The Cherokee boys shattered the course record for fastest average time just two weeks ago when their top five finishers averaged 15:44.60 at DREAM Park in Logan Township.
That broke the course record of 15:48.06 set by Cherokee two years ago at South Jersey Group 4 sectionals.
In all, Cherokee owns seven of the 12-fastest times since the course first went into use in 2018, and that record-setting 15:44 included a 15:32 from a freshman, 15:40 and 15:52 from sophomores and 15:52 from a junior, so you know that record might not last too long.
Cherokee gets a shot at lowering that course record Saturday at the South Jersey Group 4 race. The Chiefs will be shooting for their sixth straight title and 13th overall.
Here’s our best attempt at a top-25 course average list. Am I missing anybody? Lemme know! Girls list to follow tonight.
15:44.60 … Cherokee, 2024 Olympic Conference
15:48.06 … Cherokee, 2022 Group 4 Sectionals
15:52.43 … Haddonfield, 2021 Group 2 Sectionals
15:52.70 … Haddonfield, 2022 Group 2 Sectionals
15:54.96 … Cherokee, 2023 Group 4 Sectionals
16:00.07 … Cherokee, 2019 Olympic Conference
16:01.06 … Southern Regional, 2022 Group 4 Sectionals
16:01.84 … Cherry Hill East, 2024 Olympic Conference
16:04.91 … Cherokee, 2023, Olympic Conference Championships
16:13.12 … Cherokee, 2021 Group 4 Sectionals
16:14.05 … Cherry Hill East, 2023 South Jersey Open
16:14.98 … Cherokee, 2018 Olympic Conference
16:15.65 … Highland, 2022 Group 3 Sectionals
16:19.75 … Cherry Hill East, 2023 Olympic Conference
16:23.59 … Cherry Hill East, 2019 Olympic Conference
16:23.65 … Cinnaminson, 2022 Group 2 Sectionals
16:25.73 … Lenape, 2022 Group 4 Sectionals
16:29.83 … Cherry Hill East, 2023 Group 4 Sectionals
16:30.16 … Ocean City, 2022 Group 3 Sectionals
16:30.96 … Cherry Hill East, 2021 Group 4 Sectionals
16:31.91 … Cherry Hill East, 2022 Group 4 Sectionals
16:33.54 … Ocean City, 2023 Group 3 Sectionals
16:34.11 … Shawnee, 2024 Olympic Conference
16:34.22 … Haddonfield, 2020 Group 2 Sectionals
16:34.46 … Paul VI, 2024 Olympic Conference
16:34.51 … Triton, 2021 Group 3 Sectionals
From the Backstretch by Reuben Frank 