Region By Region Virtual Meet Hub Todd Grasley Feb 13, 2017

Four classifications with four regionals in each means a total of 16 regional meets. We breakdown all of those using our virtual meet feature to see which individuals and teams have the best shot at making the state meet. It may just be February, but its never too early for predictions.

4A Girls: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 12, 2017

Bailey "Hurricane" Hertenstein had a successful 2016 track season and is the favorite in the 800, 1,600, and 3,200 at the 4A Region 1 meet and state meet as well. See who will be her biggest competition from other regions as we do our region by region virtual meet previews. It's never too early to see who has the best shot at heading to state.

4A Boys: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 12, 2017

Lorenzo Lingard, a recent Miami commit, is one of the top hurdlers in 4A region 1 and the whole classification. We break down every event in every region to see which athletes and teams have the best shot to advance to the state meet.

3A Girls: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 09, 2017

The East Lake girls are projected to win 3A Region 3 by four points over Ft. Myers according to our region by region virtual meets. Multi-event athlete Kaitlyn Kirby will be a major factor in that, ranked in the top four in four events. We break down all four regionals to see who has the best shot at advancing to the state meet in May.

3A Boys: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 09, 2017

Dwyer senior Ivan Piccioni is a rare talent competing in both the 800m run and pole vault at a high level. He is the top seed in both events in 3A Region 4. Want to see how you rank in your region? We break down the top eight in all four to see who is predicted to go to state.

2A Girls: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 08, 2017

Tampa Catholic senior Alise Davis is the top thrower in 2A Region 3 and one of the best in the state. We break down each region event by event. See if you crack the top eight spots and what it will take to make it to IMG Academy in May. 

2A Boys: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 08, 2017

Charles Hicks of Bolles and Nathan Jubran of Bishop Kenny went down to the wire in the boys 1,600m at the 2A Region 1 championship. Both return in 2017 and are two of the top distance runners in the region and all of 2A. We break down all four regionals and which athletes have the best chances of advancing to the state meet. 

1A Girls: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2017

Holy Trinity senior Giana Gayles is one of the most versatile athletes in the state and a favorite in several events at the 1A Region 3 Championship. Gayles is the defending 1A champion in the 100m hurdles and long jump and was third in the 200 meter dash. We breakdown each of the four regionals on the brink of the 2017 season.

1A Boys: Region By Region Virtual Meets Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2017

The 2017 track and field state championship is less than three months away. It's never too early to start predicting who will advance out of each of the four regionals and make it to the state meet. Check out our region by region virtual meets.

Girls Middle School Rankings: Tamari Davis Legacy Lasts One More Year Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2017

Abraham Lincoln Middle School 8th grader Tamari Davis isn't just one of the best youngsters in Florida, but in the country as well. Last year, she won both the 100 and 200 at the FLYRA Middle School State Championship. Davis then went onto set PR's of 23.94 for 200m at Flo Golden South and 11.77 at the Adidas Boost Boston Games Dream 100 where she finished third against the best high school sprinters in the U.S. We rank the top 50 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls in EVER event. See where you stack up against your peers.

Boys Middle School Rankings: Jaden McBurrows Headlines Young Sprinters Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2017

8th grader Jaden McBurrows was second in the 200 and third in the 400 at the 2016 FLYRA Middle School State Championships. McBurrows, who competed last year for the Miramar Optimist track club, will also suit up for 2A defending state champions American Heritage. We rank the top 50 6th, 7th and 8th graders in EVERY event. 

Senior Girls Rankings: 2017 Class Loaded With Nation's Fastest Sprinters Todd Grasley Feb 03, 2017

If you're a college coach looking for girls sprinters the first state on the recruiting tour has to be Florida. The top 11 girls in the 100m are all under 12 seconds while the top four are all under 11.6. Katia Seymour, a FSU signee owns the nation's best marks in the 100 and 200m. We rank the top 50 senior girls in every event.

