Boys' Indoor State Meet Predictions

State Title Predictions:

Quincy: 

D1 4x800m: Lancaster

D1 1600m: Brock Jarrett

D1 800m: Austyn Fox

D1 3200m: Dom Ellis

D2 4x800m: Jonathan Alder

D2 1600m: Alec Adelman

D2 800m: Latrell Hughes

D2 3200m: Marcus Adelman

Jacob: 

D1 4x800m: Beavercreek

D1 1600m: Christian Passerini

D1 800m: Jackson Davis

D1 3200m: Michael Kinzer

D2 4x800m: Jonathan Alder

D2 1600m: Benjamin Gasiorski

D2 800m: Latrell Hughes

D2 3200m: Marcus Adelman

Ethan:

D1 4x800m: Dublin Jerome

D1 1600m: Brock Jarrett

D1 800m: Gabe McNeil

D1 3200m: Brock Jarrett

D2 4x800m: Jonathan Alder

D2 1600m: Wyatt Lendon

D2 800m: Latrell Hughes

D2 3200m: Marcus Adelman

Which race are you most looking forward to?

Quincy: The Division 1 3200m run is a really exciting field, stacked with talent from all over Central Ohio. Ryne Reynolds and Dom Ellis are the two fastest on paper, but the entire chase pack is filled with talent as well. This is truly anyone’s race—expect it to come down to the wire.

Jacob: The race I am most looking forward to is the Division 1 3200m. There are many notable names in this field, and it will be very exciting to see who comes out on top.

Ethan: I’m going to buck the trend and go with the Division 2 1600m. After the fireworks we saw last year with Chance Basilone’s come-from-behind victory, I think we’re in for another tight contest. Wyatt Lendon, Marcus Adelman, Ian Res, Callum Sproul, and Ben Gasiorski are all in the mix to take home the title. The race will likely come down to who can put together the strongest kick.

What individual matchup are you most looking forward to?

Quincy: Dublin Jerome vs. Lancaster in the 4x800m relay. These two Central Ohio teams find themselves at the top of the state, and neither relay has any glaring holes. They will likely continue to battle all the way to the outdoor state meet in June, so this race will be a great assessment of where these programs stand.

Jacob: The Ryne Reynolds and Dom Ellis matchup in the Division 1 3200m. I am looking forward to seeing if their seed times reflect their actual race pace and who ultimately comes out on top.

Ethan: It has to be the Division 1 1600m matchup between Brock Jarrett and Max Friedrich. Jarrett remains undefeated this year, but Friedrich has a blistering 4:08.60 full mile to his name this season, which makes him tough to beat. However, he entered last year’s competition under similar circumstances and fell short to Matthew Schroff in a finishing kick. This one will be all about tactics.

Which race results are you the least certain about?

Quincy: The Division 2 1600m is a true toss-up, with the top four runners bunched tightly together. I’m taking Adelman based on his big-race experience; I think his tactics will secure the victory. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if this one goes another way.

Jacob: I am least certain about the Division 1 3200m because there are great athletes throughout the field. In my opinion, there is no clear favorite, and I feel this race will surprise us all.

Ethan: For me, it’s the Division 1 4x800. Since this relay is on the same day as individual finals, it’s often a toss-up as to which top runners will actually compete. While Beavercreek is a popular pick for the title, it is unknown if Jackson Davis or Aidan Allen will be in the lineup. Additionally, since Brock Jarrett is also entered in the 1600m and 3200m, I doubt he will compete for Lancaster’s relay, likely eliminating them from contention.

What is one bold prediction you have for the day?

Quincy: Brock Jarrett will lead from the gun in the Division 1 1600m and beat the rest of the field by at least three seconds—shortly after his relay team edges out Jerome in the 4x800m.

Jacob: Christian Passerini will win the Division 1 1600m. I believe Passerini will start conservatively but finish with his signature “aerobic kick” to gap the field and take the win.

Ethan: Give me a Brock Jarrett double crown in the 1600m and 3200m. It will take two tactical races to pull this off, but he has an intangible that the rest of the field will struggle to match: pure speed. His 1:51 solo performance at Marshall last weekend demonstrated his finishing ability; as long as he stays with the leaders entering the bell lap, he can beat anyone.