Group Championships Preview | Picks and Predictions

NJSIAA Group Championships
Robert Kellert


Photo by RunningWorksPics and Aaron Laserna for MileSplit

Boys Individual Predictions


Robert KellertPat MontferratAndrew Stranieri


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Group 1Owen Long
Haddon Twp
James Draney
Bogota		Owen Long
Haddon Twp
Group 2Joe Dragon
High Point
Zach Michon
Robbinsville		Joe Dragon
High Point
Group 3Joshua Clark
Highland Regional
Joshua Clark
Highland Regional		Joshua Clark
Highland Regional
Group 4Matt Grossman
Millburn		Tim Bason
WWP South		Aaron Groff
Cherry Hill East
NP ADavid Rosas
Don Bosco Prep
David Rosas
Don Bosco Prep		Patrick Sullivan
Don Bosco Prep
NP BAcasio Pinheiro
Wilberforce School
Bill Massey
Montclair Kimberly		Bill Massey
Montclair Kimberly

Group 1 Conversation Notes

  • Kellert | This race is crowded at the front, Owen Long, Samuel Gerstenbacher, Adam Quann, James Draney and more.

Group 2 Conversation Notes

  • Stranieri | Can Joe Dragon take down the Daly twins again or will they be able to turn the tables this weekend?

Group 3 Conversation Notes

  • Kellert | Joshua Clark is on a mission this season with five straight wins, in my eyes a clear favorite. However if he is off the mark Jordan Brannon, Elliot Gindi, and Matt Cohane will be right there to take the opportunity.

Group 4 Conversation Notes

  • Kellert | Stop making these predictions so hard! This race is loaded with talent.
  • Stranieri | This race is shaping up to be a fast one between Aaron Groff of Cherry Hill East, Tim Bason of WWPBS, and Matt Grossman of Millburn. Could they push each other and take down the group record of 15:31 set by NJ legend Craig Forys? Don't count out Rey Rivera of Old Bridge in the individual race. He's incredibly talented and if he's there with 200 to go, there aren't too many people who can match his kick.

Non Public A Conversation Notes

  • Stranieri | The individual battle will be interesting. Will Blaise Ferro be able to win in his first race back in a while? I've picked otherwise but I wouldn't put past him.

Non Public B Conversation Notes

  • Kellert | Keep an eye out for the freshmen from The Wilberforce School, Acasio Pinheiro. His first experience at Holmdel he placed fifth in the A1 Varsity race during the Shore Coaches Invite running 16:40.
  • Stranieri | The individual battle should be interesting as it's really anyone's race and there 4-5 people with a shot at winning.

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