2022 Maryland Indoor Track: Individual Previews - Boys

DISTANCE

See the full list here: Top 10 Boys Returners - Distance


800 Meter Run

(Watch Korede Otusajo's 800m race from the 757 Showdown!)

Otusajo takes another number one spot as a top returner this season. He appeared earlier on our list as having the number one ranked 500m time. Now, he appears again, this time as the top returner for the 800m event. He ran an impressive time of 1:57.68 at the 757 Showdown! last indoor season. 

Raudabuagh is close behind top returner Otusajo, just one second behind with a time of 1:57.76. Raudabaugh has proved to be a triple threat with top 10 rankings in the mile, 1500m and 800m. Regarding the 800 meter run, Raudabaugh was the sixth-fastest in the state last indoor season, and now he's the second-fastest. 

Dawson Grogan - DeMatha Catholic 

(Dawson Grogan pictured at the VA Beach Club Opener)

Photo: Mary Ann Magnant

Grogan is one of many DeMatha athletes that are top returners for the new indoor season. Grogran boasts an impressive 800m time of 1:58.77 and is one of few to break the 2-minute barrier. To add, last indoor season, he was ranked seventh in the state for the 1000m event. 


(Watch Antonio Camacho-Bucks run a US#2 in the 1 Mile event)

Camacho-Bucks has made a name for himself as one of the top distance runners in the state. Just a few weeks ago, Camacho-Bucks won the 3A region of the 2021 Maryland State Championships and had the fastest time of the day. To add, he was the only athlete to run sub-16 on the course this year. He is definitely a triple threat with three number one rankings in the mile, 1500m, and 1600m events, all of which happened when he was only a sophomore. He also ranks nationally in at least three events: mile (8th, 4:14.50); 1500m (2nd, 3:59.32); and 1600m (6th, 4:12.96). 

Tyler Dailey - Dulaney

(Tyler Dailey pictured at the 2021 VA Showcase)

Photo: Mary Ann Magnant

Dailey is another strong competitor in the 1600m race as he ranks second. Last indoor season, Dailey was the seventh-fastest 1600m runner in the state. Additionally, Dailey had two more top 10 rankings include fifth in the 1000m and eighth in the 800m. 

James Glebocki - Severna Park 

(James Glebocki pictured during the 2021 Maryland State Championships)

Photo: Craig Amoss

Glebocki had a strong cross country and could very well have a dominating track season. He finished within the top 10 for Maryland cross country runners, and now he ranks high as a returner for indoor. Last indoor season, he ran an impressive 4:28.59 in the 1600m, which was the ninth-fastest in the state. Now, he ranks third. He also boasts a 2-mile time of 9:37.92. 


3200 Meter Run 

Luke Coffin - Annapolis Senior


(Luke Coffin pictured at the 2021 Seahawk XC Invitational)

Coffin has been ranked as one of the top cross country runners in the state after multiple wins, including his win in the 4A region of the 2021 Maryland State Championships. Now, he's ranked as the top returner for the 3200m event after a blistering time of 9:27.14. He's also the top returner in the 2-mile event. 

Timothy Synowiec - James M. Bennett

(Timothy Synowiec pictured at the 2021 MPSSAA 3A South Region Championships)

Photo: Seth Denning

Synowiec was a previously unranked cross country athlete but became one of the top runners in the state by the end of the season. Just a few weeks ago, Synowiec was ranked the third-fastest athlete (based on 5K performances) in Maryland. Now, he's the second-ranked athlete for the 3200m event after breaking 9:30. 

Andrew Schell - Walter Johnson 


(Andrew Schell pictured at the Adidas Indoor Nationals)

Photo: Mary Ann Magnant

Schell had an impressive cross country season, finishing within the top 15 for ranked athletes based on 5K performances. Last indoor season, he ranked fifth in Maryland for two events: the 2 Mile and the 3200 Meter Run. Even more impressive is the fact that his 2-mile time was ranked within the top 40 nationally. 


See the full list here: Top 10 Boys Returners - Distance


*As a notice, there may be discrepancies in times, places, and athletes due to last year's season being impacted by COVID-19. This article is based on what we have in our current database and rankings are subject to change. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our state editor at milesplitmd@gmail.com*