* The field in the boys championship race at the ASICS Clovis Invitational readies at the start.
Photo Credit: DeAnna Turner/MileSplit California
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Now in the month of October, athletes and team have begun to ramp up the competition across the nation.
That was clearly evident this past weekend, as some of the country's best athletes took home all-time performances, records and even state championships on the cross country course.
From East Coast action in Manhattan and Florida to anticipated invitational racing in California, the second weekend of October certainly produced some head-turning moments.
Click the links below to read up on the biggest highlights from the weekend.
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The Scoop:
Page 1: Young twins, Thomsen and intriguing team storylines highlight Clovis
Page 2: Cridge clocks fastest 5k ever on Indiana soil at sectionals
Page 3: Koon sets course, meet record at FSU Invitational
Page 4: Baloga, Christian Brothers Academy dominate in Manhattan
Page 5: Title-defending performances highlight Alaska state meet
Page 6: Abby Faith Cheeseman is back and making an October statement