The 3200m Runners to Watch in Class 5

The Class 5 Boys 3200m will see four state medalists returning. Wes Porter (Rockhurst) will be the likely favorite heading in after rolling his way to the Class 4 XC State Title. He placed 6th last year, but has the fastest returning time with a 9:22. Lucas Rackers (SLUH) is the top returning finisher from last year as he placed 4th, and he holds a PR of 9:25. Braden Zaner (Ray-Pec) and Ryan Mata (Liberty) are the remaining returning medalists as they placed 5th and 8th respectively and hold PR's of 9:27 and 9:29. Below you can find my subjective top 5 list for the Class 5 Girls Overall, and the top 5 for each returning grade.



Boys Overall

1. Wes Porter (Rockhurst)

2. Lucas Rackers (St. Louis University High)

3. Braden Zaner (Raymore-Peculiar)

4. Matthew Hauser (Rock Bridge)

5. Ryan Mata (Liberty)


Seniors

1. Wes Porter (Rockhurst)

2. Lucas Rackers (St. Louis University High)

3. Braden Zaner (Raymore-Peculiar)

4. Ryan Mata (Liberty)

5. AJ Wallach (Kirkwood)


Juniors

1. Matthew Hauser (Rock Bridge)

2. Thomas Andersen (Parkway West)

3. Brock Wooderson (Blue Springs)

4. Nick Cimmarusti (Francis Howell)

5. Micah Bruggeman (Joplin)


Sophomores

1. Ethan Lee (Liberty North)

2. Thomas Roehl (Jefferson City)

3. Tate Fletcher (Rock Bridge)

4. Carson Clancy (Lee's Summit North)

5. Grant Brawley (St. Louis University High)