2013-14 Indoor Track Event Previews:Shot Put
Duncan Preston of South Portland had a big state meet last winter as he finished as the runner-up throwing a personal best 51-2 1/4. Preston is one of the best athletes in the state, and his size and quickness are huge assets in Shot. He'll be looking to move up to the top of the podium.
Scarborough's Hugh McSorley finished 5th as a sophomore last winter throwing 46-4 3/4, outdoors he moved up to 4th. Thornton's Cody Meserve is the other returning scorer, he was 7th last winter.
Watch for Scarborough's Mike Pino who was injured most of last winter, he placed 7th outdoors, and threw 47-9 1/2 as a best. Cheverus's Nick White is another with big potential.
Class A
All returners who meet the state qualifying mark of 41-6
| Rank | Mark | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 51-2.25 | Duncan Preston | South Portland High School | 2014 | 02/18/2013 | Class A Indoor State Championship |
| 2. | 47-2 | Cody Meserve | Thornton Academy | 2014 | 12/22/2012 | SMAA: Biddeford-Deering-McAuley-TA |
| 3. | 46-4.75 | Hugh McSorley | Scarborough High School | 2015 | 02/18/2013 | Class A Indoor State Championship |
| 4. | 44-10 | Ian Paul | Thornton Academy | 2014 | 01/12/2013 | SMAA: Biddeford-Cheverus-Portland-SP-TA |
| 5. | 44-8 | Chhay Ouch | Biddeford High School | 2014 | 01/02/2013 | SMAA: Biddeford-Cheverus-Gorham-McAuley-Scarborough-SP-Westbrook |
| 6. | 43-6.25 | Nick White | Cheverus High School | 2015 | 02/18/2013 | Class A Indoor State Championship |
| 7. | 43-0 | Mike Pino | Scarborough High School | 2014 | 02/02/2013 | SMAA Southwesterns Championships |
| 8. | 42-9 | Calvin Patterson | Brewer High School | 2014 | 02/18/2013 | Class A Indoor State Championship |
Class of 2014
Top 5
| Rank | Mark | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 51-2.25 | Duncan Preston | South Portland High School | 2014 | 02/18/2013 | Class A Indoor State Championship |
| 2. | 47-2 | Cody Meserve | Thornton Academy | 2014 | 12/22/2012 | SMAA: Biddeford-Deering-McAuley-TA |
| 3. | 44-10 | Ian Paul | Thornton Academy | 2014 | 01/12/2013 | SMAA: Biddeford-Cheverus-Portland-SP-TA |
| 4. | 44-8 | Chhay Ouch | Biddeford High School | 2014 | 01/02/2013 | SMAA: Biddeford-Cheverus-Gorham-McAuley-Scarborough-SP-Westbrook |
| 5. | 43-0 | Mike Pino | Scarborough High School | 2014 | 02/02/2013 | SMAA Southwesterns Championships |
Class of 2015
Top 5
| Rank | Mark | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 46-4.75 | Hugh McSorley | Scarborough High School | 2015 | 02/18/2013 | Class A Indoor State Championship |
| 2. | 43-6.25 | Nick White | Cheverus High School | 2015 | 02/18/2013 | Class A Indoor State Championship |
| 3. | 40-5 | Anthony Ciampi | Cheverus High School | 2015 | 01/19/2013 | SMAA: Biddeford-Cheverus-Deering-Gorham-Massabesic |
| 4. | 39-5.5 | Ashton Lord | Thornton Academy | 2015 | 12/15/2012 | SMAA: Cheverus, Gorham, TA, Windham |
| 5. | 37-11 | Kyle Mandell | Windham High School | 2015 | 02/02/2013 | SMAA Southwesterns Championships |
Class of 2016
Top 5
| Rank | Mark | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 38-3.75 | Zach Leclair | Bangor High School | 2016 | 01/26/2013 | EMITL:BAN, BRW, CEN, FOX, HAM, MAT, MDI |
| 2. | 37-0.75 | Thomas Hamilton | Brewer High School | 2016 | 02/02/2013 | EMITL:BRW, BUC, ELL, FOX, HER, MDI, SUM |
| 3. | 36-3.5 | Nick Conley | Biddeford High School | 2016 | 01/19/2013 | SMAA: Biddeford-Cheverus-Deering-Gorham-Massabesic |
| 4. | 34-9.25 | Ellijah Tobey | Cony High School | 2016 | 01/12/2013 | KVAC: EL, Law, Win, Mt Blue, Mess, Skow, Cony, Bel, Brun, MCI |
| 5. | 32-10 | Jeff Frasca | Messalonskee High School | 2016 | 12/08/2012 | KVAC: Watville, Mess, Win, Bel, Cam, Ocean, Med, Law, MCI, LA |
2013 State Meet Results w/Returners
2 Duncan Preston JR South Portland 51-02.25 8 5 Hugh McSorley JR Scarborough 46-04.75 3 7 Cody Meserve JR Thornton 45-01.00 1 8 Ian Paul JR Thornton 44-08.50 10 Nick White SO Cheverus 43-06.25 11 Calvin Patterson JR Brewer 42-09.00 14 Michael Pino JR Scarborough 41-08.25 15 Chhay Ouch JR Biddeford 41-04.25
Class B
Defending champion James Ferrar of Greely is back looking to add another title to his mantle. Ferrar had his best day at the state meet last winter throwing a personal best of 47-6.
