2014 BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES
2014 BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES
Below are the 2014 Boys Track and Field Team Capsules for schools located in the coverage region for www.northoaklandsports.com. Capsules compiled by Senior Editor Dan Stickradt and staff. For additions or corrections, email to dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com
Auburn Hills Avondale
HEAD COACH: Shelby Thompson, first season.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 2-3-0, 2-3-0 OAA Blue Division
LEAGUE MEET: Third at OAA Blue Division championships (103.5 points); tied for third in final standings (five points).
REGIONAL MEET: Third at Ortonville Brandon regional (61 points).
COUNTY MEET: Seventh (32 points).
STATE FINALS: 18th at D-1 state finals (13 points).
JUMPS: Myles Wright, sr. (state qualifier in long jump); Alex Hodges, sr. (long jump, high jump); Noah Burton, sr. (high jump); Adam Miller, fr. (high jump); Jeremiah Evans, soph. (high jump); Jalen Saunders, jr. (long jump)
THROWS: Zachary Purcilly, sr. (state qualifier in shot put; already gone over 55 feet this season); Jeremiah Evans, soph.; Zion Garrett, fr.; Chris Keyes, soph.
HURDLES: Christopher Womack, jr.; Alex Hodges, sr.; Jalen Saunders, jr.; Agustin Herrera, jr.
SPRINTS: Joshuwa Holloman, jr. (D-1 state champ in 100 meters); Myles Wright, jr. Alex Smith, jr.; Jonathan Thomas, jr.; Joey Cieslak, soph.; Sam Christmon, jr.; Quinton Hawkins, jr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Noah Burton, sr.; Augustin Herrera, jr.; Jon Ozerities, sr. (did not run last season; All-State as sophomore); Joseph Marsala, soph.; Josh Sippy, jr.; Michael Benton, jr.
DISTANCES: James Saylor, sr.; Ben Zaremba, fr.; Brendan Foley, jr.; Ben Hoffman, jr.; Nik Pinjarkar, jr.; Josh Creech, soph.; Owen Killewald, soph.; Steven Perri, jr.; Adam Gongal, soph.; Andrew Baraiac, jr.; Charlie Connell, jr.; Alex Larson, jr.; Dominic Amatulli, jr.
KEY LOSSES: Geoff Williston (middle distance, county champ in 800).
NOTES: Avondale drops back to Division 2 this season. The Yellowjackets were fifth in 2011 and state champions in 2012, both in D-2, only to see a slight enrollment increase last school year that bumped them up to D-1. This year, Avondale should be in the thick of the league race and quite capable of another top-10 state-meet finish thanks to a small group of big-meet performers and some quality up-and-comers.
Auburn Hills Oakland Christian
HEAD COACH: Sean Brandon, first season.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: Not available.
LEAGUE MEET: Fourth at MIAC (55 points).
REGIONAL MEET: Fifth at D-4 Webberville regional (57 points).
COUNTY MEET: Did not score.
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Chris Krieg, sr. (high jump, state qualifier); Jay Smitn, fr. (high jump, long jump; Cameron Waelchli, fr. (high jump).
THROWS: Chase Sumner, sr.; Jake Milam, fr.
HURDLES: Chris Krieg, sr. (state qualifier in three events); Luke Hoffman, fr.; Brad Miller, fr.
SPRINTS: Stephen Nichols, sr.; Javarian Smith, jr.; Andrew Borja, sr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Cameron Waelchli, fr.; Andrew Schwartz, soph.
DISTANCES: Brandon Lucas, sr.; Cameron Waelchli, fr.; Devin Reyes, fr.; Chase Sumner, sr.; Dylan Algate, jr.; Carl Davis Young, fr.; Luke Hoffman, fr.; Max Bone, fr.
KEY LOSSES: Chris Polite (middle distance, sprints).
NOTES: A new coaching staff inherits most of the roster that posted top-five finishes at both the league meet and regional meet last season, as well as welcoming in a quality freshman class with potential. At the small-school level, the Lancers should be competitive.
Clarkston
HEAD COACH: John Bennick, seventh season.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 4-0-1, 4-0-1 OAA Red Division.
LEAGUE MEET: Second at OAA Red Division meet (124.33 points); second in final standings (10.5 points).
REGIONAL MEET: Fourth at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (53 points).
