Virginia Track & Field and Cross Country News

Preseason Countdown: Boys' Individual #10 Nolan Jez Aug 05, 2017

Chase will enter this XC season with his 15:59 best run at the state meet and an impressive 9:28 3200 behind Ahmed Hassan in the 6A State Championships.

Predicted 5A State XC Competition Fields Nolan Jez Aug 05, 2017

Though the state meet will be the same size, the makeup of who is running and where they are from will be a whole lot different. Instead of two regions advancing six teams and 10 individuals it will be four regions advancing three teams and five individuals. Below are our pre-season predicted state fields. 

Predicted 6A State XC Competition Fields Nolan Jez Aug 04, 2017

Though the state meet will be the same size, the makeup of who is running and where they are from will be a whole lot different. Instead of two regions advancing six teams and 10 individuals it will be four regions advancing three teams and five individuals. Below are our pre-season predicted state fields.

Fair or Foul? Reclassification Hurts 6A North Hardest Nolan Jez Aug 04, 2017

There has been a lot of anger, disgust, and even distrust revolving around the new VHSL regional alignments. The epicenter of those emotions will definitely be in 6A regions C and D this upcoming XC season with two of the top 10 teams in the state slated to miss out on state competition. 

J.E.B Stuart High School's Name To Be Changed: Progressive Move or Removing History? Nolan Jez Aug 03, 2017

Being home to much of our nation's history is sometimes a positive and a negative for the Dogwood state. Virginia not only played host to many historic people, battles, and stories but also has named many of the public high schools after them.

Don't Miss Blue Ridge Running Camp's Awesome Photo Coverage Nolan Jez Aug 02, 2017

Check out all the photo coverage from the Blue Ridge Running Camp right here. 

AAU Junior Olympic Games Boys' Results Merge Pt 1. Nolan Jez Aug 02, 2017

Your Team Have A Tough XC Workout? Here's How To Get MileStat To Film It! Nolan Jez Aug 01, 2017

MileStat is actively looking for teams to visit this XC season to film more of our new series looking for VA's toughest workouts. Email Nolan Jez with your school and workout at NJEZ@MileSplit.com to be considered!

What Are Tempo Runs? Nico Composto Aug 01, 2017

Tempo runs, also called threshold runs, should be a staple for runners of every distance from the 1500m to the marathon. Here are the basics you need to know about tempo runs.

Carl Lewis Reflects On His AAU Experience And Gives Tips For Future Generations Cory Mull Jul 31, 2017

FloTrack's Johanna Gretschel interviews decorated USA Olympian and former AAU athlete Carl Lewis

Relive Libby's Touching States Story! Nolan Jez Jul 31, 2017

When twinges of an injury started affecting UVA commit Libby Davidson, she put aside her dream of a Foot Locker Nationals title to aid her E.C. Glass to the first Virginia State Championship title in school history. VHSL State Cross Country Championships (via MileSplit)

Wonder Woman (Jahnelle Saunders) Wins AAU Pentathlon & You Won't Believe Her Times! Nolan Jez Jul 31, 2017

Soon to be Phoebus frosh, Jahnelle Saunders took home the AAU Junior Olympic Games pentathlon national title this weekend in dominating fashion.

Girls' 6A Top 500 Rankings: Will The South Finally Have A Champion? Nolan Jez Jul 30, 2017

It has been quite some time since a 6A South runner has taken home the cross country title. Will this be the year that history changes? Check out the top 500 rankings based on last year's times and decide for yourself.

Boys' 4A Top 500 Rankings Can Anyone Beat Them? Nolan Jez Jul 30, 2017

This is definitely going to be the toughest classification in the state this year and the real question is can anyone contend with these tough competitors?

VA's #1 Returner, Price Owens Is Ready For XC Nolan Jez Jul 29, 2017

The 4A classification will be the toughest battle of talented individuals and teams in the entire nation this year. It not only features the NXN pre-season favorite team but also a staggering group of five guys looking to run under 15:10 this year. The one leading the way into the season is Price Owens of Grafton.

Top 1,000 Returning Boys for 3 Miles Nolan Jez Jul 29, 2017

XC isn't just 5K's. Here are the top 1,000 returning boys for the 3 Mile distance ranked. 

Top 1,000 Returning Girls for 3 Miles Nolan Jez Jul 28, 2017

Check out the top ranked 3 milers in VA. 

2,000+ Free Photos from BRRC! Nolan Jez Jul 27, 2017

Check out pictures from nearly all the major runs and practices at the Blue Ridge Running Camp right here. 

Senior Salute: Samuel Haynes of Carroll County Nolan Jez Jul 26, 2017

Freshmen, listen to coach and work as hard as you can and you will be successful. 

Will Rising Frosh Jahnelle Saunders Win A Team Title By Herself? Nolan Jez Jul 26, 2017

The biggest blockbuster of the summer, Wonder Woman, might be released nationally this week and we aren't talking about a movie.

Ballard Takes State Record At Russell Blunt Invite in 100H! Nolan Jez Jul 25, 2017

Western Branch sophomore, now junior, Shadajah Ballard used her last race as a sophomore the best way she could and used it to set the state sophomore record. She did so by hurdling a blistering 13.51 in the 100H at the Russell Blunt Invitational (NC) this weekend.

Get Ready For Controversy! New Regional & State Alignment Virtual Meets Nolan Jez Jul 25, 2017

The VHSL has made some huge changes and we have everything you need right here! Click on the links below to see the brand-new regions and their pre-season rankings. The numbers next to them signify how many teams are present in each classification.

Brandee' Johnson & Masai Russell Hurdle Their Way To Medals in Pan-Am Games! Nolan Jez Jul 24, 2017

The American duo of Brandee' Johnson (Nansemond River - 16) and Masai Russell (Bullis School - 18) stole the show in the 400H final at the Pan-American Junior Athletic Championships.

Girls' Results Merge from Russell Blunt Invitational Nolan Jez Jul 24, 2017

Here are all of the high school aged results from the North Carolina Russell Blunt Invitational for Team VA's athletes.

Get Your Final Nominations In For Hometown Heroes By July 31 Cory Mull Jul 24, 2017

Voting ends July 31st for Hometown Heroes, which will recognize an exceptional high school coach with a $25,000 mortgage on behalf of Quicken Loans

Russell Blunt VA Boys' Results Merge Nolan Jez Jul 24, 2017

Russell Blunt did not disappoint. Check out all the results for Virginia athletes right here.

Sophomore Shadajah Ballard Just Went VA #8 All-Time --> 11.68! Nolan Jez Jul 23, 2017

Western Branch's Shadajah Ballard just went VA #8 all-time in the 100 and you have to see her do it right here! 

WATCH Day 3 Of The Russell Blunt East Coast Invitational LIVE Jason Creasy Jul 23, 2017

Day 3 of the Russell Blunt ECI is LIVE starting at 9:00 AM with the 800s!

WATCH: Britton Wilson Go 61.6 for 400H! Nolan Jez Jul 21, 2017

Watch the 400 star become a 400 hurdling star!

Girls Returning 3200 Runners: Who Will Drop Some Serious Time? Nolan Jez Jul 21, 2017

Last year's XC times are some what indicative of change but what really shows you the improvement is the 3200 time run in outdoors. Check out the fastest 3200m returners for the girls right here to see some of the big names to watch this XC season.