Florida Track & Field and Cross Country News

Yes, South Florida Has Speed, But Don't Sleep On Dr. Phillip's Alvin Bryant Todd Grasley Feb 23, 2016

While the South Florida sprinters were shining at the Louie Bing Classic, defending 4A 100m runner-up, 200m state champion, and LSU signee Alvin Bryant was making his own splash at the National Training Center in Clermont. The Panthers standout hopped on the same track that some of the world's best athletes train on with Lance Brauman and his Pure Athletics, Adidas based sprint group and clocked a US#4 and state leading 10.54.

Run Junkie HS: Never Leaving The Armory Dennis Young Feb 23, 2016

We recap a wild weekend at Millrose, Simplot, and more. Where's Jojo, though?

Who Won The Week? Girls All-State Results Merge Todd Grasley Feb 22, 2016

Riverview sophomore Bailey Hertenstein is picking up right where she left off after claiming the 4A Cross Country Finals state championship in the fall. In a weekend, where sprints dominated the headlines, Hertenstein ran 5:06.60 the second fastest time and followed that up with a state leading 10:53.70 in the 3,200m. We combined the results from every meet around the state and rank the top 25 girls in EVERY EVENT. Find out who won the week! (Photo by Andy Warrener)

Who Won The Week? Boys All-State Results Merge Todd Grasley Feb 22, 2016

Coral Reef senior Carlin Berryhill and Charlotte's Marshall Dillon went down to the wire 9:30.93 and 9:30.94  at the Louie Bing Classic to finish with the top 3,200m times of the weekend. Berryhill also posted the third fastest time in the 1,600 in the state (4:24.15). We combined the results from every meet around the state and rank the top 25 boys in EVERY EVENT. Find out who won the week!

11 Nation Leading Races You Don't Want To Miss From 2016 Louie Bing Classic Todd Grasley Feb 22, 2016

Week in Review: Blazing Fast Times Mean Track Season Has Officially Started Todd Grasley Feb 22, 2016

If the first week of the season is any indication of what's to come it's going to be fast! We have your one stop shop for race videos, interviews, photos, results, and more in our Week In Review!

Boys 4x100m Set For Record Breaking Year Travis Miller Feb 22, 2016

Ten year analysis of early season boys 4x100m performances.

Bear Track Invitational Featured Photo Album Todd Grasley Feb 21, 2016

Tom Connor was on-site at the Bear Track Invitational at Palmetto Ridge High School. He captured nearly 2,000 photos of all the action and even brought his own light kit to make sure he'd get some great shots after the sun went down!

Royal Open Featured Photo Album By Tyler Copeland Todd Grasley Feb 21, 2016

There is nothing more comforting than a teammate's embrace at the end of the race. Tyler Copeland was on-site at the Royal Open and captured one of these moments and many more! Check out nearly TWO THOUSAND photos of all the action!

WATCH: Tyrese Cooper Smokes The Competition, 10.57, 20.68, 46.34! Todd Grasley Feb 21, 2016

Tyrese Cooper has one goal in mind every time he steps on the track and that is to break records. The freshman national record holder in the 60, 200, and 400m indoors, is hoping to duplicate that success on the outdoor oval. He told me before the 2016 Louie Bing Classic he had been waiting for this meet, his high school debut, for the longest of times. This weekend at Tropical Park he didn't disappoint improving his prelim times and going 10.57, 20.68, 46.34, to complete the sprint sweep! WATCH this sprint sensation "smoke" the competition!

WATCH: New US#1 For Lyman Pole Vaulter Sean Clarke, First Floridian Over 16'0, Todd Grasley Feb 21, 2016

Lyman senior and UPenn signee Sean Clarke became the first Floridian this outdoor season to clear 16 feet in the pole vault. The mark set at the Lake Brantley Open ranks as the best vault in the entire country early on!

Louie Bing Classic Video Coverage Central: Over ONE HUNDRED Race Videos & Interviews Todd Grasley Feb 21, 2016

Louie Bing Classic Day Two Featured Photo Album By Shannon Rolquin Todd Grasley Feb 20, 2016

Shannon Rolquin was on-site as part of our coverage team at the 2016 Louie Bing Classic and captured over 600 photos of all the action including this neat angle of the boys 110m hurdle final!

Louie Bing Classic Day Two Featured Photo Album By Teri Bernhardt-Rodriguez Todd Grasley Feb 20, 2016

Miami Northwestern junior Twanisha Terry poses with her girls MVP trophy from the 2016 Louie Bing Classic. Check out over 450 photos from day two of the action by Teri Bernhardt-Rodriguez as well as the rest of our extensive meet coverage of this awesome event!

Gateway Panthers Classic Featured Photo Album Todd Grasley Feb 20, 2016

Donald Lamb was on-site at the Gateway Panthers Classic in Kissimmee and captured over 600 photos including this one of Osceola's Carlos Becker winning the 110m hurdles. Becker, a two sport standout, is an FSU football signee and ranked as one of the top cornerbacks in the class of 2016.

