The Scoop: Strong Distance Finishes Close Out The Weekend

Apr 16, 2023

* Martin Barco edges out Kole Mathison in the boys mile at the Franklin Central Distance Showdown

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An Epic Showdown In The Boys Mile At The Franklin Central Distance Showcase Invitational

At the Franklin Central Distance Showcase Invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana, one of biggest kicks of the weekend took place.

There was an epic showdown in the boys mile between Martinsville's (IN) Martin Barco and Carmel's (IN) Kole Mathison, the reigning Champs Sports national cross country champion.

Mathison, a Colorado signee, took out the first 800m in 2:02. But with one lap to go, Barco began to cut into the lead. He inched closer to the national cross country champion with 200m left.

As the crowd stood on their feet, Barco overtook Mathison with 120m left. The junior produced a meet record of 4:08.94 and Mathison finished second in 4:11.36.

Cameron Todd of Brebeuf Jesuit Prep (IN) was third in 4:14.06.

In the girls race, Sophia Kennedy of Park Tudor put together a nearly perfect race for herself as she produced a new personal best in the mile.

The Stanford signee continued to add success to her senior season as she won the title in a majorly solo effort of 4:49.18. This puts her at U.S. No. 9 in this event so far this spring.

* Martin Barco reflects on his 4:08 performance at the Franklin Central Distance Showcase Invitational

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BOYS ONE MILE RUN FINALS	
PLACE	ATHLETE		TEAM	RESULT	WIND	H#
1	Martin Barco	11	Martinsville High School	4:08.94		1
2	Kole Mathison	12	Carmel High School	4:11.36		1
3	Cameron Todd	11	Brebeuf Jesuit Prep School	4:14.06		1
4	Brayden Henkle	12	Franklin Central High School	4:14.69		1
5	Kyle Clark	12	Bloomington North High School	4:14.97		1
6	Will Conway	11	Floyd Central High School	4:15.60		1
7	Nate Killeen	12	North Central High School (Indianapolis)	4:15.85		1
8	Matthew Helton	12	Zionsville Community High School	4:16.05		1