NXN Rankings - Week of 9.11.08

Courtesy: Marc Bloom and Rich Gonzalez

Note: Hurricane-related storms cancelled many meets in the Southeast and South and some in the Northeast. In certain cases, schools were closed and teams were unable to compete or travel.

Boys New York Teams
1.Shenendehowa No major meet yet
2.Fayetteville-Manlius No major meet yet
3.Arlington No major meet yet
4.Queensbury No major meet yet
5.Shoreham-Wading River No major meet yet
6.Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake No major meet yet
7.Honeoye Falls-Lima No major meet yet
8.East Aurora Wins JFK Inv taking 5 of top 10 on 4k course
9.Pittsford-Mendon Triple dual winner in 4-way meet taking 1-2-3
10.Newark Valley No major meet yet
Bubble teams alphabetically: Bishop Ford, Brighton, Chaminade, Collegiate, Ithaca, Massapequa, McKee SI Tech, Msgr. Farrell, No. Rockland, Northport, Penfield, Port Washington, Rush-Henrietta, Shaker, Smithtown, St. Anthony’s, Suffern, Wantagh, Warwick Valley, Washingtonville, West Genesee

New York Boys To Watch:
Scott Anderson 12 Section 06 East Aurora
Bobby Andrews 12 Section 11 Shoreham-Wading River
Joe Brancale 12 Section PSAL Staten Island
Mike Danaher 12 Section 02 Shenendehowa
Alex Deir 11 Section 05 Honeoye Falls
Demetri Goutos 12 Section 02 Saratoga Springs
Sean Halpin 12 Section CHSAA Scarsdale
Dan Harris 11 Section 02 Shenendehowa
Alex Hatz 11 Section 03 Fayetteville
Mike Hickey 12 Section 01 Pearl River
Mike Jennings 12 Section CHSAA Bronx
Alex Leuchanka 12 Section 09 Shenendehowa
Vasili Papestrat 12 Section 04 Binghamton
Drew Perrilli 11 Section 06 Lockport
Chris Stogsdill 12 Section 03 Marcellus
Max Straneva 11 Section 04 Chenango Valley
Evan Tsembelis 12 Section 06 Grand Island
Brian Trainor 12 Section 02 Shenendehowa
Craig Weiss 12 Section 02 Shaker
Joe Whelan 12 Section 06 Hamburg

Boys Northeast Teams
(CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, PA, RI, VT)
1.Don Bosco (NJ) No major meet yet
2.Morris Hills (NJ) No major meet yet
3.W Windsor Plainsboro No (NJ) No major meet yet
4.North Penn (PA) Wins Central Bucks E Inv taking 5 of top 8 with 44-second spread
5.Danbury (CT) No major meet yet
6.Haddonfield (NJ) No major meet yet
7.Upper Dublin (PA) No major meet yet
8.Millburn (NJ) No major meet yet
9.La Salle (RI) No major meet yet
10.North Allegheny (PA) Wins Red, White and Blue Inv by 20 with 15-second spread
Cut: Christian Bros (NJ)
Bubble teams alphabetically: Brookline (MA), Cherokee (NJ), Christian Bros (NJ), Colts Neck (NJ), Council Rock No (PA), Cumberland Valley (PA), Greely (ME), Hanover (NH), Newton So (MA), North East (PA), North Hills (PA), Seneca Valley (PA), West Windsor-Plainsboro So (NJ), Whitman-Hanson (MA)

Connecticut Boys To Watch:
Tucker Schaefer 12 Danbury
Michael Levene 12 Stamford
Adam Trofa 12 Amity
Ryan King 12 Tolland
Taylor Phillips 12 Brookfield
Joseph Bubniak 12 Danbury
Craig Hunt 12 New Milford
Porter Bourdeau 12 Danbury
Artem Skobrev 12 Darien
Brian Magna 12 Canton

