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California Highschooler Breaks 4min Indoors
Colin Sahlman and Lex Young, both of Newbury Park High School in California, and BYU pole vaulter Zach McWhorter turned in outstanding performances at The Armory’s New Balance Track & Field Center during the Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge. Photos of Young and Sahlman by John Nepolitan. California high... Read more
Alyssa Gutierrez Wins Nike Portland 5K Title
The St. Francis sophomore led the girls’ championship race, while Crescenta Valley brought home a team victory for California. California runners had plenty to celebrate at Nike Portland XC on Saturday, September 26. St. Francis sophomore Alyssa Gutierrez won the girls’ Jim Danner Championship 5K at Blue Lake Regional... Read more
Nike Turns Up the Heat on Recovery With New Hyperslides
The Nike Air Zoom Hyperslides were released on Tuesday, allowing athletes to step up their recovery game thanks to their high-tech features. Endorsed by soccer icon Virgil van Dijk, the Hyperslides are sleek and stylish with a modern, futuristic look, while their premium technology helps promote circulation and boost... Read more
De La Salle Holds Off Centennial 35–32 to Stay Undefeated
It was three rushing touchdowns and a late defensive stop that helped the De La Salle Spartans remain undefeated. The Spartans held off Corona Centennial 35–32 on Saturday, September 26, at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, improving to 5–0 in a nonleague matchup that stayed close until the final... Read more
Yosuke Shibata Wins Close Finish, Morgan Delaney Leads Montana Podium Sweep at Bob Firman
Four-tenths of a second separated a championship from second place at the Bob Firman Invitational. Yosuke Shibata with South Eugene victoriously took home the winning title, clocking a 14:28 flat‚—barely holding off Miro Parr-Coffin with Gonzaga Prep in 14:28.4 at The Course Spokane Valley in Washington on Saturday. Just... Read more
Madeleine Lane and Abdinasir Hassan Take Sweepstakes Titles at Woodbridge Classic
Southlake Carroll’s boys and Crater’s girls claimed team victories, while California runners earned top finishes against national competition. Cross country runners took to the starting line at the 45th annual Woodbridge Cross Country Classic this weekend, testing their speed and endurance against some of the nation’s top high school... Read more
Alyssa Gutierrez, Matthew Ogilvie Wins at Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational 5K
The sun set, but athletes from the greater Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley were ready for a night of racing at the Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational on Saturday. Held at River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres, California, on September 12, Alyssa Gutierrez and Matthew Ogilvie won the high school... Read more
Brooks XC Championships 2026: The Dates And Meet States
Four regional championships are coming this fall and early winter, providing an opportunity for runners to chase a spot to compete at nationals. Lock in this season’s meet goals and pencil in one of the biggest regional meets because Brooks XC Championship dates have been announced. Organized by Fleet... Read more
Run Pacer Review: Elite Energy Return Without the Elite Price Tag
Runners looking for maximum energy return without sacrificing cushioned comfort no longer need to buy high-performance sneakers that commonly carry a hefty price tag. Instead, all athletes need are these running insoles. Superfeet is helping athletes enhance their performance by supporting biomechanics with its Run Pacer insoles. Unlike traditional... Read more
No Dinx/NCVA Boys Far Westerns National Qualifier Set for December
Volleyball athletes will soon get to serve up some serious gameplay to show off their skills when one of the biggest boys volleyball events on the Northern California junior circuit returns this December. The North California Volleyball Association (NCVA) announced that the No Dinx/NCVA Boys Far Westerns National Qualifier... Read more
5 Reasons High School Runners Need Spikes This Season
With the start of the high school cross country season athletes are setting new goals and searching for new shoes. But one question that comes up at practice every single year is, “Do I actually need spikes for cross country?” If you’re stepping up from middle school racing, or... Read more
Track to Trails: Why High School Runners Should Give Cross Country a Shot
When outdoor track season ends, that doesn’t mean your running has to stop. For high school runners, cross country offers a chance to keep competing, stay connected with teammates, and challenge yourself in a completely different way. Instead of lanes on thee oval, you’re racing on grass, through dirt,... Read more
September Sports Spotlight: California’s Biggest High School Showcases and Tournaments
September is the month when high school sports start to heat up across California. From nationally watched football showdowns to elite cross country meets, this month’s calendar gives California high school athletes plenty of opportunities to compete and showcase their skills. Remember, the fall season has only just begun,... Read more