A competitive pack of girls returns in the 3A classification in Florida and two headlining the group include Rockledge's Malinda Underwood and American Heritage's Ashley Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald was the state runner-up in last year's state cross country race while breaking 18 minutes for 5K twice at Apalachee Regional Park including a 17:53 PR at the Pre-State Invitational. Meanwhile, Underwood with a 17:44 5K best won her first individual state title in the spring at 3200 meters and runner-up in the 1600 meter run.
A list of the fastest 1,000 cross country girls individual returnees in the FHSAA 3A classification for the upcoming 2023 season.