Baugh won the 1600, Caldwell the 800 and Wolfer the 3200. Baugh was 427 and change, Caldwell went 159 and Wolfer went about 955 in 3200. Rained most of evening and track was slick, but temps were perfect. This is by far the most competitive region in state for distance/mid distance and is loaded with talent that will be returning next year and following years. Other than Highlands kid they are all the top of the talent pool in the NKY area. Barth closed very strong in 800 and finished second. The Beechwood freshman, Birindelli ran 202 and 437 (not his best). Someone told me that he plays offensive guard for Beechwood freshman football team this year?? He also had on a basketball warm up when he has not racing? He and Baugh will be a very tough combo for years to come in NKY and state. They all seem like very high quality young men. St. Henry's Brockman was also in the mix- he is only a sophmore. Baugh has emerged as probably the best of this group this year from the meets I've seen.
Thomson of Louisville Holy Cross will win the state 1600 and 3200...he could probably run backwards and still win- I saw that he ran 408 a couple of weeks ago. But the 800 is WIDE open for any of the NKY guys to win...from what I see they all take turns beating each other. Birindelli had top time in state going in to regionals- looks like Caldwell now owns that mark (pending what other regions do this weekend). Should make for one of the most exciting races at the A boys state next weekend.