA Conference 800m/1600m Champion
4^th Place – RCA Conference 3200m
5^th Place – Region 3 1600m

His Breakout Race

An easy selection could showcase the manner in which Marshall sprung onto the scene as a sophomore. After closing his first season with a string of mid-17’s, the then Lowell sophomore ripped the bandage off with a 16:19 opener, paving the course for a sophomore season where he’d flirt with breaking 16:00. That time never came, it’d just have to wait. Though when it arrived, he embraced every last bit of it. Another great opener came at Portage Central, but the real advancement came a week later at Under the Lights. His 15:27 placed 2^nd in the race and was the springboard for many superb races, including a 23^rd place in Brooklyn. His season-to-season drops are stupendous and we’re ready to see one more.