Virginia Track & Field and Cross Country News

How Did FL South's Course Change Affect Times? Nolan Jez Jul 05, 2018

There was a big change in 2015 when meet management added roughly 70m to the course. 

Top 500 XC Sophomore Girl Returners Ranked Nolan Jez Jul 05, 2018

Sophomore year can be a huge year for XC. You have a solid base and for some start to take it a lot more serious. This is generally the year you see a huge progression forward. Check out the top 500 sophomores for 5K ranked below. 

Top 500 XC Sophomore Boy Returners Ranked Nolan Jez Jul 04, 2018

Sophomore year can be a huge year for XC. You have a solid base and for some start to take it a lot more serious. This is generally the year you see a huge progression forward. Check out the top 500 sophomores for 5K ranked below. 

MileSplit's Official 5K Training Plan - Two Week Check-In Ryan Ponsonby Jul 02, 2018

Olympic Coach Ryan Ponsonby checks in after the first two weeks of MileSplit's Official 5K Summer Training Plan, and answers some of your questions.

VA Showcase To Add Entire AAU Day in 2019! Nolan Jez Jul 01, 2018

The nation's best meet is excited to announce the addition of an entire day of competition in 2019.

Watch AAU Region 5 Live! Jul 01, 2018

Check out the live coverage of AAU Region 5 right here. 

Bold Predictions: Which Teams Will Make XC States Nolan Jez Jun 30, 2018

See who are predicting will make it to XC States this season. 

22 End of Season Awards Announced! Nolan Jez Jun 29, 2018

Congratulations to all award winners.

Jabari Bennett: One & Not Done Nolan Jez Jun 29, 2018

Washington-Lee graduate Jabari Bennett made the most of his one year in Virginia.

Meet The 1,000 Top Returning XC Girls Nolan Jez Jun 29, 2018

Here are the top 1,000 returning XC girls for this cross country season. 

Top 500 Times: Great Meadow's Non-State Course Nolan Jez Jun 27, 2018

See who the best performers and performances are from Great Meadow's non-state (hill) course are. These are ranked by performance and thus an athlete could have multiple entries. 

Could Jacob Westerfield Be The Third To Break 17'? Nolan Jez Jun 26, 2018

His performance was great but his improvements are what we are really looking at. 

Katelyn Tuohy Wins Second Straight National Gatorade Award Cory Mull Jun 26, 2018

The awards keep coming for Katelyn Tuohy, who isn't done making history just yet

Top 1000 Returning XC Boys Ranked Jun 26, 2018

Check out the top 1,000 returning XC boys right here.

Alan Webb To Speak at Coaches Clinic Nolan Jez Jun 26, 2018

South Lakes' Alan Webb will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 VTCA summer meeting. 

Shadajah Leads Frosh Na'Taja To 5 National Titles Nolan Jez Jun 25, 2018

Sisters Shadajah Ballard and Na'Taja Ballard had quite the weekend. 

Virginia All-State 2nd & 3rd Teams Announced Nolan Jez Jun 25, 2018

Check out the second and third teams right here.

Coach Rob Koll Has Always Been There For Kyle Dake Jun 25, 2018

Nominate an influential coach today for the 2018 Hometown Hero award today!

Updated VA State Class Records Nolan Jez Jun 24, 2018

Here are the updated state class records for the state events. 

Emma Seetoo is Now The Defending State Champion Jim McGrath Jun 24, 2018

Westfield's Emma Seetoo holds one distinction that will separate her from almost every one of her freshman peers as they enter 10^th grade - that of defending state champion.

Most Improved: Virginia Boys In 800m Run Lisa McArthur Jun 23, 2018

Find out who improved the most this past track season in the boys 800 meter run in the state of Virginia.

Is Noah Lyles Going To Be The Next Usain Bolt? Nolan Jez Jun 22, 2018

This isn't high school track anymore for Noah Lyles. After forgoing his collegiate career and going professional with Adidas he made the decision to make his next decade about two words: Olympic Gold.

VA's Outdoor T&F 1st Team All-State Nolan Jez Jun 22, 2018

This year was one of Virginia's finest in recent memory. It made for quite the competition to make this list in really any event. 

Highland Springs Springs Back at NBNO Nolan Jez Jun 22, 2018

Instead of calling it quits, the Springers got back on the track and sprang back for the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. 

Most Improved: Virginia Girls In 400m Dash Lisa McArthur Jun 22, 2018

Find out who improved the most this past track season in the girls 400 meter dash in the state of Virginia.

Most Improved: Virginia Girls In 800m Run Lisa McArthur Jun 22, 2018

Find out who improved the most this past track season in the girls 800 meter run in the state of Virginia.

Gennifer Hirata: 2nd In The Nation, 2nd All-Time in VA! Nolan Jez Jun 22, 2018

Stafford (now senior) star Gennifer Hirata saved the best for last. This past weekend in Greensboro, in less than ideal conditions, vaulted her way to a national runners-up finish and to VA #2 all-time. 

Most Improved: Virginia Boys In 400m Dash Lisa McArthur Jun 22, 2018

Find out who improved the most this past track season in the boys 400 meter dash in the state of Virginia.

Most Improved: Virginia Girls In 200m Dash Lisa McArthur Jun 21, 2018

Find out who improved the most this past track season in the girls 200 meter dash in the state of Virginia.

Branch Avoids Catastrophe, Runs State Record 4x1! Nolan Jez Jun 21, 2018

They ultimately crossed the line in 44.92. That time is a Virginia state record and US #9 all-time.