Florida Track & Field and Cross Country News

3A Girls: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 09, 2017

The East Lake girls are projected to win 3A Region 3 by four points over Ft. Myers according to our region by region virtual meets. Multi-event athlete Kaitlyn Kirby will be a major factor in that, ranked in the top four in four events. We break down all four regionals to see who has the best shot at advancing to the state meet in May.

3A Boys: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 09, 2017

Dwyer senior Ivan Piccioni is a rare talent competing in both the 800m run and pole vault at a high level. He is the top seed in both events in 3A Region 4. Want to see how you rank in your region? We break down the top eight in all four to see who is predicted to go to state.

Auburndale Speedster Chauncy Smart Opens Up Recruitment To Pursue Football & Track Todd Grasley Feb 09, 2017

Auburndale senior Chauncy Smart, one of the nation's top sprinters has asked for a release from FSU and open up his college recruitment to pursue opportunities in both track and football.

American Heritage Senior Jose Penalver Pushes Past Tumor Extraction In Pelvis Blaine Thomas Feb 09, 2017

Everyone loves a comeback story. Whether in football, basketball, baseball, and even track, people always love to see an underdog, who has been through a major conflict, bounce back and accomplish his goals. This year all spectators in Florida should have their eyes out for Jose Penalver, who is recovering from a tumor extraction from his pelvis just a few months ago.

2A Girls: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 08, 2017

Tampa Catholic senior Alise Davis is the top thrower in 2A Region 3 and one of the best in the state. We break down each region event by event. See if you crack the top eight spots and what it will take to make it to IMG Academy in May. 

2A Boys: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 08, 2017

Charles Hicks of Bolles and Nathan Jubran of Bishop Kenny went down to the wire in the boys 1,600m at the 2A Region 1 championship. Both return in 2017 and are two of the top distance runners in the region and all of 2A. We break down all four regionals and which athletes have the best chances of advancing to the state meet. 

Palm Beach Garden's China Reed Doesn't Let Rare Misfortunes Deter Her Will Turner Feb 08, 2017

China Reed was a quarter of an inch from qualifying for the Class 4A State Meet in the triple jump last year. She was a quarter inch away. That's an orange slice. That's a pencil grip away, for the visual people out there. She was literally right there at the 4A-Region 3 meet last year.

Scouting Report: Columbus Boys Todd Grasley Feb 08, 2017

4A was the toughest classifications for boys in 2016. Just ask Miami Columbus. The team finished in 4th, but just 2.5 points away from a state championship. Coach Fernando Foyo returns a large nucleus for this season and gives us an inside look at the Explorers who are predicted to make the podium according to our 4A pre-season team scores.

Workout Wednesday: Maintenance Run With Four Flat Miler DJ Principe Billy Cvecko Feb 08, 2017

DJ Principe makes his next sub 4 attempt this weekend at the Millrose Games. Check out what he does in practice.

Run Junkie HS: Jasmine Reed Has Speed Indeed! Billy Cvecko Feb 08, 2017

Join Billy Cvecko as he gives you the latest shimmy on what's new in the track & field world.

1A Girls: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2017

Holy Trinity senior Giana Gayles is one of the most versatile athletes in the state and a favorite in several events at the 1A Region 3 Championship. Gayles is the defending 1A champion in the 100m hurdles and long jump and was third in the 200 meter dash. We breakdown each of the four regionals on the brink of the 2017 season.

1A Boys: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2017

The 2017 track and field state championship is less than three months away. It's never too early to start predicting who will advance out of each of the four regionals and make it to the state meet. Check out our region by region virtual meets.

TECHNIQUE: Track & Field Tips From The Pros Johanna Gretschel Feb 07, 2017

Track and field tips from the world's most elite athletes

Scouting Report: Miramar Boys Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2017

The Miramar boys finished 17th at last year's 4A state meet, but 2017 could be different for Coach Chris McComb's squad. We caught up with McComb to get an inside look at his team which has several key losses, but brings in two key point scorers in Jamal Walton and Chad Black. The Patriots are ranked fourth in our 4A pre-season rankings and are looking to land on the podium.

Girls Middle School Rankings: Tamari Davis Legacy Lasts One More Year Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2017

Abraham Lincoln Middle School 8th grader Tamari Davis isn't just one of the best youngsters in Florida, but in the country as well. Last year, she won both the 100 and 200 at the FLYRA Middle School State Championship. Davis then went onto set PR's of 23.94 for 200m at Flo Golden South and 11.77 at the Adidas Boost Boston Games Dream 100 where she finished third against the best high school sprinters in the U.S. We rank the top 50 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls in EVER event. See where you stack up against your peers.

Boys Middle School Rankings: Jaden McBurrows Headlines Young Sprinters Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2017

8th grader Jaden McBurrows was second in the 200 and third in the 400 at the 2016 FLYRA Middle School State Championships. McBurrows, who competed last year for the Miramar Optimist track club, will also suit up for 2A defending state champions American Heritage. We rank the top 50 6th, 7th and 8th graders in EVERY event. 

