FACA 2A Boys Rankings - 2

Class 2A Cross Country Rankings

Teams

1. Bishop Verot – Impressive season opener at North Port Invitational with a team average of 16:12, 23 seconds faster per runner than last year on the same course. Strong 1-2 punch with Andrew Marino (15:34) and Zachary Zielke (15:39). Depth and improvement keep them at the top.
2. Bolles – 2nd place at Katie Caples Invitational with #5 runner finishing at 17:17, despite absence of #1 Parker Adams. Recent win by Adams at Duval XC Challenge shows individual strength. Defending state champions remain a powerhouse with their depth and consistency.
3. Astronaut – 3rd place finish at the competitive Hagerty Invitational with a solid 17:12 team average. Consistent performances from their top runners maintain their high ranking.
4. Bishop Kenny – 5th place at Katie Caples Invitational with a 17:02 team average. Solid performance against strong competition, led by Juan Pablo Castillo-Zima's 5th place finish (16:10).
5. Cardinal Newman – Moving up in rankings after beating Mater Lakes at Spanish River Invitational, placing 5 runners in front of Mater Lakes' #3. Showing improved depth and team strength.
6. West Shore – Moving up after impressive 2nd place finish at Spruce Creek – Savannah & David Mohney Memorial Invitational 2024. Showing consistent improvement and ability to compete with top teams.
7. Edgewood – Moving up based on strong individual performances and consistent team showings. Jonas Dowdell's performance at The Raider Classic highlights their potential.
8. Mater Lakes Academy HS – Drops slightly after being outperformed by Cardinal Newman at Spanish River Invitational. Still demonstrating strong potential with consistent early season performances.
9. Episcopal – 9th place finish in the Invitational division of the Adidas XC Challenge. Jake Officer's 16:18 lead performance shows individual strength, but team looking to improve overall placement.
10. Lake Highland Prep HS – Returning 6 of 7 from last year's state team. Consistent performances keep them in the top 10, but facing pressure from improving teams.

Individuals

1. Liam Jordan (Berkeley Prep) – Maintains top spot with dominant 14:57 win at North Port Invitational, 30+ seconds ahead of strong competition. Continues to prove why he's the frontrunner in 2A.
2. Henry Lewis (Wakulla) – Won his 3rd race of the season at St. John Paul II Panther Invite (16:50). Consistent performances across multiple meets solidify his high ranking.
3. Andrew Marino (Bishop Verot) – Impressive 15:34 at North Port Invitational, leading Bishop Verot's strong team performance. Moves up in rankings with this breakthrough race.
4. Parker Adams (Bolles) – Recent win at Duval XC Challenge and strong track credentials keep him near the top, despite missing Katie Caples Invitational.
5. Juan Pablo Castillo-Zima (Bishop Kenny) – 5th place finish (16:10) at competitive Katie Caples Invitational demonstrates his ability to perform against top competition.
6. Zachary Zielke (Bishop Verot) – Moves into top 7 with strong 15:39 performance at North Port Invitational, finishing 5th overall. Part of Bishop Verot's impressive 1-2 punch.
7. Seth Roque-Munoz (FAU High School) – Maintaining high ranking based on earlier season performances, including win at Cardinal Newman Invite.
8. Jake Officer (Episcopal) – Led Episcopal with a 16:18 at the Adidas XC Challenge Invitational division, showing improvement in his cross country performances.
9. Gabriel Carr (Miami Sunset) – Holding strong in top 10 based on early season performances and track speed.
10. Shane Kinsey (Astronaut) – Key contributor to Astronaut's 3rd place finish at Hagerty Invitational. Consistent performances keep him in the top 10.
11. Mason Lablance (King High School) – Maintaining position based on early season victory and strong 3200m track credentials.
12. Jack Liuzzo (Bishop Kenny) – Part of strong Bishop Kenny squad, looking to improve on early season performances.
13. Rylan Reyes (Cocoa Beach HS) – Moves into rankings after impressive 16:38.30 for 6th place at The Raider Classic Cross Country Invitational, beating several ranked runners.
14. Sawyer Kinsey (Astronaut) – Continues to be part of Astronaut's strong top 3, contributing to their high team ranking.
15. Jonas Dowdell (Edgewood) – Enters rankings after solid performance at The Raider Classic, finishing close behind Rylan Reyes.