* Sophia Gorriaran, Mia Prok, Lauren Ping, and Avery Lewis are a handful of the top underclassman in the country
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In track and field, the saying is a familiar one: Iron Sharpens Iron.
In plainer terms, the meaning comes down to this: In order to achieve success, athletes have to seek competitive races. In order to excel at the highest of levels, athletes have to challenge themselves against the best.
But success isn't only limited to seniors and juniors anymore. As the sport changes, we've seen exceptional performances from some of the nation's top underclassmen, and in doing so, they've taken us on some wild journeys as we've tracked their progress.
For the country's top up-and-comers, it's been a continual process that has led to sharper racing, faster races and ultra-promising returns.
This spring, we have decided to name our top Rising Stars for the Class of 2023 and the Class of 2024. Today, we profile seven Rising Stars girls. Our boys list will follow next week.
We will track...
