The Astronaut Invitational has been a staple on the Space Coast for years. Last year's edition was rainy, misty, and didn't make for the best running conditions. Forty-three teams from around Central Florida and the coast will make the trek to Titusville and Chain Of Lakes Park (also the site of flrunners.com Invitational 15). The girl's race will feature two of the top teams in the state in 1A favorite Holy Trinity and 4A favorite Winter Park. In 2013, the Wildcats had five in the top eight to win with 25 points. Those same two boys' teams, also state title contenders in their respective classes, will battle it out as well. Olympia which has a well-rounded program too should finish in the top five in both races.
For many individuals this is the season opener. Sydney Smith of Holy Trinity and Emily Chapman of Brevard HEAT each have a race under their belt after competing last week at the Wickham Park Jamboree where they finished 1-2. Winter Park's duo of Emily Nix and Kathe...