State Meet Deep Dive: D2 Boys
In lieu of a full state preview this year, I've chosen to focus on one section of the meet: the D2 boys' race, which looks to be the most competitive one of the day. I spoke with several of the title contenders' coaches and took a closer look at their teams. Season in Review There were high hopes for FHE coming off a stellar track season, but a few questions remained headed into the season. Would 1600/3200 strength translate to the grass? How do you replace a low-stick like Aiden Sullivan? The Hawks answered both of those questions ("absolutely" and "shockingly easily", respectively) with their crushing win at South Christian's Under the Lights meet. FHE scored 22 points in the Twilight race, putting all scorers under 17:00. Brendan Hoving, Liam Hinman, and Henry Dixon showed the first iteration of their three-headed monster; Hoving was the top runner this time, but Dixon has emerged as the #1 for most of the season. Shepherd brough