The NNHS season opens today with a tri-meet against Needham and Framingham on Needham's 5K course at Cutler Park. While there are always surprises, the Newton North girls are heavily favored to win both meets. The Needham girls are fairly strong this year, and will put up a fight. Expect to see Needham's Emily Lipman and Christine Wheeler near the front early, and in the top five at the end. After that, Newton North's depth should carry the day. Framingham is not likely to have the runners to challenge either Newton or Needham.
The boys race between Needham and Newton is the race of the day and an interesting match-up. It has been a long time since Needham knowcked off the Tigers in a dual meet, but they are very, very solid this year with juniors Sam Miller and Kevin Pottertown leading the way. The Tigers will counter with Seb Putzys, followed by a large pack, including Peter Sun, Ben Chebot, Charlie Krasnow, Dan Hamilton, and Alex Ribner. I think Needham has the edge, and has one meet under their belts already. But we shall see.
The races begin approx. 3:45, starting with the Boys Varsity, followed by Girls varsity and Boys JV.
Directions:
Take Rte. 128 to Exit 19B (Highland Ave.). Left at lights onto Hunting Rd. Follow to next set of lights and take a left onto Kendrick St., crossing 128. Just past the next set of lights there is a small parking lot on the right and sign for Cutler Park. This is the dropoff/start point.
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I think Miller vs. Putzys is a great matchup in terms of individual action. Remember that mile duel in that odd quad meet during outdoor? Seb won by a tiny margin. We'll see if Sam gets his revenge.
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