Bryce Lamb (AZ) leaps 24-09 (LJ) and 50-00 (TJ) in AZ (Photo by Margot Kelly) A few indoor meets hold spots on this weekend's national calendar, however, most of the top flight meets take place outdoors.  With the weather heating up, so is the action on the track.  MileSplit will bring the best coverage all weekend long of the top performances nationwide. **World XC Junior Men: German Fernandez (CA) 25th, Kevin Williams (CO) 35th, Ben Johnson (NM) 72nd  - Results ** World XC Junior Women: Laurynne Chetelat (CA) 29th, Emily Reese (GA) 30th  -  Results Boys Top Highlights - Bryce Lamb (AZ) leaps 24-09 (LJ) and 50-00 (TJ) in AZ - Will Claye (AZ) leaps 24-03 (LJ) and 49-11 (TJ) against Lamb - Cedrique Smith (AZ) blazes 13.97 in the 110m hurdles in AZ - James Eichberger (AZ) runs 1:51.55 for 800m in AZ - Donn Cabral (CT) wins 10k at Tufts (MA) in 30:53.08 - Colby Lowe (TX) runs 8:55.62 (3200) & 4:12.20 (1600) in TX - Mykhail Chambers (IL) leaps 6-10 to win HJ at IPTT - Mitchell Erickson (IL) clears 16-08 to win pole vault at IPTT - Rynell Parsons (TX) runs 10.42 in 100m dash in San Antonio - Tavarius Tate (MS) wins 400m in 46.91 at MS State, U.S.#2 - Starkville (MS) wins 4x2 in 1:27.89 and 4x4 in 3:17.37 at MS State Girls Top Highlights - Larrissa Matthews (AZ) runs 13.90 to win 100m hurdles in AZ - Stephanie Morgan (OH) runs 2:10.2 to win 800m Doan Ford (OH) - Ashley Verplank (IL) wins girls 1600m at IPTT in 4:55.45 - Ryann Krais (PA) runs 14.34p (100mH) & 43.89 (300mH) in PA - Malaikah Love (IL) leaps 19-01 in the LJ at IPTT, U.S. top ten - Lindsay Flanagan (IL) runs 10:34.83 for 3200m at IPTT in IL - Brittany Koziara (FL) blazes 2:13.13 (800)/10:40.63 (3200) in FL - Cory McGee (MS) starts outdoors with 4:59.50 1600m win in MS

The indoor season pretty much wrapped up this weekend, while outdoors continued to press forward, creating numerous national highlights. In this week's Monday News & Notes, we discuss the growing rivalry between Rachel Laurent (LA) and Shade Weygandt (TX) in the girls pole vault, a great 3200m race between Foot Locker finalists Evan Appel (CO) and Bobby Nicolls (CO) (pictured to left by Beth O'Neill) and a few more tidbits.   News & Notes Highlights - Laurent (LA) v. Weygandt (TX) pole vault rivalry continues - Foot Locker finalists Appel (CO) v. Nicolls (CO) at 3200m in CO - Pennsylvania & Texas weekend wrap-ups - Preview of the exciting week ahead

Armory Athlete of the Season Nick Vena, Fr., Morristown (N.J.)   First ever Armory All Star Team picks athletes based on Armory Rankings, number of races here, and presence at The Armory.   FULL BOYS TEAM HERE   photo by www.wingedfootfotos.com    

Armory Athlete of the Season Nadonnia Rodriques, Sr. Boys & Girls First ever Armory All Star Team picks athletes based on Armory Rankings, number of races here, and presence at The Armory. FULL GIRLS TEAM HERE photo bywww.wingedfootfotos.com

Joe Franlin took his time and paced himself, as the elite field in the high school seeded division of the Boys 3200m at the FSU Relays thinned out. And then he dropped the hammer big time, picked his way through the pack, and then blew the doors off on the last lap. He finished with a 9:15 over Connor Revord. So much for the theory the Florida state meet 1600 meter record holder is only an 800-1600 guy. Franklin has always worked to show his versatility and break out of anyone who would pigeon hole his talent into one event. Going into the race, reportedly Franklin was reluctant to even run the event. But at the insistance of his coach and his father he entered anyway instead of focusing on the mile! Glad he did so we get a chance to see this gem of a race! Full Race Video (By Nick Karmanos) Boys 3200 Meter Summary | Other Friday Highlights Complete Results & Coverage - Teams from FL, GA, AL, NJ, TN, CO Competed

