3200m run AA Boys
Sean Aiken
Photo by William McBride
PIAA Finals Preview #4
Returning WPIAL State Champions
Event/Class: AA Boys 3200m
2022 PIAA Champion: Sean Aiken Eden Christian Academy 9:13.47
2021 PIAA Champion: Luke Miller Jenkintown 9:18.91
2019 PIAA Champion: Colton Sands Penns Valley Area 9:24.75
PIAA Record: Chris Dugan Southmoreland 9:04.09 1997
2022 Returning Medalist: 5
#1 Contender (Top Seed): Roy Lieberman Danville Area 9:12.88
Dangerous Contender: Sean Aiken Eden Christian Academy
Podium Move Up: Thomas Smigo Palisades
Look out for Contender: Logan Strawer East Juniata
Winning Time/Mark Prediction: 9:01
Thoughts? Get ready for an exhilarating showdown at the 2023 PIAA Championships as the intensity reaches its peak in the AA boys 3200-meter run! The stage is set for an epic battle as defending champion Sean Aiken returns, prepared to defend his hard-earned title. But he won't have an easy path to victory, with a formidable lineup of top-notch competitors ready to challenge him in this stacked event. Leading the pack is Roy Lieberman, entering the meet as the #1 seed and already boasting a PIAA title under his belt. After conquering the 2022 XC Boys AA Championship last fall, Lieberman brings a surge of confidence and determination to the track. But he's not the only one vying for glory. Thomas Smigo, the reigning 2022 XC Boys A Championship winner, adding another layer of excitement to an already star-studded field. In an exhilarating twist, 2022 Runner-up Logan Strawser, currently ranked #2 in the state (AA Boys), possesses the ability to shake up the entire field and embrace the role of the underdog. With a fire burning inside, Strawser is ready to defy expectations and leave a lasting impact on this exciting race. Hold on to your seats because we are in for an adrenaline-fueled race like never before! Brace yourselves because I have a feeling that the field is about to unleash a jaw-dropping performance that will push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if these phenomenal athletes break the current PIAA record of 9:04 and etch their names in PIAA Track and Field history.
PIAA Finals Preview #4
Returning WPIAL State Champions
Event/Class: AA Boys 3200m
2022 PIAA Champion: Sean Aiken Eden Christian Academy 9:13.47
2021 PIAA Champion: Luke Miller Jenkintown 9:18.91
2019 PIAA Champion: Colton Sands Penns Valley Area 9:24.75
PIAA Record: Chris Dugan Southmoreland 9:04.09 1997
2022 Returning Medalist: 5
#1 Contender (Top Seed): Roy Lieberman Danville Area 9:12.88
Dangerous Contender: Sean Aiken Eden Christian Academy
Podium Move Up: Thomas Smigo Palisades
Look out for Contender: Logan Strawer East Juniata
Winning Time/Mark Prediction: 9:01
Thoughts? Get ready for an exhilarating showdown at the 2023 PIAA Championships as the intensity reaches its peak in the AA boys 3200-meter run! The stage is set for an epic battle as defending champion Sean Aiken returns, prepared to defend his hard-earned title. But he won't have an easy path to victory, with a formidable lineup of top-notch competitors ready to challenge him in this stacked event. Leading the pack is Roy Lieberman, entering the meet as the #1 seed and already boasting a PIAA title under his belt. After conquering the 2022 XC Boys AA Championship last fall, Lieberman brings a surge of confidence and determination to the track. But he's not the only one vying for glory. Thomas Smigo, the reigning 2022 XC Boys A Championship winner, adding another layer of excitement to an already star-studded field. In an exhilarating twist, 2022 Runner-up Logan Strawser, currently ranked #2 in the state (AA Boys), possesses the ability to shake up the entire field and embrace the role of the underdog. With a fire burning inside, Strawser is ready to defy expectations and leave a lasting impact on this exciting race. Hold on to your seats because we are in for an adrenaline-fueled race like never before! Brace yourselves because I have a feeling that the field is about to unleash a jaw-dropping performance that will push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if these phenomenal athletes break the current PIAA record of 9:04 and etch their names in PIAA Track and Field history.