The 2020 GameTimeCT All-State Boys Cross Country team. Compiled by Will Aldam. Photos by Hearst Connecticut Media. Designed by Pete Paguaga.
FIRST TEAM
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Runner of the Year
Gavin Sherry
Conard, Junior
Stats: The 2019 GameTimeCT runner of the year retained his title with another undefeated season and a first-place finish in the CCC-A Championship. He was also the winner of the Northeast Cross Country Club Championships with a time of 15:13.70.
Honors: Two-time GameTimeCT Runner of the Year, Two-time All-New England, Three-time GameTimeCT All-State, Three-time All-CCC
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Nicholas Bendtsen
Wolcott, Senior
Stats: The 2019 NVL Champion did not get the chance to defend his title, but he did finish third in the Northeast Cross Country Club Championship with a time of 15:27.
Honors: Two-time GameTimeCT All-State Selection, All-New England, All-NVL
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Eamon Burke
Xavier, Junior
Stats: Was the SCC Champion with a time of 16:25 and led Xavier to an undefeated season. Finished 14th overall in the Northeast Cross Country Club Championship in 16:03.10.
Honors: Two-time All-SCC
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Jackson Cayward
Tolland, Senior
Stats: Finished second in the CCC-C Championship with a time of 15:41.8 to lead Tolland to the team title.
Honors: Two-time GameTimeCT All-State, Two-time All-CCC
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Nate DeAngelo
Bristol Central, Senior
Stats: Was the CCC-B Champion with a time of 15:42 and had a PR of 15:31 this season.
Honors: Two-time All-CCC
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Patrick Gibbons
New Fairfield, Junior
Stats: Was the first-place finisher in the SWC Championship with a time of 17:03.9
Honors: Two-time GameTimeCT All-State, Two-time All-SWC
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Matthew Jennings
Haddam-Killingworth, Senior
Stats: Was crowned the Shoreline Conference Champion after his 16:17 first place finish to lead Haddam-Killingworth to the team title.
Honors: Two-time GameTimeCT All-State, Three-time All-SLC
Up Next: Committed to run at Yale University
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Charlie King
Ridgefield, Senior
Stats: Was the FCIAC Central Champion with a time of 16:09.8 and had the second-best time among all FCIAC runners.
Honors: All-FCIAC
Up Next: Committed to run at University of Pennsylvania
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Colin McLaughlin
Westhill, Senior
Stats: Ran the fastest time of 15:36.8 across each FCIAC Championship and was named the FCIAC West Champion.
Honors: All-FCIAC
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Charles Namiot
Ridgefield, Senior
Stats: Ran the third fastest time in FCIAC (16:11.2) and was the 2nd place finisher in the FCIAC Central. Finished 11th overall in the Northeast Cross Country Club Championships in 15:52.40.
Honors: Two-time GameTimeCT All-State, Three-time All-FCIAC
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Aidan Puffer
Manchester, Junior
Stats: Earned a first-place finish in the CCC-C Champion with a time of 15:17.9, which was the fastest time of all Championship meets in the state.
Honors: Two-time GameTimeCT All-State, Two-time All-CCC
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Callum Sherry
Conard, Junior
Stats: The second-place finisher in the CCC-A Championship in 15:46 behind his twin brother. Was also the 6th place finisher at the Northeast Cross Country Club Championships with a time of 15:33.40.
Honors: Two-time All-New England, Two-time GameTimeCT All-State, Three-time All-CCC
SECOND TEAM
| Player | Team | Year |
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| Sean Barkasy | Manchester | Jr. |
| Walker Beverly | Hall | Jr. |
| Michael Bohlke | Newington | Jr. |
| Justin Cascio | Lewis Mills | Jr. |
| Davis Cote | Wilton | Sr. |
| Nathan Cramer | Fairfield Ludlowe | Jr. |
| Sam Geisler | Newington | Sr. |
| Jack Martin | Avon | Jr. |
| Carver Morgan | Avon | Sr. |
| Tyler Remigino | Conard | Sr. |
| Brody Santagata | Xavier | Jr. |
| Andrew Taborsak | New Milford | Soph. |
Honorable Mentions: Luke Anthony Jr., East Lyme; Armuth Niranjan Sr., Hall; Ethan Aspiras Sr., Woodstock Academy; Cole Salvin Sr., Woodland; Ryan Rupprecht Sr., Weston; Alexandre McMillian Sr., East Hampton; Mason Beaudette Jr., Amity; Ryan Farrell Sr., Cheshire; Dan White Sr., Enfield; Robert Harkin Sr., New Milford; Tanner Updyke Sr., Guilford; Fisher Macklin Sr., East Lyme; Nate Kita Jr., East Windsor; Azaan Dawson Sr., Prep; Luke Stoeffler Jr., Tolland; Ryan Gruczka Soph., Stonington; Dillon Harding Sr., Staples; Sean Ahern Sr., Middletown; Luke Davis Fr., Simsbury; Nate Davidson Sr., Suffield
