Storyline #12: Garek vs. the Northeast, Boys 2 Mile
Defending champion Drew Hunter isn't entered here -- but the National High School Record holder's absence provides for more drama, as there is no clear favorite in a field of athletes with similar personal records.
Garek Bielaczyc of East High School in Utah stands out, and not entirely because he's the sole non-Northeasterner. The University of Texas commit placed fourth at Foot Locker Nationals in the fall, took down NXN champion Casey Clinger at the Simplot Games and clocked U.S. No. 3 8:57.03 over 3200m.
Athletes who will run right with Bielacyc include Thomas Ratcliffe (US #1, 8:57.47 2 Mile), Aidan Tooker (US #1 8:54.22 3200m), Conor Lundy (US #2 8:22.06 3K), David Principe (US #2, 8:59.05 2 Miles), Matthew Bouthillette (US #4 9:05.48 2 Miles), Jack Salisbury (US #5 9:06.58 2 Miles) and Gannon Willcutts (US #5, 9:05.49 3200m).
| BOYS TWO MILE RUN FINALS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLACE | ATHLETE | TEAM | RESULT | WIND | H# | |
| 1 | Andrew Hunter | 11 | Loudoun Valley | 8:48.22 | 2 | |
| 2 | Levi Thomet | 12 | Kodiak High School | 8:48.32 | 2 | |
| 3 | Alex Ostberg | 12 | Darien High School | 8:48.88 | 2 | |