Boys 2024 NBL Finals Preview

APRIL 30, 2024 TUESDAY
NBL Trials at Santa Rosa HS Field: 3:00pm / Track: 4:00 pm

MAY 2 THURSDAY
NBL Finals at Santa Rosa HS Field: 3:00pm / Track: 4:00 pm

On April 30th the only finals will be in the pole vault and the 4X800m Relay.
The Sprint events and Horizontal Jumps and Throws will have qualifying from trials to finals with top 16 on 30th moving to finals on the 2nd.
Distance races and the other relays will be timed finals.

Preview events to watch on the 30th.

Meet Record Pole Vault

15-3 Matt Tillinghast, Montgomery 2003

Matt Tillinghast

Last years 2023 Champion Jared Hayes, Piner 11-6 graduated.
This year it appears to be between Santa Rosa juniors Gavin Moore and Quinlan Sauter and Puma’s Jeffrey Ong.

Top NBL 2024 Marks
12-0 Gavin Moore, 11, Santa Rosa, Oak leader; 4/17 SR
11-6 Quinlan Sauter, 11, Santa Rosa; 4/20 Viking
11-3 Jeffrey Ong, 11, Maria Carrillo; 4/24 Win
10-2 Peter Moessing, 11, Maria Carrillo; 4/24 Win
10-0 Samuel Nelson, Rancho Cotate, Redwood leader; 4/17 Pin

Meet Record 3200m Relay

8:20.32 Santa Rosa 2023 Ando 2:02.0, Joseph 208.9, Broome 206.0, Dethlefsen 2:03.0

Last year was the first time this event was in the finals.
No team except Analy at the Viking Classic has put much effort into this event so far this year but this final could be different.
If Analy uses it top runners they will be the big favorites.

Analy Viking Calssic team by Michael Lucid

Top NBL 2024 Marks
8:06.80 Analy, Oak leader; 4/20 Viking
8:30.17 Santa Rosa; 3/15 Dublin

Meet Record 110m High Hurdles

14.24 Chucky Ryan, Elsie Allen 1998, trials
15.15 -0.5 Alexander Manning, Santa Rosa 2022

Alexander Manning winning 2022 NCS Redwood by Michael Lucid

Last years 2023 Champion Sai Vadrawale, Rancho Cotate 15.31 -0.5 graduated.
Montgomery’s Xander Newman looks to run away with this one.

Xander Newman by Michael Lucid

Top NBL 2024 Marks
15.20 +0.2 Xander Newman, 12, Montgomery, Oak leader; 3/30 Stanford
17.32 +2.1 Joey Martinez, 11, Piner, Redwood leader; 4/20 Viking
17.51 +3.1 James Jepson, 12, Maria Carrillo; 4/3 MC

Meet Record 400 meters

48.06a Joe DeDora, Santa Rosa 1971 48.1y
a – adjusted time from yards.

Joe DeDora

Cardinal Newman’s Liam Currie is the defending champion at 49.85 and after his recent 49.06 will be looking to break the 49 barrier and hold off some strong contenders.
Liam Currie by Michael Lucid

Top NBL 2024 Marks
49.06 Liam Currie, 12, Cardinal Newman, Redwood leader; 4/20 Viking
50.60 Owen Foley, 12, Analy, Oak leader; 3/30 Stanford 2023 50.03 11
50.93 Jacob Patterson, Cardinal Newman; 4/20 Viking
51.42 Cameron Jones, 9, Maria Carrillo; 4/20 Viking
51.65 Dylan Arendt, 12, Analy; 3/30 Stanford 2023 50.30
51.74+ Jacob Pruitt, 12, Rancho Cotate; 4/24 RC

Meet Record 100 meters

10.54a Mel Gray, Montgomery 1967, 9.4 yards, trials, windy
10.82 +1.3 Jacob Pruitt, Rancho Cotate 2023

Mel Gray

Rancho Cotate’s Jacob Pruitt will be shooting for his third straight title after wins of 10.82 +1.3, Fastest full 100m final ever in 2023 and 11.21 -1.3 2022.
But Analy sophomore sensation Evan Foley has been super hot this spring and will try for the being of a three peat himself.

