From the Backstretch by Reuben Frank

Haddonfield’s Brand, Wright, Andrus and Keith ran the 2nd-fastest distance medley in South Jersey history Wednesday night.

Haddonfield ran 10:11.61 and placed 3rd in a ridiculously fast and deep distance medley at the La Salle Winter Series meet at the Ott Center in West Philly.

The race produced three of the 30-fastest times in New Jersey history, with six schools under 10:15 and 15 at 10:40 or faster.

According to the MileSplit national database, the race produced the eight-fastest times in the country so far this winter.

According to the splits listed in the official results, and someone please correct me as I suspect these names aren’t totally correct, Senior Bennett Wright led off with a 3:08.18 split for 1,200 meters, sophomore Jack Brand split 51.32 for 400, junior Aaron Keith  ran 1:57.35 and junior Ben Andrus anchored in 4:14.79.

The only faster time in South Jersey history is Haddonfield’s 10:09.78 winning 2010 Armory Nationals with Colin Baker, Jordan. Harris, Ben Potts and Jonathan Vitez.

Haddonfield also ran a B team with – according to the official results – junior Luke Andressen, senior Case Hurly, junior Brandon Stoner and junior Peter Simpson running 10:29.07 for 10th place (and 17th in South Jersey history). Splits listed are 3:08.80, 55.73, 2:00.34 and 4:24.15.

CBA won the race in 10:05.21, No. 7 in state history, and La Salle College of Springfield Township, Montgomery County, was 2nd in 10:09.74.

All-time New Jersey Indoor Distance Medley List
9:53.40 … Ridge, 2022
9:55.12 … Union Catholic, 2022
10:01.92 … Westfield, 2024
10:02.99 … Christian Brothers Academy, 2011
10:03.98 … River Dell, 2016
10:04.77 … West Windsor-Plainsboro North, 2011
10:05.21 … Christian Brothers Academy, 2025
10:06.06 … Morris Hills, 2009
10:07.21 … West Windsor-Plainsboro North, 2009
10:08.58 … Delbarton, 2023
10:08.80 … Christian Brothers Academy, 2012
10:09.78 … Haddonfield, 2010
10:09.82 … Christian Brothers Academy, 2024
10:10.08 … St. Benedict’s Prep, 2012
10:10.11 … St. Benedict’s Prep, 2011
10:10.20 … Ridge, 2024
10:10.78 … Christian Brothers Academy, 2013
10:10.95 … Don Bosco Prep, 2014
10:11.61 … Haddonfield A, 2025
10:11.61 … Union Catholic, 2023
10:12.18 … Christian Brothers Academy, 2019
10:12.1h … Bernards, 1983
10:12.42 … Haddonfield, 2016
10:12.4h … Essex Catholic, 1973
10:12.57 … Rahway, 2023
10:12.61 … St. Benedict’s, 2013
10:12.80 … Westfield, 2023
10:13.0h … Paramus Catholic, 1977
10:13.31 … Westfield, 2025
10:13.45 … Christian Brothers Academy, 2004
10:13.60 … West Windsor-Plainsboro South, 2013
10:13.60 … Old Bridge, 2016
10:14.41 … Christian Brothers Academy, 2015
10:14.84 … Christian Brothers Academy, 1996
10:14.88 … Middletown North, 2014

All-time South Jersey Indoor Distance Medley List
10:09.78 … Haddonfield, 2010
10:11.61 … Haddonfield A, 2025
10:12.42 … Haddonfield, 2016
10:16.32 … Cherokee, 2002
10:16.60 … Haddonfield, 2002
10:17.97 … Ocean City, 2011
10:19.24 … Haddonfield, 2009
10:21.11 … Haddonfield, 2011
10:21.38 … Haddon Township, 2015
10:21.80 … Cinnaminson, 2023
10:22.2y … Williamstown, 1974
10:22.85 … Eastern, 2016
10:23.52 … Haddonfield, 2015
10:23.54 … Haddonfield, 2003
10:28.30 … Kingsway, 2020
10:28.59 … Cherokee, 2020
10:29.07 … Haddonfield B, 2025
10:29.39 … Bishop Eustace, 2013
10:29.9y … Cherry Hill East, 1975