Ocala Vanguard's sophomore Lyla Hallick improved her season opener in 2026 by 2:14.30. She ran an 18:37.00 in a fourth-place finish at Cecil Field.
Photo Credit: Cedric Gillette
Here is an interesting look at some of the Top Returning FL Girls in XC from the first weekend of the 2025 XC season and the first full weekend of the 2026 season. Who had the biggest improvement?
Note: These rankings compare the top 100 returning athletes from the opening week of the 2025 FHSAA regular season with the top 100 performances from Week One of the 2026 season. Only athletes with Week One results in both seasons were included, while those who ran slower in 2026 were excluded. Athletes were ranked by their year-over-year improvement. The rankings are based strictly on time and do not account for differences in courses or conditions.
Florida Girls' Most Improved - Week One YOY
Ocala Vanguard's sophomore Lyla Hallick improved her season opener in 2026 by 2:14.30. She ran an 18:37.00 in a fourth-place finish at Cecil Field.
Photo Credit: Cedric Gillette
Here is an interesting look at some of the Top Returning FL Girls in XC from the first weekend of the 2025 XC season and the first full weekend of the 2026 season. Who had the biggest improvement?
Note: These rankings compare the top 100 returning athletes from the opening week of the 2025 FHSAA regular season with the top 100 performances from Week One of the 2026 season. Only athletes with Week One results in both seasons were included, while those who ran slower in 2026 were excluded. Athletes were ranked by their year-over-year improvement. The rankings are based strictly on time and do not account for differences in courses or conditions.