The top three seeds in the boys 55m are separated by just .01, which makes this race one to watch. The state meet record of 6.60 is also in danger of being broken.
Freshman Jarett Flaker has had one of the best freshman seasons in recent memory, and maybe all-time. Flaker won the SMAA junior division title by .01 over second seeded Songha Loth of Deering, his winning time of 6.61 moved him into a tie for 9th on the all-time Maine indoor list, his time shattered the SMAA junior record, and Maine freshman all-time best.
The aforementioned Songha Loth of Deering has had a great season as he has lowered his time from 6.86 at the beginning of the season down to 6.62. His runner-up finish in the SMAA Championship moved him into a tie for 10th best performer in state history.
KVAC Champion Seth White has transitioned very successfully from the hurdles to the dash as a senior. White ran a personal best 6.62 to win the conference title last time out. White is undefeated on the season, and has yet to be pushed, so who knows how much faster he can run.
Thankfully we have automatic timing in this one, the finish line photo could be legendary.
Event 6 Boys 55 Meter Dash Prelims
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Class A: 6.60 2006 Colby Brooks, Edward Little
'16 Champion: 6.72 2/15/2016 Ernie Ruby, Windham
Co-Record: 6.60 2013 Ethan Beaulier, Noble
Name Year School Seed
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1 Jarett Flaker FR Scarborough 6.61
2 Seth White SR Brunswick 6.62
3 Songha Loth SO Deering 6.62
4 Thomas Darby SR Hampden 6.70
5 Jabari Washington SR Thornton 6.73
6 Ben Hatch FR Scarborough 6.81
7 Matt Chambers JR Noble 6.83
8 David Drew 11 Gorham 6.86
9 Tucker Weeks JR Thornton 6.88
10 Plamedi Tona SR Westbrook 6.90
11 Owen Mower SR Edward Little 6.90
12 Marcus Theriault SR Hampden 6.93
13 Jack Harvey FR Brunswick 6.93
14 Max Harris JR Bonny Eagle 6.96
15 Alex Frank SR Portland 6.98
16 Jonata Mbongo SR Deering 6.98
17 Nicolas Bolduc Cony 7.00
18 Joseph Kalilwa SR Lewiston 7.01
19 Ian Goding JR Mt. Blue 7.01
20 Hunter Garrett SR Brunswick 7.01
21 Kyle Holbrook SR Thornton 7.02
22 Jacob Laplume JR Thornton 7.02
23 Samacha Sam SO Deering 7.03
24 Ben Rudnick SR Falmouth 7.03
25 Derek Cole JR Bonny Eagle 7.04
26 Tyler Blanchard SR Edward Little 7.04