Stephen Pelkofer reads like a steady, determined racer — someone who shows up ready to compete and is comfortable doing the unglamorous work: consistency, patience, and refusing to gift seconds. Regionals punish impatience, and Stephen’s profile fits the athlete who stays stable when the race gets messy.
Washington DC watch: If he avoids a single big station time leak, Stephen can build a strong back half and keep climbing as the field starts splintering.
