Rising star Riku Sugie is the clear frontrunner in the boys' 5K. A sophomore at Thomas Nelson, Sugie has finished no lower than sixth in three races this season and is coming off a fourth-place showing in the loaded Trinity/Valkyrie Invitational. He ran a PR last weekend - 15:17.20, the third fastest time in the state this season - and has been sub-15:43 in his last four races dating back to last year. For perspective: his time last week at the Trinity/Valkyrie was more than a full minute faster than his effort in the same race last year. He ran 16:38.38 (sixth) in this event in 2021; expect something much faster on Saturday.
Sugie doesn't lack for quality competition, however. Fellow sophomore Casey DeSilvey, out of Sp...
