3A State Meet Preview: Billed As Best Two Races Of The Day

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Karen Xiang looked like one of the favorites for the 3A crown after going undefeated through districts. However, at regionals Xiang was beaten by super sophomore Emma Rudman of Fort Walton Beach instantly throwing her into the ring of names that could win it all. Caroline Barlow of Gulf Coast won at Pre-State beating out Emily Edwards of Fort Myers who many predicted would win. Earlier in the season Edwards and Araceli Leon of Estero went back and forth trading champion and runner-up trophies. Barlow and Edwards were fourth and fifth respectively last year. So Todd who is going to win? That's a great question. If everyone runs the best they have this season Xiang at flrunners, Barlow at Pre-State, and Edwards like she has much of the season, I think Xiang pulls it out. Her form is very smooth and she has the long strides to keep up with Edwards if it comes down to a kick. This will be a very tactical race. Most of these girls like to run from the front, but rather than exert that...