Boys District 2 Preview

With the postseason heating up, the distance events in this district are shaping up to be some of the most competitive races we’ve seen all year. From loaded 800s to deep 1600 fields and unpredictable 3200 showdowns, there’s no shortage of talent—and no room for error. Here's a breakdown of who we think will punch their ticket to the regional meet.

1600 Predicted Qualifiers: Brock Jarrett, Mick Temple, Zee Rabi, Braydon Nix

This one is going to be tight. We're fairly confident that Brock Jarrett and Mick Temple will qualify, given that both can run under 4:15. After those two, the field gets very deep. Based on personal bests, the next three in line are Zee Rabi at 4:21, Sam Brockbank at 4:22, and Braydon Nix at 4:24. The biggest wild card among them is Rabi, who has been dealing with a severe illness over the past couple of weeks and may not be fully healthy yet. If he’s back to form, he should qualify, and the last spot would likely come down to Brockbank and Nix. If I had to choose, I’d go with Nix, who continues to improve this season and is due for another PR—though it should be very close. However, if Rabi isn’t healthy, both Brockbank and Nix are in strong positions to qualify.

800 Predicted Qualifiers: Ty Munroe, Gabe McNeil, Aadi Joshi, Brendan Steele

What was shaping up to be the race of the week took a major blow when Dylan Winters missed qualifying for the finals by just 0.02 seconds. The third-place finisher at indoor states was expected to contend for the win, but instead, he’ll be watching from the sidelines. Without Winters, the qualifiers seem fairly set: Ty Munroe, Gabe McNeil, Aadi Joshi, and Brendan Steele all boast personal bests of 1:55 or faster and should cruise to regionals.

3200 Predicted Qualifiers: Mckinley Norman, Mick Temple, Michael Kinzer, Logan Behm

Two runners appear to be locks for qualification: Mckinley Norman and Mick Temple. Both have run under 9:20, and while Temple will be doubling, he should have no problem advancing. After them, Michael Kinzer is a strong candidate with a 9:22 personal best. The final projected qualifier is Logan Behm, the only other runner in the field with a sub-9:30 time. Still, there are challengers with the potential to shake up the field. Gordon Kimberly ran in the 9:40s last weekend, but he dipped under 9:30 during the indoor season—if he’s in peak form, he could certainly sneak in. Also keep an eye on Owen Klein and Justin Rona, both of whom have upset potential.

The talent across these distance events is undeniable, and with so many closely matched runners, expect a few surprises along the way. Whether it's a breakout performance or a clutch late-race kick, these qualifiers will have earned every step of their advancement.