Fresh off a record-setting performance during the indoor season, Ayden Owens of North Allegheny is prepped and ready for a big final outdoor season. He'll be going for his third straight AAA state crown in the 300-meter hurdles. Owens went 37.47 last spring for the win. He's the top returner in the event this season.
His best competition may come from Miles Green of Saint Joseph's Prep. Green usually focuses on the 400 meters outdoors (the 300mH/400m double at the state meet is very difficult), but we can still expect Green to put down some fast times in the event this season. A matchup at the Penn Relays could be on the horizon and that would be very interesting.
Keep an eye on Eric Futch's state records (36.43 in the 300mH and 50.73 in the 400mH). Those will be tough to bring down, but like Futch, Owens and Green are extraordinary talents.
Wilson's Alex Cluff is another strong returner. He took fourth in AAA at states. He ran a best of 38.44 last season. Penn Manor's Taraje Whitfield is...
