Will Sean Prendeville Lead The Charge Of Texas Milers This Season?

Sean Prendeville won the 2018 Arkansas HS Indoor 1 mile with a 4:19.47 PR

Round Rock Cedar Ridge senior Sean Prendeville is one of the top returners in both the 800m and the 1600m. Prendeville enters the 2018 outdoor season with a 1:53.10 PR in the 800m and a 4:13.58 PR  in the 1600m. Senior year for Prendeville could be the break out season runners dream of.

Last season, was an outstanding year for Texas milers. Nationally known milers Reed Brown, Sam Worley, and Daniel Viegra led the pace for the state and did so in record setting fashion. Brown went on to become the first Texas high school runner to break 4:00 in the mile with his 3:59.30 and Worley ran 4:00.61 and both guys ran 4:02 in the 1600m at state with Worley breaking the state record. All three guys graduated and have moved onto the NCAA.

This year, several other runners will be getting their crack at becoming Texas' best and continuing to move it forward to the national spotlight. There is no shortage of capable runners and it's possible that Prendeville could be the one.

At the Arkansas High School Invitational, Prendeville ran an indoor PR with his 4:19.47 win. The Texas commit threw up the Hook em Horns as he crossed the line in excitement. There could be quite a few instances of this throughout the season as Prendeville has the right combination of strength and speed. His ability to handle fast paces and finish strong could be what sets him a part this season.

This cross country season, Prendeville had his best season thus far. He cut his 5K PR down by 27 seconds when he ran 15:31.50 and earned his first trip to the UIL 6A state meet.

There are nine boys who return that have run 4:15 and under including leader Alex Maier who comes into the season with a 4:10.88 best. Be on the look out for another fast and exciting year of 1600m and 1 mile races from the Texas boys, and don't be surprised if Prendeville is one of the guys at the top of the list.