By Michael Lucid
Jacob Pruitt
Evan Foley

Top NBL 2024 Marks
11.03 +2.1 Jacob Pruitt, 12, Rancho Cotate, Redwood leader; 3/2 Big Cat 2023 10.82 +1.3 11, 10, 9
11.04 +0.4 Evan Foley, 10, Analy, Oak leader; 4/17 SR
11.20 +2.1 Elijah Hansen, 12, Santa Rosa; 3/2 Big Cat 2023 10.97 +1.3 11, 10
11.22 -0.8 August Kingwell, 12, Windsor; 4/3 An
11.29 +2.5 Zion Cargill, Cardinal Newman; 4/20 Viking
11.35 +2.4 Jalen Chan. 11, Santa Rosa; 4/20 Viking
11.42 +2.1 Adarius Brooke, 11, Rancho Cotate; 4/20 Viking

Meet Record 300m Intermediate Hurdles

38.76 Brayden Glascock, Santa Rosa 2019

Brayden Glascock

Last years 2023 Champion Alexander Ong, Maria Carrillo 41.12 graduated.
Analy’s Owen Foley is a strong favorite but should be pushed by Xander Newman.

By Michael Lucid
Owen Foley by Michael Lucid 2023

Top NBL 2024 Marks
39.54+ Owen Foley, 12, Analy, Oak leader; 4/24 An 2023 39.18 11
40.64 Xander Newman, 12, Montgomery; 3/16 San Ramon
42.94+ Malachi Cole, 10, Maria Carrillo; 4/24 Win
42.94+ James Jepson, 12, Maria Carrillo; 4/24 Win

Meet Record 200 meters

21.02a Mel Gray, Montgomery 1967, 20.8 yards, trials, windy
21.94 Antwon Chisholm, Santa Rosa 1997
22.29 +1.2 Herbie Polk, Maria Carrillo 2013

Herbie Polk at 2013 MOC by Michael Lucid

Jacob Pruitt is the defending champ here as well from his 2023 win at 22.30 +2.0. But will need to use senior pride to out run Evan Foley again.

Top NBL 2024 Marks
22.33 +1.5 Evan Foley, 10, Analy, Oak leader; 4/17 SR 9
22.39 nwi Jacob Pruitt, 12, Rancho Cotate, Redwood leader; 4/17 Pin 2022 22.24 +3.5 11, 10, 9
22.76 -0.9 Liam Currie, 12, Cardinal Newman; 4/13 SR Twilight
22.80 +1.5 Elijah Hansen, 12, Santa Rosa; 4/17 SR 2022 22.39 +3.5 10
22.95 +0.6 August Kingwell, 12, Windsor; 4/13 SR Twilight

Preview events to watch on the 2nd.

Meet Record 400m Relay

42.60a Vallejo 1970 42.6y
42.70 Maria Carrillo 2013 Dontae Garcia, Darian Galindo, Alex Netherda, Herbie Polk

2023 Rancho Cotate 43.47
2022 Rancho Cotate 43.95
2021 No meet, COVID virus
2020 No meet, COVID virus
2019 Rancho Cotate 44.24

Rancho Cotate has won this event the last three times it has been run but has Windsor, Analy and Cardinal Newman with teams that want to end that streak.

Top NBL 2024 Marks
43.84 Windsor, Oak leader; 4/13 SR Twilight
44.03 Rancho Cotate, Redwood leader; 4/17 Pin 2023 43.01
44.08 Analy; 4/13 SR Twilight
44.11 Cardinal Newman; 4/13 SR Twilight
44.20 Santa Rosa; 4/17 SR
45.14+ Montgomery; 4/24 An
45.26 Maria Carrillo; 4/10 MC 2023 43.30
45.91 Ukiah; 4/5 Pin
46.27 Piner; 4/5 Pin

Meet Record 1600 meters

4:15.84+ Steve Guerrini, Santa Rosa 1991
+ – adjusted from hand timing.

