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Believe it or not, this year's installment looks even better! Check out why we think that right here.














By Cory Mull l MileSplit- - - Will Tyrese Cooper compete at 800 meters this spring? The Miami Gardens Express (FL) star, a high school junior who ran ran nine times at 45 seconds for 400 meters in 2017, says he's definitely contemplating the distance after two straight seasons of glowing times in the 500m indoors. And on Saturday, after he won his second straight 500m at The VA Showcase in 1:03.18, which was a follow-up to the disappointing third he took on Friday in the 300m -- a race that saw Georgia rival Brian Herron score a world junior record in 32.64 -- Cooper mentioned his desire to get back to his roots in track and field. "I started out in those races when I was younger," Cooper told MileSplit of his potential in the 800m afterward. "I really want to give it a try." Perhaps that may or may not happen. MGX coach Darius Lawshea said the duo are focusing first on the Great Southwest Indoor Classic -- where Cooper will likely race at 60m and 200m -- and then at New Balance Nationals Indoor, where the high school junior will look to repeat his 200m and 400m crowns. But outdoor track and field in Florida begins as early as February, and Cooper says he definitely wants to give the half mile a try. Lawshea said Louie Bing is probably unrealistic, considering Miramar (FL) senior Jamal Walton will be entered in the 400m following his World Championship appearance and his remarkable 44.99 second effort at the Pan American Junior Championships. But Lawshea, who said "the 800 is my event!" did leave open the door for a possibility in the spring. "We're definitely going to try and find him a race," he said.
There will be no shortage of big PA names at the VA Showcase which is Friday and Saturday in Lynchburg, VA


Check out the official all-time list right here.
The wait is over and the lists are out. Here are the performance lists for the 2018 VA Showcase Invitational.

Nike Cross National Champion, Katelyn Tuohy, has just one more 5K on her schedule and that one will be the fastest of them all.




One of the top indoor track and field talents raced on Saturday a week ahead of a big race in Virginia.
USA Today Sports photos by David Duncan


In the lead-up to one of the strongest indoor events in the country before nationals, we break down the 500.
Everything you need to know about the VA Showcase right here.
After 10 US #1's and two national records in 2017, the nation's best invitational just got a little better.



From 11am until 3pm he went 4:11 in a solo 1600m win, ran 2:30 in the 1K for the win, and anchoring the Viking 4x400 in a 51.8 split.



The MileSplit LIVE crew explains a key matchup at the VA Showcase

The best meet in the nation is back and better than ever. IS YOUR TEAM ENTERED? If not you can enter here!
Last year was a year of records when it comes to the DMR. The high school, collegiate, American, and world record all feel last year for the women's DMR.
Coach Peppers is ready for a big one. His Pickerington Central (OH) squads are not only quick but very deep as well and prepared to show the entire US what his squad has in store.
Last year was good but this year it looks like the bar is going to be set even higher.
This year could put last year's race to shame with a potential 32 and 59 needed to win each even respectively.
Hillsboro High School's Austin Goolsby will be seeking the pole vault event win at the VA Showcase.
Brodey will begin his senior campaign at the 2018 VA Showcase AAU meet where he will be running on the DMR and in the open 1,000m run.
Meet management is excited to announce that Hydel, the only 3:33 4x400 in the world, is headed to the Va Showcase.
Broadway's Isaac Alderfer is ready for a sub 2:30 performance and a state title.
After finishing third last year behind Western Branch (1:37.09) and Bullis (1:37.62) the girls from St. Jago are back on the attack this indoor season.
Here is a sneak peak into some of the big names and teams attending this year's meet... mainly, the Maryland powerhouse, Bullis.
Kevin Synder debuted at a PR of 23-9.75 in the long jump and is set to square off against an elite long and triple jump field at the VA Showcase.
The 55m dash is an event that has little-to-no room for error. That will only be amplified in the 2018 VA Showcase where the nation's quickest sprinters wills square off both in the girls and boys final.
The MileSplit LIVE crew talks about an important 1K matchup at the VA Showcase
She boasts a personal best of 11.40 (wind-legal) in the 100m dash and is the Jamaican National Class 2 Champion and record holder.
Not only will The VA Showcase be LIVE on FloTrack but so will NCAA Nationals!
National superstar and champion Kyle Garland (PA) has just added his name to the long list of stars headed to the VA Showcase.
Watch this throwback race and see how loud the crowd got when Western Branch made the move of the century to take down US #1 Bullis on the inside!
With the VA Showcase fast approaching, here's your tuner for one of the best meets of the indoor season
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