Southern Track Classic 2005

The King

All coaches are reminded that the deadline for the STC entries is April 27th. Please follow the procedure that was listed in the entry packet sent to schools. Some schools have submitted electronic entries but have not followed up with paper confirmation and entry fees. Your entries do not go into the meet data base until the entry fee is received! As in the past, the Southern Classic will be the only major meet in the U.S. to refund fees for rejected athletes. Do not wait to enter your athletes and fees. In the past some great athletes have missed the meet due to entry error.

With the entry deadline a week away, early indications are that the newest edition of the Southern Track Classic will be equal to the first five. Over 40 schools have submitted entries while many others have verbally indicated their intentions. On the boys side, out of state relay powers highlight the early entries. DeMatha Catholic of Hyattsville, Maryland brings in their All-American 4X400 quartet from indoors with a very strong 4X100 team to boot. Germantown Academy of the Philadelphia suburbs will tool into Richmond with a Nike Indoor National 4X800 runner-up team. Taco Bell 3200 meter champion Steve Duplinsky of Georgetown Prep. will move down to the mile for The Classic.

Preliminary performance list for the 2005 Southern Track Classic to be held at University of Richmond\'s Fred Hardy Track in Richmond on Friday, May 13th.

Meet program for the 2005 Southern Track Classic to be held this Friday night, May 13th at University of Richmond\'s Fred Hardy Track.

If you think you are going to wait till the start of the running events with the 4x800 meter relays at the Southern Track Classic this Friday night, you will have sadly missed one half of the excitement that will be generated from the many outstanding performances that are guaranteed to be produced at University of Richmond\'s Fred Hardy Track. The Classic has a great history of some of the most exciting field event competitions ever in the state as the deep and talented fields found can produce nothing less than greatness. MileStat.com gives an in-depth preview of the field event action in store for this Friday Night\'s Southern Track Classic. Running events preview to come later Wednesday night.

There is something magical in the air at every Southern Track Classic when night falls and the lights are on. The tensity and nerves conveyed by the athletes combined with the awe and excitement shown in the faces of the fans, parents, and coaches is something truly unique to this meet. A meet of this caliber was lacking last spring when the Classic took a year of absence and the impact of this loss was greatly felt. However, Virginia\'s finest in high school track and field competition has returned !

Complete results, meet summary, and video clips are posted. Some photos posted, but majority of photos from Mr. Herzog and Mr. Dick will be posted on Sunday. 13 state bests + 8 meet records + 1 national leader = GREAT MEET!

Three photo gallery collections included from John Herzog, Lee Dick, and Brandon Miles.