Steve Guerrini

Last two years Jude Devries, Montgomery won in 4:21.30, 4:23.31 but has graduated.

This race could go to any number of runners. No telling if it will be a barn burner from the start or everyone waits until the last 200 to go for it.

Top NBL 2024 Marks
4:24.55 Jack Wilson, 11, Maria Carrillo, Oak leader; 3/9 Morisoli
4:24.62 Gaylord Cormac 11, Analy; 4/20 Viking
4:25.52 Johnny Ando, 12, Santa Rosa; 3/16 Dublin
4:26.28 Cameron Jones, 9, Maria Carrillo; 3/16 Dublin
4:26.71 Ome Zuniga, 11, Santa Rosa; 4/20 Viking
4:32.56 Adam Joseph, 12, Santa Rosa; 4/17 SR
4:35.11 Owen Dawson, 10, Analy; 3/16 Dublin
4:35.14 Austin Petrik, 10, Maria Carrillo; 4/20 Viking
4:36.30 Graham Gregory, 11, Montgomery; 4/20 Viking

Meet Record 800 meters

1:51.89a Dan Aldridge, Petaluma 1975 1:52.3y

Dan Aldridge

Last two years Jared Hayes, Piner won in 1:58.42, 1:57.60 but has graduated.

So far this year Maria Carrillo freshman Cameron Jones has been incredible and ran a 1:56.49 in a dual meet.
He could run one of the fastest NBL finals since 2016 Zachary Esponda, Casa Grande 1:56.0.

Cameron Jones, Owen Foley, Cormac Gaylord during 4/10/24 meet

Top NBL 2024 Marks
1:56.49 Cameron Jones, 9, Maria Carrillo, Oak leader; 4/10 MC
1:57.37 Owen Foley, 12, Analy; 4/10 MC
1:58.70 Cormac Gaylord, 11, Analy; 4/10 MC
1:59.71 Jack Wilson, 11, Maria Carrillo; 3/9 Morisoli
1:59.86 Johnny Ando, 12, Santa Rosa; 3/16 Dublin
2:01.34+ Liam Currie, 12, Cardinal Newman, Redwood leader; 4/10 CN 2022 1:58.72 10
2:02.78 Grant Sanderson, 12, Maria Carrillo; 3/16 Dublin 2023 2:01.16
2:03.33 Owen Dawson, 10, Analy; 4/10 MC

Meet Record 3200 meters

9:12.62a Jon Sisler, Petaluma 1974

Jon Sisler

Devries also won this event the last two years in 9:29.58 and 9:31.47.
Like the 1600 no clear favorite.

Top NBL 2024 Marks
9:52.19 Kaeden Anderson, 11, Healdsburg, Redwood leader; 3/2 Big Cat 2023 9:43.00
9:53.94 Adam Joseph, 12, Santa Rosa, Oak leader; 3/16 Dublin
9:54.47 Ome Zuniga, 11, Santa Rosa; 3/2 Big Cat
9:55.74+ Owen Dawson, 10, Analy; 4/24 An
9:57.56 Isaac Feleay, 12, Santa Rosa; 4/13 SR Twilight
9:58.47 Austin Petrik, 10, Maria Carrillo; 3/15 Dublin
9:58.69 Xavier Surgeon, 10, Windsor; 3/15 Dublin
10:00.04+ Gaylord Cormac 11, Analy; 4/24 An
10:05.53 Corbin Post, 9, Windsor; 3/15 Dublin
10:15.30 Quince Holman, 10, Analy; 4/20 Viking

Meet Record 1600m Relay

3:21.74+ Santa Rosa 1987 Shawn Hanna, Rob Moore, Sean O’Leary, Jeff Sorkness

Analy looks more than ready to defend their title.

