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Where Are Virginia's Top Senior Boys Recruits Going? Nolan Jez Nov 16, 2016

It is signing season in Virginia. Here are the top 10 returners for every outdoor track event and where they have signed to attend for the next four years. If you would like to be added to this list and have your photo added to the signing list, please email njez@Milesplit.com

All-Time Top 7 Rankings by School Nolan Jez Nov 16, 2016

Have you ever wondered where you rank on your school's all-time list? Here is where you can come to see if you rank inside the top 7! Below are the top teams all-time based on average time and if you click on the full list you are able to see the top 100 teams by event.

Where Are Virginia's Top Senior Girls Recruits Going? Nolan Jez Nov 15, 2016

Counting Down Top 10 Returning Track Stars: #8 Benedict Draghi Nolan Jez Nov 15, 2016

Track is literally just around the corner and will start up in just over a month. Over that time we are going to countdown 10 of the biggest stars returning this season. This list does not include XC athletes and only includes athletes who are track specific athletes.

Olympian & National Record Holders Join Jamaicans at VA Showcase Nolan Jez Nov 14, 2016

January 13th and 14th will be the two most exciting and record breaking days of track this year and potentially ever. A historic group of record holders and elite athletes will all convene on LU's brand new hydraulically banking 200m Beynon track for the VA Showcase invitational.

BREAKING: VHSL Reclassification To Shake Up XC States Nolan Jez Nov 14, 2016

Directly because of the reclassification by the VHSL for 2017-2019, the state XC meet is going to look a whole lot different next year. For starters, there will now be four regions per each classification and according to the most recent information, all teams will qualify to regionals.

Never Too Early: Top 500 Returning XC Girls' Rankings Nolan Jez Nov 14, 2016

Its going to be another very strong year for the girls and though many of the state champions have left, it looks like their times will be bested next year by some stellar underclassmen.

Morris Twins Born 9 Minutes Apart Shine & Go 1-2 for Loudoun Valley Nolan Jez Nov 14, 2016

Peter may be nine minutes older than little sister Natalie, but he was not the first to bring home some hardware this weekend.

Never Too Early: Top 500 Returning XC Boys' Rankings Nolan Jez Nov 14, 2016

Four of the six state champions return for next XC season. Here are the full rankings for the 500 best returning athletes. Price Owens leads the group on time but it is definitely Peter Smith and Peter Morris at the top of this list.

6A Boys: The Closest Team Title Battle in History! Nolan Jez Nov 13, 2016

Going into states it was clear that we had a great race ahead of us. James Madison entered as the favorite but twice defending champions Lake Braddock could not be counted out.

Libby Davidson Runs Thru Tendonitis For Team Title Nolan Jez Nov 13, 2016

Libby Davidson is a beast. She is a two time state champion and also now holds the second fastest time ever at states. At the start of the season this was going to be a huge year for her. It was her chance to win that Foot Locker title and also to reclaim her 4A State title. But most of all she wanted that team title for E.C. Glass.

LIVE! Results, Coverage, Updates & Winners' Table From States Nolan Jez Nov 12, 2016

Your go to location for all updates and results from all 16 state championship races this weekend.

Fifth Men & Women: The Difference Makers Nolan Jez Nov 10, 2016

The best and most difficult about winning a XC team title is the fact that it takes five runners. It makes it the most true team state championship of our three seasons. Here are the the top 20 rankings for both boys and girls ranking 5th runners. That means, these rankings removed the top four athletes from all the teams in the state. To view the full rankings click the links below.

Tragedy & Triumph: Why Everyone Should Be Rooting For The Luray Boys Nolan Jez Nov 10, 2016

Coach Chrisman though had a great gauge on how good this team was. Early on in the season he assured Pitts and Meadows that things would fall in place this year.

Will Waleed Break Andrew Hunter's State Meet Record? Nolan Jez Nov 09, 2016

It was just a year ago that everyone thought we were crazy to predict that five VA boys would qualify for Foot Locker Nationals so hear us out first before thinking we are crazy on this.

State Meet Preview: 1A and 2A Virtual Meets Based on State Meet Entries Nolan Jez Nov 09, 2016

The normal virtual meet function is great but we went ahead and did the work for you. Here are the virtual meets for the teams competing at the state championship meet this weekend. These virtual meets only include the scorers for these races which are the top six teams from each region.

The End of A Dynasty & Race For The State Meet Record Nolan Jez Nov 09, 2016

But right now it is a year where we potentially have three of the greatest five distance stars ever in VA all running in their final XC State Meet.

Peter Smith No Longer 'Sneaky Pete' He's A Favorite Now! Nolan Jez Nov 08, 2016

Just two months ago it was looking like Peter Smith was on the verge of becoming a big name in our sport. The performances were there last outdoor season giving off the clue that he was going to make a big step in the right direction this season.

State Meet Preview: 3A and 4A Virtual Meets Based on State Meet Entries Nolan Jez Nov 08, 2016

VOTE: What Rules Should MileStat Petition The VHSL To Change & Much More! Nolan Jez Nov 08, 2016

Vote here to help change the rule book and vote on your favorite athletes, coaches, and programs.

State Meet Preview: 5A and 6A State Virtual Meets Based on Entries Nolan Jez Nov 07, 2016

VISAA State Meet Preview & Virtual Meets Nolan Jez Nov 07, 2016

It has been an exciting and fast season once again. On the following pages are the virtual meet team scores and individual rankings for this weekend's four championship races.

Pre-States Top 500 Performances Run All Year: Boys, Girls, 5K and 3 Mile Nolan Jez Nov 07, 2016

Here are the top 500 performances run all year. These lists include both the 5K and 3 Mile distances and rank multiple entries for athletes if they were fast enough to make the rankings multiple times.

MileStates is Here! Complete State Meet Program Preview Nolan Jez Nov 06, 2016

There is truly no bigger race than a state championship race. It is a race an athlete works their entire career for and it has the perfect combination of happiness, excitement, sadness, and hardship.

Flashback: 7 Story Lines, 7 Predictions, and 7 Must-See Races Nolan Jez Nov 06, 2016

There have technically been a couple meets this season already but we consider this weekend, the first big weekend, as the true opening weekend for VA's XC season.

Top 10 Returning Track Stars: #9 Gracie Jauch Nolan Jez Nov 05, 2016

States' Top 500 Girls' Performances All-Time Nolan Jez Nov 05, 2016

States has always been a huge meet for Virginia. It culminates each season on a fair course and for years has squared the best competition against each other. Check out the top 500 performances all-time at the state meet.

States' Top 500 Boys' Performances All-Time Nolan Jez Nov 05, 2016

WATCH: All Regional Race & Interview Footage! Nolan Jez Nov 04, 2016

MileStat criss-crossed the state a couple times this week and got video coverage from six of the 12 regionals. Check out all those videos and interviews on the following pages.

Days Until Election Day! Learn The Ballot To #RunTheVote Nolan Jez Nov 04, 2016

The winning athletes and coaches will be featured on MileStat and the winning amendments will be proposed to the NFHS, VHSL, USATF, and anyone that is in power.