Senior Boys Rankings: Pottorff Rules Distance Ranks, Evans Top Five In Four Events Todd Grasley Feb 03, 2017

Lincoln Park senior and FSU signee Caleb Pottorff is the top returning distance runner for the class of 2017 while East Ridge transfer Tariq Evans is one of the most versatile athletes, ranking in the top five in four events including the 200,400, 300 hurdles and triple jump. We rank the top fifty seniors in every event.

Junior Girls Rankings: Maiah Walker, Caitlin Collier Come With National Prowess Todd Grasley Feb 02, 2017

Lake Wales sprinter Maiah Walker is nationally ranked in the 200 and 400m dash as is Bolles Caitlin Collier who swept the 2016 state meet in the 800, 1,600, and 3,200 meter runs. We take a look at the top 50 juniors in every event. See where you stack up against your peers?

Junior Boys Rankings: Schwartz & Shivers Are Two Of Nation's Fastest Sprinters Todd Grasley Feb 02, 2017

American Heritage's Anthony Schwartz and Chaminade Madonna's Shaun Shivers are two of the speediest in the nation both on the track and the football field as well. The two-sport standouts are ranked 1-2 in the 100 and 200 for the class of 2018. We take a look at the top 50 in every event.

Sophomore Girls Rankings: Denise White Is The Panhandle's Triple Threat Todd Grasley Feb 01, 2017

Panama City sophomore Denise White ranks in the top five in the 100 (12.02), 200 (24.59) and high jump (5'2") for the class of 2019. In the distance events Nicole Matysik who have flexed their muscles on the cross country course will do the same on the track. While the field events Caroline Johnston of Episcopal is a quadruple threat in the 100m hurdles, long jump, high jump, and pole vault.  We take a look at the 50 best returners in every event.

Sophomore Boys Rankings: 400m State Champion Monte Parker Has More To Prove Todd Grasley Feb 01, 2017

Monte Parker won a state title for Stranahan in 2016 as a freshman. Parker was victorious in the 400m dash for the Dragons running a PR of 48.89 which ranks 4th among sophomore returners in that event. His 300mH time is number one and he is also ranked in the 100m and 200m dash as well so it will be interesting to see which events he run in after transferring to 2A defending champions American Heritage. We take a look at the top class of 2019 boys in every event.

Super 25 Power Rankings: Girls Team Scores- All Roads Run Through Miami Northwestern Todd Grasley Jan 31, 2017

If you want to be the best you have to beat the best. With that being said all roads run through Miami Northwestern. The Lady Bulls have won eight consecutive state championships and are an easy favorite to win number nine in May. We take a look at the top 25 teams regardless of class as we head into the 2017 season.

Super 25 Power Rankings: Boys Team Scores: 3A Powers MNW, Chiles 1-2 Todd Grasley Jan 31, 2017

The battle for the 3A team title is going to be close with Miami Northwestern and Chiles both in that classification and finishing 1-2 in our Super 25 Pre-Season Power Rankings.

T&F Team Scores - We Rank EVERY Squad In EVERY Classification Todd Grasley Jan 28, 2017

The Lakewood Ranch girls won the 4A state championship in 2016. Can they repeat in 2017? Will Miami Northwestern win their 9th title in a row and what will the point spread be? We rank EVERY team in EVERY classification using our track and field team scores feature.

T&F Team Scores - 4A Girls - Southridge Returns All But Two From 2016 Runner-Up Team Todd Grasley Jan 26, 2017

The Southridge girls finished just six points behind 4A state champions Lakewood Ranch in 2016. It's an impressive feat when you take into account they didn't come in first in any event. Of the point scorers on that squad, they return all but two members, including sprinters Symone Mason, Shaniya Williams, and Kayla Johnson, as well as jumper Courtney Gibson and are the favorites to bring home the title.

