Sean Beasley and Jefferson Academy return the third-fastest squad.
Let's take a look at the top returning 3A squads for 2023...
The Classical Academy had a dominating win at State this year, and next year they look to be in prime position to defend their title.
While TCA graduates 2022 state champ Chandler Wilburn, they return 2021 state champ Matthew Edwards. Alongside Edwards they return four who have broken 17-minutes, and six who have broken 18 minutes. TCA owns a 16:49 1-5 average, and a 1-5 split of 2:04.
If times tell us anything, it's that Manitou Springs could make a massive leap next year.
They return the second-fastest squad led by Cody Kelley. They've got two who have broken 17-minutes, four who have run 17:11 or faster, and five who have run 18:15 or faster. They own a 16:58 average, and a 1-5 split of 2:09.
And like Manitou Springs, Jefferson Academy appears to n the verge of a big 2023 season...
Jefferson Academy a close No. 3 based on 2022 season-bests, led by Sean Beasley. ...