We are closing out the 2017 XC season by recognizing California's top runners. This is the sixth installment of a 10-part MileSplitCA All-State series. Check out Junior Boys.
2017 was a banner year for track and cross country in California, and we were able to preserve some of the best performances from section finals, the state meet, postseason meets, and more!
We wrote stories about hope, ambition, resilience, tragedy, and inspiration.
We are closing out the 2017 XC season by recognizing California's top runners. This is the fifth installment of a 10-part MileSplitCA All-State series. Check out Junior Girls.
Laurel Wong is the top returner in the pole vault, both from the winter all-comers season and from the spring, and she's still just a junior!
Before we say goodbye to the 2017 XC season, we want to recognize California's top runners throughout the fall season. This is the fourth installment of a 10-part MileSplitCA All-State series. Check out the Sophomore Boys team.
Great Oak's Jaime Navarro is one of a handful of California throwers ready to break the 60 foot mark this spring, and you can judge his progress by how he throws in the winter.
Before we say goodbye to the 2017 XC season, we want to recognize California's top runners throughout the fall season. This is the third installment of a 10-part MileSplitCA All-State series. Somewhere between unwrapping gifts and hugging relatives, please check out our Sophomore Girls team, vote in the poll for the top runner of the year in the class. And, of course, Merry Christmas!
Emily Virtue is back! And judging by her success last winter, before she was fully recovered, look out for some big times this spring.
We want to close out the 2017 XC season by recognizing California's top runners. This is the second installment of a 10-part MileSplitCA All-State series. Check out Freshman Boys.
Carlos Carvajal's successful cross country season started WAY before the fall, or even the summer.
We want to close out the 2017 XC season by recognizing California's top runners. This is the first installment of a 10-part MileSplitCA All-State series. We begin with Freshman Girls.
We all know how well Breanna Bernard Joseph ran in the spring, and all of that started with a solid winter season.
Did you know that our College Commitments page is a LOT more than just a list of athletes that have chosen their destination after high school? Check it out and see for yourself!
Chase Wells was a champion last winter. Will he be even better this time around, and what will that mean for his spring season?
Before we can truly say cross country is over for 2017, we need to recognize the top runners in the state for their hard work and achievements.
Olayinka Braimah is the top returner in the state in the long jump, and she showed that potential all the way back during indoor season.
Some former CA cross country coaches were highly successful but will be remembered for much more, like our latest CA coaching legend, Loren Lansberry.
Thanks to the National Pole Vault Summit in Reno, we always have a TON of good indoor vault performances - like Trevor Sheldon's mark from 2017.
We have the results of the public poll, plus the individual opinions of both of our editors!
Rylee Bowen is one of several top California athletes who has been active on the indoor track circuit in the past.
Menlo's Robert Miranda made the cross-country trip to race the 2 Mile at New Balance Nationals Indoor last year, a preface to a strong spring and an even better fall.
Is it any surprise that Ariyonna Augustine had a big winter prior to winning 2 state titles in the spring? The only wonder is that more CA sprinters don't hone their skills indoors...
Chase Wells showed strong potential last winter, but fell just short of making the state meet in the spring. He will be back to take care of unfinished business in 2018!
(Photo by Kirby Lee) The longtime Loyola coach has had great success with both teams and individuals, but those that know him say his biggest gift is investing in people.
Andre Williams will be in contention to win the 2018 Division 5 title. See the other contenders in that and every division inside!
Claudia Lane was once again California's best this past season but there are plenty of other awards to go around for both individual and team efforts. Kirby Lee photo.
The MileSplit LIVE crew discusses Claudia Lane's second straight Foot Locker victory
With the exception of the exceptional Claudia Lane, on the surface it appears that Saturday at Foot Locker Nationals was not a great day for California competitors. But in most cases, appearances are deceiving.
You might have missed Natalie Harper (Cosumnes Oaks), because Division 1 in the SJS is loaded with super-fast individuals. You should be paying attention to this 9th-grader, though.