Florida Track & Field and Cross Country News

XC Spotlight: Michael Kennedy - Pine Crest School Todd Grasley Aug 18, 2015

Pine Crest junior Michael Kennedy was fifth in the 3,200m at the 2A state championship this spring. On the cross country course, he boasts a 16:21.00 personal best set at the Cross Country Finals where he was 9th. Kennedy, who guided Pine Crest to a runner-up team trophy last fall, talked to us about the upcoming season, and some of his favorite things off the course.

1A Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Aug 17, 2015

We've checked out the top individuals, the top teams, and now we go one step further breaking down all four classes by region. We start off in 1A utilizing our virtual meet feature. If you haven't used this tool yet it's great to get an idea of who is running in each meet, your competition, and where you and your team stack up.

Scouting Report: Estero Girls Todd Grasley Aug 17, 2015

The Estero Lady Wildcats (pictured alongside the boys team) won four cross country state championships in a row from 2010-2013. See how we think they'll fare in our our 2015 Scouting Report.

XC Spotlight: Emma Tucker - Chiles High School Todd Grasley Aug 17, 2015

Chiles senior Emma Tucker is the 9th best returner in 3A and owns a personal best 5k time of 18:44.20 which earned her a third place showing at the state meet in 2014. Tucker is one of the top runners on a Timberwolves team that looks to bring home a team title as well!

Best Of The Best: Top 50 Girls XC Teams Regardless Of Class Todd Grasley Aug 15, 2015

We broke down the top teams in each classification, but we’re throwing that all out the window. We want to know who is the best of the best, regardless of class. Check out our top fifty girls XC teams!

XC Spotlight: Luke Peterson - Shorecrest Prep Todd Grasley Aug 15, 2015

Shorecrest Prep senior Luke Peterson is the third best returner in 1A after running 16:09.90 at the 1A Region 1 Championship. Peterson was 12th at the state meet and will look to lead the charge for the Chargers team title run.

In Her Own Words: Rebecca Clark Todd Grasley Aug 15, 2015

Hey everybody! My name is Rebecca Clark. I am a freshman this year and I will be running for Mount Dora Christian Academy. I am very excited for this cross country season!This summer I have been focusing on miles. I average about 35-45 miles per week. Most of my runs during the week are between five and seven miles.

Best Of The Best: Top 50 Boys XC Teams Regardless Of Class Todd Grasley Aug 14, 2015

We broke down the top teams in each classification, but we’re throwing that all out the window. We want to know who is the best of the best, regardless of class. Check out our top fifty boys XC teams!

XC Spotlight: Trenton Liberty - Mandarin High School Todd Grasley Aug 14, 2015

Mandarin senior Trenton Liberty was 13th at the 4A Cross Country Finals in 2014 and has the 7th fastest time coming into the 2015 season. See what he had to say about training, goals for this year, and much more in our XC Spotlight.

Behind The Lens: Palmetto Senior High Prepares For 2015 XC Season Todd Grasley Aug 14, 2015

The first "official" week of cross country practice started on August 3rd. Teams from across the state started their Road to November and the 2015 FHSAA Cross Country Finals. Palmetto Senior High School was one of those school's and our Tom Connor was there to catch the preparation.

4A Girls Team Rankings: Winter Park Poised To Run Away With Repeat Team Title Todd Grasley Aug 13, 2015

Winter Park and St. Thomas Aquinas duked it out in 4A last year with the Wildcats coming out on top. This year's squad is another year experienced and the most dominant team from top to bottom regardless of class.

4A Boys Team Rankings: St. Thomas Aquinas Strength In 1-5 Split Todd Grasley Aug 13, 2015

St. Thomas Aquinas look to add another 4A cross country title to go with their 2013 trophy. Check out the top 4A boys cross country teams!

XC Spotlight: Mason Jones - Titusvllle High School Todd Grasley Aug 13, 2015

Mason Jones owns the fastest time of any junior after running 15:47 at the Holy Trinity Fall Classic. He was district champion, fourth at regionals, and sixth at the 2A Cross Country Finals.

DRIVEN: Trayvon Bromell | Building A Soldier Lincoln Shryack Aug 12, 2015

Watch Episode 1 DRIVEN: Building A Soldier to see how Trayvon Bromell overcame a life-altering injury in eighth grade to become the world's fastest junior and IAAF World Championships qualifier at 20 years old.

3A Girls Team Rankings: Ft. Myers Riding Wave Of Depth & Talent To State Dreams Todd Grasley Aug 12, 2015

The Fort Myers Green Wave were 3A runner-up in 2014 and are hoping to finish one spot higher with a deep and talented roster. Coach Gowan's Chiles team will prove to be the biggest threat. Check out our complete 3A rankings.