T&F Team Scores - 4A Boys - 2.5 Points Separated 1st From 4th In 2016, Another Close One In 17' Todd Grasley Jan 26, 2017

Two and a half points separated first from fourth place at the boys 4A state championship in 2016 with the meet coming down to the final event the 4x400m relay. According to our team scores for 2017, St. Thomas Aquinas is ranked number one, but you can't count out Columbus (seen here), or two schools that received major transfers. Miramar benefited from Jamal Walton who is one of the top 200/400m runners in the country, while East Ridge inherited triple threat Tariq Evans and speedster Lavonte Valentine.

T&F Team Scores - 3A Girls - Miami Northwestern Poised For Ninth Straight Todd Grasley Jan 25, 2017

The Miami Northwestern Lady Bulls continued their dynasty in Florida track and field with their 9th straight state championship. Coach Carmen Jackson's squad tallied 157 points over 100 more than runner-up Northeast. They are the clear favorite in class 3A with 2016 runner-up Northeast a near lock to repeat in that position as well.

T&F Team Scores - 3A Boys - Chiles Timberwolves Tackling Run At 4th Straight Todd Grasley Jan 25, 2017

43 points was all the Chiles' boys track team needed to win their third straight 3A state championship. The Timberwolves lose thrower Cole Upthegrove to graduation but return both Jordan Poole and James Hansen as well as a talented group of distance runners. Creekside and Miami Northwestern should also be in the mix, but don't count out Miami Norland who now have transfer Tyrese Cooper's, one of the most dangerous sprinters in the country. 

T&F Team Scores - 2A Girls - Bolles Distance Depth, Well Rounded Squad Makes Them Favorite Todd Grasley Jan 24, 2017

The Bolles girls are back to defend their 2016 2A track and field state championship and the Bulldogs don't lack depth in any event. Caitlin Collier swept the distance events last year and returns for her junior year along side her cross country teammates that finished as the 2A runner-up.  Combine that with several strong sprinters and hurdler and middle school pole vault state record holder Laine Roberts, they will be hard to stop.

T&F Team Scores - 2A Boys - AMH Relying On Sprint Speed To Power Them Back To Back Todd Grasley Jan 24, 2017

American Heritage won the 2A crown in 2016, but lose hurdler McKinly Brown to graduation. The school has one of the top football programs in the country and will hope to get some of those gridiron standouts onto the track. Anthony Schwartz is the defending 100/200m champion and was a major factor in the team's relays. Six other teams are listed higher on our pre-season rankings making the chance to defend very hard. Satellite High School is the top team with an impressive distance corp and the number one ranked pole vaulter in Noah Mumme.

Track & Field Team Scores - 1A Girls - Oak Hall Talented Enough To Defend Todd Grasley Jan 23, 2017

Oak Hall ended the 2016 track and field season as the 1A state champions after finishing third in 2014, and runner-up in 2015. The Eagles return a majority of their squad as does 2016 runner-up Holy Trinity with the likes of Giana Gayles, Elizabeth Bacon, and Samantha Folio. We take a look at the top 1A girls teams heading into the 2017 season.

Track & Field Team Scores - 1A Boys - Westminster Academy Goes For 3rd Crown Since 2014 Todd Grasley Jan 23, 2017

The Westminster Academy boys are coming off a 1A cross country state championship, the first in 28 years. They hope to duplicate that success on the track this season as the top returning team in 1A and hoist the championship trophy for the third time since 2014.

Track & Field Top 100: The Best Boys & Girls Field Event Athletes Heading Into 2017 Todd Grasley Jan 22, 2017

We conclude our preseason rankings with the top boys and girls field event athletes in the state of Florida. From the long jump to the discus we take a look at the 100 best returners. Where do you stack up? Who will end the year with the title of state champion?

Track & Field Top 100: Girls Discus - Gustely Going For Gold After Runner-Up Performance In 2016 Todd Grasley Jan 21, 2017

Monarch senior Sophia Gustely was the 4A runner-up in the discus in 2016. Gustely's personal best of 137'11" is third best regardless of classification heading into the 2017 season. We take a look at the 100 best girls discus throws.