Girls XC State Meet Predictions
Jul 24, 2019
States will be here sooner than you think. Here are our very early predictions prior to the season starting.
Boys XC State Meet Predictions
Jul 24, 2019
States will be here sooner than you think. Here are our very early predictions prior to the season starting.
Preseason Countdown Boys #1: Dan O'Brien
Jul 23, 2019
He is consistent and fast and this year you can almost guarantee he will be focused on improving from his 12th place finish at Foot Locker a year ago.
Preseason Countdown Boys #2: Joe Hawkes
Jul 22, 2019
Mostly anyone who knows Joe would tell you the same thing, he is a beast.
Preseason Countdown Boys #3: Carlos Shultz
Jul 22, 2019
His personal best is 15:08 and it goes without saying that his goal is to break 15 this season.
Preseason Countdown Boys #4: Jack Eliason
Jul 22, 2019
While all eyes are on Loudoun Valley this season, don't miss Western Albemarle who have some of the strongest runners in the nation. One of those runners, Jack Eliason, is our fourth ranked runner heading into the cross country season. He enters the season with a personal best of 15:29.
Preseason Countdown Girls #2: Rachel Mudd
Jul 21, 2019
Our number two pre-season runner is Rachel Mudd of Atlee. She enters the season having run 17:44 and with a major title under her belt, the MileStat.com XC Invite. She did however face some injuries since then and that is why she is number two.
Preseason Countdown Girls #3: Julia Ghiselli
Jul 21, 2019
She boasts a best of 17:43 in the 5K and did that in the race pictured above at Octoberfest. That time was run on the hilly course at Great Meadow so you can really understand how fast she is.
RVA Relays Are Two Months Away!
Jul 21, 2019
After four years, the RVA Relays has become one of the most hyped meets of the entire XC Season. This year's installment is not only going to be the biggest and best one yet but it will also feature a glow run race now under the lights!
Preseason Countdown Girls #4: Bethany Graham
Jul 21, 2019
Our number four returner, like many others on this list, also has an argument to be number one. Bethany Graham though has yet to have the chance to prove herself after two straight years of injuries during XC.
Preseason Countdown Boys #5: Colby Burcham
Jul 20, 2019
The 5th ranked returner for us is defending Class 5 State Champ Colby Burcham. He enters this XC season now with two state titles and a legacy for being the guy to beat at Great Meadow.
Preseason Countdown Girls #5: Parker Albright
Jul 20, 2019
She, more so than anyone else, is going to be the most interesting athlete this cross country season. We will know soon enough at her home course, the Knights Crossing Invite, whether she is ready to defend her 2017 state title.
Preseason Countdown Boys #6: Kellen Hasle
Jul 19, 2019
Returning this season ranked 3rd in the entire state on time is Kellen Hasle
Preseason Countdown Girls #6: Michaela Rose
Jul 19, 2019
Being a homeschooled athlete means Michaela is unable to run against some of the other top girls in the state but that didn't stop her this outdoor season when she ran a 2:04 state record in the 800.
Preseason Countdown Girls #7: Ricky Fetterolf
Jul 18, 2019
Entering the 2019 XC season at our preseason #7 is defending Class 4 state champion Ricky Fetterolf. She has a PR of 18:05 and was 8th at NXN-SE last year as well. She alongside her teammate Elise Abbe are the only teammates to both make this list.
Preseason Countdown Boys #7: Sean Stuck
Jul 18, 2019
When you combine that wining ability with his 15:42 PR you get an athlete who could achieve anything he puts his mind to this season.
Preseason Countdown Girls #8: Kaitlynn Wolfe
Jul 17, 2019
Kaitlynn Wolfe is a five-time state champion and cannot ever be counted out.
Gennifer Hirata's Senior Salute
Jul 17, 2019
Winning the Texas Relays and vaulting 14' with the best competition in the country was the absolute highlight of my high school career.
Preseason Countdown Boys #8: Jacob Plummer
Jul 17, 2019
Entering the season ranked 8th in our rankings is Class 5 State (3200) Champ, Jacob Plummer. He enters this XC season having been 3rd last year and with a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finish at states in track over the past year.
Preseason Countdown Girls #9: Elise Abbe
Jul 16, 2019
Elise Abbe went from a 19:20 sophomore to a 18:08 junior. That tells you exactly why she is our #9 ranked athletes heading into the 2019 cross country season.
Preseason Countdown Boys #9: Brendan Taylor
Jul 16, 2019
One of the most improved athletes last year was L.C. Bird's Brendan Taylor. He is going to be an integral part of their team title pursuit this season so you can guarantee that he and his teammates are going to take training very serious this summer.
Preseason Countdown Girls #10: Ellis Desmond
Jul 16, 2019
She will have tough competition in Loudoun County and at States but she is ready for it.
Preseason Countdown Boys #10: Miles Mullins
Jul 15, 2019
Coming into the season ranked #10 in the state is St. Chris' Miles Mullins. He did not compete last year for his team but did ultimately run a season best time of 15:45. That time ranks 10th in the entire state amongst returners.
Preseason Countdown Girls #11: Lindsey Hester
Jul 15, 2019
One athlete who had quite the breakout year last year is Lindsey Hester of James River.
Preseason Countdown Girls #12: Ava Gordon
Jul 15, 2019
Ava Gordon is 100% a name to watch this season. She enters as our #12 ranked athlete preseason and as a potential top five athlete as well. She enters with a personal best of 18:28 in the 5K and 4:59 for the 1600 outdoors.
BREAKING: VA To Have Middle School State Championships!
Jul 14, 2019
For the first time, Virginia will have a comprehensive state championships for both cross country and outdoor track. XC will be run in late October and track will be run in late May.
Preseason Countdown Girls #13: Sophie Tedesco
Jul 14, 2019
One of the quiet stars of the season is Sophie Tedesco. She may be slowly moving up the leaderboard but she is certainly moving up. That is why she makes our preseason list. We expect a big breakout performance as well this season ahead of her 18:36 personal best.