Three of country’s top milers have accepted invitations to race in the high school mile at the Millrose Games Jan. 29, including Roslyn’s Emily Lipari. Race directors also gave automatic bids to Anthony Kostelac of Ablemarle (Va.) and last year’s runner-up Cory McGee of Pass Christian (Miss.). Lipari ran the fastest mile time in the country last indoor season in 4:47.44.
This has been a great year for Florida cross country! Kathryn Fluehr is currently ranked second in the nation and a few other girls may have a shot. It seems to be one of the deepest years we've seen on the boys side and many expect a number to make it through. But what is the reality? And who from other states stand in the way?
Last fall the Foot Locker South girls squad ran strong from start to finish in San Diego, scoring a 1-2 finish up top and tying the Northeast girls for the team trophy. This year eight of the ten female Foot Locker qualifiers return, led by defending national champion Ashley Brasovan (FL) and 2006 national champion Kathy Kroeger (TN) (pictured above by John Herzog). The boys side will follow the lead of '07 Foot Locker qualifiers CJ Brown (TX) and Thomas Porter (VA). These could very well be the strongest boys and girls contingents for the South squad in some time.
Nastia Bishton (Sr, Mountain Ridge) took nearly 7 seconds off her PR when she won the 3200 at the Golden West Invitational in Folsom California Saturday evening. Nastia and her twin sister Nadya have had an incredible running career in Arizona over †he past few years with Nastia having some memorable moments her Senior year. Her 14th place at Footlocker Nationals gave her All American Status and her win tonight with her 10:28.32 PR is a great way to end her High School running career. She will be heading to Arizona State in the fall. Nadya has earned many titles during her career including two Cross Country State Championships and will be heading to the University of Wisconsin.
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State championships, state qualifying spots and conference titles are up for grabs in most areas of the nation this weekend. With such big stakes on the line one can expect some amazing performances. Keep checking back as MileSplit gives you the top highlights and results of this weekend. (Photo above: Ricky Robertson (MS) soars over 7-02 in HJ, by James Matthews)
**Mason Finley (CO jr. class record & U.S.#3 all-time in discus with 222-01 toss! Results
**Victoria Jordan (TX) U.S. #4 all-time 100m in 11.16 at UIL Champs. UIL Results
**Christian Taylor (GA) 52-06.50 TJ, 25-06 LJ, 46.50 400m, GA State Results
Top Weekend Highlights - Boys
- Will Claye (AZ) U.S.#2 triple jump of 52-04.75 at state
- Tavaris Tate (MS), only a jr., runs U.S.#1 46.41 for 400m
- William Wynne (GA) 13.52 110mH, 36.28 300mH in GA
- Marquise Goodwin (TX) leaps 26-01.50 LJ at UIL, U.S.#1
- Colby Lowe (TX) 8:53.32 3200m, 4:06.87 1600m in TX
- Jordan Clarke (AK) U.S.#1 shot put of 67-10.75 in Alaska
- Joseph Franklin (FL) U.S. #1 800m, running a 1:48.97
Top Weekend Highlights - Girls
- Chanelle Price (PA) betters U.S.#1 800m time with 2:03.20
- Donique Flemings (TX) 40.96 300mH UIL win, U.S.#11 A-T
- Whitney Rose (TX) leaps 41-10.75 TJ at UIL, U.S.#3
- Neely Spence (PA) runs 4:44.38 1600m in PA, U.S.#5
- Barrington (IL) runs 9:03.10 4x800m relay at IL sectionals
- Laura Roesler (ND) 2:05.68 in 800m at Fargo Inv., U.S.#2
- Elizabeth Stover (CO) vaults 13-04 in CO, ties U.S.#4
- Lancaster (TX) wins 4x4 relay in 3:40.41 at UIL Champs.
- Dominique Duncan (TX) 23.52 200m, 11.37 100m in TX
The course was hilly and the pace was torrid but the girl from Corinth, Ms, Katlyn Will used the course to her advantage and defeated the Footlocker South #6 Cory McGee in their first match up of the season. Picutres will be posted Monday evening.
