FHSAA Cross Country State Finals 2015

Tallahassee, FL

Coverage

TBT: State Meet Course Insight: Race Smart, Win Big Nov 05, 2015

Apalachee Regional Park is hands down the nicest cross country course in the state of Florida. With fantastic footing the whole way, a net downhill course, temperatures in the 50s, and the adrenaline of a state meet we are sure to see some fantastic performances and blistering times!There will be many different racing tactics implemented by the runners. Some will work out and some wont. So let’s walk through the course and talk about some of the strategies that you might witness on Saturday morning.

State Meet Prediction Contest Nov 05, 2015

Now's your chance to show everyone your knowledge of the sport (or just your powers of prediction)... It's our 2015 XC State Meet Prediction Contest... and you have just two days to enter. Guess correctly and you could be on your way to some sweet prizes. Ready... set... go!

Coaching Champions: Sue O'Malley - Father Lopez Boys Nov 16, 2015

In this series we take a look at state championship coaches, their outlook on the team, and 2015 season. Coach Sue O'Malley has been at Father Lopez for nine years, but is in her fourth as the boys coach. This year the team won their first ever district, regional and state titles.

1A Meet Preview: Noah Perkins Day To Day Status Could Impact Boys Race Nov 05, 2015

The culmination of the Florida cross country season will take place Saturday November 7th at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee with state championship titles for both individuals and teams on the line. Leading up to the meet we will preview each classification with in-depth analysis as well as by seeing how our virtual meets think the races will play out. We start with the smallest classification 1A who will compete in the 5th (9:10 a.m.) and 7th (10 a.m.) races of the morning.

2A Meet Preview: Bolles Girls, Trinity Prep Boys Bound For More Team Titles Nov 05, 2015

The culmination of the Florida cross country season will take place Saturday November 7th at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee with state championship titles for both individuals and teams on the line. Leading up to the meet we will preview each classification with in-depth analysis as well as by seeing how our virtual meets think the races will play out. Today, we look at the 2A classification who will compete in the 6th (9:35 a.m.) and 8th and final (10.25a.m.) races of the morning with the girls and boys respectively.

3A State Meet Preview: Merritt Island's Steven Cross In League Of His Own Nov 06, 2015

The culmination of the Florida cross country season will take place Saturday, November 7th at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee with state championship titles for both individuals and teams on the line. Leading up to the meet we will preview each classification with in-depth analysis as well as by seeing how our virtual meets think the races will play out. Today, we look at the 3A classification who will compete in the first (7:30 a.m.) and third (8:20 a.m.) races of the morning with the girls and boys respectively.

4A State Meet Preview: Gibbons, Urzua, Hertenstein, Cruz, Delay = Race of the Day! Nov 06, 2015

The culmination of the Florida cross country season will take place Saturday, November 7th at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee with state championship titles for both individuals and teams on the line. Leading up to the meet we will preview each classification with in-depth analysis as well as by seeing how our virtual meets think the races will play out. Today, we look at the 4A classification who will compete in the second (7:55 a.m.) and fourth (8:45 a.m.) races of the morning with the girls and boys respectively.

Last One In: Shaw Takes Success to Braddock Nov 04, 2015

Often times in post-season coverage, we tend to direct our focus towards the state’s top teams and talent while forgetting those mid-level teams to whom just a trip to the state meet is a huge accomplishment. In a new series called Last One In, we look at teams whose goal was to make it to the state meet, not place on the podium.

Hernando Sophomore Trevor Foley Sidelined For State Finals Nov 04, 2015

"Your season is over." The words no athlete or runner ever want to hear, especially when it comes from a doctor. Unfortunately, for Hernando sophomore Trevor Foley is quest for a 2A cross country state championship will have to wait until next fall.

FACA XC Final State Rankings Nov 04, 2015

The FHSAA Cross Country State Finals is this weekend, so let's see what our volunteer pollster's have to say after taking a look at all of the Region meets from this past week...

FHSAA Cross Country Finals HQ: LIVE Updates/Coverage Nov 06, 2015

The 2015 Cross Country Finals is shaping up to be one of the finest that the meet has been at Apalachee Regional Park since 2012. We will have LIVE RESULT, LIVE UPDATES, and on-site coverage including photos, videos, interviews, and recaps of all the action! This article will be your go to HQ throughout the day Saturday and weekend!

By The Numbers: Fastest 500 From XC Finals At ARP Nov 06, 2015

We wanted to know who the had the fastest girls and boys times while the Cross Country Finals were at the ARP from 2012-2014. Rachel Givens of hometown Chiles posted a time of 17:48.78 to win the 3A state championship in 2012. On the boys’ side it was Sukhi Khosla another hometown standout from Leon who ran 15:01.80 to win the 3A crown last year. Ironically, no other boy has run under 15:15. The two closest are Lyman’s Joshua Jacques and Coral Reef’s Carlin Berryhill who finished 1-2 in the 4A race in 2014. Check out the top 500 for each gender!

Grade by Grade Rankings from State Meet Nov 08, 2015

Calum McFetridge of Buchholz and Haftom Fliegelman of Durant finished third and fourth in the 4A boys race. Their times of 15:53.75 and 15:54.17 were the top junior times in any race! Check out the top times by each grade!

Bolles Charles Hicks Top Freshman Boy At Cross Cross Country Finals Nov 09, 2015

Bolles freshman Charles Hicks continued his spectacular season finishing 5th in 2A with a time of 16:07.39. His time was more than 25 seconds faster than the next fastest class of 2019 athlete teammate Chase Rivera. Check out the top freshman boys times from the 2015 Cross Country Finals. and see where you rank.

McFetridge, Fliegelman Fastest Junior Boys At State Nov 10, 2015

Calum McFetridge of Buchholz and Haftom Fliegelman of Durant finished third and fourth in the 4A boys race. Their times of 15:53.75 and 15:54.17 were the top junior times in any race! Check out the top times by junior boys!

DeLay, No Doubt Best Of Junior Girls At Cross Country Finals Nov 10, 2015

Kayley DeLay of Fletcher was only one of two runners to break 18 minutes at the 2015 Cross Country Finals. DeLay’s time of 17:56.72 earned her a runner-up finish in 4A and the fastest time of any junior regardless of class. Check out the top times from the class of 2017. Where do you rank?

WATCH: Never Quit Attitude On Display In Girls 2A Race Nov 10, 2015

Watch as Caitlyn Collier of Bolles collapses is in the final meters of the girls 2A race. Pine Crest senior Alyssa Pujals passes her for the win, but Collier is determined to finish and crossed the line as the runner-up.