Grace Connolly, Natick
Connolly is another runner that skipped the New England's to prepare for a PR performances at nationals. She is entered in mile where she has been red-hot and consistent this spring, clocking 4:53 at the Coaches Invitational, 4:50 at the divisionals and 4:51 at All States. Like most races at NBNO, there will be a stacked field on Sunday, one that should enable the always-tough Natick runner to finally dip under 4:50. Based on what she had done this season, winning her races by considerable margins, we're thinking Connolly has a chance to get her time in that mid 4:40 range. This will certainly earn her a spot on the podium.