Phil Masserant was one of the fastest middle distance men ever at Jefferson High School. Phil medalled in the Class B State Finals in the 800m Run in 1990 and 1991. In 1990 Phil took home the 6th place medal with a time of 1:58.2. Then in 1991 at the Class B State Finals Phil had a rough start getting boxed in the first lap and wasn't able to break out of the pack until there was only 250 meters left in the race. When Phil broke out he still was able to finish good enough to take the 5th place medal with a time of 1:57.19. Phil has been the only runner ever to come close to breaking Glenn Spears record in the 800m.