2019 Top Returning Boy Distance Runners

Beginning with the 800m, Geoffrey Grossthal (Valley Christian, Sr.) returns ready to turn some heads. He had a huge breakthrough last year Chandler City Champs running 1:58 to win the 800m and was the only boy in Division 4 under 2 minutes in the event. At the Track and Field State Championships, he placed 2nd in the D4 Boys 800m and 2nd in the 1600m. Talon Smith (Joseph City, Sr.) returning State Champ for the D4 Boys 1600m. Holds PRs of 4:28 for 1600m and 2:00 for 800m. Only time will tell if we will see him defend his State Title in the D4 Boys 1600m this spring.

Jordan Black (North Phoenix Prep, Jr.) and Adam Whitehead (Arete Prep, Jr.) should also play factors in the longer distance races as they both have one State Title apiece. finished runner-up in the D4 Boys 3200m run at Stat...