FL Champ Michael Fout (IN) signed with Florida State University (Photo by John Herzog)   While many of the top sprinters and field events stars are signing with universities this time of year, nearly all of the top distance runners in the country have commited to a program next fall.  In this week's recruiting update we break down where all the senior Foot Locker qualifiers from this year are taking their talents next year. Foot Locker Signees: Boys / Girls *Extra Recruiting Highlight: Sprinter Elizabeth Mott (NY) Signs with UNC - Article

Justin Murdock (Sr., Meade, MD) (pictured right by Brandon Miles) turned in one of the best sprint performances of the season last weekend with his 10.43w 100m dash and 48.39 400m dash wins.  The Maryland star turned in his big performances at the All-American Track Classic in Richmond, Virginia.  Murdock, who will be attending Clemson University next year, is one of the top returnees in the sprints this season.  Results

The cross country season wrapped up months ago with Foot Locker Nationals concluding, however, a handful of the best prep harriers in the country will fly over the Atlantic Ocean this weekend to take part in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.  German Fernandez (CA) (pictured left), Kevin Williams (CO), Ben Johnson (NM), Emily Reese (GA) and Laurynne Chetelat (CA) are apart of the strong USA Junior National Team that should run well over the challenging Edinburgh, Scotland course.  Read our meet preview.

While much of the country took off for either spring break or Easter weekend, a few meets around the country really took advantage of the great weather that marked much of the country.  In our Monday News & Notes section we talk about Hannah Carson (AZ) launching a U.S. top five javelin throw, the TCU Invitational and a few other tidbits. Monday News & Notes Highlights - Summary of Willie Williams Classic (AZ) - Sprints & vault results at TCU Horned Frog Invitational (TX) - Weekend highlights from Texas - The Week Ahead

After her impressive NIN/NSIC pole vault sweep last weekend, Rachel Laurent (LA) (pictured right winning NSIC by Don Rich) continued her national domination of the event by clearing the magical 14 foot barrier at the Nollie Arcement Relays in Louisiana.  Laurent's performance leaves her 2.5 inches off the national record (of 14-02.5 set indoors) set last year by Tori Anthony and ranks her U.S. #2 all-time outdoors,.  After her 14-00 clearance, Laurent raised the bar to 14-1.75, half an inch above Anthony's record outdoors, barely missing it on her final attempt.

Chalonda Goodman (GA) ran 11.43 for 100m this weekend in GA The indoor season is quickly coming to an end, while the outdoor season continues to rev up.  See our weekend coverage as we cover numerous top meet throughout the nation this weekend. Top Boys Highlights - Blake Shaw (TX) blazes 1:49.41 in 800m at Texas Southern - Brandon Tucker (TX) goes 14.76 (110H) & 37.59 (300H) in LA - Ben Davis (IN) wins 4x2 at Hoosier Relays in 1:28.05, U.S.#1 - Brandon Pounds (IN) wins Hoosier State shot put in 64-03.25 - Corey Shank (IN) vaults 16-06.75 to win Hoosier State PV - Kevin Havel (IL) runs 4:12.62 for 1600m at Proviso West Inv. - Fort Bend (TX) runs 1:25.44 in 4x200m relay at Texas Southern - Spring Westfield (TX) win 4x4 at Texas Southern in 3:16.85 Top Girls Highlights - Chalonda Goodman (GA) runs 11.43 for 100m at Benson Rel. (GA) - Jordan Hasay (CA) wins 3k at Easter Relays (CA) in 9:30.38, U.S.#1 - Kori Carter (CA) wins 300m hurdles at Cal Relays in U.S.#1 42.69 - Felicia Johnson (IN) wins Hoosier State shot put in 50-02.5 - Chelsey Sveinsson (TX) runs 2:08.46 to win 800m at Texas Southern - Lancaster (TX) wins 4x4 at Texas Southern in 3:46.54 - Brittany Koziara (FL) runs 4:57.42/10:48.32 distance double in FL - Brigetta Barrett (TX) leaps 5-10 to win high jump at Texas Southern