COUNTY MEET: Fifth (35 points).
STATE FINALS: Tied for 51st at D-1 meet (three points).
JUMPS: Caine Watlington, sr. (long jump); Merrick Canada, jr. (long jump, high jump); Allen Gray, sr. (high jump, long jump); Mike Nicholson, sr. (high jump); Andrew Swanson, sr. (high jump).
THROWS: Nick Mattich, sr.; Jacob Gozdor, sr.; Tristan Lewis, jr.; Jeff Ylvisaker, jr.; Alex Snyder, jr.
HURDLES: Mitchell McCord, sr.; Trevor Chamberlain, soph.; Derek VanIntallie, jr.; Maurice Blevins, fr.; Andrew Swanson, sr. Caine Watlington, sr. James Klein, jr.
SPRINTS: Ian Eriksen, sr. (All-State in 200; state qualifier in 1,600 relay; two-time All-State in football); Nolan Eriksen, soph.; Caine Watlington, sr.; Merrick Canada, jr.; Mitchell McCord, sr.; Evan Farough, jr..; Marco Rosario, jr.; Marwin Chambers, soph.; Shaquille Blevins, soph.; Ryan Feeley, sr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Ryan Feeley, sr.; Josh Zawadzki, jr.; Derek Egli, jr.; Joey DeFinis, jr. (state qualifier in 1,600 relay); Andrew Brewer, sr.
DISTANCES: Daniel Billette, jr.; Grant Henley, soph.; Nathan Heierman, sr.; Derrick Egli, jr.; Tyler Dunn, jr.; William Eisert, fr. Luke Oldford, fr.
KEY LOSSES: Scott Cousino (state qualifier in 1,600 relay); Austin Draving (distance); Nick Moore (distance); Blake Sutherland (state qualifier in 1,600 relay); Chris Scott (throws); Andrew Swanson (high jump); Colton Chrisman (throws); Luis Reyes (throws); Tristan Farough (high jump, sprints).
NOTES: With 119 athletes on the roster, including 22 letterwinners back from last year, and Clarkston should be a threat for a high finish at the league, regional and county levels. There is also a band of athletes that might be able to crack the scoring column at the state meet if all goes well at season’s end.
Clarkston Everest Collegiate-
Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes Unified
HEAD COACH: Unavailable.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: Unavailable.
LEAGUE MEET: Third at CHSL C-D Championships (57 points).
REGIONAL MEET: First at D-4 Webberville regional (125 points).
COUNTY MEET: Did not score.
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Chris Cartier, fr. (high jump, long jump); Chris Shankin, fr. (long jump).
THROWS: Andrew Strzelecki, sr. (state qualifier); Anthony Clark, soph.; Drake Burtrum, sr.; Charlie Loeffler, sr.
HURDLES: Adam Romkema, sr.; Kurt Romkema, fr.
SPRINTS: Sean Thomas, sr. (multi-event state qualifier); Adam Romkema, sr.; Jack Bono, soph.; Elliott Fenske, jr. (sprints, state qualifier in relays); Isiah Hellner, fr.; Chris Cartier, soph.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Chris Cartier, jr.; Adam Legg, fr.; Drake Burtrum, fr.; Elliott Fenske, jr; Devin Senerius, soph.
DISTANCES: Noah Nuss, fr.; Chris Shankin, fr.; Andre Kliffel, soph.
KEY LOSSES: Kyle Dowbenko (throws); Garrett Ross (high jump, long jump, sprints); Ian New (Sprints, middle distance); Justin Grenn (middle distance); Gabe Fenske (distance); Chris Donohue (throws).
NOTES: The Lakers enjoyed one of their best seasons to date last spring, winning its first regional crown. A large class graduated, leaving opportunity for several freshmen and sophomores to make their mark. There is still a cast of holdover that will score their fair share of points, so the drop will not be too significant.
Holly
HEAD COACH: Rob Basydlo.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 8-0-0, 8-0-0 Flint Metro League.
LEAGUE MEET: Second at Flint Metro League meet (144.5 points); tied with Linden for overall league championship.
REGIONAL MEET: Eighth at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (39 points).
COUNTY MEET: 20th (11.33 points).
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Josh Sims, jr. (20-4 in long jump); Tre Flores, sr. (pole vault 12-10); Joe Kowalski, jr. (high jump).