Jenny Simpson: Final Steps To Beijing Todd Grasley Aug 12, 2015

Jenny Simpson is Central Florida's golden girl. Always humble and one of the most decorated female distance runners to come out of Florida, Simpson is training for her third trip to the World Championships. The New Balance standout won gold in the 1,500m in 2011 and missed out on another gold in 2013 by .32 seconds! Hungry for gold once again, check out her journey to Beijing!

3A Boys Team Rankings: Belen Jesuit Five Points Better Than Creekside Todd Grasley Aug 12, 2015

For the first time since 2005, Belen Jesuit did not make the podium. This year they will go head to head with Creekside. Check out our 3A boys team rankings!

In His Own Words: Trent Mandato: Birthday Bonanza & Tackling 'The Bear' Trent Mandato Aug 12, 2015

Trent Mandato continues his blog with birthday fun as well as one of the toughest Trinity Prep workouts of the year.

2A Girls Team Rankings: Bolles Vs. Pine Crest The Battle Continues Todd Grasley Aug 11, 2015

Bolles and Pine Crest have battled in the 2A team race the last three years with the Bulldogs coming out victorious in every meeting. Panther's new addition Alyssa Pujals hopes to be the piece of the puzzle that changes that. Check out the top girls teams in 2A.

2A Boys Team Rankings: Trinity Prep Three Peat On The Horizon Todd Grasley Aug 11, 2015

Trinity Prep looks for their third straight 2A Cross Country Finals team title in 2015 while Satellite could benefit from some incoming transfers. Take a look at the top boys teams in 2A!

Saucony Flo50 Summer Training Blog: Rafaella Gibbons Kills Clermont Hills Johanna Gretschel Aug 11, 2015

Rising sophomore Rafaella Gibbons of Winter Park, Florida attacks the hills in Week 5 of her summer training

XC Spotlight: Grace Blair - Oak Hall School Emma Porter Aug 11, 2015

Oak Hall distance runner Grace Blair is our latest XC Spotlight. Blair is currently ranked fifth of all 1A returners on one of the top teams in the state. See what she had to say about running and life.

1A Girls Team Rankings: Is This The Year Oak Hall Outlasts Holy Trinity? Todd Grasley Aug 10, 2015

Oak Hall and Holy Trinity have been the top two teams in 1A for a long while. The Tigers have won the last three meetings at state. Is 2015 Oak Hall's year? Check out the top ten girls teams in the state's smallest class.

1A Boys Team Rankings: Holy Trinity Transfers Make Way For Maclay, Shorecrest Prep Todd Grasley Aug 10, 2015

A depleted roster for Holy Trinity means the Tigers will not win their 9th team title in school history and continue a long tradition of podium finishes. See our top ten boys cross country teams in 1A based on 2014 season bests.

Top 500 Returning Girls XC Individuals Regardless Of Class Todd Grasley Aug 09, 2015

Sinclaire Johnson’s 18:03.39 at the 4A Region 1, aka Region of Death, was the fourth fastest of 2015. After a track season that saw her win a state championship in both the 800 and 1,600m run, Johnson will look to join a select group to dip under 18 minutes. We used our extensive database to show us the top 500 girls cross country returners regardless of class.

Top 500 Returning Boys XC Individuals Regardless Of Class Todd Grasley Aug 09, 2015

Sarasota senior Adam Bradtmueller has the fifth fastest time of any cross country returner this fall. We take full advantage of our stats database, the deepest around, to give you the top 500 boys XC returners regardless of class.

WATCH: Drew McMichael Clears State All-Time Best 17'2 Todd Grasley Aug 09, 2015

Evangelical Christian standout and Auburn signee Drew McMichael breaks Mike Holloway's all-time state pole vault record of 17'1.5" by clearing 17'2" at the JAC Street Vault.

4A Top 100 Fastest Returning XC Girls: Kayley DeLay Hoping Strong Track Season Carries To XC Course Todd Grasley Aug 08, 2015

Take a look at the top 100 fastest returning girls cross country runners for the 4A classification in the state of Florida.

4A Top 100 Fastest Returning XC Boys: Joshua Jacques Is Back For Round Two Todd Grasley Aug 08, 2015

Lyman's Joshua Jacques was the 4A Cross Country Finals champion in 2014 and helped guide the Greyhounds to the team title. He's the top returner in 2015 and looking to go back to back! Take a look at the top 100 fastest returning boys cross country runners for the 4A classification in the state of Florida.

3A Top 100 Fastest Returning XC Girls: Aponte Seeks Revenge From 2014 Runner-Up Finish Todd Grasley Aug 07, 2015

Take a look at the top 100 fastest returning girls cross country runners for the 3A classification in the state of Florida. Note: This list does account for incoming freshman and transfers.