All-Greater Rochester Outdoor 2012 Boys

Parents: Tom Mobley, Marisol Vasquez. Season highlights: Runner-up at New Balance nationals in long jump (23-11¾, breaking the Sec. V record), All-American status. State D-I and Federation long jump champion (25-2), third in high jump (6-6). Won 100 (10.83), 200 (22.52), high jump (6-2) and long jump (23-3¼) at "A" sectionals. Academics: 2.8 grade point average. Favorite subjects math, science. Future plans: Attending a large Division I school and studying astronomy. About me: First dunked a basketball as a ninth grader. Works at Mark's Pizzeria on Mt. Read Boulevard. Favorite movie: Hurricane Season. Favorite food: Crab legs.

Parents: Karen and Peter. Season highlights: Won sectional "A" 3,200 title (9:50.58) and state qualifier (9:38.55). Won Pete Glavin Memorial 3,200 at Hilton (9:22.77, personal best and season's top time). Sixth at states in D-I (9:33.83). Was 4-1 in league meets. Best times: 800 1:58, 1,600 4:26. Academics: 90 average. Favorite subject statistics. Future plans: Attending Canisius to study mathematics and run for former Brighton coach Nate Huckle. About me: Favorite athletes are Billy Mills and Dave Wottle. Plays guitar, enjoys snowboarding, bicycle riding.

Parents: Bev, Mike. Season highlights: Won three events at "AA" sectionals (800, 1:58.36; 1,600 relay, 3:27.00; 3,200 relay, 8:05.89). Won twice at state qualifier (800, 1:54.99; 1,600 relay, 3:25.93). Sixth at states in D-I 800 (1:54.52), ninth in 1,600 relay (3:22.76). Academics: 92 average. Favorite subject biology. Future plans: Attending SUNY Geneseo to major in biochemistry. About me: Six-time AGR selection in three seasons. Has helped break three sectional relay records, running the first leg of the outdoor 3,200, indoor distance medley and indoor sprint medley relay.

Parent: Denise Chambers. Season highlights: Second in long jump at "AA" sectionals (22-2¼, his season best), won event at state qualifiers (21-3), 12th at states D-I (21-11½). Won Jeffrey Bordeaux Jr. award at Brighton Relays for long jump. Academics: 87.5 average. Favorite subjects are sports marketing and English. Future plans: Attending Alfred State with a probable major in the humanities. About me: Wide receiver and defensive back in football. Lists football teammate Korey Beasley as his favorite athlete. Says "being able to teach a child something new and fun is the most rewarding thing for me."

Parents: Christine and Patrick. Season highlights: Overall state D-I and Federation shot put champion (57-4½). Won state qualifier (49-1). Won sectional "AA" title in 51-1¼ and won discus at 151-2, earning field events MVP award. Best discus throw was 157-1 in league meet April 5. Third in D-I discus at state qualifier (139-11). Broke school records in both events. Academics: 93 average. Favorite subject science. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Works summers in food service at the Seneca Park Zoo. Also plays varsity soccer.

Parents: Robin and Michael. Season highlights: Eighth overall at states with area's top vault of season (14 feet), second in D-II. Won D-II state qualifier (13-2), won "CC" sectionals (13-9). Also has competed in 400 (54.24), 400 hurdles (1:00.54), triple jump (37-2½) and 1,600 relay. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Enjoys paintballing and distance running, for leisure and competition (cross country in the fall). Says his older brother, Alex, and his dad have contributed to his success. Favorite athlete is retired Ukrainian pole vaulter and Olympic gold medalist Sergei Bubka.

Parents: Lori Fuller and Michael Erb. Season highlights: Fourth in D-I states in 3,000 steeplechase (9:32.10), sixth in Federations. Won sectional "A" title (9:58.00) and state qualifier (9:31.50, area's best time and his career best). Academics: 90 average. Future plans: Attending Syracuse University on scholarship to study psychology and accounting. About me: Has been called MJ (Michael John) since preschool. Enjoys Ultimate Frisbee and basketball. Credits his older brother, Justin, as a big influence in his life. Favorite athletes are Galen Rupp and Andrew Wheating.

