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FACA Senior All-Star Watch List #3 Ryan Raposo Oct 30, 2017

Here's the third round of the FACA Senior All-Star Watch List which takes a look at all of the top seniors from around the state based on District results from their respective geographical locations.

FACA State Series XC State Rankings *Update2* Ryan Raposo Oct 25, 2017

As we head into the State Series, here are the penultimate set of FACA cross country state rankings!

FACA Senior All-Star Watch List #2 Ryan Raposo Oct 22, 2017

Here's the second round of the FACA Senior All-Star Watch List which takes a look at all of the top seniors from around the state based on their geographical locations.

FACA Late Season XC State Rankings *Updated* Ryan Raposo Oct 11, 2017

Let's see what our FACA volunteer pollsters think about the top teams and individuals in the state thus far.

FACA Mid-season XC State Rankings *Update3* Ryan Raposo Oct 03, 2017

Here are the FACA Mid-season XC State Rankings that have been submitted. This article was supposed to be released last Tuesday, but due to multiple rankings not being sent in in a timely fashion, or at all, this article was delayed.

FACA Senior All-Star Watch List #1 Ryan Raposo Sep 29, 2017

Now that we're just about halfway through this 2017 cross country season, here's some information pertaining to one of Florida's most prestigious events of the year, the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's Senior All-Star Classic!

FACA Early Season XC State Rankings *Updated* Ryan Raposo Sep 15, 2017

It was a tough week as Hurricane Irma blasted Florida which prevented some of our pollsters from being able to put together their FACA Early Season XC State Rankings, but for those that were lucky enough to have power throughout the ordeal, here are their rankings.

Braddock Girls and Belen Boys Celebrate Their Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Championships Ryan Raposo Sep 02, 2017

The Youth Fair Championship kicked off yesterday afternoon in the typical Miami heat and humidity, and at the difficult course at Larry & Penny Thompson Park.

Pine Crest Girls, Columbus Boys Win Big At Under the Lights/Twilight Kickoff Ryan Raposo Aug 26, 2017

The 2017 cross country season kicked off in north Miami yesterday at the first ever Under the Lights/Twilight kickoff at St. Thomas University.

Under the Lights/Twilight Kickoff Featured Album by Teriane31 Ryan Raposo Aug 26, 2017

Check out all of the pics from the Under the Lights/Kickoff meet by Teri Bernhardt-Rodriguez; over 900 photos!

FACA Preseason XC State Rankings *Update2* Ryan Raposo Aug 25, 2017

As we kick off the 2017 cross country season, we once again will be showcasing the FACA Cross Country State Rankings! This year we will be back to featuring these subjective rankings with bi-weekly articles leading all the way up until the State Championship!

FACA Senior All-Star Final Instructions Ryan Raposo Aug 01, 2017

Here are the final instructions for all of the F.A.C.A. Cross Country Senior All-Stars.

Sam Burley: The Man Behind The Meet Ryan Raposo Mar 02, 2017

Find out more about the man behind the Sam Burley Hall of Fame Invitational.

Saucony Flo 50 Girls XC Teams: Pine Crest Ends Runner-Up Drought With One Of Best State Meets Ryan Raposo Nov 17, 2016

As part of our Saucony Flo 50 rankings series, we take a look at the top 25 boys and girls individuals as well as the top 25 boys and girls teams and rank them. Here are the top girls teams after the cross country state championship.

Saucony Flo 50 Boys XC Teams: Trinity Prep Tallies 4th Straight 2A Title, 15:56 Team Avg. Ryan Raposo Nov 17, 2016

As part of our Saucony Flo 50 rankings series, we take a look at the top 25 boys and girls individuals as well as the top 25 boys and girls teams and rank them. Here are the top boys teams after the cross country state championship.

FACA Senior All-Star Final Listing Ryan Raposo Nov 17, 2016

Here is the Final Listing and athlete selections for the 2016 Florida Athletic Coaches Association Cross Country Senior All-Star Classic!

