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Pole Green XC Classic Virtual Meet: VA's Top Returners Opening Up in Huge Showdown Nolan Jez Sep 08, 2017

Virginia's biggest stars and teams have all seemed like they want to open up the season together. This big opener is of course being held where the regular season will end, at Pole Green Park. Even though they will not racing the MileStat upper course, they will still have some strong chances at breaking the hill course record with perfect weather in the forecast. Check out the following pages to see the depth of talent both on the team and individual front all set to compete this weekend. 


A Mega Preview For A Mega XC Weekend Nolan Jez Sep 07, 2017

From Roanoke to Newport News and even to Pennsylvania the big teams and individuals from Virginia will all be in action this weekend. Though we've had a couple weeks of the season it all really, like really starts this weekend. We at MileStat will be all over the state with updates and coverage and have this preview to get you ready for all the action ahead.


Newport News Invitational Virtual Meets Sep 06, 2017

Starting up the action in the 757 this season will be the Newport News Invitational. This huge meet will feature state champions and state champion hopefuls on the great Newport News Park course. We will have 2A powerhouse Maggie Walker, 5A superstar Jodi Tolarchyk, a deep and intriguing Western Branch boys' team, and many more. Check out the full virtual meet on the following pages. 


Get Ready For Some NOVA Action! Monroe Parker Virtual Meets Sep 03, 2017

This weekend cannot come quick enough. There will be fast times all over the state and hopefully we will see a bright and sunny weekend before a potential hit from Hurricane Irma. On the following pages are the virtual meet rankings and team scores for the Monroe Parker Invitational on the Burke Lake Park historic 2.98 mile course. 


Boys Top 500 Rankings Week 2 Nolan Jez Sep 03, 2017

Despite being a holiday weekend many of Virginia's finest athletes were out in action this wet weekend. Here is the updated rankings for the state through Saturday night. Check them out and see who is ranked where.


Frosh Feature: Emily Smeds of Fluvanna County Nolan Jez Sep 01, 2017

Virginia may have yet another young star from central Virginia. Emily Smeds, who will be a freshman at Fluvanna County next week, is already on our radar thanks to a stellar second leg from her in the Ragged Mt Cup relay race. On that leg she brought her team from third up to first ahead of Western and Albemarle with her 12:07 two mile split. 


One To Remember! Rare Five Weekend September Full Month Preview Nolan Jez Sep 01, 2017

Though the highlight of the regular season is the MileStat/Third Battle weekend, September is still where all the action really happens. This year that is especially true with a rare five weekends this month. Here are the meets each weekend that we are excited for and currently planning on covering!


The Deepest Team Ever? Loudoun Valley 2017 vs Chantilly 2012 Nolan Jez Aug 31, 2017

Virginia has definitely had some dynasties in cross country. We've had teams nearly sweep a decade's worth of XC team titles and we've had quite a few teams make NXN and be untouchable on the state level. Out of all those teams on the guys' side we've only ever had one team to put six guys under 16:00 in a single year and that was the 2012 Chantilly team. 


Chancellor Invitational's XC Virtual Meet Nolan Jez Aug 31, 2017

This holiday weekend quite a few athletes and over 30 teams will be hitting the hills for what should be an exciting meet both individually and on the team front. On the following pages are virtual meets for both individuals and teams on the boys and girls side. Check them out and see we aren't lying about how close these races will be.