Parents: Mary Ellen and Brian. Season highlights: State D-I and Federation champion in pentathlon, finishing no lower than fifth in any event (3,629 points). Won state qualifier (3,421), winning three individual events (110 hurdles, long jump, shot put). Won sectional "AA" 110 hurdles (14.81) and triple jump (45-¾). Academics: 90 average. Future plans: Attending University of Connecticut to study pre-kinesiology. About me: Named All-American in indoor pentathlon. Enjoys motocross, soccer, football and basketball. Favorite athletes are high jumper Jesse Williams and decathletes Ashton Eaton, Trey Hardee and Bryan Clay.

Parents: Maggie and Craig. Season highlights: Anchored Brighton's four-mile relay to 11th place at nationals (18:13.31). Tenth in 800 at D-I states (1:55.82). Second in D-I state qualifier (1:55.27). Third in 1,600 at "A" sectionals (4:21.25). Won Fleet Feet Distance Runner of the Year Award. Academics: 3.98 grade point average. Future plans: Considering Harvard, MIT and Duke to study economics and biochemistry. About me: Member of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra as a concert pianist for four years. Also plays bassoon. Hopes to minor in piano performance in college.

Parents: Donna and Gary. Season highlights: Eighth in triple jump at D-II states (44-2½), 13th in D-II high jump (6-2). Won D-II high jump (6-3) and triple jump (44-¼) at state qualifiers. Won high jump (6-3) and triple jump (44-8) at Class D sectionals (field MVP). Six-for-six in both events in dual meets. Season's best high jump 6-5 at Pembroke Invitational. Academics: 2.8 grade point average. Favorite subjects global history, biology. Future plans: Study athletic training at a large university. About me: A proficient artist in all mediums, specializing in animal art.

Parents: Denise Feltz and Scott Owens. Season highlights: State D-II pentathlon champion (3,262), including second in shot put (42-11½). Won state D-II pentathlon qualifier, winning four of the five events. Won sectional "CC" triple jump (44-8) and high jump (6-3). Holds four school records. Academics: 90 average. Favorite subjects history and government. Future plans: Attending Wagner College on Staten Island to study political science. About me: Active in the Chemical Free Athletes and Students Against Drunk Driving chapters, Big Buddy program, coaching youth basketball and "spending time with my family."

Parents: Shedella Gause and George Pardner. Season highlights: Fourth in 110 hurdles at D-II states (15.05), second in Federations (14.66, faster than all D-I entries). Third in 200 (22.85). Three-time winner in D-II state qualifer – 100 (11.25), 200 (22.60) and 110 hurdles (14.28). Three-time winner at "B" sectionals – 100 (11.16), 200 (22.35) and 110 hurdles (14.08). Academics: 80 average. Future plans: Attend University of Pittsburgh on a football scholarship. About me: Rochester resident. A highly recruited defensive back and wide receiver rated 98th in the country by Scout.com.

Parents: Deborah and Robert. Season highlights: Tenth at D-I states in discus (139-1). Second in D-I state qualifier (139-1). Won sectional "AA" shot put (48-2) and won discus (140-10) on final throw. Top shot put 49-2½, top discus throw 154-9. Academics: 95 average. Favorite subject history. Future plans: Attending SUNY Brockport to study business. About me: Three-time sectional champion. Enjoys dirt racing with go-karts and sprint cars. Works summer job in outside maintenance and at Burger King at the Mall at Greece Ridge. Favorite athletes are Tim Tebow, LeBron James and Jason Witten.

Parents: Colleen and Elon. Season highlights: Fifth in 2,000 steeplechase at New Balance nationals (6:06.08, All-American). Fifth in D-I 3,000 steeplechase at states (9:33.83). Second in D-I 3,000 steeplechase at state qualifiers (9:34.14). Won 3,200 at "AA" sectionals (9:47.41) and 3,000 steeplechase (9:37.08). Academics: 94 average. Favorite subjects: Global studies, English. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Also AGR in cross country. Enjoys pickup basketball and football and watching movies. Last name is pronounced "rank." Favorite athletes are Dirk Nowitzki, A.J. Green and Steve Prefontaine.