Saucony Flo 50 Girls XC Individuals: Fr. Hendrix Fights Way To Third Place Finish, #18 Ranking Ryan Raposo Nov 12, 2016

As part of our Saucony Flo 50 rankings series, we take a look at the top 25 boys and girls individuals as well as the top 25 boys and girls teams and rank them. Here are the top girls individuals after the cross country state championship.

Saucony Flo 50 Boys XC Individuals: 4A State Champ Matt Doyle Goes From N/R To #15 Ryan Raposo Nov 12, 2016

As part of our Saucony Flo 50 rankings series, we take a look at the top 25 boys and girls individuals as well as the top 25 boys and girls teams and rank them. Here are the top boys individuals after the cross country state championship.

FACA Senior All-Star Watch List #4 Ryan Raposo Nov 03, 2016

Here's the fourth round of the FACA Senior All-Star Watch List which takes a look at all of the top seniors from around the state based on Region results from their respective geographical locations.

FACA Senior All-Star Watch List #3 Ryan Raposo Oct 27, 2016

Here's the third round of the FACA Senior All-Star Watch List which takes a look at all of the top seniors from around the state based on their geographical locations.

Lastra Sets Course Record 18:17.60 at Larry & Penny Thompson Park Ryan Raposo Oct 21, 2016

Records are meant to be broken. Just ask Mater Academy freshman Valerie Lastra who took down Stephanie Schappert's mark at Larry & Penny Thompson Park in Miami running a very impressive time of 18:17.60 to win the 3A District 16 title.

FACA Senior All-Star Watch List #2 Ryan Raposo Oct 18, 2016

Here's the second round of the FACA Senior All-Star Watch List which takes a look at all of the top seniors from around the state based on their geographical locations.

Saucony Flo 50 Girls XC Teams: Winter Park Rocks FLR17 With 19:16 Team Average Ryan Raposo Oct 07, 2016

As part of our Saucony Flo 50 rankings series, every week we will subjectively rank the top 25 boys and girls individuals as well as the top 25 boys and girls teams. Take a look at the top girls teams halfway into the cross country season.

Saucony Flo 50 Boys XC Teams: Trinity Prep Repeats As FLR ROC Champs, 16:18 Team Avg. Ryan Raposo Oct 07, 2016

Saucony Flo 50 Girls XC Individuals: Previously Unranked Torino Takes Place In Top Ten Ryan Raposo Oct 06, 2016

Saucony Flo 50 Boys XC Individuals: Jones Jumps Nine Spots To Number Four Ryan Raposo Oct 06, 2016

FACA Senior All-Star Info and Watch List #1 Ryan Raposo Sep 30, 2016

Now that we're just about halfway through this 2016 cross country season, here's some information pertaining to one of Florida's most prestigious events of the year, the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's Senior All-Star Meet!

FLR17: Girls Invitational Race Preview: Lemon Bay's Welch 20th In 2015 ROC, Favorite Saturday Morning Ryan Raposo Sep 29, 2016

Last year's girls invitational race produced one of the ten best times of the whole weekend by Natalie Varela. These athletes and teams are hungry after just missing the cut off for the Race of Champions. Lemon Bay's Maddison Welch was 20th in last year's Race of Champions and comes in as one of the favorites to win on Saturday in this division. We take a look at the top individuals and teams in the field.

FLR17: Boys Invitational Race Preview - Queue Smith, Quintana At Front Of The Pack Ryan Raposo Sep 29, 2016

The Race of Champions is the top event at Flrunners.com Invitational 17, but don't count out the invitational events which will split both the male and female genders of the ROC and showcase some of the top talent in the state of Florida duking it out. Last year's race saw four athletes run under 17 minutes with UNC commit Luke Peterson of Shorecrest Prep winning in 16:26.00. We preview all the team and individual action.

FLR 17 Girls ROC Preview: 10 Of Top 15 In State Go Head To Head Ryan Raposo Sep 28, 2016

If there is one particular race I am looking forward to the most at this year's flrunners.com Invitational 17 it's the girls Race of Champions. The field includes ten of the top fifteen girls in the state, plus two of the top teams in 2014 and 2015 4A state champions Winter Park, and Pine Crest the 2A runner-up the past four years. We take a look at both the individual and team battles.