Meet Recap: 2025 Daphne Invitational at Historic Blakeley

Boys Varsity 5K

Team Champion - Pensacola Christian Academy (83 pts, 16:37 avg) Isaiah Manderson (1st, 15:58.61) led the way for PCA, with Walter Goncalves, Carson Ohman, Moses Peterlevitz, and Tyler Gustin providing the depth to edge a surging Saraland.

Runner-Up - Saraland (101 pts, 16:50 avg) Nate Jones (2nd, 16:01.48) set the tone, supported by Cade Henderson, Noah Jones, JP McDonald, and Danny Doerr. The Spartans' five-man compression kept them within 18 points of the win.

Third - West Florida Tech (115 pts, 16:54 avg) Donovan Carmichael (3rd, 16:02.40) was the low stick, backed up by Jude Theriault, John McAuley, Quinn Duong, and Ray Duong to secure the final podium spot.

Boys Top 10 Finishers

1. Isaiah Manderson - Pensacola Christian - 15:58.61

2. Nate Jones - Saraland - 16:01.48

3. Donovan Carmichael - West Florida Tech - 16:02.40

4. William Gill - St. Paul's Episcopal - 16:07.80

5. Evan May - Faith Academy - 16:15.90

6. Heath Maguire - Gulf Breeze - 16:19.69

7. Walter Goncalves - Pensacola Christian - 16:21.63

8. Tyler Harris - Baker - 16:22.33

9. Noah Gautier - UMS-Wright - 16:23.82

10. Carson Ohman - Pensacola Christian - 16:25.80

Girls Varsity 5K

Team Champion - Saraland (81 pts, 20:19 avg) Mallary Little (6th, 19:34.94) and Teresa Ye (7th, 19:37.21) led the charge, with Mallary improving 33 seconds from last year's Blakeley run and Teresa setting a lifetime PR (-1:24). The breakout story came from Kenley Wilson (15th) - only a 7th grader, she now holds the fastest 7th grade 5K time in Alabama this season. Backed by Ava Kelly and Shi'Erra Jones, Saraland put all five scorers inside the top 30 to clinch the championship.

Displacers: Hartley Smith and Abigail Sanderson.

Runner-Up - Gulf Breeze (94 pts, 20:16 avg) Ashton Dahlem (2nd, 18:39.31) and Kenna Borras (4th, 19:16.58) provided the front-end speed, with Carley Deeds, Gracee Hood, and Zoey Talbott completing the scoring pack.

Third - Pensacola Christian Academy (98 pts, 20:25 avg) Jaimee Tutton (1st, 18:31.58) was the individual champion, supported by Reagan Smith, Karissa Keyser, Jayln Johnson, and Sofia Peterlevitz, all inside the top 35.

Girls Top 10 Finishers

1. Jaimee Tutton - Pensacola Christian - 18:31.58

2. Ashton Dahlem - Gulf Breeze - 18:39.31

3. Scarlett Griffin - Seacoast Collegiate - 19:02.82

4. Kenna Borras - Gulf Breeze - 19:16.58

5. Addison Zoebelein - Thompson - 19:19.46

6. Mallary Little - Saraland - 19:34.94

7. Teresa Ye - Saraland - 19:37.21

8. Delaney Paganelli - Thompson - 19:38.03

9. Allie McTaggart - Bayshore Christian - 19:58.89

10. Kat Hart - Bayshore Christian - 20:09.13

Quick Stats & Storylines

• Double podium programs: PCA (Boys champs, Girls 3rd) and Saraland (Boys runner-up, Girls champs).

• Saraland girls spotlight: Teresa notched a lifetime PR (-1:24), Mallary dropped -33s from her 2024 Blakeley time, and Kenley Wilson - only a 7th grader - now owns Alabama's fastest 7th grade 5K this season.

• Team title math: Gulf Breeze had the faster average, but Saraland's pack compression won it.

• Depth check: 50+ boys broke 18:00, and the girls' race produced 10 sub-20s and 20+ sub-21s.

Preview vs. Results

• Pensacola Christian (Boys): Picked as a favorite thanks to Manderson and their depth. Delivered with a team win and individual champion.

• Saraland Boys: Preview suggested they'd contend for a podium spot. They did more than that-finishing runner-up, just 18 points off the title.

• West Florida: Expected to be a top-3 team with front-runner Carmichael. Landed exactly on the podium, 3rd overall, with a tight pack behind Carmichael.

• UMS-Wright and St. Paul's: Forecasted as teams with strong individuals but thinner depth. Both landed mid-pack behind the big three.

Girls side:

• Saraland: Preview called out Little, Ye, and Wilson as a trio capable of pushing for a top finish. They exceeded expectations with the team championship, lifted by Mallary's 33-second improvement, Teresa's lifetime best, and Kenley's historic 7th grade run.

• Gulf Breeze: Preview noted their front runners could push them onto the podium.  Finished runner-up with the fastest average team time.

• Pensacola Christian: Highlighted as a dangerous squad led by Tutton.  Tutton won the race, and the team placed 3rd overall.

Bottom Line: The preview nailed the big storylines-PCA and Saraland emerging as team powers, West Florida on the boys' podium, and the Saraland girls breaking through to win thanks to Teresa's lifetime PR, Mallary's year-over-year improvement, and Kenley's record-setting 7th grade performance.