Maine Boys To Watch:
Matt Rand Cape Elizabeth
Will Geoghegan Brunswick
James Lepage Greely
Logan Price Greely
Jason Kaake Portland
Wade Davis Bailey Island
Alex Moser York
Robbie Driscoll Lewiston
Kelton Cullenberg Kennebunk
Sadam Abdi Lewiston
Graham Pearsall Dexter
Robbie Leeman Lewiston
Ryan James Belfast
Chris Flathers Cape Elizabeth
Luke Fontaine Cony

Massachusetts Boys To Watch:
Aylaian Brendon JR Nashoba
Dacey John SR Franklin
Dannenhauer Ray SR Amherst
Dolan Pete SR Roxboro
Galebach Phillip SR Medford
Gregorek Johnny JR Seekonk
Grove Brendan JR Brookline
Horowitz Coby JR Nashoba
Kehoe Nate FR Salem
Moverman Mike SR Boston
O'Shea John SR Dracut
Penney Ethan JR Haverhill
Pietras Zach JR Ludlow
Wilson David SR Brookline
Worthham Andrew SR Newton

New Jersey Boys To Watch:
Doug Smith Randolph
Brett Johnson Ocean City
Robbie Andrews Manalapan
Rob Molke Ramsey
Tyler Udland Milburn
Jon Vitez Haddonfield
James Rosa Windsor
Joe Rosa Windsor
Sean Pohorence Morristown
David Forward Shawnee

Pennsylvania Boys To Watch:
Jon Bogert Liberty
Nick Bonaventure Ambler
Ben Furcht Lower Merion
TJ Hobart Baldwin
Kyle Hurston Carlisle
Will Kellar Henderson
DJ Krystek Gateway
Mike Mahoney Harrisburg
Brad Miles North Penn
Mike Palmisano Upper Dublin
Mike Pierce Philadelphia
Chris Rosato Coatesville
Cam Stauffer Seneca Valley
Jimmy Tarsnane Perkiomen Valley
Dan Wallace Harrisburg
Joe Beveridge Scranton

Rhode Island Boys To Watch:
Andrew Springer Westerly
Nick Ross East Greenwich
Mark Feigen East Greenwich
Tim O'Laughlin Westerly
Connor Mecurio Providence
David Hurley Chariho
Sid Giffin Barrington
Brian Doyle Providence
Connor McCloskey Kingston
Sean Kelley Chariho
Zach Fraielli Cranston
Tim Calcagni Chariho
Matt Macedo Ponagansett
Matt Mecurio Providence
Ian Rambo Providence
Jake Sienko Cranston

Vermont Boys To Watch:
Adron Pitmon Mt. Mansfield
Tony Sulva Champlain Valley
Landon Elliot Brattleboro
Sean Maguire Essex Junction
Jim Dang Burlington
Justin Bouffard Essex Junction
Nohea King BFA- Manchester
Kalle Jahn Brattleboro
Eamon Welter Harwood
David Sinclair Montpelier

Boys South Teams
(AR, LA, MS, OK, TX)
1.The Woodlands (TX) Wins Andy Wells Inv taking 5 of top 10 to defeat Cinco Ranch
2.Cinco Ranch (TX) 2nd at Wells after winning Katy Inv over Seven Lakes with 33-second spread
3.Cedar Park (TX) Wins Texas State Inv taking 5 of top 8
4.Klein Oak (TX) Wins earlier Friday Night Lights meet over Seven Lakes
5.Seven Lakes (TX) Pre-season #1 loses first two meets while missing #2 runner
6.Kingwood (TX) 3rd at Andy Wells after decisive win over Strake Jesuit at Cougar Classic
7.Poteet (TX) No major meet yet, opens Sept. 20
8.Strake Jesuit (TX) Wins Puma Inv with 5 in top 15
9.Flower Mound (TX) Wins Marcus I Inv by 22 points
10.Del Rio (TX) No major meet yet, opens Sept. 20
Cut: Southlake Carroll (TX), Rogers (AR), Georgetown (TX)
Bubble teams alphabetically: Brother Martin (LA), Clear Lake (TX), Coppell (TX), Georgetown (TX), Houston Mem (TX), Jesuit (LA), Lamar (TX), Lockhart (TX), Marcus (TX), Mayde Creek (TX), Moore (OK), Rogers (AR), Southlake Carroll (TX), Tulsa Union (OK)

