The Top Class 1 1600m Runners to Watch

The Boys race in Class 1 will also feature 13 returning State Qualifiers, including the State Champion and 6 more State Medalists from 2018.

Evan Smith of Chadwick is the Defending State Champion, and also holds the fastest returning time in Class 1 with a 4:32. He was very consistent last year, and looks primed to defend his title and go back to back in 2019. Last year's Runner Up Max Davies of West Platte will be his biggest challenger, coming in with a 4:35 season best last year. He was right with Smith through three laps last year and just got out kicked at the end. You know he'll be hungry for the rematch this Spring. Below you can find my subjective rankings and honorable mentions. Dillon Seckington (4:37), Donovan Denslow (4:37), Chase Ratliff (4:37), Preston Thomas (4:40), and Garland Theus (4:43) are the other returning medalists from 2018.


1. Evan Smith - Chadwick (4:32)

2. Max Davies - West Platte (4:35)

3. Chase Ratliff - Weaubleau (4:37)

4. Dillon Seckington - Meadville (4:37

5. Donovan Denslow - Clopton (4:37)

6. Jesse Schultz - Lutheran (KC) (4:39)

7. Preston Thomas - Princeton (4:40)

8. Garland Theus - Brunswick (4:43)


Honorable Mentions: Jake Mcenaney (Tarkio)