A first in the history of Foot Locker - A Pennsylvania champ who just wanted to run
Dec 15, 2013
Tessa Barrett concluded an undefeated 2013 season, responding to another late challenge from Connecticut's Hannah DeBalsi.
A Battle for the Foot Locker Ages: Fisher, Dressel Trade Leads and More
Dec 14, 2013
Separated by just seconds at the finish, Michigan's Grant Fisher and Washington's John Dressel were even closer in the closing stages of Saturday's Foot Locker national championship.
(Photo by Margot Kelly)
Balboa Park Course Walk Through
Dec 13, 2013
Talent, determination, years of training and, finally, two fast laps around the winding figure-8 course at Balboa Park in San Diego. Follow along as Milesplit takes a trip in pictures and words around the layout that will determine the champions Saturday in the 35th annual event.
Foot Locker Northeast Girls Race Story
Dec 01, 2013
Nationally ranked heading into the Foot Locker Northeast Regional in New York City, Tessa Barrett had few external forces to move her along during a thus-far undefeated 2013 harrier campaign.
Foot Locker Northeast Boys Race Story
Dec 01, 2013
On Saturday at Van Cortlandt Park, 10th was as good as first for those in the championship races of the Foot Locker Northeast Regional, with trips to the National Final in San Diego awaiting those finishers.
Amelia Paladino Headed to San Diego (Again) with 2nd at FL South (updated)
Dec 01, 2013
Amelia Paladino Qualifies for 2nd Trip to Foot Locker National Finals!
Foot Locker NE Boys: Burke, Kroon, Alvarado and... Wide Open!
Nov 28, 2013
With a certain runner from Newark, N.J., now competing in (and winning) national collegiate championships, Saturday's Foot Locker Northeast race can be summed up in two words - wide open.
A Final Take on Ona 2013 - Merinar, Bridgeport Dominate AA-A Boys
Nov 15, 2013
Merinar Tops Field, Leads Bridgeport to State Championship
Morgantown, Philip Barbour Put Win Streaks on Line
Nov 01, 2013
After a team wins a game or championship, it wants to win again. And then again.
Morgantown and Philip Barbour will look to extend state championship winning streaks today as West Virginia’s top cross country runners converge on Cabell Midland.
Class A Boys Preview: Saegertown or Masterman? Or NE Bradford repeat? Individual race wide open.
Oct 29, 2013
The boys’ AA race was hit hard by graduation as the top four, eight of the top 10 and 16 of the top 20 were in the Class of 2013.
Class A Girls Preview: Weisner remains unbeaten|Elk Lake v Holy Cross v Central Cambria
Oct 29, 2013
Year No. 2 of three classifications for cross country might be as historic as the one that ushered in the new era last year. The key figure - Elk County Catholic senior Kennedy Weisner.
DISTRICTS Feature: Grove City's girls showed a season's worth of resolve on Saturday in D10
Oct 28, 2013
In pursuit of what would have been the school’s first-ever state qualifying berth for its girls’ team, Grove City Area showed as much resolve, commitment and dedication on the last Saturday morning in October as most coaches hope to get from their teams during an entire season.
At Cooper's Lake - The North Allegheny guys and Shaler's Brianna Schwartz are a sure thing.
Oct 27, 2013
It might not be up there just yet with death and taxes, but a North Allegheny victory in the Class AAA boys’ race at the WPIAL championship meet is getting close to being a certainty. The same may be said for Brianna Schwartz of Shaler when racing at Cooper's Lake.
Districts Week Feature: D8 had the Pittsburgh skyline as a backdrop at the first qualifiers
Oct 21, 2013
With the skyline of Pittsburgh looking over their shoulder, Obama Academy’s Elena Woodworth and Carrick’s Zackary Wierzchowski decided it was a good time to sneak a peek back at their competition.
Nothing seemed to match Ann Arbor for the Martin twins... so Michigan it is...
Oct 20, 2013
During the past year, many of the top distance runners in Pennsylvania tried – with little success – to break up Fox Chapel Area’s front-running tandem of Colin and Ethan Martin.
Conferences Weeks - Feature: Full Tri-States Coverage w/interviews & Boys/Girls Meet Story
Oct 19, 2013
Shaler Area’s Brianna Schwartz and Fox Chapel Area’s Ethan Martin warmed up for next week’s district competition by taking individual gold at the Tri-State Track Coaches Association championship meet on a rainy, muddy layout at Cooper’s Lake. Fox Chapel's Ethan Martin needed an all-out sprint over the final 200 meters to catch and slip past Grove City’s Aaron Benka for the victory.
10/5 WKND Feature: Lauren Gronbeck takes down Grove City CR-Aaron Benka extends win streak
Oct 06, 2013
According to the pop hit from the 1960s, “One” is the loneliest number, but all the “One(s)” – as in No. 1s – at the Grove City Invitational were wearing big smiles and far from sad Saturday.
Mary Jaskowak knows the pain all too well. You have no idea how well.
Sep 26, 2013
One of the top runners in District 10, the Grove City Area senior has qualified for the state cross country and track championships despite injuries that have forced her to watch instead of race for months at a time.
9/21 Feature: Welcome to Sharpsville - home of Buhl Park pond
Sep 23, 2013
Ok, so it isn’t the proverb you learned as a child, but it was quite appropriate for the 2013 edition of the Sharpsville Blue Devil Invitational as heavy morning rain turned a dry circuit into a sloppy one once hundreds of harriers took the starting gun.
Hadley Edges Elswick at Boardman Spartan Invitational
Sep 16, 2013
Anyone who witnessed last year's Division I boys' race at the Spartan Invitational more than likely had a course-side seat for the 2013 edition on Saturday.
And after watching hometown star Mark Hadley of Boardman and Nick Elswick of Chardon battle it out once again over 5,000 meters, those same people probably are staking out their spots for October 26 when the OHSAA regional meet is run over the double-loop course.
9/14 Feature: N. Allegheny wins D1 behind soph Madeleine Davison at Boardman Spartan in OH
Sep 15, 2013
Sophomore Madeleine Davison’s runaway victory powered North Allegheny to the top spot in the Division I girls’ race Saturday at the Spartan Invitational.
9/7 WKND Feature: Mt. Lebo girls behind Potts end Morgantown reign|N. Allgheney boy ON @ RW&B
Sep 07, 2013
NASCAR starts out each season with its biggest event. Saturday at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, cross country in western Pennsylvania put its crown jewel on display with the Red, White & Blue Classic.
GNC Live Well Liberty Mile: Kampf, Chaffee take W's
Aug 10, 2013
While all eyes were on Kampf in the women’s race, Macklin Chaffee wasn’t on anyone’s radar until he edged pre-race favorite Jordan McNamara in a stirring duel to the tape. (Photo by Phil Grove)
