Florida Track & Field and Cross Country News

2016 All Flrunners.com Boys Cross Country Team - Third Team Todd Grasley Dec 20, 2016

Over the next three days we will be unveiling our All Flrunners.com 2016 Cross Country Team. We start out with our third team athletes. 2016 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!

Meet Melvin Briley: US#1 TJ 49'1.25 Todd Grasley Dec 20, 2016

If you've never heard the name Melvin Briley, you might not be alone. The Oakleaf High School junior barely made it out of 4A Region 1 in the triple jump and didn't advance past districts in the long jump. His personal bests of 45'9.75" and 21'05" are respectable, but not in the top ten marks in Florida. However, after his showing at the Galleria Games in Alabama, he definitely shot on our radar.

Behind The Lens: Floridians At NCRunners Holiday Invite Todd Grasley Dec 20, 2016

Every meet our photographers capture hundreds of photos. At the NCRunners Holiday Invitational this weekend over a dozen athletes from the Sunshine State competed in various events and Jeff Sides was on-site to snap all the images. Check out this slide show!

Look Ahead: Top Returning Girls XC Runners For 2017 Todd Grasley Dec 19, 2016

Freshmen Elayna Bahr and Ashley Klingenberg are in a loaded 4A classification, but don't be fooled, the youngsters will be two of the ones to watch in 2017.

Look Ahead: Top Returning Boys XC Runners For 2017 Todd Grasley Dec 19, 2016

The 2016 XC season is in the books but it's never to look ahead to the top runners in 2017 which includes a group of 18 boys who have all run under 16 minutes.

Coaching Champions: Trinity Prep Boys Todd Grasley Dec 19, 2016

The Trinity Prep Saints flexed their muscles once more as they claimed their 4th consecutive 2A Cross Country Finals state championship. Longtime Coach Ken Vinal carried the team mid way through the season and then had to step down mid-season due to personal reasons. Mike Hill who coached Winter Park to a powerhouse program in the 2000's took over the reigns. We caught up with both of them to talk about this season and the team's road to the top of the podium.

Week in Review: Indoor Openers, MS XC Championships Todd Grasley Dec 19, 2016

Chauncy Smart and Tariq Evans kicked off their indoor campaigns with wins at the Galleria Games in Alabama. Several Jacksonville athletes headed to NC for the NCRunners Holiday Invitational, while middle school cross country wrapped up for Seminole County athletes. All the race videos, photos, results, and more in our Week In Review.

WATCH: Tariq Evans Clocks US#3 21.93 In 4th Event At Galleria Games Todd Grasley Dec 18, 2016

Tariq Evans showed his versatility at the Galleria Games competing in four events. His final event of the night was the 200m dash where he set a new meet record and US#3 time of 21.93s.

Smart, Evans, Davidson Accomplish Meet Records & Wins At Galleria Games In Alabama Todd Grasley Dec 17, 2016

Several of the Sunshine State's top athletes wet their feet on the indoor circuit season at the Galleria Games in Alabama. The two gentlemen pictured above Chauncy Smart and Tariq Evans both came away with medals and new meet records. Smart, one of the nation's top sprinters on his way to FSU won the 60m dash in 6.94s.

WATCH: Chauncy Smart Wins Galleria Games In MR 6.94s 60m Dash Todd Grasley Dec 17, 2016

FSU signee Chauncy Smart makes his indoor debut at the Galleria Games and runs away from the field winning the 60m dash in a meet record time of 6.94s.

Watch All Galleria Games Race Videos Travis Miller Dec 17, 2016

Elite sprinters all over the south battling at the Birmingham Crossplex.

Vote For FloTrack American Distance Coach Of The Year Dennis Young Dec 16, 2016

Vote next week for FloTrack American Distance Coach of the Year

Chauncy Smart, Tariq Evans, Tamari Davis & More Make Indoor Debut At Galleria Games Todd Grasley Dec 16, 2016

Several of Florida's fastest athletes will make their indoor season debut at the Galleria Games in Birmingham, Alabama.

JAC Heads North To North Carolina For Taste Of Indoor Track AT NCRunners Holiday Invitational Todd Grasley Dec 16, 2016

The Jacksonville Athletic Club will bring nine of its athletes to North Carolina for the NCRunners Holiday Invitational. Coach Eli Sunquist and his group have been regulars at the JDL Fast Track in Winston Salem, North Carolina and like last year hope to have success while tuning up for the outdoor season.

Course Rankings: Hurricane Hertenstein Crushes Record At Holloway Park Todd Grasley Dec 16, 2016

Holloway Park in Lakeland is one of the most scenic cross country courses in the state of Florida and is one of the more difficult ones as well. The site hosts over a dozen meets in the fall so having a chance to run their comes easy. We take a look at the top girls times from 2016 as well as all-time.

