Can't Miss Races of Day Two: Eric Coston vs. Devyn Keith - Boys 5A

Eric Coston and Devyn Keith will be lining up against one another for the last time in their high school cross-country careers tomorrow. Devyn will be graduating this spring and will be moving on to run for Tulane University, where he recently signed a scholarship.  Eric, a junior, will be returning for one more season in 2016.



Photo credit: Angelle Albright

The question is, will Devyn win his first ever 5A title (John Curtis is running up in 5A, despite being a class 3A school), or will Eric, much like he did in the state meet in 2013 as a freshman, dethrone the king?  In 2013 it was a guy name Zach Albright (an SPS teammate who now runs for Princeton), now it is Devyn Keith of John Curtis.

Devyn remained unbeaten by a Louisiana athlete in 2015 until the New Orleans Metro Championship, where he stumbled and eventually finished 5th. Eric would go on to win that race, running a time of 15:08.  Fast right?  For Eric that is debatable as this time happens to be his slowest 3 mile on the season, and the only time in which he didn't break the magic 15 minute mark.  Looking at his stats, he is staggeringly consistent and consistently fast. 

Eric may have gained a little confidence with their last meeting being a victory, but Devyn will undoubtedly be hungry for revenge.  With Devyn's closing speed being second to none and his 75% win ratio over Eric, it is hard for us not to give him the edge, that being said, there is little to no room for error.  Eric just doesn't have bad races, period. If Devyn falters just a little, look for a repeat of the 2013 state meet.

Also, don't forget about the muddy conditions, two other sub 15 guys in the race (Jeffrey Kelley & Adam Wise), and of course the state meet effect (go hard or bust, or is some cases go hard and bust). 


Look for tomorrow's 5A race to be an exciting one!

The boys' 5A race goes off at 2:45 PM.  You aren't going to want to miss this one, trust us.

Check out side by side stats of Eric and Devyn below:



General Information
FactDevyn KeithEric Coston
Photo
SchoolJohn CurtisSt. Paul's School
HS Class20162017
College----
ResidenceRiver Ridge, LACovington, LA

Personal Bests

EventDevyn KeithEric Coston
Three Mile Run (XC)14:30.8014:34.20
Two Mile Run (XC)9:44.629:45.97
Two Mile Run9:20.689:26.32
5,000 Meter Run14:55.74--
800 Meter Run1:55.611:57.65
3,200 Meter Run9:12.049:19.99
1,600 Meter Run4:16.074:15.33
One Mile Run4:16.734:21.48
1,600 Meter Run (In)4:25.384:25.44
800 Meter Run (In)1:57.541:56.89
5,000 Meter Run (XC)15:46.4015:28.69
1,500 Meter Run4:01.13--
3,200 Meter Run (In)9:50.929:36.35
3,000 Meter Run (XC)10:08.00--
One Mile Run (In)4:31.824:24.66
2.x Mile Run (CC Short Course) (XC)15:29.79--
1,600 Meter Run (XC)4:43.69--
3,200 Meter Run (XC)10:39.17--
Two Mile Run (XC)12:23.8510:10.53
400 Meter Dash--53.43
800 Meter Run--2:04.90
3,200 Meter Run--9:53.54
1,600 Meter Run--4:39.92
400 Meter Dash--55.79
Two Mile Run (XC)--10:48.00

Head-to-Head

MeetDevyn KeithEric Coston
New Orleans Metro Championship 201516:14.4015:08.90
St. Joseph Invitational 201514:30.8014:34.20
Episcopal Round Table Run 201514:56.2014:58.50
John Curtis Season Opener 20159:44.629:45.97
LHSAA State Outdoor Championships 201510:04.809:19.99
LHSAA State Outdoor Championships 20154:26.504:15.33
Mobile Challenge of Champions 20154:18.414:21.48
LHSAA High School Indoor State Championships 20151:57.541:58.83
LHSAA State Championships 201415:58.1015:39.40
New Orleans Metro Championships 201415:04.8015:14.50
Catholic High Invitational 201414:59.5015:19.00
St. Michael Bayou Boogie Classic 201414:59.4115:14.06
New Balance Outdoor Nationals 20144:16.734:21.55
LHSAA Class 3A-4A-5A State Outdoor Championships 20144:35.544:16.48
LHSAA Class 3A-4A-5A State Outdoor Championships 20141:55.612:00.53
Mobile Challenge of Champions 20149:20.689:26.32
Sugar Bowl Track & Field Classic 20142:03.842:03.98
Sugar Bowl Track & Field Classic 20144:16.074:22.18
LSU Last Chance Qualifier 2/15/14 20144:31.684:26.56
Nike Cross Nationals South Regional 201316:16.2016:36.80
LHSAA State Championships 201316:08.5815:15.79
11th ANNUAL WALKER SHOOTOUT 201315:38.8815:12.09
Catholic High Invitational 201315:48.0615:24.12
St. Joseph's Academy Cross Country Invitational 201315:59.3415:31.81
New Balance Indoor Nationals 20134:31.824:35.46
Jeff Davis Bank McNeese Indoor II (High School) 201310:01.699:43.26
SSA-STA Season Opener 20125:13.284:42.43
STA-Dutchtown Invitational 201110:49.7410:10.53