Arkansas Boys To Watch:
Jordan Falls Rogers
Markus Pearson Conway
Cameron Efurd Rogers
Amos Gerber Lake Hamilton
Alex Tully Little Rock Catholic
Caleb Hanson Ft. Smith Southside
Luke Allen Harrison
David Mills Lake Hamilton
Chris Marchman Sheridan
Robert Peiser Shiloh Christian

Louisiana Boys To Watch:
Matt Pieri Br. Martin
Peter Flores Jesuit
Alden Heaphy St. Thomas More
Scott Richardson Br. Martin
Jake Greene DeRidder
Matt Wolfe Parkway
Mark Dotson Menard

Mississippi Boys To Watch:
Max Holman Tupelo
Gordon Ellis Tupelo

Oklahoma Boys To Watch:
Steven Baker Union
Taylor Monaghan Union
Dakota Buck Deer Creek
Parker Bowles Norman
Dylan Moon Jenks
Andy Carroll Mustang
Adam Johnson Broken Arrow
Justin Swake Broken Arrow

Texas Boys To Watch:
CJ Brown Carroll
Craig Lutz Marcus
Paul Snyder Churchill
Evan Hibbs Georgetown
Jim Stitt Timberview
Alex De La Garza Mercedes
Jimmy Welin Seven Lakes
Zach Ornelas Vista Ridge
Andrew Herrera FW Southwest
Chase Rathke Seven Lakes
Jordan Valle Big Spring
Reed Connor The Woodlands
Parker Stinson Cedar Park

Boys Southeast Teams
(AL, DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
1.Oakton (VA) No major meet yet
2.Green Hope (NC) Wins earlier Providence Inv taking 6 of top 13 with 54-second spread
3.Jefferson Sci/Tech (VA) No major meet yet
4.Brookwood (GA) Wins earlier Stage Race with 2-mile times of 10:09 to 10:17
5.Broughton (NC) Wins earlier Kickoff Classic taking 5 of top 12 at 3k distance
6.Jamestown (VA) No major meet yet
7.Mountain Brook (AL) Wins Berry (GA) Inv over excellent field including Hoover (AL) and Baylor (TN)
8.Chapel Hill (NC) Wins earlier Western NC meet by 21 over Mooresville, the Eye Opener (SC) victor
9.Northwest (MD) No major meet yet
10.Melbourne (FL) No major meet yet
Cut: Baylor (TN), Hoover (AL)
Bubble teams alphabetically: Albemarle (VA), Atlee (VA), Baylor (TN), Bethesda-Chevy Chase (MD), Brentsville (VA), Caesar Rodney (DE), Collins Hill (GA), Columbus (FL), Daviess County (KY), Enloe (NC), Freeman (VA), Hoover (AL), JL Mann (SC), Maggie Walker (VA), Marrieta (GA), Midlothian (VA), Mountain View (VA), Oak Mountain (AL), Oak Ridge (TN), Ocean Lakes (VA), Potomac Falls (VA), St. Xavier (KY), Wando (SC), Western Albemarle (VA), Wilde Lake (MD), Wheeling Park (WV), Winter Park (FL)

Note: Southeast Individuals To Watch list will begin next week.