THROWS: Dakota Thorington, jr. (state qualifier in discus); Ben Konopitski, sr.;
HURDLES: Matt Porter, sr.; Evan Renusch, jr.
SPRINTS: Jayvon Barr, soph. (state qualifier in 400 relay); Austin Scherma, jr. Antonio Wells, sr. (new).
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Curtis Cooley, jr.; Dino Vivanco, jr. Blake Staffne, soph.; Jacob Fife, sr.; Austin Chmura, jr.; Jake Thorn, jr.
DISTANCES: Nate Frasier, jr.; Vince Cantu, sr. (state qualifier in 1,600); Dilon Lemond, soph.; Kurtris Cooley, jr.; Zac Felix, jr.; Blake Stafne, soph.; Keenan Steele, soph.
KEY LOSSES: Sean Barr (hurdles); Evan Papuga (sprints); John Williams (sprints).
NOTES: Despite losing three quality sprinters, Holly already defeated beat Linden by 30 points this season and is poised to make another league title run. With 70 athletes on the team, including several from a cross country team that qualified for the state finals last fall, plus multiple point scorers back in uniform, and the Bronchos will be a team that should win another league crown and finish high at multiple invitationals.
Lake Orion
HEAD COACH: Stan Ford, 13th season as head coach
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 4-0-1, 4-0-1 OAA Red Division.
LEAGUE MEET: First at OAA Red Division meet (140 points); first in final standings (11.5 points).
REGIONAL MEET: First at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (104.5 points).
COUNTY MEET: First (63 points).
OTHER INVITATIONALS: Won Oxford Invitational; won Ortonville Brandon Invitational; finished second at Birmingham Groves Invitational.
STATE FINALS: Third at D-1 state meet (29 points).
JUMPS: Matt Everts, jr. (high jump); Connor Schlitt, fr. (high jump); Zach Arnold, sr. (long jump); Jacob Hatcher, sr. (long jump); Jacob Maurer, sr. (pole vault); Nick Lorant, sr. (high jump).
THROWS: Logan Shadaia, jr.; Alex Camacho, jr.; Justin Cathers, soph.; Cameron Shadaia, soph.
HURDLES: Jacob Maurer, sr.; Palmer Hatch, sr.
SPRINTS: Zach Arnold, sr.; Cory Ester, sr.; Jacob Hatcher, sr.; Sheldon Drake, soph.; Lu’Juan Broner, soph.; Will McDonald, jr.; Kevon Woodward, sr.; Lance Sturgess, sr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Kirk Hansen, sr.; David Diax, sr.; Jacob Arenz, soph.; Michael Bonnici, sr.; Tanner Fraser, jr.; Matt Arenz, soph.; Kevin Hansen, soph.; Connor Schlitt, fr.
DISTANCES: Andrew Lorant, soph.; Jonah Forystek, sr.; Jack Everts, fr.; Michael Jarvis, fr.; Jacob Ernatt, soph.; Joish Moats, jr.
KEY LOSSES: TJ Carey (state champion in 1,600; runner-up anchor in 3,200 relay; SEC Freshman of the Year in cross country); David Arenz (All-State in 3,200 relay; state qualifier in 1,600).; Jordan Waymar (All-State in 110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Chris Leigh, sr. (sprinter not competing; state qualifier in multiple events last season); Matt Krause, jr. (sprinter not competing); Steven Miller (throws); Joe Deneau (high jump, sprints); Josh Cromie (long jump); John Ryan (hurdles); Anthony Gerard (middle distance); Allen Karrip (sprints); Adam Augustyniak (middle distance).
NOTES: The Dragons won the state title two years ago and might have won last year except for a rash of injuries to the team’s top four sprinters dropped them down to third at the state finals. This season Lake Orion is not as strong but has enough firepower to contend at every meet it enters and could very well be a top-10 team in the state by season’s end. The future is also bright, as Lake Orion won the freshman county meet last season, while Lake Orion Oakview Middle School was the middle school Oakland County champion to boot.
Ortonville Brandon
HEAD COACH: Steve Hendershott.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 4-4-0, 4-4-0 Flint Metro League.
LEAGUE MEET: Fifth at FML meet (70 points); fifth in final standings (10 points).
REGIONAL MEET: 11th at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (29 points).
COUNTY MEET: 16th (17.5 points).
