Brandon Marquez Commits To Columbia University, Calls Official Visit Mind Blowing Todd Grasley Dec 20, 2015

Brandon Marquez admits his high school running career has been a roller coaster with impressive times and near misses at major meets like Foot Locker South. However, he says he wouldn't change what he's been through. Recently, the Timber Creek senior, who spent the last two years competing unattached announced that he will continue his running career at Columbia University in New York.

Lauren Archer At Home At Dartmouth College, Commits To Big Green Todd Grasley Dec 19, 2015

Ransom Everglades senior Lauren Archer is one of the most versatile distance runners in the state owning personal bests of 2:12.20 (800m), 5:00.33 (1,600m), and 18:34.00 (5K). Archer owns four top five finishes in the 800m at state, two top five finishes in the 1,600m, and has placed in the top 20 five times at the Cross Country Finals. Recently, she announced her college commitment to attend Dartmouth College of the Ivy League.


Following Her Brother's Path, Chamberlain's Maggie Parrish Picks UF Isabel Hanewicz Dec 18, 2015

Chamberlain standout and UF commit Maggie Parrish grew up surrounded by success. The senior, one of the most successful female distance runner Chamberlain has ever seen, grew up watching older brother Mark Parrish excel in his running career at both Chamberlain and UF. Mark, a UF grad, holds three UF school records and All-American status in the 3000m steeplechase.


Bradtmueller Joins Best Friend Summerall At ETSU Todd Grasley Dec 09, 2015

4A Cross Country Finals state champion and 4:17 1,600m runner Adam Bradtmueller recently announced he will be joining his former Sarasota teammate Zack Summerall at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. We caught up with Bradtmueller to talk about the recruiting process, his decision and future plans.


CSN's Lindsay Tomaini Hooked On TCU Horned Frogs Todd Grasley Dec 03, 2015

The college decision is in for Community School of Naples senior Lindsay Tomaini. Tomaini who owns personal bests of 5:13.68 (1,600m), 11:14.57 (3,200m), and 18:45.20 (5k) ultimately selected the TCU Horned Frogs over the University of Florida. We caught up with her to talk about her college plans.


Newberry's Maggie Rice Selects Southern Miss Todd Grasley Nov 22, 2015

Newberry senior Maggie Rice is a three-time state qualifier on the track and has finished 35th, 24th, and 13th at the 2A Cross Country finals the past three seasons. Recently, Rice selected the University of Southern Mississippi to continue her running career. We caught up with her to talk about the decision to join the Golden Eagles.


Real Deal Alfreda Steele Chooses The U Todd Grasley Nov 15, 2015

The University of Miami landed one of the top sprinters in the country when Pasco's Alfreda Steele chose the Hurricanes over offers from South Carolina, FSU, Nebraska, and Texas A&M. Steele is a three time state champion winning gold in the 100 and long jump in 2015 and 200m dash in 2014. Her personal best time of 11.33 at the Brooks PR Invitational is the second fastest returning time in the nation behind fellow Floridian Khalifa St. Fort who recently committed to UCLA. 


Foot Locker National Finalist Steven Cross Wins State Title, Commits To Seminoles In Same Day Todd Grasley Nov 12, 2015

November 7th, 2015 was a special day for Merritt Island senior Steven Cross. Not only did he win his first ever cross country state title after finishing second in 2014, but he also won it on his future home course in Tallahassee. Following the meet, Cross announced that he would be spending the next four years of his running career at Florida State University. We caught up with the 2014 Foot Locker National finalist to talk about the decision in more detail.

Lyman's Clarke Raises Bar by Committing to UPenn Isabel Hanewicz Oct 29, 2015

Sean Clarke doesn't settle for second best. With two state pole vault titles and his sights set on a third, the Lyman High senior is used to reaching new heights. So, when the colleges starting calling (and once the July 1 contact date hit, they did), Clarke wanted to pick the team which could help him continue to raise the bar. And, with his recent commitment to the University of Pennsylvania, he knows he's found the right fit.

Dr. Phillips Sprinter Alvin Bryant Falls In Love With LSU, Commits To Tigers Todd Grasley Oct 24, 2015

Alvin Bryant is one of the top two-sport athletes in the country. A sprint star and and standout on the football field at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Bryant has said he will focus on track at the next level, but isn't completely giving up the idea of doing both. The 2015 4A state champion in the 100 and runner-up in the 200 just announced he will be attending powerhouse LSU and talked to flrunners about the decision!

Versatility Leads Lake Brantley's Sinclaire Johnson to Oklahoma State Isabel Hanewicz Oct 18, 2015

With four state titles to her name, Lake Brantley’s Sinclaire Johnson has been posting top times throughout her high school career. With a sub-5 1600, sub-2:10 800, and 18:03.39 XC 5K, Johnson’s wide range of skills caught the attention of many collegiate programs before she verbally committed to Oklahoma State University earlier this week.

3 D's Pay off as Estero's Daley Cline Commits to the Tide Isabel Hanewicz Oct 15, 2015

Discipline. Desire. Dedication. Those are the 3 D's that all the Estero High runners live by, and senior Daley Cline is no exception. With two state cross country team titles and two 4x800 titles, Cline's dedication to the 3 D's paid off as she recently announced her verbal commitment to the University of Alabama.