Course Rankings: Bradtmueller, Perkins 1-2 A-T Performances At Holloway Park Todd Grasley Dec 16, 2016

Holloway Park in Lakeland is one of the most scenic cross country courses in the state of Florida and is one of the more difficult ones as well. The site hosts over a dozen meets in the fall so having a chance to run their comes easy. We take a look at the top boys times from 2016 as well as all-time.

Holy Trinity Senior Samantha Selects Georgia Tech Todd Grasley Dec 16, 2016

Samantha Folio has been a fixture of 1A power Holy Trinity since she was 43rd as a 7th grader in 2011. The next four years she finished in the top 25, and ended her senior cross country season as the state runner-up. Recently, the Tigers standout announced she will continue her athletic and academic journey at Georgia Tech. We caught up with her to talk about the decision, her time at Holy Trinity, the upcoming track season, and much more.

MileSplit Weekend Preview: Eight Live Events This Weekend! Johanna Gretschel Dec 16, 2016

Eight events LIVE on MileSplit this weekend.

Final Saucony Flo50 Girls Individual National XC Rankings Johanna Gretschel Dec 16, 2016

The final edition for 2016

Saucony Flo50 Boys Individual Rankings: Final Top 25 Billy Cvecko Dec 16, 2016

The Final Top 25!

FloSports Weekly Viewing Guide: Dec. 12-18 Dec 15, 2016

Check out live events and original documentaries across the FloSports network

Course Rankings: Larry & Penny - Freshman Valerie Lastra Fastest Ever In 18:17.60 Todd Grasley Dec 15, 2016

Ask anyone in South Florida what the most well known course in their area is and they will tell you Larry & Penny Thompson Park simply shortened down to Larry & Penny. The venue in Miami hosts over a dozen events each year. Only 12 girls have ever broke 19 minutes on the challenging course. We look at the top of 2016 and the 500 best all-time.

Course Rankings: Larry & Penny - Clemente 1 Of 10 A-T To Conquer Sub 16 Todd Grasley Dec 15, 2016

Ask anyone in South Florida what the most well known course in their area is and they will tell you Larry & Penny Thompson Park simply shortened down to Larry & Penny. The venue in Miami hosts over a dozen events each year. Only ten boys have ever broke 16 minutes on the challenging course. We look at the top of 2016 and the 500 best all-time.

Holloway Gives Thanks, Touches Hearts with Hall of Fame Speech Todd Grasley Dec 15, 2016

True to his character, Mike Holloway used his USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame induction speech to celebrate everyone who helped and supported him throughout his legendary career, and warmed everyone's hearts with his recollection of an emotional moment he and his mother shared over 40 years ago. (via Florida Gators)

Coaching Champions: St. Thomas Aquinas Boys Todd Grasley Dec 15, 2016

The St. Thomas Aquinas boys made it two in a row when they tallied 82 points to win the 4A Cross Country Finals over Lakewood Ranch by 95 points. The Raiders were led by Nicholas Rischar (3rd) and Antonio Martinez at the front of their line up. Coach Joe Hazera talks about this year's squad and their journey to repeat state champions.

Course Rankings: Estero Community Park - Wildcat's Kacy Smith Tops All-Time Todd Grasley Dec 13, 2016

We continue our course rankings series with Estero Community Park in Estero. The course is home to numerous meets including the DDD Invitational, districts, and regionals. Take a look at the top girls times this year and how they stack up to the 500 best of All-Time.

Course Rankings: Estero Community Park - Babatz Only Boy Under 17 In 2016 Todd Grasley Dec 13, 2016

We continue our course rankings series with Estero Community Park in Estero.. The course is home to numerous meets including the DDD Invitational, districts, and regionals. Take a look at the top boys times this year and how they stack up to the 500 best of All-Time.

Holloway Enters USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame Wednesday Night Todd Grasley Dec 13, 2016

Holloway has coached over 50 individual national champions, 145 individual SEC champions, as well as Olympic gold medalists and world champions in his ongoing 21-season career with the Gators. (via Florida Gators)

Alumni Report: Week Of 12/5 - 12/11 Todd Grasley Dec 13, 2016

See how Florida alumni fared in collegiate action around the country for the week of 12/5-12/11/2016.

Run Junkie HS: Drew Hunter Fan Boys Over Foot Locker Champ Reed Brown Billy Cvecko Dec 13, 2016

Top 40 boys and girls meet for the Nationals Championship. Check out all the guest appearances we have in the last episode of the year.