Natalie Morris vs Rachel Northcutt
Starting with the girls we have some heavy-hitting superstars. Both have been runners-up in XC and both are fighting to finally win that title this year. In the track realm Rachel has been slightly more successful with one state title to her name (1600) while Natalie has come so close already four separate times.
PR wise though things are just as close. Both sides win some events but ultimately Northcutt holds more titles in the PR front with her 7-3 lead. It should be noted that four of these are separated by under four seconds as well.
Now in the more subjective realm things are somewhat close as well. Even though we have seen a lot from both athletes over the past few years, we are still expecting some huge performances from these two athletes. Natalie for instance has been much more about the gradual improvements while Rachel has been a star from day one. This year we expect some big sub 18 performances from both of them.
Since both are in different classifications we won't get the true head-to-head matchup but we will get to see them race the same weekend both at states and during the Third Battle, MileStat weekend. On similar courses both will attempt to run some scary fast times and only that and states can we say who is better this year.
Head to Head Comparison
| NATALIE MORRIS | RACHEL NORTHCUTT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudoun Valley | School | Cosby | |
| Purcellville, VA | Hometown | Midlothian, VA | |
| USA | Native Country | USA | |
| 2018 | HS Class | 2019 | |
| 15 | Major Wins | 34 | |
| 15th | XC Average Place | 8th | |
| 3rd | Track Average Place | 3rd | |
| HEAD TO HEAD | |||
| Two Mile Run (in) | |||
| 11:28.77 | MileStat Presents The VA Showcase (2017) | 11:34.75 | |
| 5,000 Meter Run (xc) | |||
| 19:20.00 | VHSL State Cross Country Championships (2015) | 18:46.00 | |
| 19:24.00 | Foot Locker South Regional (2015) | 18:24.00 | |
| 18:19.00 | VHSL State Cross Country Championships (2016) | 18:01.00 | |
| PERSONAL BESTS | |||
| 2:21.83 | 800 Meter Run | 2:20.57 | |
| 3:06.96 | 1,000 Meter Run (in) | 3:09.63 | |
| 5:10.45 | 1,600 Meter Run (in) | 4:59.91 | |
| 5:01.99 | 1,600 Meter Run | 5:03.97 | |
| -- | One Mile Run (in) | 5:10.28 | |
| -- | One Mile Run | 5:04.66 | |
| -- | 2500 Meter Run (xc) | 9:51.13 | |
| 11:01.68 | 3,200 Meter Run (in) | 10:48.83 | |
| 10:54.11 | 3,200 Meter Run | 10:57.01 | |
| 11:28.77 | Two Mile Run (in) | 10:54.53 | |
| 11:38.16 | Two Mile Run | 10:57.03 | |
| 19:20.00 | Three Mile Run (xc) | 17:46.60 | |
| 18:19.00 | 5,000 Meter Run (xc) | 17:35.00 | |