Manatee Standout Silently Making Noise Danny Duncan Apr 23, 2013

He is not Levonte Whitfield or Trayvon Bromell. He is not in a large city and his school is not known for track. They are the reigning state champions in football, yet he doesn't play. His name is Brandon Carnes, and he just might be one of the top sprinters you have never heard of.

Spears And Saintard In The Spotlight For Freeman Danny Duncan Feb 28, 2013

When Ro'Derick Spears and Robenson Saintard were introduced to track in middle school they had no idea where the sport would bring them. Together, the two have made quite the name for themselves and everyday they run for the same reason. That reason being, their good friend and teammate Marcus Allen Freeman. Freeman passed away in March 2011 due to an automobile accident. The duo says they will never forget that day and will always remember Marcus.

Sarasota/Manatee Counties Kick off Season at Lemon Bay Danny Duncan Feb 18, 2013

The track season is now underway for many schools in the Sarasota/Brandenton Metro area. Lemon Bay High School hosted a 1A-2A varsity invitational that knocked off the cob webs with some very exciting races. The home team Mantas were victorious for boys and girls overall, and the Braden River girls and Southeast boys took second place, respectively.

Persistence Pays Off For Wampler Danny Duncan Feb 01, 2013

Hunter Wampler has fought for years to be in the position he is in now. While he competed for Winter Haven High School, he never broke 18:00 minutes in the 5k, he never broke 11:00 minutes in the 3200, but the dream of competing at the collegiate level never left his mind. 

Where Are They Now? Matt Mizereck Danny Duncan Jan 07, 2013

Former Leon standout Matt Mizereck had an incredible high school career winning six individual state championships, one runner-up title, a third place finish, and three team state championships. Along with dominating the state competition, Matt also took his talents up to North Carolina and won a national championship in the 5k at New balance Outdoor Nationals his senior year as well as being a Foot Locker Finalist in cross country. Mizereck chose to compete for the University of Florida and represent the Gators. Find out what he has been doing along with his future plans.

Spotlight Athlete: Tyler Bennett Danny Duncan Dec 18, 2012

Fort Myers junior Tyler Bennett had a breakout cross country season placing second at the class 3A state finals and leading his team to a 3rd place finish. Tyler ran a season best 16:21.58 last year and lowered his PR to a 15:22.00 this year at Footlocker South where finished 20th. Find out what drives Tyler to work his hardest every day and become the best he can be, plus much more!