Sophomore sensation Skylar Manatt of Cypress Creek (Wesley Chapel) took the top spot in the boys’ varsity race, crossing the finish line in 16:33.0 with an average mile pace of 5:19.6. Manatt, who placed 15th at last year’s state meet with a personal best of 15:35, opened this season with a 16:24 at the Florida Horse Park Invitational. His victory at Lecanto solidifies his position as one of the top runners to watch as the season progresses.

Trailing Manatt was Nathan Webb, a senior from Land O’Lakes, who secured second place with a time of 16:42.0. Joe Mena of Chamberlain rounded out the top three, finishing in 17:17.0.

Top 10 Boys Individual Results:

  1. Skylar Manatt (SO), Cypress Creek (Wesley Chapel) – 16:33.0
  2. Nathan Webb (SR), Land O’Lakes – 16:42.0
  3. Joe Mena (SR), Chamberlain – 17:17.0
  4. Nate Burton (JR), Villages – 17:23.0
  5. Jacob Steven (SR), Mitchell – 17:33.0
  6. David Probola (JR), Villages – 17:39.0
  7. Jack Blomgren (JR), Mitchell – 17:40.0
  8. Truman Houk (SO), East Lake – 17:56.0
  9. Keagan Roy (SO), Mitchell – 17:59.0
  10. Elijah Sosa (SR), Chamberlain – 18:23.0

Mitchell High School Secures Team Victory

In the team standings, Mitchell High School emerged victorious with a total score of 53 and an average time of 18:06. Their consistent placements, with three runners in the top ten—Jacob Steven (5th), Jack Blomgren (7th), and Keagan Roy (9th)—propelled them to the top spot.

Top 5 Boys Team Results:

  1. Mitchell – Total Time: 1:30:33, Score: 53
  2. Villages – Total Time: 1:33:08, Score: 93
  3. East Lake – Total Time: 1:36:05, Score: 125
  4. Cypress Creek (Wesley Chapel) – Total Time: 1:35:30, Score: 137
  5. Chamberlain – Total Time: 1:37:26, Score: 138