Ellsworth's Dan Cox was 4th in the state last year, he had a best of 44-5 1/2. Yarmouth's Darren Shi was 5th a year ago throwing his best at the state meet, 43-9.
Greely's Spencer McCarthy is the other returning scorer, he placed 7th throwing 42-9 3/4
All returners who meet the state qualifying mark of 40-0
Class of 2014
Top 5
| Rank | Mark | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 47-6 | James Ferrar | Greely High School | 2014 | 02/18/2013 | Class B Indoor State Championship |
| 2. | 44-5.5 | Daniel Cox | Ellsworth High School | 2014 | 02/18/2013 | Class B Indoor State Championship |
| 3. | 43-9 | Chapin Mcfarland | Mt. Desert Island High School | 2014 | 02/02/2013 | EMITL:BRW, BUC, ELL, FOX, HER, MDI, SUM |
| 4. | 42-9.75 | Spencer Mccarthy | Greely High School | 2014 | 02/18/2013 | Class B Indoor State Championship |
| 5. | 41-5.5 | Shayne Sherby | Waterville High School | 2014 | 01/11/2013 | Dartmouth Relays |
Class of 2015
Top 5
| Rank | Mark | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 43-9.5 | Darren Shi | Yarmouth High School | 2015 | 02/18/2013 | Class B Indoor State Championship |
| 2. | 41-7 | Cam Curtin | York High School | 2015 | 02/01/2013 | WMC:Fal, Traip, York, Frye, Freept, Cape, Greely, Lisbon |
| 3. | 41-4.5 | Braden Upshaw | Old Town High School | 2015 | 01/26/2013 | EMITL:BUC, ELL, HER, JB, OT, ORO, SUM |
| 4. | 41-0 | Peter Boyer | Foxcroft Academy | 2015 | 02/02/2013 | EMITL:BRW, BUC, ELL, FOX, HER, MDI, SUM |
| 5. | 38-5.5 | Bruse Moody | Waterville High School | 2015 | 01/05/2013 | KVAC: Wtv, LA, Cony, Erk, Mt A, Med, Cam |
Class of 2016
Top 5
| Rank | Mark | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 39-6.5 | Trever Gray | Waterville High School | 2016 | 12/21/2012 | KVAC: Brun, Wat, Bel, Law, Cony, CH, LA, MCI, Mor, Ocean |
| 2. | 34-1.5 | Josh Chase | Belfast Area High School | 2016 | 01/25/2013 | KVAC: Brun, Mt A, EL, Ersk, Bel, Cony, Mor, Gar, LA |
| 3. | 31-4.75 | Tim Curts | Ellsworth High School | 2016 | 02/02/2013 | EMITL:BRW, BUC, ELL, FOX, HER, MDI, SUM |
| 4. | 31-0 | Benjamin Robson | Belfast Area High School | 2016 | 01/25/2013 | KVAC: Brun, Mt A, EL, Ersk, Bel, Cony, Mor, Gar, LA |
| 5. | 30-3 | Arius Hipos | Belfast Area High School | 2016 | 12/15/2012 | Bowdoin Relays |
2013 State Meet Results w/Returners
1 James Ferrar JR Greely 47-06.00 10
4 Dan Cox JR Ellsworth 44-05.50 4
5 Darren Shi SO Yarmouth 43-09.50 3
7 Spencer McCarthy JR Greely 42-09.75 1
10 Cody Levensalor SR Foxcroft 41-01.25
12 Braden Upshaw SO Old Town 39-09.50
14 Peter Boyer SO Foxcroft 37-06.00
15 Cam Curtin 15 York 37-05.75