Thomas Madden

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    The return or comeback of several top distance runners seems to be the prevailing theme for the high school races at this weekend's Colonial Relays in Williamsburg which includes both Penn Relays 3K champions from a year ago in Lake Braddock's Sophie Chase and Skyline's Thomas Madden.

  A list of the top returning individuals in each event among Group AA schools from last year's outdoor season and links to full returnees rankings lists in each event. While many of Group AA's best were preparing for the outdoor season by racing this past indoor season, Loudoun County's talented two in distance runner Patrick Joseph and sprinter Steven Graham had to sit idle for the entire winter like the rest of the track & field athletes at Loudoun County high schools since the county's school system does not offer indoor track. 

  A list of the top returning individuals in each event among Region II schools from last year's outdoor season and links to full returnees rankings lists in each event. Javanique Burruss (pictured by Andrew Kicinski) of Louisa County will attempt to become a four-time outdoor state champion in the long jump this spring. The University of South Carolina recruit Burruss with a personal best over 20 feet in the long jump, will also be a favorite in two other events as the reigning state champ in the 100 meter hurdles and triple jump as well. 

  Despite the season having its share of disappointments for Thomas Madden, the Skyline senior still ranks as one of the state's best and the only runner other than Foot Locker South champion Sean McGorty from Virginia to have broken 15 minutes for 5K this season. As a returning Group AA state champion and Foot Locker finalist, Madden was favored and expected to repeat both feats this fall, but neither came to realization.

More coverage from the Virginians at Foot Locker South.  

Skyline's Thomas Madden along with Chantilly's Sean McGorty will attempt to successfully qualify for a second straight Foot Locker Nationals on Saturday at the South Regional in Charlotte. Madden is especially eager to race again to make up for a disappointing 7th place finish in the Group AA state race and get back to his sub 15 minute 5K form from earlier in the season at Great American.

A shocking upset was seen at last Thursday’s Region II Championships with Loudoun County senior Patrick Joseph able to break away and defeat defending Group AA state champion and returning Foot Locker finalist Thomas Madden of Skyline. Joseph had beaten before, especially on the track with Joseph being the Group AA state champion at 1600 and 800 meters. However, anything above 1600 meters was Madden’s territory to own with personal bests of 14:59 for 5K and 8:59 for two miles.  Madden will undoubtedly be out for revenge against Joseph this weekend and should setup for a great individual battle.  

The Brentsville boys and Tuscarora girls were the top ranked squads coming into the Region II Cross Country Championships in Leesburg on Thursday and walked out as the top teams with first place team trophies. While Amber Hawkins of James Wood won big as anticipated with a 29 second cushion on second place, defending Group AA state cross country champion Thomas Madden of Skyline was upset by returning Group AA 1600 and 800 meter outdoor state champ Patrick Joseph of Loudoun County.

girls action at Concordia (by Craig Rice) Adidas Concordia was the highlight of the week with Andrew Gardner & Ella Donaghu topping the bill.   Around the nation it was the return of Edward Cheserek to action that was probably the biggest news, which was a part of Eastern States.  Mary Cain headed the girls' field there.

Christian Brothers Academy blasted a 12:44.54 team average for the course record.  Edward Cheserek won in 11:58 and Mary Cain won in 14:03. (Photo by Kyle Brazeil)

  It's a hearty welcome once again to all competitors, coaches, parents, other relative and friends, the numerous volunteer helpers, along with the usual long time supporters of high school cross country to the 20th Annual Glory Days Grill Invitational at Bull Run Regional Park on Saturday, October 13. Meet management looks forward, as usual, to another fine day of competitive racing, with approximately 2,500 runners representing 67 different schools from around the area who will compete in one of the nine races to be contested on Bull Run's 5,000 meter (3.1 miles) course.  

US#7 Cardinal O'Hara runs near the front of the pack and sweeps top-4 places at county meet! Check out all the action here!