Scouting Report: Oak Ridge Girls Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2017

The 2017 track and field season is right around the corner. Since the start of the new year we've ranked the top individuals by classification and by grade, as well as the top teams in each class. Now we look at those teams more in-depth and find out out the scouting reports from each coach. First up, is the Oak Ridge Lady Pioneers who have the potential to be a top five team at the 4A state meet. Coach Bent gives us an inside look.

Week in Review: Cooper Re-Breaks National Record Plus All-Comer & Middle School Action Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2017

Out of state Tyrese Cooper was back at it and once again setting records. This time at the Armory Invitational in New York where he went 32.86 in the 300m breaking his previous best of 33.03. In Florida, several all-comers meets and middle school invitationals took place as the start of the outdoor season looms. Check out all the meet coverage and results in our Week In Review.

Creekside’s Jackson Storey Defies the Odds, Commits to Columbia Will Turner Feb 05, 2017

The past two years have been an incredible run for Creekside mid-distance runner Jackson Storey, who announced his commitment to Columbia University on Wednesday via Twitter.

Before Starring In Super Bowl, Julio Jones Was A Track Star With Limitless Potential Cory Mull Feb 05, 2017

Former coaches from Foley High always felt Julio Jones was destined for the NFL. But at least for a few others, they thought he had just as much talent in track and field.

WATCH: Tyrese Cooper Post Race Interview Todd Grasley Feb 04, 2017

Another week and another record setting performance for Tyrese Cooper. See what the sophomore had to say after lowering his 300m national record time to 32.87, a world record for U20 athletes according to Track & Field News.

Tyrese Cooper, Sammy Watson Destroy Own National Records At The Armory Johanna Gretschel Feb 04, 2017

The sophomore from Florida is the first prep to break 33 seconds for 300m

Senior Girls Rankings: 2017 Class Loaded With Nation's Fastest Sprinters Todd Grasley Feb 03, 2017

If you're a college coach looking for girls sprinters the first state on the recruiting tour has to be Florida. The top 11 girls in the 100m are all under 12 seconds while the top four are all under 11.6. Katia Seymour, a FSU signee owns the nation's best marks in the 100 and 200m. We rank the top 50 senior girls in every event.

Senior Boys Rankings: Pottorff Rules Distance Ranks, Evans Top Five In Four Events Todd Grasley Feb 03, 2017

Lincoln Park senior and FSU signee Caleb Pottorff is the top returning distance runner for the class of 2017 while East Ridge transfer Tariq Evans is one of the most versatile athletes, ranking in the top five in four events including the 200,400, 300 hurdles and triple jump. We rank the top fifty seniors in every event.

TECHNIQUE: Dawn Harper-Nelson On How To Recover After Hitting A Hurdle In A Race Johanna Gretschel Feb 03, 2017

The two-time Olympic medalist shares her hurdling tips

Bold Prediciton: Tyrese Cooper Will Defeat Collegiate & Professional Athletes In NYC Todd Grasley Feb 03, 2017

When sixteen year old Tyrese Cooper steps onto the famed Armory Track in New York for this weekend's Armory Track Invitational he won't be racing against his high school peers. Cooper, who last raced at the venue a year ago at New Balance Indoor Nationals, has his eyes set on the stars of the next level, the best the college and the pro ranks have to offer.

Fort Myer's Gear Sets Wheels In Motion: Signs With Furman Todd Grasley Feb 03, 2017

Fort Myers senior Krissy Gear didn't rush the recruiting process opting to sign this Wednesday instead of the November early signing period. Gear, a three-time state champion, winning the 1,600 m in 2015, and the 1,600m and 3,200 in 2016, decided to continue her running career at Furman University. We talked to her about the recruiting process, what sold her on becoming a Paladin, and her plans for 2017.

Junior Girls Rankings: Maiah Walker, Caitlin Collier Come With National Prowess Todd Grasley Feb 02, 2017

Lake Wales sprinter Maiah Walker is nationally ranked in the 200 and 400m dash as is Bolles Caitlin Collier who swept the 2016 state meet in the 800, 1,600, and 3,200 meter runs. We take a look at the top 50 juniors in every event. See where you stack up against your peers?

Junior Boys Rankings: Schwartz & Shivers Are Two Of Nation's Fastest Sprinters Todd Grasley Feb 02, 2017

American Heritage's Anthony Schwartz and Chaminade Madonna's Shaun Shivers are two of the speediest in the nation both on the track and the football field as well. The two-sport standouts are ranked 1-2 in the 100 and 200 for the class of 2018. We take a look at the top 50 in every event.

TECHNIQUE: Melissa Bishop On 800m Breakdown Workouts Johanna Gretschel Feb 02, 2017

Two-time Olympian, IAAF World silver medalist for 800m gives training tips