STATE FINALS: Tied for 57th at D-1 finals (two points).
JUMPS: Jacob Morris, jr. (pole vault, long jump)
THROWS: Wyatt Wilson, jr.
HURDLES: Ethan Verstraepe, jr.
SPRINTS: Jacob Phelps, jr.; Matt Sears, sr. (all-league in football and wrestling); Alec Dubay, sr.; Nolan Tews, fr.; Jared Klanke, fr.; Kevin Bickett, fr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Tars Thronson, sr.; Sam Toward, sr. (Lawrence Tech); Collin Hooker, jr.; Kyle Doyon, sr.; Vincent Fochesato, jr.
DISTANCES: Colin Hooker, jr.; Andrew Skelly, jr.; Nick VanGilder, sr.; Tommy Haase, soph.; Averey Teberian, soph.
KEY LOSSES: Cody Haragos (pole vault); Derek Klanke (state qualifier in 100 meters); Robert Fisher (sprints).
NOTES: With only 50 athletes on the team, depth in certain areas might be a problem, but with 20 letterwinners back, plus a nice crop of freshmen, and finishing in the top half of the FML is a reasonable goal.
Oxford
HEAD COACH: Matt Johnson, second season.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 2-3-0, 2-3-0 OAA Red Division.
LEAGUE MEET: Fourth at OAA Red Division meet (56 points); fourth in final league standings.
REGIONAL MEET: 10th at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (32 points).
COUNTY MEET: 21st (nine points).
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Dallas Pruitt, jr. (high jump, long jump); Mitch Tilley, sr. (long jump); Glacier Wallington, jr. (long jump); Noah Kinnie, jr. (long jump, pole vault); Kyle Reason, sr. (pole vault); Jacob Lewinski, soph. (pole vault); Tony Sands, jr. (high jump); Joshuwa Hall, soph. (long jump).
THROWS: Connor Bandel, soph. (league champ in shot put as freshman; already gone over 54 feet this season); Keegan Konkle, jr.; Grant Krause, sr.; Levi Kinnie, soph.
HURDLES: Anson Rowley, soph.; Eric Vandecaar, sr.; Michael Abbott, fr.; Joshua Hall, soph.; Luke Champion, sr.
SPRINTS: Glacier Wallington, jr.; Kyle Reason, sr.; Dallas Pruitt, jr.; JP Sutherland, jr.; Dallas Pruitt, jr.; Andrew Gierak, jr.; Gabe Cabanillas, jr.; Ethan Moll, soph.; Mitch Tilley, sr.; Sean Terry, soph.; Alex Sutherland, jr.; Josh Johnson, soph.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Armando Vega, soph.; Bryce Clark, sr.; Sean Terry, soph.; Adam Kemp, sr.; Michael Sovis, jr.; Luke Powers, jr.; Tyler Kwapis, jr.; Riley Feeney, jr.; Jacob Peterson, jr.; Tony Sands, jr.; Christian Corrion, jr.
DISTANCES: Jacob Schenten, sr.; Christian Corrion, jr.; Joey Ufolla, sr.; Gabe Hogan, soph.; Bradley Vandecaar, soph.; Logan Bruni, jr.; Noah Jenkins, sr.
KEY LOSSES: Mike Tuski (middle distance); Robbie Norfolk (high jump, sprints); Jerred Butler (middle distance); Ryan Gillespie (distance);
NOTES: Oxford made great strides with a young team last season. Now with 80 athletes on the team and only four point scorers departed from last season, and the Wildcats will see a major uptick in success from last year.
Pontiac
HEAD COACH: James Nelson
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 1-5-0, 1-5-0 OAA Gold Division.
LEAGUE MEET: Sixth at OAA Gold Division meet (36 points); tied for fifth in final league standings.
REGIONAL MEET: 13th at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (17 points).
COUNTY MEET: Tied-32nd (three points).
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Unavailable.
THROWS: Moses Miles, sr.; Kevin Thao, fr.
HURDLES: Nicholas Reid, jr.; Tyron Logan, soph.; Baldemar Flores, fr.
SPRINTS: Davion Logan, sr.; Nicholas Reid, jr.; Daquarius Holis, sr.; Alfonso Hernandez, soph.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Daquarius Holis, sr.; Clarence Farmer, soph.; Jorge Acevedo, fr.; Ja’Mar Antwine, jr.; Jamar Champele, jr.; Davion Logan, sr.