Louie Bing Classic Day One Featured Photo Album Todd Grasley Feb 20, 2016

Teri Bernhardt-Rodriguez was on-site at the 2016 Louie Bing Classic as part of our coverage team and snapped over 800 photos of all the action. We were aiming for 1,000, but the athletes were just too fast! In all seriousness, enjoy the photos with more to come from Saturday's competition!

The Bulldog Showdown Featured Photo Album Todd Grasley Feb 19, 2016

Louie Bing Classic: Girls All-Time Rankings - Current Gator Robin Reynolds One Of Best Todd Grasley Feb 19, 2016

Former Miami Jackson standout and current Florida Gator Robin Reynolds won three golds and a silver at the 2012 Louie Bing Classic. Her times of 11.87 (100m), 24.16 (200m), 54.37 (400m), and long jump (18'6.025"). We take a look at the top 50 marks all-time in EVERY event in the meet's history!

Louie Bing Classic: Boys All-Time Rankings - Bulls Own Graham Jr. & Burns Best In Four Events Todd Grasley Feb 19, 2016

Miami Northwestern alum and former UM standout Artie Burns holds the meet records in both the 110 (13.65) and 300m hurdles (36.06) at the Louie Bing Classic? Will those marks or other bests go down this weekend? Check out the top 50 times in meet history in EVERY event.

Louie Bing Classic Virtual Meet: It's GOING TO BE FAST! Todd Grasley Feb 18, 2016

Over FIFTY teams will tear up the track at Tropical Park, the site of the 2016 Louie Bing Classic, with guaranteed fast times. Last year, the meet tallied 115 national elite performances. We'll be on-site with race videos, interviews, photos, results, and a recap of all the action! In the meantime, check out our virtual meet.

WATCH: ALL Early Bird Eagle Invitational Race Videos & Interviews Todd Grasley Feb 18, 2016

Watch ALL the race videos & interviews from the 2016 Early Bird Eagle Invitational including meet several meet records and a 30 point performance from Lakewood sprinter Jameesha Moorer.

Lakewood Sparts Sweep Team Titles At Early Bird Eagle Invitational Andy Warrener Feb 18, 2016

The Lakewood Spartans have officially set the pace for the 2016 track season with a two-squad sweep of the East Lake Eagle Early Bird Invite held at Clearwater High School. Andy Warrener recaps all the action!

Early Bird Eagle Invitational Featured Photo Album Todd Grasley Feb 18, 2016

Andy Warrener was part of our on-site coverage team at the 2016 Early Bird Eagle Invitational and captured over 400 photos of all the action including this boys distance duo. Check out the fight in their faces!

Week In Review: Ladies & Gentlemen Start Your Engines! Todd Grasley Feb 18, 2016

The first major weekend of the track season takes place on Saturday. From South Florida and the Louie Bing Classic to the Panhandle Open in the northwest part of the state we'll have complete coverage including photos, race videos and interviews, recaps, results, and more! Keep it locked on flrunners.com for the best coverage of Florida high school track and field!

Workout Wednesday: Southridge Relay Drills, Louie Bing Prep Todd Grasley Feb 17, 2016

For this edition of Workout Wednesday, Brad Raposo headed over to Southridge High School where the Spartans were fine tuning their relay handoffs and preparing for another battle with South Florida foe Miami Northwestern at this weekend's Louie Bing Classic.

The All-American Watch List: Distance #2 Lincoln Shryack Feb 17, 2016

Release #2 of the top distance athletes in the country. 

WATCH: Ripoll Relays Sizzler Reel & Interviews Todd Grasley Feb 17, 2016

From the triple jump, to the throws, to the track, our coverage team was getting video of all the action at the Ripoll Relays. Brad Raposo showcases the best of the best from the track and the field in our sizzler "highlight" video. Don't miss these as well as interviews from the meet's top performers.

Early Bird Eagle Virtual Meet - East Lake Girls, Lakewood Boys Favored Todd Grasley Feb 17, 2016

Schools in Pinellas County will start their 2016 season at the Early Bird Eagle Invitational hosted by East Lake High School. The meet, which will be held at Clearwater HS, due a new track being put in at East Lake, will welcome nearly two dozen teams! See how our virtual meets have this one playing out.

Alumni Report: Week Of February 8- February 14, 2016 Todd Grasley Feb 17, 2016

Former Miami standouts Juan Paul Green (Memphis) and Lia King (UCF) reunited Saturday at the Vanderbilt's Music City Challenge. See how Florida athletes fared in collegiate action around the country for the week of February 8 - February 14, 2016.

Brand New MileSplit Meet Pages Released Travis Miller Feb 16, 2016

Take an in depth look at all the great new features!