Kelly tops Coach Gourley's list by bringing home national title to R.I.

One could excuse Adam Kelly for being a little nervous and in a hurry. After all, national championships were on the line Sunday in New York City.

Despite some anxious moments, the junior from Barrington, R.I., was able to withstand a late challenge and capture the New Balance Nationals Indoor title in the weight throw.

“It’s a problem I’ve had almost the whole season,” Kelly said. “I get a big mark and then I wouldn’t be able to improve just because I would be trying to get a better one and going too fast. Of course, today is one of the most nerve-wracking times as I was watching (my competitors) take throws and try to better my mark.”

The national leader entering action at The Armory, Kelly opened the last of three flights at 72 feet, 7.5 inches before upping the ante considerably. He then upgraded from a throw that would have been worth a fourth-place finish to the eventual winner.

His winning toss covered 77-9.25.

“Obviously, I would have liked to get 80, but it’s even better to win a national championship,” said Kelly, who only started in the event as a freshman.

Georgia’s Daniel Haugh had the year’s second-best effort headed to the Big Apple. He wasn’t able to wrestle the top spot from the Rhode Island thrower, but he did make the final margin very tight as his sixth-round spin resulted in a toss of 77-4.

Logan Bryer of Ohio – the only other thrower over 75 feet this season – claimed third with a 73-8.75 mark, while Kenneth Brinson of Georgia moved to US#5 with a 70-7.75.

 

Championship Boys Weight Throw (View Official Results)


M Weight Throw - Finals  
Place Overall Athlete Team Result Heat  
1 1 Kelly, Adam Barrington High School 77-09.25 1  
2 2 Haugh, Daniel St. Pius X 77-04.00 1  
3 3 Bryer, Logan Genoa Area 73-08.75 1  
4 4 Brinson, Kenneth Marist 70-07.75 1  
5 5 Franklin, Jeremy Serra High School (SD) 70-05.75 1  
6 6 Vadis, Thomas Olusegun Classical High School 68-11.25 1  
7 7 Delphin, Richard Roswell High School 68-10.50 1  
8 8 Russell, Owen Moses Brown School 67-05.50 1  
9 9 Segreto, Joseph Saint Anthony's 66-07.00 1  
10 10 Fugere, Connor Woonsocket High School 64-02.25 1  
11 11 Arcaro, Gabriel Burlington High School 64-00.25 1  
12 12 Lydum, Max Defiance 62-08.75 1  
13 13 Sheng, Eric Syosset 62-05.00 1  
14 14 Ryan, Sean Babylon 62-03.25 1  
15 15 Celona, Chris Bishop Hendricken High School 62-03.00 1  
16 16 Zapata, Bryan Hope High School 62-01.75 1  
17 17 Lane, Nick Bowling Green High School 62-01.00 1  
18 18 Balestra, Stefan Lincoln High School 62-00.50 1  
19 19 Barber, Eddie Bishop Hendricken High School 59-11.00 1  
20 20 Sicurella, Brandon Lancaster 59-05.50 1  
21 21 Alvernaz, Mike Barrington High School 58-08.50 1  
22 22 Vieira, Marcus Peabody 57-01.00 1  
23 23 Alder, Robert Rome Free Academy (RFA) 55-10.25 1  
24 24 Dutton, Matt Acton-Boxborough High School 55-07.75 1  
25 25 Mattson, Joe Rogers 52-05.25 1  
26 26 Santoro, Anthony South Glens Falls 51-11.00 1