KEY LOSSES: Tarentay Washington (hurdles).
NOTES: James Nelson, who stepped away from coaching six years ago after coaching for more than three decades in the Pontiac district, is back to lead the young Phoenix. Although there are around 40 athletes on the team, a spike up from last season, and some quality athletes, Pontiac is far from their glory days from Pontiac Northern and Pontiac Central in the 1980s and 1990s. Seeing a major improvement from last season is a reachable goal for this young and unproven bunch of athletes.
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
HEAD COACH: Unavailable.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: Unavailable, Independent.
LEAGUE MEET: Independent.
REGIONAL MEET: 15th at Macomb Lutheran North regional (three points).
COUNTY MEET: Did not score.
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
NOTES: Unavailable.
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
HEAD COACH: John Barbee, first season.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: CHSL-AA Division.
LEAGUE MEET: Seventh at CHSL A-B Conference (17 points).
REGIONAL MEET: Sixth at D-2 Bloomfield Hills Lahser regional (60.5 points).
COUNTY MEET: 29th (five points).
STATE FINALS: Tied for 46th at D-2 state meet (three points).
JUMPS: Matt Durkin, jr. (high jump); Patrick Anger, sr. (long jump).
THROWS: Eric LeDuc, jr.
SPRINTS: Max Schwegman, sr. (All-State in 100, 200; also playing baseball).
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Joshua Fullerton, jr.
DISTANCES: Nathan Mylenek, soph.; Brendan Fraser, fr.; Joshuwa Fullerton, jr.; Aidan Schurig, soph.; Nathan Rutilla, sr.; Ryan Obear, jr.; Carter Slunick, soph.; Jeremy McNair, sr.
KEY LOSSES: Troy Kaufmann (distance); Luke Brennen (middle distances).
NOTES: John Barabee takes over the program that has many question marks. The Irish do have one of the state’s better sprinters (Schwegman), who placed at the state meet in his first season running track. Beyond that, there’s multiple underclassmen that are waiting in the wings trying to make their mark.
Rochester
HEAD COACH: Gary Cousino, sixth season as head coach
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 1-4-0, 1-4-0 OAA Red Division.
LEAGUE MEET: Sixth at OAA Red Division meet (27.33 points); tied for fifth in final standings (
REGIONAL MEET: 14th at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (12 points).
COUNTY MEET: Did not score.
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Justin VanDyke, sr. (long jump); Eddie Alexander, sr. (long jump); Jaylon Carey, sr. (high jump); Joey Jacobs, jr. (long jump, high jump); Nick Bailey, jr. (high jump); Scott Boeberitz, soph. (high jump); Spencer Perun, jr. (high jump); Jacob White, sr. (long jump).
THROWS: Cobe Bryant, soph.; Max Bazinski, sr.; Jonathan Markwort, jr.; Jacob White, sr.; Brandon Jones, soph.; Istri Ndoja, soph.
HURDLES: Jaylon Carey, sr.; David Hoffman, soph.; Chase Becks, jr.; Spencer Perun, jr.; Jordan Hunter, jr.; Chandler Ellis, soph.; Jason Jeong, jr.
SPRINTS: Julian Catraro, sr.; Nash Popvic, jr. (one of nation’s top junior soccer players; did not run as a sophomore); Joey Jacobs, sr.; Justin VanDyke, sr.; Jack Sinko, sr.; Eddie Alexander, sr.; Darrian Mason, jr. (transfer from Georgia); Tim Seals, fr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Joe Schuler, soph.; Justin VanDyke, sr.; Connor Ross, sr.; Tommy Massa, jr.; Chris Ross, soph.; Ian Ganow, jr.; Austin Suttie, soph.; Chris Pham, jr.; Austin Suttie, soph.
DISTANCES: James Schuler, sr.; Dillon Smith, jr.; Kyle Repetto, jr.; Kyle Lawton, sr.; Kyle Johnson, fr.; Kushal Jaligama, jr.; Shane Skelcy, soph.; Sam Maletesta, soph.
KEY LOSSES: Blake Pozolo (state qualifier in 3,200); LeaKaith Cunningham (sprints); Keaton Hallman (throws); Manny Mendoza (throws, high jump, sprints); Devin Ritchie (sprints); Jacob Van Dyke (middle distance); KJ Washington (middle distance).
