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Eastlake’s Jaelyn Williams earns historic All-America honors at Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, third time is the charm for Concord De La Salle’s Trey Caldwell

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Running San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running December 16, 2024 0

SAN DIEGO – Elizabeth Leachman captured her second straight national title Saturday at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, but the back-to-back crowns secured by the junior standout from Boerne Champion High in Texas wasn’t the only memorable double achieved at Balboa Park’s Morley Field. Leachman covered the 5-kilometer... Read more

Three-time national qualifiers Chiara Dailey and Trey Caldwell lead 10 California athletes at Foot Locker Cross Country Championships

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Running San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running December 13, 2024 0

Chiara Dailey of La Jolla High and Trey Caldwell from Concord De La Salle High are both three-time national finalists leading 10 California athletes among the 80 overall qualifiers into the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships on Saturday in San Diego. The girls 5-kilometer final is scheduled for 9:15... Read more

Paso Robles’ Tyler Daillak wins Foot Locker West Regional title, leading 10 California athletes qualifying for nationals

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WALNUT – The Foot Locker West Regional was an opportunity Saturday for some runners to finish off their high school cross country careers in style by advancing to one final race, and others to announce their presence on the big stage. On a clear day, with temperatures in the... Read more

Chiara Dailey, Trey Caldwell seek third straight berths at cross country national finals from Foot Locker West Regional

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Chiara Dailey earned the opportunity to compete in a national final in Oregon, but she was determined to return to the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships and decided to race Saturday at the West Regional at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. Dailey, a junior at La Jolla... Read more

Trabuco Hills girls, Jesuit boys lead six California teams, plus 10 individual qualifiers to compete at Nike Cross Nationals in Oregon

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section News NewsTicker Running Sac-Joaquin Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running December 4, 2024 0

Following its first Division 1 girls title and producing the fastest team time in Woodward Park history at the CIF State Cross Country Championships, Trabuco Hills High earned its first berth to compete Saturday in the 19th edition of Nike Cross Nationals at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, Ore.... Read more

Eyan Turk and Amelia Sarkisian, plus Menlo School boys and Ross Branson girls highlight memorable day for Division 5 athletes at state cross country meet

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FRESNO – Cross country in California showcased in Division 5 is for the smallest schools in a sport that has purely enrollment-based divisions. Most of the time there’s the unspoken sentiment of, “it’s nice there’s a division for small-school kids who wouldn’t be able to compete against kids from... Read more

Jesuit captures state record 10th boys cross country title, JSerra girls win fourth straight in Division 4, Trabuco Hills fastest girls team in Woodward Park history

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FRESNO – The most decorated boys program in state history returned to the spotlight. One of the most impressive girls dynasties added another remarkable chapter to its growing legacy. A pair of three-time individual winners made their last races at Woodward Park memorable. Post-race interviews And a trio of... Read more

Hanne Thomsen takes aim at fourth state cross country title, Sadie Engelhardt and Evan Noonan eye three-peats, JSerra girls pursuing four in a row in Division 4

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Four returning girls individual winners and three defending boys champions join all the teams looking to add to their title legacies Saturday at the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno. Hanne Thomsen, a senior at Santa Rosa Montgomery, is attempting to become the fourth female... Read more

Holly Barker and Trabuco Hills triumph at CIF Southern Section cross country finals, as Sadie Engelhardt, Evan Noonan and Eyan Turk all three-peat

Blog News NewsTicker Running Southern Section StaffPicks Star of The Week Page XC-Track-Running November 24, 2024 0

WALNUT – It seemed unlikely that Trabuco Hills High senior Holly Barker would win both an individual and a CIF Southern Section Division 1 team title Saturday. Although Trabuco Hills was the top-ranked program in Division 1 ahead of defending champion Corona Santiago, Barker was expected to finish second... Read more

Buchanan girls, McFarland boys both add to legacies with record 26th Central Section cross country titles

Blog Central Section News NewsTicker Running StaffPicks XC-Track-Running November 22, 2024 0

The two most decorated cross country programs in CIF-Central Section history both added to their impressive legacies just hours apart Thursday, with the Buchanan High girls lineup and McFarland boys team each winning their record 26th division championships at Woodward Park in Fresno. Buchanan captured its eighth consecutive Division... Read more

How to Maintain Speed and Form in Windy Conditions

Blog News Outdoor Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips Running XC-Track-Running November 14, 2024 0

Running in windy conditions presents unique challenges for cross country runners. Wind can slow you down, disrupt your rhythm, and drain your energy. However, with the right tips, you can maintain both speed and form, to continue to perform well despite the weather conditions. Here are key tips to... Read more

How to Fuel Your Body for Fall and Winter Training

Blog Club Sports Health & Fitness High School Baseball/Softball Multi-Sport News Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips November 12, 2024 0

Training during the fall and leading to the colder winter months differs from the warmer weather season. Despite not being as hot, athletes still need to focus on staying hydrated before, during, and after workouts. Eating right to fuel the body is equally important. Whether you’re training for cross... Read more