Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Boys XC Analysis

As with the girls, please understand that this is not my opinion, but an interested contributor.

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Aloha Coach Al, Here's "one observer's" opinion of the boys for your blog: Once again the girls seem to be receiving all the attention this cross-country season, therefore, here's one observer's opinion of how the boys are shaping up.

Individually, Maui's Reid Hunter of King Kekaulike HS appears to be the dominant male runner after convincing victories at Kapalua and HPA. Hilo's Mark Turner and Hawaii Baptist's Matthew Nakamoto followed Hunter at HPA. Defending champion, Bryce Jenkins of Leilehua is recovering from injury and walked the HPA course. Iolani's Borys Pleskacz ran well the Iolani Invitational as did several other Oahu runners.

Heres my top 10 boys but another 10-15 could easily be here next week. 1. Reid Hunter, King Kekaulike; 2. Mark Turner, Hilo; 3. Matthew Nakamoto, HBA; 4. Borys Pleskacz, Iolani; 5. Margarito Martinez, Leilehua; 6. Tyler Mulloy, Iolani; 7. Jake Shiraki, Honokaa; 8. Scott Hunter, Hilo; 9. Shannan Casey, Leilehua; 10. Alvin Ringor, Molokai.

Team-wise, Iolani looked very good at their invitational and so did Kamehameha. Honokaa ran well at HPA after losing to Hilo earlier in the month. Leilehua is a mystery but has the potential to repeat. On Maui, the Maui High boys have been a surprise dominating the MIL this season. Heres my ranking: 1. Iolani; 2. Kamehameha Oahu; 3. Honokaa; 4. Leilehua; 5. Maui High

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