NOTES: With 85 athletes, Rochester has its largest team in over a decade and should battle with Rochester Adams and Oxford for third place in the OAA-Red. Overall, the Falcons are simply better than last year, with two-thirds of their point scorers back and several newcomers or young athletes that are slated for big years.
Rochester Adams
HEAD COACH: Eric Lohr, third season as head coach.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 3-2-0, 3-2-0 OAA Red Division
LEAGUE MEET: Third at OAA Red Division meet (115 points).
REGIONAL MEET: Fifth at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (52.5 points).
COUNTY MEET: 10th (32 points).
STATE FINALS: Tied-30th at D-1 state finals (eighth points).
JUMPS: Charlie Rittner, jr. (high jump); Julian McNeir-Sharp, jr. (long jump); Paul Moceri, jr. (long jump); Lucas Adgate, fr. (high jump); Ryan Gibbons, jr. (high jump); Greg Boileau, jr. (long jump).
THROWS: Lance Dunbar, jr.; Dale Merza, sr.; Steve Obrzut, jr.; Alex Holder, soph.; Matt Small, sr.; Nick Razanno, sr.
HURDLES: Jordan Shive, sr. (All-State in 300 hurdles; 1,600 relay); Lucas Adgate, fr.
SPRINTS: Julian McNeir-Sharp, jr.; Greg Boileau, jr.; Ben Iaderosa, sr.; Ryan Asif, sr.; Clarence Broadnax, jr.; Julian Benivides, jr.; Paul Moceri, jr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Zach Limb, sr. (All-State in 1,600 relay; All-State in soccer); Jordan Shive, sr.; Brant Santana, sr. (All-State in 1,600 relay); Jeff Iaderosa, sr.; Nathan Stadwick, jr.; Jacob Petersmark, jr.; Colin Crusoe, soph.
DISTANCES: Matt Schram, fr. (state qualifier in cross country); Adam Beck, jr.; Nick Schram, fr.; Peter Pkac, jr.; Mason Williams, soph.; Matt Schiller, soph.; Nathan Stadwick, jr.
KEY LOSSES: Avery Taylor (All-State in 1,600 relay; state qualifier in 400); Stephen Biebelhausen (All-State in 3,200, cross-country); Connor Stevens (state qualifier in 800, 1,600 relay); Alex Tzonev (high jump); Andrew Dunbar (hudles); Michael Gaduski (middle distance); Charlie Turcotte (distance); Ian Dvorak (throws).
NOTES: While Adams lost eight point scorers to graduation, there is still plenty of holdover talent, plus a nice looking freshman class, that will kepp the Highlanders competitive. There is a also a solid group of big-meet point producers that will keep Adams on the radar.
Rochester Stoney Creek
HEAD COACH: Paul Duffy, 12th season as head coach
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 0-5-0, 0-5-0 OAA Red Division.
LEAGUE MEET: Fifth at OAA Red Division meet (33.33 points).
REGIONAL MEET: 15th at D-1 Ortonville Brandon regional (nine points).
COUNTY MEET: Tied-32nd (three points).
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Jack Barrow, jr. (high jump)
THROWS: Kenny Messina, jr.; Alex Hadd, jr.
HURDLES: Jack Barrow, jr.; Rex Blackwell, jr.; Tyler Sinak, sr.
SPRINTS: Nick LaLonde, jr.; Mario Macioce, jr.; Joseph McCarthy, soph.; Phillip Park, fr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Eric Boyle, sr.; Alex Landuyt, jr.; Chris Dibble, sr.; Jack Lucci, jr.; Fedrico Kulyckyj, jr.; Pablo Kulyckyj, fr.
DISTANCES: Eric Boyle, sr.; Alex Landuyt, jr.; Casey Neal, jr.; Andrew LaJoie, jr.; Adam Freer, jr.; Jacob Bozeman, jr.; Jon DiLorenzo, jr.
KEY LOSSES: Chris Tsivitse (state qualifier in 3,200, cross country); Joey Stack (sprints); JaQuis Jamison (sprints); Fransisco Kulyckyj (sprints); Will Sheehy (middle distance); George Platz (middle distance); Anthony Cooper (throws).