3:24.92 Analy, Oak leader; 3/30 Stanford
3:35.88 Maria Carrillo; 4/13 SR Twilight 2023 3:28.87
3:36.04+ Cardinal Newman, Redwood leader; 4/10 CN 2023 3:38.37
3:39.94 Santa Rosa; 4/17 SR 2023 3:36.29
3:41.04+ Montgomery; 4/17 Mon 2023 3:31.73
3:41.15 Piner; 4/13 SR Twilight 2023 3:29.60
3:41.71 Windsor; 4/20 Viking
3:44.84+ Ukiah; 4/24 RC

Meet Record High Jump

6-10 Jeff Poisson, Cardinal Newman 1996

Last years 2023 Champion Nathan Fifer, Montgomery 6-3 graduated.

Patrick Logue looks easily like the best here.

Patrick Logue by Michael Lucid 2023

Top NBL 2024 Marks
6-4 Patrick Logue, 12, Windsor, Oak leader; 4/20 Viking
6-0 Caden DeVries, 12, Montgomery; 3/16 SR Jam
6-0 Jacob Pruitt, 12, Rancho Cotate, Redwood leader; 4/24 RC
6-0 Malachi Cole, 10, Maria Carrillo; 4/24 Win 9
5-10 Tyler Martens, Windsor; 3/27 Win
5-10 Daniel Hockert, 11, Santa Rosa; 4/10 SR 2023 6-00.00
5-10 Isaiah DeMange, 9, Maria Carrillo; 4/24 Win
5-8 Andrew McNiel, 11, Ukiah, =Redwood leader; 3/16 SR Jam 2023 5-10.00
5-8 Elijah Hansen, 12, Santa Rosa; 4/3 MC 6-00.00
5-8 Shaun Conner, 12, Piner, =Redwood leader; 4/5 Pin
5-8 Apollo Pereira, Piner, =Redwood leader; 4/5 Pin

Meet Record Long Jump

24-7 Mel Gray, Montgomery 1967

Mel Gray

Jai Gray, Maria Carrillo took this the last trwo years 20-4.25, 19-10 but has graduated.

This one will be tougher for Nehemiah Holiday to win than the triple jump.
Any one of the top jumpers could hit a big one here.

Top NBL 2024 Marks
21-00.00 Nehemiah Holiday, 12, Maria Carrillo, Oak leader; 4/3 MC
20-06.00 Caden Quinn, 10, Analy; 4/17 SR
20-05.50 Braedon Josephs, 12, Santa Rosa; 4/10 SR
20-04.75 Caden Devries, 11, Montgomery; 3/27 Mont
19-08.25 Jacob Pruitt, 12, Rancho Cotate, Redwood leader; 3/16 SR Jam 2023 22-01.00 9

Meet Record Triple Jump

47-5 Rob McCorkel, Petaluma 1981

Rob McCorkel

Holiday is the defender here at 42-1.25 and could go a lot father this year.
He could even have the best final since 2013 Brycen Poarch, Casa Grande 45-4¼.

Top NBL 2024 Marks
45-01.00 Nehemiah Holiday, 12, Maria Carrillo, Oak leader; 4/24 Win
42-08.00 Caden Devries, 12, Montgomery; 4/24 AN
40-10.75 Caden Quinn, 10, Analy; 4/17 SR
40-01.00 Kristopher Adams, 12, Montgomery; 4/17 Mon

Meet Record Shot Put

63-10½ Dennis DeSoto, Santa Rosa 1981

Dennis DeSoto

Jake Joerger, Cardinal Newman won this last year at 47-7 and is now a 54-10 thrower.
Only two throwers have had a mark over 53 feet since Newman’s coach Brian Chase dominated this event.

