Distance
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Boys 1600m
The boys 1600m at the Comet Relays is shaping up to be a close race, with a tight lead pack all within striking distance of each other.
Kenston's Matthew Collins hasn't raced the 1600m yet this outdoor season, but he turned heads indoors with a PR of 4:32.39. With an outdoor best of 4:43, he'll be looking to transfer his winter gains to the spring track.
Just behind him is St. Edward's Christopher Bohm, who ran 4:32.63 earlier this season. With a new PR in the 3200m already, Bohm has shown strong range and could be primed for another breakthrough.
Mentor's Shawn Castiglione enters with great momentum, having already posted new bests in the 800m, 1600m, and 5K this spring. His recent PR of 4:39 positions him well to be in the mix up front.
Aurora's Nathan Eminian closed last season with a 4:39.76 and recently dropped a 9:48 in the 3200m in his only meet this spring, showing strong endurance that could carry him through a fast pace.
With four runners closely bunched around the mid-4:30s, the boys 1600m could come down to who makes the strongest move over the final lap.
Boys 3200m
Three contenders will line up for what should be a tightly contested boys 3200m showdown.
Aurora's Nathan Eminian may enter as the slight favorite, having opened his outdoor season with a strong 9:48.69 to take the win two weeks ago. Kenston's Matthew Collins brings plenty of strength, with a 10:04 indoor mark this season and a recent 16:18 5K effort showing solid fitness. While his outdoor PR sits at 10:27, his indoor performances suggest he's primed for a big drop.
Mentor's Brian Mignogna rounds out the field with the most race reps this spring-four races, all between 10:14 and 10:23. He'll rely on consistency and experience, and with a 9:59 indoor PR, he could be right in the mix if the pace heats up.
Girls 1600m
A tight race is shaping up in the girls 1600m, with all four runners entering with PRs between 5:13 and 5:25.
Kenston's Brianna McIvor owns the fastest personal best in the field at 5:13.45 and had a consistent indoor season with three races in the 5:23-5:24 range. She hasn't debuted outdoors in the event yet, but should be a strong threat up front.
Twinsburg's Autumn Besett has shown early-season dominance, winning both of her 1600m outings so far. She'll look to challenge her 5:17.37 best from 2023 and keep her undefeated streak alive.
Ana Buehrer of Berea-Midpark is gaining steam, recently setting a new PR of 5:21.19. She's already picked up two wins in four tries and could contend again here.
Mentor's Nora Kraska rounds out the field with the most recent PR-5:25.02-set during her first win of the season. With improving form and growing confidence, she'll be right in the mix.
Girls 3200m
The girls 3200m will feature three experienced distance runners capable of taking the title, each bringing something different to the track.
Strongsville's Hannah Jicha is having a stellar season, notching PRs in the 400m, 1600m, and mile already. While she hasn't raced the 3200m often-holding a PR of 12:29-her speed and endurance over shorter distances (including a state #3 1600m ranking) hint at major potential if she chooses to go for it here.
Aurora's Sydney Langell enters with the top outdoor 3200m PR of 11:37.55, set last season. She's off to a perfect start in 2025, winning her first two races in the 800m and 1600m, and has the strength to lead or close late.
Kenston's Brianna McIvor rounds out the trio with proven credentials. She logged three indoor 3200m races between 11:04 and 11:28 this winter and has yet to debut in the event outdoors. With strong track endurance, she could set the pace or make a decisive move late.
This one could come down to who controls the tempo-and who's got the best kick in the final lap.