Smithfield is one of those programs that consistently finds itself among the top 10 teams in the state. During the 2024-25 season, the Sentinels placed fifth at the Class B Championships and finished eighth at the State Meet.
While Smithfield graduated its top runner, Michael Goodson — who placed 16th at last year’s State Meet — the rest of its varsity squad is set to return. Leading the charge are sophomore Mason Smith, junior William Busam, sophomore Hunter Vallee, junior Daniel Healey, and senior Avery Ferreira. All six posted personal 5K bests between 18:01.91 and 18:47.24 last fall.
Behind Goodson, Smith was the next fastest at the State Meet, placing 72nd in 18:02.74. Busam followed in 77th with a time of 18:07.73, and Vallee wasn’t far behind, clocking 18:17.16 for 86th. This trio should form a strong core for the Sentinels as they look to remain competitive again this season.
