Sportstars
How to Maintain Speed and Form in Windy Conditions
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
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
How to Stay in Shape for Cross Country During the Winter
Cross country season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean runners should stop thinking about their long-term goals. Time off for recovery is important to prevent injury and keep the body and mind rested after a great season. But running throughout the winter even if indoor track isn’t on... Read more
Girls Cross Country Section Rankings
The high school girls cross country season has concluded the regular-season schedule in every section across the state, with league championship and postseason competition upcoming in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top girls cross country programs in each of the 10 sections that... Read more
Boys Cross Country Section Rankings
The high school boys cross country season has concluded the regular-season schedule in every section across the state, with league championship and postseason competition upcoming in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys cross country programs in each of the 10 sections that... Read more
Concord De La Salle’s Trey Caldwell secures another Division 1-2 sweepstakes crown, grabs record at Mt. SAC Invitational
WALNUT, Calif. – Winning one prestigious boys sweepstakes race at the Mt. SAC Invitational is remarkable. Winning two puts you in elite company. That was the scenario Saturday for Concord De La Salle senior Trey Caldwell, who accomplished the feat at the 76th Mt. SAC Invitational Presented by Nike when he won... Read more
Corona Santiago’s Braelyn Combe gets back-to-back titles at Mt. SAC Invitational, Canyon Crest Academy’s Katja Dunayevich rallies for win
WALNUT, Calif. – Katja Dunayevich delivered one of the most memorable comebacks showcased on any cross country course at Mt. San Antonio College. Braelyn Combe produced another impressive performance at the prestigious venue, adding to her resume of remarkable victories during the past three years. And St. Francis Mountain View of California demonstrated... Read more
South Pasadena’s Abigail Errington earns big win in Division 3-4-5 girls team sweepstakes at Mt. SAC Invitational
WALNUT, Calif. – Abigail Errington has produced several significant victories during an exceptional career at South Pasadena High in California, but her performance Friday in the Division 3-4-5 girls varsity team sweepstakes competition at the 76th Mt. SAC Invitational Presented by Nike might have been the most remarkable for multiple reasons. Not... Read more
Trey Caldwell, Chiara Dailey and Braelyn Combe seek new challenges at 76th Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational
Despite the significant distance between the high schools of Concord De La Salle senior Trey Caldwell and La Jolla junior Chiara Dailey in relation to the Mt. San Antonio College campus in Walnut, both athletes have regarded the venue as a home away from home during their exceptional prep... Read more
Matilda Torres boys cross country topples Central Section record, Whitney girls roll at Rough Rider Invitational
FRESNO, Calif. – Matilda Torres needed to have its student-athletes demonstrate short-term memories in order to achieve one of the program’s many long-term goals Friday at the Rough Rider Invitational. Following a ninth-place finish Oct. 12 in the Rob Brenner championship race at the 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational, the Toros... Read more
Rylee Blade earns fourth win at Inland Empire Challenge, Eyan Turk prevails against Maximo Zavaleta
ONTARIO, Calif. – Sometimes, the winner of a cross country race is essentially ensured before the competition even starts, barring injury. Other times, the outcome is very much in doubt. At Saturday’s Fleet Feet Inland Empire Challenge, the sweepstakes races showcased each scenario. Woodcrest Christian’s Eyan Turk avenged a loss last year to... Read more
Trabuco Hills girls and JSerra boys win Orange County cross country sweepstakes titles, Tesoro’s Griffin Kushen and Irvine’s Summer Wilson triumph
SILVERADO, Calif. – Holly Barker already had the course record and three individual sweepstakes victories at the Orange County Championships, but the fourth title was perhaps the most significant of all to the Trabuco Hills High senior. Tesoro had already showcased girls sweepstakes champions in Emily Scharmann and Amanda Gehrich, but nearly a decade... Read more