Boys Midwest Teams
(IL, IN, MI, MO, OH)
1.Neuqua Valley (IL) Defending natl champs win Hornet-Red Devil Inv running 1-2-8-10-11
2.York (IL) No major meet yet
3.St. Louis Univ (MO) Wins First Capital Inv taking 7 of top 14
4.Carmel (IN) Streaking Greyhounds’ latest win State Preview Inv by 36 points
5.Naperville No (IL) No major meet yet
6.Centerville (OH) Wins Tiffin Carnival 1-A race over state powers
7.Saline (MI) No major meet yet
8.Pioneer (MI) Wins W. Bloomfield/Bro. Rice Inv with 44-second spread
9.Mentor (OH) Close 2nd in Tiffin meet ahead of several state powers
10.St. John Jesuit (OH) 3rd in Tiffin meet
Cut: Fishers (IN), Medina (OH)
Bubble teams alphabetically: Dexter (MI), Ft. Wayne Carroll (IN), Fishers (IN) Francis Howell No (MO), Geneva (IL), Kickapoo (MO), Linden (MI), Lyons Township (IL), Mason (OH), McCutcheon (IN), Medina (OH), North Central (IN), Palatine (IL), Parkway West (MO), Rochester Adams (MI), Rockford (MI), St. Francis de Sales (OH), St. Ignatius (OH), Terre Haute No (IN), Waubonsie Valley (IL), Westfield (IN), West Plains (MO)

Indiana Boys To Watch:
Drew Shields (Fishers) TM/CK
Futsom Zeinasellassie (Nora-Indianapolis) TM/CK
Dylan Sorenson (Zionsville) TM/CK
David Osburn (Chesterton) TM/CK
Blake Dircksen (Noblesville) TM/CK

Ohio Boys To Watch:
Zach Wills (Mason) FR/MS
Stuart Edmonds (Twinsburg) FR/MS
Danny Roys (Medina) FR/MS
Shawn Roberts (Centerville) FR/MS
Jarrod Eick (Marlington) FR/MS
Kyle Sullinger (Cuyahoga Valley) FR/MS
Stephen Schulz (Mentor) FR/MS
Kevin Yarnell (Toledo) FR/MS
Danny Neff (Vandalia) FR/MS
Jason Salyers (Tippecanoe) FR/MS
Jimmy Hudd (Mentor) FR/MS
Tyler Ames (Lakeview) FR/MS

Illinois Boys To Watch:
Steve Sulkin Sr. Elmhurst
Danny Pawola Sr. Naperville
Kyle Gibson Sr. Naperville
Lukas Verzbicas Fr. New Lenox
Anthony Manfrin So. Dundee-Crown
Aaron Beattie Jr. Naperville
Jeff Thode Sr. Hoffman Estates

Missouri Boys To Watch:
Jacob Swearingen, SR, Potosi
Danny Thater, JR, Kickapoo
Matt Estlund, SR Chaminade
Stephen Saylor, SR, Raytown
Max Storms, SR, O'Hara

Michigan Girls to Watch:
Rebecca Addison, Grand Haven
Gabrielle Anzalone Grand Blanc
Emma Drenth Williamston
Meggan Freeland Parma Western
Audrey Huth Utica
Alex Leptich Saline
Cally Macumber Rochester Adams
Shannon Osika Waterford Mott
Devyn Ramsey Benzie Central
Jordan Tomecek Milan

Michigan Boys to Watch:
Arthur Acevedo, Saginaw Heritage
Jason Bishop, Dexter
Sean Bone. Lake Orion
Brian Conn, Saline
Reed Kamyszek, Kenowa Hills
Paul Lewis, Albion
Jeff MacMillan, Mattawan
Ben Miller, Warren DeLasalle
Michael Murphy, Birmingham Brother Rice
Stephen Walker, Midland Dow