Parents: Robin and Mark. Season highlights: Seventh in D-I 1,600 at states (4:16.39, personal best). Won D-I 1,600 at state qualifiers (4:19.22), Second in "A" sectionals 1,600 (4:21.07), 14th in 3,200 (10:36.84). Best 3,200 9:37. Academics: 3.2 grade point average. Favorite subjects: Science, history. Future plans: Attend Canisius College, undecided on a major. About me: AGR in cross country, too. Finished 38th at Nike Cross nationals. First-team all-state. Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan. Credits "very supportive" parents for his success.

Parent: Kristen Rogers. Season highlights: Seventh at D-I states in 400 hurdles (55.69). Second in 400 hurdles at state qualifier (56.21). Won 400 hurdles at "AA" sectionals (56.11). Academics: 3.2 grade point average. Favorite subject is science. Future plans: Attend college to study computer engineering. About me: Competes with Franklin team. Nickname "Mere". Also plays football for Franklin. Credits his mom, Kristen, with great support. "She encourages me, no matter what the circumstances." Favorite athletes are Bershawn Jackson, Peyton Manning and Steve Nash.

Parents: Benita Chiang and Po-Jen Shih. Season highlights: Eleventh in D-I triple jump at states (45-0). Won D-I triple jump at state qualifier (45-1½), third in long jump (20-11). Third in triple jump at "AA" sectionals (41-6¾), sixth in long jump (20-¾). Academics: 97 average. Favorite subject biology/science. Future plans: Undecided, but wants to study science in college. About me: All-State musician in violin and piano, participates in science Olympiad and Math League. Favorite athletes are Jonathan Edwards, Brycen Spratling and his coaches.

Parents: Shannon Smith and Brian Latson. Season highlights: Third in D-I 200 at states (22.26), fifth in 100 (11.27, after a 10.83 in the prelims). Won D-I 200 at state qualifier (22.57), second in 100 (11.13). Won 100 (10.82), 200 (21.88), 400 (49.08) and ran on winning 400 relay (43.38) at "AA" sectionals. Academics: 82 average. Future plans: Attend large college or university on a track scholarship and study criminal justice. About me: Four-time AGR selection and two-time athlete of the year was hampered by pulled hamstring suffered at Royal Comet Invitational. Section V record-holder in 300 indoors.

Parent: Jeneve Reeves. Season highlights: Second in D-II 110 hurdles at states (14.60), fifth in Federations (15.73), ran on 13th-place D-II 400 relay (51.75). Second in D-II 200 at state qualifier (22.98), second in 110 hurdles (15.06). Won 400 hurdles (57.51), pole vault (12-0) and was second in 200 (22.35) and 110 hurdles (14.24) at "B" sectionals. Academics: 88 average. Future plans: Attending SUNY Fredonia to study physical therapy. About me: Active in community service group Students United for Positive Action. Twin sister, Erica, is an AGR first-teamer.

Parent: Jan Wray. Season highlights: Helped 1,600 relay team finish ninth in D-I at states (3:22.76). Helped 1,600 relay win state qualifier (3:25.93). Third in 400 at "AA" sectionals (50.14), sixth in 100 (11.20), sixth in 200 (22.85). Best 400 time 49.46 at counties. Academics: 3.2 grade point average. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Also AGR indoor. Enjoys soccer, baseball and golf. Credits the support of his friends "to keep me going and to try my hardest at everything." Favorite athletes are sprinters Tyson Gay, Usain Bolt and Jeremy Wariner.

Years coaching varsity: 21. Age: 45. Career highlights: Team won sectional "AA" title in May. 1994 X-C boys team won "A" title. Has coached 11 state champions, three All-Americans and 2007 1,600 relay set Section V record of 3:19.59 (now second-fastest all-time) with Mike Giordano (51.2), Ben Wallace (51.2), John Picardo (48.7) and Eric Fontanez (48.1). Most accomplished athletes he's coached include high jumpers Matt Cushman and Fontanez, pentathlete Pat Meyer and steeplechaser Tyler Ranke. Family: Wife, Mary, is director of finance for Lapp Insulator. About me: Teaches physical education in the Rochester City School District. Has run at least three miles a day every day since May 29, 2007, averaging 100 miles a month.