The 2025 New Jersey boys cross-country season concluded with remarkable performances, highlighting the talents of numerous athletes. Among them, 21 runners earned the prestigious honor of being named to the Second Team All-State. This accolade recognizes their significant contributions to the season’s most memorable moments.
Standout Performers of the Season
Jay Adimala, a senior from Colts Neck, solidified his status as a top athlete by repeating as state champion in his final year. The Rutgers University commit began the season strongly, finishing third at the Shore Conference A North Divisional race with a time of 16:25 at Holmdel Park. He continued to excel, marking a personal best of 14:53 as the runner-up at the Shore Conference Championships. Adimala’s impressive streak culminated in a victory at the Central Group 3 championship, clocking 16:18.32, followed by a dramatic win at the Group 3 title race with a personal record of 15:53.
Another athlete who shone brightly this season was senior Ryan Collins from Christian Brothers Academy. Collins, who has committed to Boston University, opened his season with a fourth-place finish at the Shore A-North Divisional meet and finished seventh in the Varsity A race at the Shore Coaches Invitational with a time of 16:09. His season peaked at the Shore Conference Championships, where he recorded a personal best of 15:18, finishing fourth. Collins concluded his season by breaking the 15-minute barrier for the first time, finishing 10th at the Meet of Champions with a time of 15:51.
Also representing Christian Brothers Academy, senior Sean Galvin made significant contributions to his team’s success. A Marist College commit, Galvin began the season with a 10th-place finish at the Shore Coaches Invitational. He delivered an outstanding performance at the Shore Conference Championships, where he secured third place with a personal best of 15:14. Galvin’s season highlights included an eighth-place finish at the Non-Public A state meet and a seventh-place finish at the Meet of Champions, where he achieved a new personal record of 15:47.
From Haddonfield, senior Ryan Gibson played a crucial role in his team’s dominance throughout the season. Gibson, who plans to attend Richmond University, opened with a fifth-place finish at the Bowdoin Classic, running 16:13.40. He later won the Camden County Championships and earned a title at the Colonial Conference Championships with a career-best time of 15:04.80. His postseason included a 15:57 finish at Holmdel Park, securing the Group 2 championship, and he concluded his season with a 16th-place finish at the Meet of Champions.
The Bergen County athlete Michael McGinnity, a senior from Hackensack, gained recognition for his performances on both local and state levels. As a Monmouth University commit, he captured titles in the Big North Freedom Division and Bergen County Group A before finishing as a runner-up at the Bergen County Meet of Champions with a personal best of 15:38. McGinnity later secured the North 1, Group 4 sectional title and finished third in the Group 4 state meet, ending his season with a ninth-place finish at the Meet of Champions, posting a Holmdel PR of 15:49.
Emerging Talents
Junior Benjamin Realley from Cherokee distinguished himself as one of South Jersey’s top runners this season. He began with a 13th-place finish at the Shore Coaches Invitational, clocking 16:33. Realley later achieved third place at the Olympic Conference Championships with a time of 15:51.52 and followed that with another third-place finish at the South Group 4 sectional meet. His season concluded with a fifth-place finish at the Group 4 state meet and an 11th-place finish at the Meet of Champions, where he posted a personal record of 15:53.
Sophomore Jack Tindall, also from Cherokee, established himself among New Jersey’s elite distance runners. He opened with a ninth-place finish at the Shore Coaches Invitational, recording a time of 16:25. Tindall quickly found his stride, dominating the Olympic Conference Championships with a personal best of 15:20.92. He defended his South Group 4 title and later secured the Group 4 state championship with a time of 15:54. Despite facing health challenges, Tindall concluded his season with a 39th-place finish at the Meet of Champions, clocking 16:29.
The 2025 N.J. boys cross-country season showcased exceptional talent and determination, with these athletes leaving a lasting mark on the sport. Their achievements not only reflect their hard work but also the competitive spirit of New Jersey high school athletics.