NOTES: Seven of the Cougars; top athletes graduated from a team that finished in the bottom of the OAA-Red and there are some depth issues. Stoney Creek may struggle in the league again and will look to multiple non-seniors for point production in a league where most teams bring back a ton of talent.
Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest
HEAD COACH: Randy Tyler, sixth season as head coach.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: Not available.
LEAGUE MEET: Sixth at MIAC meet (34 points).
REGIONAL MEET: Seventh at D-4 Webberville regional (42 points).
COUNTY MEET: Did not score.
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Stephen Ellis, sr. (long jump state qualifier).
THROWS: Unavailable.
HURDLES: Unavailable.
SPRINTS: Stephen Ellis, sr. (long jump state qualifier); Josh Macks, sr.; Jack Santine, sr.; Zach Woomer, sr.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Zach Woomer, sr.; Steven VanderVoor, sr.
DISTANCES: Kevin Klebba, jr.; Cameron Santangelo, sr.; Matthew Stolzenfeld, soph.; Andrew Abraham, jr.; Tyler Cook, soph.; C-Jaye Paratore, fr.; Jacob Morrison, jr.; Hans Binder, fr.
NOTES: A solid crop of returnees and a promising freshman class should help the Crusaders remain competitive on the small-school circuit.
Troy
HEAD COACH: Scott Player, seventh season (non-consecutive).
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 2-3-0, 2-3-0 OAA White Division.
LEAGUE MEET: Third at OAA White Division meet (76 points).
REGIONAL MEET: Seventh at D-1 Warren Mott regional (41.5 points).
COUNTY MEET: Tied-26th (6.33 points).
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Danny Wunderlich, sr. (high jump, long jump; Terrance Lofton, jr. (long jump);
THROWS: Alex Dello, sr.; Kyle Powell, jr.
HURDLES: Matt Chimeliewski, jr.; Martin Frey, sr.; Quin Ferber, sr.;
SPRINTS: Danny Wunderlich, sr.; Terrance Lofton, jr.; Matt Chimeliewski, jr.;
MIDDLE DISTANCES: Andrew Ellicott, jr.; Adam Hoef, sr.; Thisal Mudalige, jr.; Kristopher Zuhl, sr.; Souichi Terada, jr.
DISTANCES: Kunal Tangri, jr. (state qualifier in 1,600); Anaya Shah, jr.; John Skifkin, fr.; Matt Miros, jr.; Kyle Leonard, sr.;
KEY LOSSES: Jordan Dello (throws); Christian Przeslawski (middle distance); Josh Rusgo (distance); Joe Leonard (sprints); Fletcher Link (sprints); Quincy Taylor (sprints).
NOTES: Troy lost three close dual meets last season and should see improvement in the OAA-White as a bulk of their top athletes return. The Colts will compete with balance and a couple of frontrunners will be threats to make the state meet.
Troy Athens
HEAD COACH: Tom Cook, first season.
2013 DUAL MEET RECORD: 1-4-0, 1-4-0 OAA Blue Division.
LEAGUE MEET: Fifth at OAA Blue Division (56 points).
REGIONAL MEET: 11th at D-1 Warren Mott regional (28 points).
COUNTY MEET: Did not score.
STATE FINALS: Did not score.
JUMPS: Unavailable.
THROWS: Andrew Abdaal, sr.; Kenneth Scudder, sr.
HURDLES: Patrick Pale, sr.
SPRINTS: Unavailable.
MIDDLE DISTANCES: John Ghaly, sr.;
DISTANCES: Ryan Mooney, jr.; Noah Leong, fr.; Christian McAlister, sr.; Brian Bowles, soph.; Phil Reynolds, jr.; Alex Beyer, fr.
KEY LOSSES: Joe Shields (Sprints); Anthony Ward (discus state qualifier); Ethan. Badertscher (high jump state qualifier); Damon Whitney (throws).
NOTES: Athens has over 70 athletes on the team and is looking for some young athletes to step up and produce. The Red Hawks graduated their only two state qualifiers but only lost a small core of point scorers to graduation. Could an step up the standings be in store for the Red Hawks?
Above are the 2014 Boys Track and Field Team Capsules for schools located in the coverage region for www.northoaklandsports.com. Capsules compiled by Senior Editor Dan Stickradt and staff. For additions or corrections, email to dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com
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