Jake Joerger & Brian Chase

1997 Brian Chase, Cardinal Newman 58-8½
1996 Brian Chase, Cardinal Newman 61-3
1995 Brian Chase, Caridnal Newman 58-9½

Top NBL 2024 Marks
54-10.00 Jake Joerger, 12, Cardinal Newman, Redwood leader; 4/10 CN
52-10.75 Devon Bertoli, 10, Cardinal Newman; 3/23 Lynbrook 9
45-11.00 Santiago Adan, 12, Cardinal Newman; 3/23 Lynbrook
45-02.00 Miguel Aguirre 11, Santa Rosa, Oak leader; 4/3 MC
43-09.00 Andrew Amons, 12, Piner; 4/20 Viking
43-08.50 Cooper Lee, 12, Santa Rosa; 4/17 SR
42-09.00 Adan Lemus, 12, Santa Rosa; 4/10 SR
42-02.00 Nolan Gulbransen, 12, Montgomery; 3/16 SR Jam
42-02.00 Vitauts Vanaga, 12, Maria Carrillo; 4/10 MC

Meet Record Discus

175-0 Larry Plinski, Montgomery 1982

As with the shot Santiago Adan, Cardinal Newman 153-1 is the fending champ and has a shot at the meet record.
No one has been capable of Adan’s marks since Chase.

Santiago Adan & Brian Chase

1997 Brian Chase Cardinal Newman 164-8
1996 Brian Chase Cardinal Newman 167-3
1995 Brian Chase Cardinal Newman 146-0

Top NBL 2024 Marks
176-08 Santiago Adan, 12, Cardinal Newman, Redwood leader; 4/13 SR Twilight 11
155-08 Beau Gleeson, 12, Maria Carrillo, Oak leader; 4/10 MC
154-09 Jake Joerger, 12, Cardinal Newman; 4/10 CN
153-03 Cooper Lee, 12, Santa Rosa; 4/20 Viking
147-02 Jesse Meyers, 11, Cardinal Newman; 4/10 CN 9
139-01 Andrew Amons, 12, Piner; 3/9 Castro Valley
138-10 Vicente Adan, 9, Cardinal Newman; 3/16 SR Jam F/S
134-01 Aidan Woods, 11, Cardinal Newman; 3/16 SR Jam
132-06 Parker Litwin, 12, Analy; 4/3 An

BOYS NORTH BAY LEAGUE “OAK” CHAMPIONSHIPS

Team competition

Maria Carrillo won the dual pennant in 2022 & 2023 but then lose to Santa Rosa in the 2022 finals and Montgomery the next year.
This year Santa Rosa took the dual pennant so can they also take the finals or will Carrillo turn the tables and take the finals.
Not probable but possible that Santa Rosa could win the team title without a single individual champion.

League Standings

Champions *
Bolded team/s won or shared the pennant thru 2018
2019 on
Bolded team won finals pennant and italicized team won the Oak dual meet pennant, “quote team” won the Redwood dual meet pennant
Results Team 1st – 2nd in Finals

2024 Santa Rosa//
2023 Montgomery 101, Santa Rosa 95, Maria Carrillo 93//”Piner”
2022 Santa Rosa 98-91 Maria Carrillo
2021 No meet, COVID virus
2020 No meet, COVID virus
2019 Maria Carrillo 120-67 Santa Rosa//”Analy”
2018 Maria Carrillo 177-87 Montgomery
2017 Maria Carrillo 168-95.5 Casa Grande
2016 Maria Carrillo 158-118 Santa Rosa
2015 Maria Carrillo 164.5-102 Santa Rosa
2014 Maria Carrillo 101- 95 Windsor
2013 Maria Carrillo 144-73 Rancho Cotate
2012 Maria Carrillo 107-103 Rancho Cotate, 3rd Cardinal Newman 102
2011 Cardinal Newman 119-88 Maria Carrillo