Vitals: Buchanan, senior
Need to know: A just-miss 2007 Bee All-Star first-teamer, he removed any doubt this year by placing second at 15 minutes, 26 seconds over Woodward Parks 3.1-mile course in the Central Section Division I race.
He had an eighth-place finish in the state at 15:18 40 seconds faster than his 2007 state time. The word: I didnt think he had a 15:18 in him. To run that fast with that pressure, thats just phenomenal. He dug down so much and gave everything he had. That was one of the finest races Ive ever had a chance to see. Hes one of the most special kids Ive ever coached in terms of being focused, determined and committed. Buchanan coach Marty Simpson said.