Boys Heartland Teams
(IA, KS, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI)
1.Wayzata (MN) Wins Hopkins Inv by 11 over Eden Prairie running 1-2 with 39-second spread
2.Bismarck (ND) Wins Becki Wells Inv taking 4 of top 8
3.Eden Prairie (MN) Close 2nd to Wayzata at Hopkins
4.Shawnee Mission NW (KS) Wins Greg Wilson Inv over Aquinas with 40-second spread
5.Edina (MN) Earlier 2nd to Wayzata at Marshfield Columbus Inv (WI)
6.St. Thomas Aquinas (KS) Close 2nd to Shawnee at Wilson meet
7.Stevens Point (WI) Wins Neenah Inv by 27 taking 5 of top 11 with 38-second spread
8.Yankton (SD) No major meet yet
9.Norfolk (NE) No major meet yet
10.Cedar Rapids Washington (IA) Wins Prairie Inv by 36 over state 3A defender Xavier
Cut: Brainerd (MN), Stillwater (MN)
Bubble teams alphabetically: Alexandria (MN), Brainerd (MN), Madison-La Follette (WI), Manhattan (KS), Moorhead (MN), Owatonna (MN), Pleasant Valley (IA), Sioux Falls Roosevelt (SD), White Bear Lake (MN)

Iowa Boys To Watch:
Lewi Manirur Cedar Rapids
Omet Kak Des Moines
Austin O’Brien Bettendorf
JT McCarthy Burlington
Marshall Moyer Burlington
Tyler Rich Waukee
Calvin Simmons Iowa City
Nick Young Bettendorf
Evan Selsor Winterset
Frank Canady Iowa City

Kansas Boys To Watch:
PJ Greer Overland Park
Sterling Spencer Shawnee
Travis Boyett Shawnee
Kyle Hanson Overland Park
Jake Wike Derby
Kyle Glasgow Wichita
Logan Sloan Lawrence
Roy Wedge Lawrence
Thomas O' Connell Andover
Nikki Trooien-SmithMulvane

Minnesota Boys to Watch:
Mahad Hassan Willmar
Robe Kebede Mpls
Drew Paradis Alexandria
Thomas Ruttger Brainerd
Danny Ducharme Wayzata
Michael Ellenberger Edina
Jakob Lindaas Moorhead
Jeremy Drenckhahn Wayzata
John Holt Roseville
Lukas Gemar Moorhead
Clayton Foster Pequot Lakes

Nebraska Boys to Watch:
David Prater Kearney
Travis Walker Kearney
Jerran Heng Norfolk
Jon Powell Columbus
Mitch Hunt Fremont
Trevor Vidlak Lincoln
Jared Kenney Omaha
Marshall Anderson La Vista
Parker Schoen Lincoln

North Dakota Boys To Watch:
Mach Akon Fargo North
Mark Anderson Williston
Josh Beaudoin Minot
Christian Brown Bismarck
Jamison Gehrig Fargo
Devin Huizenga Bismarck
Brett Kelly Bismarck
Jordan Slusser Jamestown
Joash Osoro Bismarck
Taylor Thompson Williston

South Dakota Boys To Watch:
Andy Coy Hill City
Brian Wiles Sioux Falls
Jake Arechigo Sioux Falls
Travis Brenner Yankton
Alec Espeland Pierre
Josh Heitkamp Sioux Falls
Shaun Henderson Huron
Jens Lillevold Yankton
Alex Muntefering Parkston
Ben Pratt Yankton
Damien Schuster Sturgis
Marc Whirlwind Soldier Todd County
Josh Wilson Aberdeen

Wisconsin Boys To Watch:
Jake Lincicum Albany
Kevin McCollow Shorewood
Brandon Little Ashland
Evan Ross Port Washington
Derek Storkel Tomah
Spencer Agnew Fort Atkinson
John Pliska Stevens Point
Brett Kelly Madison
Kaiser Behnke Neenah
Michael Bice Kaukauna

Boys Southwest Teams
(AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, WY)
1.Albuquerque Acad (NM) Wins first encounter with Los Alamos, taking U-NM Lobo Inv by 31 points
2.Los Alamos (NM) 2nd to Academy at Lobo meet
3.Timpview (UT) Wins BYU Autumn Classic by 36 after earlier triumph in Grass Relays
4.Cibola (NM) 3rd at Lobo meet with excellent showing against two national powers
5.Durango (CO) Dominates Bayfield Inv on tough course
6.Eldorado (NM) 4th at Lobo meet, 7 points behind Cibola
7.Mtn View Mesa (AZ) No major meet yet
8.Mingus (AZ) No major meet yet
9.Cherry Creek (CO) Wins Cherry Creek Inv over several state powers
10.Reno (NV) Earlier Nevada Twilight winner by 46 points at 4k
Cut: Wheat Ridge (CO), Gallup (NM)
Bubble teams alphabetically: American Fork (UT), Carson (NV), Chaparral (CO), Dakota Ridge (CO), Davis (UT), Fort Collins (CO), Galena (NV), Gallup (NM), Heritage (CO), Mountain View (UT), Ogden (UT), Pine View (UT), Regis Jesuit (CO), Wheat Ridge (CO)

