Florida Track & Field and Cross Country News

Best Of Last Decade Indoors: Girls Field Todd Grasley Dec 30, 2015

Nicole Greene of Ponte Vedra and current freshman at UNC won New Balance Nationals Indoors a year ago clearing 6'0.5". Greene is also second on the list in the long jump and sixth in the triple jump. Florida doesn't have a true indoor season, but that didn't stop us from taking a look at the fastest times/marks in each discipline over the last decade. Take a look at the best marks in the girls field events!

Best Of Last Decade Indoors: Boys Field Todd Grasley Dec 30, 2015

Former Freeport High School standout Gabe Moore makes the list in the high jump, long jump, and shot put with marks all in the top five. Even more impressive is the fact that he reached those competing in and winning the pentathlon at the 2014 New Balance Nationals Indoors. See which boys have the best indoor performances over the last decade in the field events.

Best Of Last Decade Indoors: Girls Distance Todd Grasley Dec 30, 2015

Stephanie Schappert is one of only two runners to break five minutes over the last decade in the indoor mile from the state of Florida. We take a look at the top times in every indoor distance event by Sunshine State standouts over the last ten years!

Best Of Last Decade Indoors: Boys Distance Todd Grasley Dec 30, 2015

Former Charlotte standout Tyler Cardillo (pictured on the far right with yellow shirt and blue shorts) finished third in the championship mile at New Balance Indoor in 4:13.48. Take a look at the fastest Florida distance runners indoors for the last decade.

Best Of Last Decade Indoors: Girls Sprints/Hurdles Todd Grasley Dec 29, 2015

Kali Davis-White is well represented on our list of the top indoor times in the last decade by Floridians. White, who transferred from FSU to the University of Tennessee this year, won the Brooks PR Invitational 60m dash before taking home a national title (New Balance Indoors) in the 200m. Her time of 23.48 ranks number one on our list ahead of former Boyd Anderson teammate Shayla Sanders' best of 23.89 set in 2012. See who had the top times in the girls sprints/hurdles over the last ten years.

Best Of Last Decade Indoors: Boys Sprints/Hurdles Todd Grasley Dec 29, 2015

Remember when Marvin Bracy set the high school national record at Jimmy Carnes? The following year's 55m dash might have been the most exciting with names like Antonio James, Levonte Whitfield, and Trayvon Bromell. Florida doesn't have a true indoor season, but that didn't stop us from taking a look at the fastest times/marks in each discipline over the last decade.

Fan Vote: Brookover Uses Late Surge To Propel Her To Girls XC Athlete Of The Year Todd Grasley Dec 28, 2015

The race for girls cross country athlete of the year was a close battle between 1A state champion Hannah Brookover of Calvary Christian and 4A state champion Bailey Hertenstein of Riverview. Brookover nabbed 53.05% or 2,944 of 5,549 votes to win the fan vote. 

Fan Vote: Boca Raton Christian's Hindle Captures Boys XC Athlete Of The Year Honors Todd Grasley Dec 28, 2015

Over 7,500 fans voted in our boys cross country athlete of the year poll and the verdict came down to the final hours between Boca Raton Christian School senior Tucker Hindle and Sarasota High School senior Adam Bradtmueller. Hindle came away victorious capturing nearly 50% of the vote! (3,743 votes, 49.33%).

2015 All Flrunners.com Girls Cross Country Team - First Team Todd Grasley Dec 27, 2015

The moment you have all been waiting for. With the 2015 cross country season over and the year coming to a close we announce the last installment of our All Flrunners.com Cross Country Team, our first team girls selections. Congratulations to all those selected and the whole running community for making this season such a success!  

2015 All Flrunners.com Boys Cross Country Team - First Team Todd Grasley Dec 27, 2015

The moment you have all been waiting for. With the 2015 cross country season over and the year coming to a close we announce the last installment of our All Flrunners.com Cross Country Team, our first team boys selections. Congratulations to all those selected and the whole running community for making this season such a success!  

MCC's Amanda Beach Breaks In Track Spikes At USM Relays In Maine Todd Grasley Dec 26, 2015

Just because Florida doesn't have an indoor track season, that doesn't mean our athletes are watching  Hallmark Channel holiday movies and sipping on milk and cookies this winter break. For Melbourne Central Catholic's Amanda Beech, it meant getting a little work in while on a trip to Maine. 

Give The Holiday Gift Of MileSplit Insider Todd Grasley Dec 23, 2015

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2015 All Flrunners.com Girls Cross Country Team - Second Team Todd Grasley Dec 23, 2015

We continue our All Flrunners.com 2015 Cross Country team with our second team athletes. 2015 was an incredible year filled with talented runners so not everyone could make our list. We want to thank the running community for a fantastic season and congratulations to the following athletes!

2015 All Flrunners.com Boys Cross Country Team - Second Team Todd Grasley Dec 23, 2015

We continue our All Flrunners.com 2015 Cross Country team with our second team athletes. 2015 was an incredible year filled with talented runners so not everyone could make our list. We want to thank the running community for a fantastic season and congratulations to the following athletes!

New Balance Nationals Indoor Entry Standards Todd Grasley Dec 23, 2015

Pasco senior Alfreda Steele was 7th at last year's New Balance Nationals Indoor. What are the standards to make the meet? Find out!