Top 400 runner in US signs with Gamecocks By Christopher Hunt Most of the top track and field athletes in the country had already made their choice and at this point she could barely show up to a track meet without someone asking where she’d be going to school next fall. The sweat hadn’t even dried from her forehead yet after Boys & Girls senior Nadonnia Rodriques won the national championship in the 400 meters when she announced yesterday that she will attend the University of South Carolina. She signed her National Letter of Intent in the Stan Staplin Media Center of the New Balance Armory moments after winning the 400 at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships in 52.85 seconds. FULL STORY HERE

Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, Luke Puskedra (wearing #1 on chest, photo by John Herzog) is an imposing figure.  Sunday at Nike Indoor Nationals, the Judge Memorial (UT) senior seemed even more imposing while running next to Colby Lowe (Sr., Southlake Carroll, TX), who is listed at a kind 5 feet 7 inches.  The race of the weekend, the boys two-mile, saw these two battle it out in similar fashion to their mile race earlier in the indoor season at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games.

Stephanie Brown (IL) wins a blazing 800m in 2:08.10 In a great head-to-head match-up in Illinois, Stephanie Brown (Tri-Valley, IL) beat Ashley Verplank (Bloomington, IL) at 800m at Illinois Wesleyan University Wednesday night.  Brown took the lead from the gun, leading the whole way, and pulling off the victory 2:08.10 to 2:09.90.  Brown's time ranks her U.S. #3 currently.

Luke Puskedra (UT) outruns Colby Lowe (TX) in the boys two mile Sunday Wrap-Up: NIN / NSIC Sunday Coverage: NIN / NSIC Sunday Results: NIN / NSIC Saturday Highlights: NIN / NSIC Photo Galleries: NIN / NSIC NIN Sunday Highlights - Luke Puskedra (UT) wins stacked two-mile in 8:49.58 - Wayne Davis (NC) ties the national 60mH record in 7.62 - Michael Barbas (TX) wins boys shot put with 66-03 mark - Eleanor Roosevelt (MD) wins girls 4x400m relay in 3:46.43 - Karen Shump (PA) throws U.S. #1 in girls shot put of 52-04 - Rachel Laurent (LA) wins girls pole vault in 13-08.75 - Becky O'Brien (ME) throws U.S. #2 in girls shot put, 51-05 - Marquise Goodwin (TX) equals U.S.#2 LJ of 24-07 - Wayne Davis (NC) runs fastest 60mH prelim in 7.73 - Maverick Darling (MI) wins boys "B" two-mile in 9:16.54 - Jacquelyn Coward (TN) runs fastest 60mH prelim in 8.56 NSIC Sunday Highlights - Conor McCullough (CA) sets WT national record in 87-10.75 - Chanelle Price (PA) wins girls 800m in 2:05.93 - Christian Taylor (GA) runs 47.42 to win boys 400m dash - Nadonnia Rodriques (NY) wins girls 400m in 52.85 - Nico Weiler (CA) vaults 17-00.75 to win boys PV - Charles White (CO) runs 4:11.77 to win the boys mile - Cory McGee (MS) wins girls mile in 4:51.13 - Vashti Thomas (CA) wins girls 60m hurdles in 8.42 - Spencer Adams (NC) wins boys 60m hurdles in 7.75 - D'Angelo Cherry (GA) wins boys 60m dash in 6.66 - Victoria Jordan (TX) blazes 7.38 to win girls 60m dash

Christian Taylor (GA) was the athlete of the weekend at the NSIC (Photo by Don Rich) With NIN and the NSIC stealing most of the weekend's coverage, we wrap-up a few other happenings around the nation from this past weekend, starting with the Ohio Indoor State T&F Championships.  News & Notes Highlights - Ohio Indoor State T&F Championships Wrap-Up - A Big Weekend in Texas - Rodriques (NY) & Cherry (GA) commit to colleges - The Year of the Weight Throw - NTN / NSIC Wrap-Up

