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Athlete of the Year
Kenai Black, Bohemia Manor, Junior
Finished the spring with seven top-three finishes at championship meets in the distance events. Won Class 1A East Region titles across 1,600 meters (4:36.26) and 3,200 meters (10:05.74). Finished third in the 3,200 (9:49.21) and second in the 1,600 (4:31.48) at the Class 1A State Championships. Won an UCBAC Championship in the 3,200 and placed third in the 1,600. Added a second-place finish in the 3,200 at the Conowingo Division Championships. Helped the Eagles win a Class 1A East Region title as a member of Bo’s 4×800-meter relay.
Coach of the Year
Evan Cohn, Bohemia Manor
Led the Eagles to a win at the Conowingo Division Championships, a second-place result at the Class 1A East Region Championships and the most points from a Cecil County boys’ team at the MPSSAA Track and Field Championships. Saw one relay team and one athlete bring back three individual Class 1A East Region titles. Saw seven individuals and three relay teams qualify for the Class 1A State Championships.
Jared Adams, Elkton, Senior
One of Cecil County’s most versatile athletes in the jumps. Finished the year with six top-three finishes at championship meets. Placed third at the Class 2A State Championships in the high jump (6’ 2”). Captured a Class 2A East Region title in the high jump (6’ 0”) and added a third-place finish at regionals in the long jump (20’ 4”). Won Conowingo Division Championships in both the high jump (6’ 2”) and long jump (20’ 6”). Finished second in the high jump at the UCBAC Championships. A Class 2A State Qualifier in long jump and high jump.
John Amoretti, Rising Sun, Senior
Won the shot put at the Conowingo Division Championships (42’ 5”). Added a second-place finish in shot at the UCBAC Championships and a fourth-place result at the Class 2A East Region Championships.
M.J. Brusio, Rising Sun, Senior
One of the top throwers in the county. Won discus events at the Conowingo Division Championships (142’ 7”) and the UCBAC Championships (142’ 8”). Added a second-place result in discus at the Class 2A East Region Championships. A Class 2A State Qualifier in discus.
Coumel Edwards, Perryville, Junior
Finished second in the 100-meter dash at the Conowingo Division Championships and third in the 200-meter dash. Placed in the top-six of the 100 and 200 at the Class 1A East Region Championships. A Class 1A State Qualifier in the 100 and 200 dashes.
Jakob Edwards, Rising Sun, Senior
Finished the season with three top-three finishes in the high jump. Finished as the runner-up in the high jump at the Class 2A East Region Championships and the Conowingo Division Championships. A Class 2A State Qualifier in the high jump.
Brenden Hampton, Perryville, Sophomore
Finished third in the pole vault at the Conowingo Division Championships and fourth at the Class 1A East Region Championships. A Class 1A State Qualifier in pole vault.
Niklas Haraldsson, Rising Sun, Senior
Placed second across 800 meters at the UCBAC Championships and added a third-place result in the 800 at the 2A East Region Championships. Served as a member of Rising Sun’s 4×800-meter relay team that won the Conowingo Division Championships, UCBAC Championships and Class 2A East Region Championships. A Class 2A State Qualifier in the 800.
Khalil Jones, Bohemia Manor, Junior
One of the top sprinters in Cecil County. Won the 100-meter dash at the Conowingo Division Championships (11.45) and placed second in the 200-meter dash. Added top-five finishes in the 100 and 200 at the 1A East Region I Championships. Placed fourth in the 200 and sixth in the 100 at the UCBAC Championships. Served as a member of Bo’s 4×200 and 4×400 relay teams that each finished in the top three at regionals. A Class 1A State Qualifier in the both the 100 and 200 dashes.
Jonathan Kristovich, North East, Sophomore
Finished the season with the county-best height in pole vault of 11’ 3”. Finished in the top 10 at the Conowingo Division Championships, the UCBAC Championships and the Class 2A East Region Championships. A Class 2A State Qualifier in pole vault.
Dain Lenz, Bohemia Manor, Senior
A skilled hurdler for the Eagles. Won the 110-meter hurdles (15.56) at the Conowingo Division Championships and placed second in the 300-meter hurdles. Added a pair of fourth-place finishes in the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles at the Class 1A East Region Championships. Served as a member of Bo’s 4×200 and 4×400 meter relay teams that each finished in the top three at the region championships. A Class 1A State Qualifier in both the 110 and 300 hurdles.
Brady Martin, Perryville, Senior
Won the 800-meter run at the Conowingo Division Championships (2:04.36) and the Class 1A East Region Championships (2:02.58). Added a second-place finish in the 400-meter dash at the 1A East Region Championships. A Class 1A State Qualifier in the 800 and 400.
Landen Milloway, Rising Sun, Senior
Won the 400-meter dash at the Conowingo Division Championships (51.10) and the UCBAC Championships (50.15). Added a fifth-place result at the 2A East Region Championships. Served as a member of Rising Sun’s 4×800-meter relay team that won the Conowingo Division Championships, UCBAC Championships and Class 2A East Region Championships. A Class 2A State Qualifier in the 400.
Jacob Seiple, Bohemia Manor, Senior
Finished second in the 800 meters at the Conowingo Division Championships and added a second-place result in the 800 at the Class 1A East Region Championships. Served as a member of Bo’s 4×800-meter relay team that won a Class 1A East Region title. A Class 1A State Qualifier in the 800.
Gage Stefanick, Rising Sun, Freshman
Excelled in his first year as a member of Sun’s distance team. Finished the spring with six top-three finishes at championship meets. Won a Class 2A East Region title in the 3,200-meter run (9:53.16) and placed second at regionals across 1,600 meters. Finished third in the 3,200 at the Class 2A State Championships. Won the 3,200 at the Conowingo Division Championships (9:53.58). Added two second-place finishes in the 1,600 and 3,200 at the UCBAC Championships. A Class 2A State Qualifier in the 1,600 and 3,200.
Sebastian Pagliaro, North East, Senior
Won the Conowingo Division Championships in the 300-meter hurdles (41.10). Added a second-place finish at the Class 2A East Region Championships in the 300 hurdles. A Class 2A State Qualifier in the 300 hurdles.
Cameron Washington, Perryville, Junior
Finished the year with three top-10 finishes at championship meets in the triple jump. Finished second at the Conowingo Division Championships. Added top-10 finishes at the UCBAC Championships and the Class 1A East Region Championships.
Jason Wolfenden, Bohemia Manor, Senior
Placed first at the Conowingo Division Championships in the 1,600-meter run (4:51.62). Finished as the Class 1A East Region runner-up across 1,600 and 3,200 meters. A member of Bo’s 4×800-meter relay team that won a Class 1A East Region title. Qualified for the Class 1A State Championships in both the 1,600 and 3,200.
Honorable Mentions
Trevor Eilber, Rising Sun
Bryson Foster, Perryville
Xavier Granado, Bohemia Manor
Joseph Hartman, North East
Terrell Hightower, Perryville
Charles Kilby, Perryville
Oliver Leader, Bohemia Manor
Andrew Lenz, Bohemia Manor
Brayden Strickland, Elkton
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