The Passing of Pat Petersen - A Long Island Legend Ralph Epifanio Dec 23, 2015

Earlier this year, I attended the funeral of an old friend, Pat Petersen. Although almost exactly ten years younger than me--with athletic abilities light years ahead--we were both products of that golden age of running which occurred (roughly) from the late-1970s to the early 90s. This was before running became the professional, corporate-sponsored, ego-centric, elitist sport of today. In those days, we "raced with the stars." Our heroes met on Wednesday evenings at the high school track for speed work, and on Sunday mornings at the local running store for long runs.

ASICS Future Stars Battle The Galaxy Johanna Gretschel Dec 22, 2015

Watch the ASICS Future Stars recap video to find out who the best underclassmen runners are!

2015 All Flrunners.com Girls Cross Country Team - Third Team Todd Grasley Dec 22, 2015

Over the next three days we will be unveiling our All Flrunners.com 2015 Cross Country Team. We start out with our third team athletes. 2015 was an incredible year filled with talented runners so not everyone could make our list. We want to thank the running community for a fantastic season and congratulations to the following athletes!

2015 All Flrunners.com Boys Cross Country Team - Third Team Todd Grasley Dec 22, 2015

Over the next three days we will be unveiling our All Flrunners.com 2015 Cross Country Team. We start out with our third team athletes. 2015 was an incredible year filled with talented runners so not everyone could make our list. We want to thank the running community for a fantastic season and congratulations to the following athletes!

VOTE: Who Deserves To Win Girls XC Athlete Of The Year? Todd Grasley Dec 21, 2015

The 2015 cross country season brought us memorable performances, upsets, first time state champions, and continued the history of sending Sunshine State athletes to national meets. Now, we want to know who you think had the best season and is most deserving of our Athlete of the Year honors. Vote below from our five girls candidates. Voting closes Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and we will announce the winners on Monday! 

VOTE: Who Deserves To Win Boys XC Athlete Of The Year? Todd Grasley Dec 21, 2015

The 2015 cross country season brought us memorable performances, upsets, first time state champions, and continued the history of sending Sunshine State athletes to national meets. Now, we want to know who you think had the best season and is most deserving of our Athlete of the Year honors. Vote below from our five boys candidates. Voting closes Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and we will announce the winners on Monday!

Best Kicks of the Year Countdown: Number 10 Comes From Disney XC Classic Todd Grasley Dec 21, 2015

Another showcase of a kick gone wrong! Zane Bryan (blue jersey) gets tricked by the blue mat with 100m to go and kicks too soon. He tries to salvage the race with a huge second effort. Watch to see the EPIC finale!

Still On The Board: Top Uncomitted Girls Cross Country Runners Todd Grasley Dec 21, 2015

The early signing period for track and field and cross country athletes was in November, but that hasn't stopped the states' best from committing to colleges. With the cross country season coming to an end we wanted to take a look at the top girls distance runners still on the board.

State Meet Schedule Released: Prelims Friday, Finals Saturday, Are You A Fan?! Todd Grasley Dec 20, 2015

The schedule for the 2016 FHSAA Track & Field State Championships at the IMG Academy in Bradenton has been released. Prelims for all-classes will take place on Friday, May 6th with the finals for all-classes on Saturday, May 7th. Several members of the running community have weighed in on their opinions. We want to know are you a fan of this time schedule? Vote in our poll below and let us know your ideal state championship in our comments section!

Brandon Marquez Commits To Columbia University, Calls Official Visit Mind Blowing Todd Grasley Dec 20, 2015

Brandon Marquez admits his high school running career has been a roller coaster with impressive times and near misses at major meets like Foot Locker South. However, he says he wouldn't change what he's been through. Recently, the Timber Creek senior, who spent the last two years competing unattached announced that he will continue his running career at Columbia University in New York.

Saucony Flo50 Awards Mailed In Time For The Holidays! Johanna Gretschel Dec 20, 2015

The Top 25 ranked athletes in the nation will receive a special package from Saucony and MileSplit this week

UNF Swoops In To Snatch Seffner Christian's Noah Perkins Todd Grasley Dec 20, 2015

One of the state's top distance runners Noah Perkins of Seffner Christian Academy talks about his commitment to the University of North Florida.

Still On The Board: Top Uncomitted Boys Cross Country Runners Todd Grasley Dec 19, 2015

The early signing period for track and field and cross country athletes was in November, but that hasn't stopped the states' best from committing to colleges. With the cross country season coming to an end we wanted to take a look at the top distance runners still on the board.

Lauren Archer At Home At Dartmouth College, Commits To Big Green Todd Grasley Dec 19, 2015

Ransom Everglades senior Lauren Archer is one of the most versatile distance runners in the state owning personal bests of 2:12.20 (800m), 5:00.33 (1,600m), and 18:34.00 (5K). Archer owns four top five finishes in the 800m at state, two top five finishes in the 1,600m, and has placed in the top 20 five times at the Cross Country Finals. Recently, she announced her college commitment to attend Dartmouth College of the Ivy League.

Following Her Brother's Path, Chamberlain's Maggie Parrish Picks UF Isabel Hanewicz Dec 18, 2015

Chamberlain standout and UF commit Maggie Parrish grew up surrounded by success. The senior, one of the most successful female distance runner Chamberlain has ever seen, grew up watching older brother Mark Parrish excel in his running career at both Chamberlain and UF. Mark, a UF grad, holds three UF school records and All-American status in the 3000m steeplechase.