MEET HOMEPAGE VIDEO PAGE (16 videos) PHOTO GALLERY (1289 pics) LIVE RESULTS Sunday Results Sunday Boys Article Sunday Girls Article Sunday Winners Table Saturday Boys Results Saturday Girls Results Saturday Winners Table Saturday Article Friday Boys Results Friday Girls Results Friday Winners Table Friday Boy's Article Friday Girl's Article All photos by Tim Fulton/ArmoryTrack.com, Don Rich/PennTrackxc.com, and Mary DiBiase Blaich/wingedfootfotos.com DAY THREE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 60m- D'Angelo Cherry (GA) 6.66, Victoria Jordan (TX) 7.38 - 60HH - Spencer Adams (NC) 7.75, Vashti Thomas (CA) 8.42 - 200m -TJ Graham (NC) 21.38, Ashton Pervis (CA) 23.43 - 400m - Christian Taylor (GA) 47.42, Nadonnia Rodriques (NY) 52.85 - 800m - Olivier Collin (Q) 1:51.39, Chanelle Price (PA) 2:05.93 - Mile - Charles White (CO) 4:11, Cory McGee (OH) 4:51 - 2 Mile - Max Kaulbach (PA) 9:02.65, Malia Cali (LA) -Triple Jump - Christian Taylor 51-3, Vashti Thomas (CA) 41-03.25 4x2 - Union Catholic (NJ) 1:28.81, Boys and Girls (NY) 1:40.51- 4x4 - Speed City (CA) 3:49.85, Woburn 3:19.16 - 4x8 - North Penn (PA) 7:47.48 DAY TWO NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Nick Vena (NJ) 66-07.25 SP, Rachel Laurent (LA) 13-03.5 PV, Danbury CT) 17:28.47 4xMile, Burnt Hills (NY) 20:14.24 4xMile, Maddie Buttinger (CAN) 3793 Pent, Curtis Beach (NM) and Daniel Gooris (NM) BOTH 3866 - Saturday Winners Table pic by www.wingedfootfotos.com   DAY ONE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Trenton Central (NY) 29.38 SHR, Ridgewood (NJ) 35.23 SHR, Newburgh (NY) 3:28.25 SMR, Cardozo (NY) 4:03.16, Arch. Ryan (PA) 10:19.56, Warwick Valley (NY) 11:44.44 DMR,, Don Cabral (CT) 14:44.16 5K, Chelsea Ley (NJ) 17:03.79 5K, Christian Taylor (GA) 25-06.75 LJ, Vashti Thomas (CA) 19-05.75 LJ, Chris Copeland (VA) 6-09.5 HJ, Tynita Butts (VA) 5-08.5 HJ, Lauren Chambers (GA) 49-01.5 - Friday Winners Table pic by www.wingedfootfotos.com

Sunday - NIN Championship Weekend Coverage

As the last events concluded Sunday in Maryland, fond memories dotted the mind as Nike Indoor Nationals wrapped up the indoor season nationally.  From the sprints, to the distance events (pictured left two mile 1-2 finishers Luke Puskedra and Colby Lowe), to the field events, athletes across the board competed with incredible tenacity.  Read about the top stories of NIN's final day.

Saturday - NIN Championship Weekend Coverage

While the NSIC started off Championship Weekend with a bang Friday night, Nike Indoor Nationals starts today with quite a line-up. MileSplit will be bringing you coverage of both championships throughout the day. Championship Weekend Coverage: NIN / NSIC Championship Weekend Results: NIN / NSIC Video: NSIC Saturday Wrap-Ups: NIN / NSIC NIN Highlights & Coverage - Erin Brooks (MD) wins girls long jump in 40-11.50, U.S.#2 - Jason Pelletier (AR) vaults 16-10.25 to win boys pole vault - Ryann Krais (PA) wins girls pentathlon with 3823 points - Gray Horn (OH) wins boys pentathlon with 3786 points - Briana Nelson (SC), Ja-Vell Bullard (VA) lead 400m qualifiers - Landstown (VA) beats E. Roosevelt (MD) 1:40.08-1:40.17 in girls 4x2 - Chelsey Sveinsson (TX) dominates girls fr. mile in 4:49.37 - Solomon Haile (MD) wins boys 5k in 14:53.93 - Michael Gama Jr. (RI) wins boys weight throw in 73-05.25, U.S.#3 - Anna Shields (CT) wins girls 5k in 17:38.57 NSIC Highlights & Coverage - Nick Vena (NJ) launches shot 66-07.25, new U.S.#1 - Danbury (CT) runs 17:28.47 to win boys DMR, U.S.#3 all-time - Christian Taylor (GA) runs 48.28 in 400m prelims - Nadonnia Rodriques (NY) runs 53.22 in 400m prelims  - Long Beach Poly (CA) runs boys 4x2 in 1:28.27 in prelims, U.S.#1 - Burnt Hills (NY) wins girls 4x1 mile relay in 20:14.24, U.S.#4 all-time - Spencer Adams (NC) blazes 7.73 in 60mH semis - Rachel Laurent (LA) vaults 13-05.75 in PV prelims - D'Angelo Cherry (GA) sprints 6.65 in 60m semis   NSIC Friday Coverage  