New Mexico Boys To Watch:
Bryce Palmer 12 Eldorado
Gareth Gilna 12 Los Alamos
Kevin Palmer 12 Eldorado
Kyle Pittman 11 Los Alamos
Donovan Jim 12 Gallup
Doug Torres 12 St. Pius X
Pat Zacharias 11 Academy
Jacob Lozano 12 Hobbs
Vincent Montoya 11 Cibola
Ryan Clark 11 Academy

Nevada Boys To Watch:
Bryan Tibaduiza 12 Galena

Wyoming Boys To Watch:
Dominick Robinson 12 Campbell County

Arizona Boys to Watch:
Brian Shrader 11 Sinagua
Tim Freriks 12 Mingus
Sherrod Hardt 11 Queen Creek
Steve Magnuson 11 Ironwood Ridge
Humberto Gonzales 12 Cesar Chavez

Boys Northwest Teams
(AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, WA)
1.North Central (WA) Wins 6-team Tracy Walters Inv running 1-3-4-6-12
2.Mead (WA) No major meet yet
3.Seattle Prep (WA) Solid 2nd to No Central in Walters meet
4.Henry Jackson (WA) No major meet yet
5.Central Catholic (OR) Earlier 2-point win over Mtn. View in Driscoll meet while short-handed
6.Jesuit (OR) Takes 5 of top 6 spots in Chapman Inv
7.Gig Harbor (WA) No major meet yet
8.Boise (ID) Dominates Caldwell Inv after earlier Camelback win
9.Highland (ID) Wins Cardinal Classic by 16 over Mtn. View while led by a soph and 3 frosh
10.Mountain View (ID) 2nd to Highland in Cardinal Classic
Cut: Kodiak (AK), Twin Falls (ID)
Bubble teams alphabetically: Ashland (OR), Billings West (MT), Bozeman (MT), Burlington-Edison (WA), Crater (OR), Flathead (MT), Glacier (MT), Hermiston (OR), Kodiak (AK), Leilehua (HI), Redmond (WA), Sehome (WA), Service (AK), South Eugene (OR), Twin Falls (ID), West Valley (AK)

Note: Northwest Individuals To Watch list will begin next week.

Boys California Teams
1.Dana Hills No major meet yet
2.Buchanan No major meet yet
3.Loyola-L.A. No major meet yet
4.Barstow No major meet yet
5.Vista Murrieta No major meet yet
6.Petaluma Dominates with 5 in top 9 to win Rancho Colate Inv
7.Royal No major meet yet
8.El Rancho No major meet yet
9.Davis Wins Lagoon Valley Classic by 4 minutes
10.Jesuit Wins Rocklin Thunder Inv by 36 points over Oak Ridge
Bubble teams alphabetically: Campolindo, Colony, Corona, El Toro, Mountain View, Newport Harbor, Rancho Cucamonga, Redondo Union, Thousand Oaks, Upland

California Boys To Watch:
Chris Schwartz Sr. Foothill
Mac Fleet Sr. University City
Zack Torres Sr. Crescenta Valley
Tyler Valdez Sr. Dana Hills
Jose Madera Jr. Anaheim
Jonathan Sanchez Sr. Buchanan
Elias Gedyon So. Loyola
Brennan Lynch Sr. Santa Cruz
James Cameron Sr. Mission Viejo
Cody Schmidt Sr. Redondo Union