Many highlights marked Saturday, day one of Nike Indoor Nationals.  From the first 5k to the last sprint medlay relay,

Chelsey Sviensson (TX) won the girls frosh mile in 4:49.37 (Photo by John Herzog) Some of the best stories of day one at Nike Indoor Nationals came in the least hyped events.  The day started with the fresh face of Solomon Haile (MD) winning the boys 5k and closed with the familiar face of Ryann Krais (PA) winning the girls pentathlon.  Read about the other top stories of the day.

The national championships are finally here!  MileSplit will be on-site bringing you top coverage of each event. NSIC Friday Highlights - Live Results - NSIC Videos and Interviews - Christian Taylor (GA) leaps 25-06.75 for new U.S.#1, U.S.#5 all-time - D'Angelo Cherry (GA) (pictured left) runs U.S.#4 all-time of 6.64 in 60m dash prelims - Lauren Chambers (GA) wins girls shot put in U.S.#3 49-01.5 - Donn Cabral (CT) wins boys 5k in 14:44.16 - Warwick Valley (NY) runs U.S.#4 a-t in girls DMR with 11:44.44 effort - Spencer Adams (NC) 7.82 in 60m hurdle prelims - Vashti Thomas (CA) 8.35 in 60m hurdle prelims, U.S. top ten all-time   Official Websites: NIN / NSIC 

Distance star German Fernandez (Sr., Riverbank, CA) (pictured above) ran 8:53.60 for 3200m Thursday at the WAC/TVL Challenge at Patterson High School in Patterson, California, lapping the entire field at least once.  Fernandez' 8:53.60 ranks him U.S. #1 in the event this season.  He ran that time after running 4:21.18 (1600m) and 1:58.40 (800m) earlier in the day, while closing his day with a 53.9 4x4 anchor leg.  This is a monster performance this early in the season.  Complete Meet Results

Oddsmaker: 4-1 odds Wayne Davis (NC) breaks 60m hurdle record (Photo by Ted Plunkett) With so much talent assembling in New York and Maryland this weekend, one can only assume a national record or two will fall. We've marked ten national records that have a chance to be broken this weekend and given them odds to how likely they are to be broken. Check out our Championship Oddsmaker section. Best Odds - Girls Weight Throw (2-1) - Girls 60m Hurdles (3-1) - Boys 60m Hurdles (4-1) Long Shots - Boys Triple Jump (10-1) - Boys 800m Dash (12-1) - Boys Pole Vault (14-1)

The National Scholastic Indoor Championships and Nike Indoor Nationals take place this coming weekend, and we couldn't be more excited.  These past bunch of months have all led to this point.  From today until the first heats of the championships are run, MileSplit will bring you the best pre-meet coverage around. Jasmin Stowers (SC) is entered in the NIN 60m hurdles Jasmin Stowers Video Interview by SCRunners.com Performance Lists: NIN Boys / NIN Girls / NSIC Boys & Girls NIN Athlete Previews: Ryann Krais (PA) / Brandon Pounds (IN) Mike Byrnes' NSSF NIN Previews: Boys / Girls

Luke Puskedra (UT) headlines a talented and deep boys two-mile (Photo from ArmoryTrack.com) Nike Indoor Nationals is going to excite this weekend regardless of which events are your favorites.  Match-ups up and down the start lists are exciting, with some deep and impressive fields in a few events specifically.  See who we think are the top events and athletes to keep an eye on in Maryland. More Meet Information Official Start Lists: Boys / Girls NSSF Article on Jillian Smith (NJ)

Vashti Thomas (CA) attempts to win three events this weekend (Photo from EliteRunning.com) Comparing the NSIC and NIN is like comparing two seperate Super Bowls.  Each major indoor championship offers fans spectacular fields to follow and the NSIC has some of the best athletes as well.  See which events and what top athletes to keep an eye on this weekend in New York City.

Jeff Demps (FL) blazes an impressive sprint double (Photo from FLRunners.com) The outdoor track and field season continued to heat up in warmer southern states this past weekend. In our weekly Monday News & Notes section, we talk about some fantastic sprint times that took place in Florida, Texas and Georgia, and what the week ahead brings us. Monday News & Notes Highlights - Jeff Demps (FL) blazes 10.60/21.90 double at Spruce Creek (FL) - Texas sprinters/hurdles start burning up the track at Dallas Samuel - Christian Taylor (GA) takes off from jumps, but runs 47.39 400m - The NSIC and NIN highlight the week ahead

Kristin Reese wins the 1000m dash in 2:52.86 at NY Champs. (Photo from ArmoryTrack.com) While few meets mark the calendar this weekend, the New York Indoor State T&F Championships brings out many of the top ranked athletes in the nation, while a handful of other meets should provide some amazing highlights as well. See what's taking place this weekend in our weekly Weekend Highlights & Results section. **Jordan Hasay (CA) kicks off her track season with a 4:44.12 1600m win at K-Bell Invitational!!! Top Weekend Highlights - Nico Weiler (CA) clears 16-07 in PV at K-Bell in tune-up before NSIC   - Mick Viken (IL) vaults 16-06 at Rolling Meadows PV Invitational - Cameron Tabor (OK) throws 62-02 (SP) and 185-06 (D) at Norman - Dalilah Muhammad (NY) leaps 5-09 at NY Champs. in HJ, a U.S.#1 - Nadonnia Rodriques (NY) run 38.72 for 300m dash, wins NY Champs   - Jaclyn Marshall (NY) runs 4:38.97 to win competitive 1500m run in NY - Dennis Scruggs (NY) wins 600m in 1:21.83 at the NY State Champs. - Albert Johnson (NY) leaps 49-02.25 TJ and 23-06 LJ at NY Champs. - Robb Quiller (NY) joins the 16 foot club by vaulting 16-01 in NY  

With one week to go until Nike Indoor Nationals, the staff of the championship meet continues to send out previews of certain events and other noteworthy tidbits.  This time the staff highlights the boys and girls 60m hurdles, ask for bio information and offer some medical advice.

The staff of the National Scholastic Indoor Championships released their performance lists today. Some big names headline the event, including Chanelle Price (PA), Dylan Ferris (NC), Erica Alexander (TX), Jeremy Rankin (CO), Boys & Girls (NY), Elizabeth Mott (NY), Nico Weiler (CA), Rachel Laurent (LA), Vashti Thomas (CA), Christian Taylor (GA) & Nick Vena (NJ). Check out the performance lists inside.

One more week until Nike Indoor Nationals and the National Scholastic Indoor Championships means few national caliber competitions this week. Friday night is a bit silent, while Saturday hosts a few bigger meets that should create some national news. On the east coast, the New York State Meet leads the way, while the K-Bell Invitational (CA) has the most top talent out west. **TV Alert: WCSN is airing the IAAF World Indoor Championships for FREE this weekend online. Click Here for more information.

Meet Home Page Has order of events, start times, and full meet info posted.   HEAT SHEETS POSTED Boys Preview Article Girls Preview Article Athletes to Watch Complete Entries (updated 3-05) NYS Rankings - Boys - Girls State Qualifier Meet Results  ArmoryTrack.com will be on site this weekend for the deepest coverage on the web. Make your predictions here  

The New York State Championships are this weekend at Cornell University in Ithaca and the meet promises to be another great one.  Take a look at the event by event breakdown of who's got a shot to be crowned NY State Champion.  PREVIEW HERE Coming Wednesday: Boys Preview and article on some of the top athletes we haven't seen here at The Armory this winter.  Also coming this week:  Pictures and Videos from Eastern States, Big East, Pepsi Hall of Fame, Athletes of the Week, and Milesplit Database updates.  It's gonna be a busy week.   Photo:  Jaclyn Marshall of Kings Park (photo by www.wingedfootfotos.com

While the indoor track season slowly comes to a close, our Monday News & Notes section rolls ahead with some interesting tidbits from the weekend. Read what we're talking about. Monday News & Notes Highlights - Rachel Laurent (LA) vaults U.S.#3 all-time with 13-10 effort - Ben Johnson (NM) recovering from injury out in New Mexico - College signings continue to roll in - What's coming up...

FL champ Ashley Brasovan is defending champ in NIN two-mile (Photo by John Herzog) With less than two weeks to go, the staff of the NSSF released their second press release for Nike Team Nationals.  The release provides previews of their girls two-mile field and boys pole vault field, registration deadlines, their first-time usage of electronic starting blocks and few more topics.