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Baird Medgar Evers

PSAL Crowns 10 Borough Champions

Kadecia Baird — the nation's top 300m runner — has done a lot of amazing things this year, but her Medgar Evers squad couldn't get past Brooklyn Tech in the PSAL's Brooklyn Borough Championships. Next up? The City Champs on Saturday!
Boys Girls Cover

Fast Times At Armory High

According to Dyestat ESPN Rise, 20 of the nation's top prep times this winter have taken place on The Armory's famous oval. And the New Balance Indoor Nationals is still weeks away. Boys & Girls of Brooklyn posted the nation's top 4x4 time at the Collegiates.
Samantha Nadel Hispanic

MSG Varsity To Air Millrose

A one-hour high school package from the Millrose Games will air locally on MSG Varsity on Sunday at noon. Included will be yet another great performance from North Shore's Samantha Nadel.
Zavon Watkins Wins Millrose

The Longest Yard

The winner of the high school boys' Millrose Mile, Za'von Watkins of Liverpool High in New York, hasn't always found churning out the yardage to be so easy.
Edward Cheserek Stanner

Focus On The Preps

There is a full slate of high school action in store at the Millrose Games at The Armory on Saturday. Ian Brooks and Tim Fulton break down the races and the full high school entry fields are included.
Konrad Surkont Millrose

A City Miler

It's been 14 years since a PSAL runner crashed the Boys' High School Millrose Mile. But Stuyvesant senior Konrad Surkont is changing all that on Feb. 11.
Zavon Watkins Millrose

Miles of Smiles

Zavon Watkins of Liverpool, N.Y., won the New Balance Games' high school boys' mile run Saturday in 4:14.52, making him the fastest qualifier among the accepted entrants into the 2012 Millrose Games' field. See the full fields inside.
Strymar Najee

A Rematch Awaits

The New Balance Games are rapidly approaching, which means a rivalry renewed between New Jersey's Najee Glass and New York's Strymar Livingston in the 500m dash.
MLK Games 2012

A Dream

On Sunday, Martin Luther King, Jr., would have turned 82 years old. Now gone longer than he'd been alive, the PSAL and The Armory will celebrate his spirit and his day on Monday with the MLK Relays.
Edward Cheserek Stanner

Fast Eddie

St. Benedict's Edward Cheserek took aim at the oldest record in the book — Gerry Lindgren's famed 8:40.0 two-mile — today at the Molloy Stanner Games at The Armory. Despite a strong push, he missed by a mere three seconds.
Boys Girls Smile

All Smiles

The 4x400m relay from Boys & Girls must have known it was running quick as that squad clocked the nation's first sub-3:20 at the Millrose Trials at The Armory, punching a ticket to the Millrose Games on Feb. 11.
Millrose Trials Flight

Millrose Trials Ready To Take Flight

Wednesday night will be an exciting celebration of high school track & field as the Millrose Trials will produce the vast majority of youth participants for the 105th Millrose Games. A webcast of the entire event will be available. Updated with entries!
Ajee Wilson Hispanic

Wilson Picks Florida State

New Jersey's Ajee' Wilson — the gold medalist in the 800m at the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships — has announced her choice for college and she is poised to become a Seminole in the fall.
Kaitlin Whitehorn

An Eight-Lap Prelude

Saturday's Hispanic Games were a grand celebration and a terrific prelude to events yet to come. And you can revisit the action with yesterday's webcast.
Samantha Nadel Hispanic

The Hispanic Games, presented by the U.S. Navy

Samantha Nadel of North Shore High will get to defend her Millrose Mile title as she ran clear of the field and broke The Armory mile record in the invitational race at the Hispanic Games.
Ajee Wilson Hispanic

Hispanic Games Webcast

A three-hour portion of the 2012 Hispanic Games will be shown live here on ArmoryTrack.com and YouTube.com on Saturday beginning at 12:30 pm. World Youth Champion Ajee' Wilson is scheduled to compete in the mile run.
Leaders of Tomorrow

Tomorrow's Leaders

There will be a special ceremony to award 19 student-athletes as the Peter N. Aquilone Leaders of Tomorrow during the Hispanic Games on Saturday. Above is a photo of last year's award winners.
Medgar Evers Hispanic Games

Looking Ahead to the Hispanic Games

The schedule and entries for the weekend's Hispanic Games — presented by the U.S. Navy — are out and it promises to be a fast one at The Armory. Last year no one could catch the Medgar Evers' girls in the 4x2.
North Shore Mile

Two More Take Millrose Spots [With Video]

Edward Cheserek and Alexis Panisse now have company as entrants to the Millrose high school miles as Mountain Lakes' Stephen Lewandowski and North Shore's Brianna Nerud won spots at the North Shore Invite.
AT&T Athletes 4

AT&T Athletes of the Week, Vol. 4

Two local standouts — Strymar Livingston of Columbus High and Brianna Nerud of North Shore — are this week's award winners after starring at the Marine Corps Holiday Classic. Livingston was making his debut while Nerud has been on a roll.
George Washington Team

G-Dubs Back In The Game

After a seven-year absence, with help from the Armory Foundation, George Washington High has made a return to the track.
Robert Rhodes Marines

B&G Stars At Marine Corps Classic

Robert Rhodes, the star from Boys & Girls of Brooklyn, led his team to the 4x8 title at the Marine Corps Holiday Classic at the New Balance Track & Field Center. He also finished second to Strymar Livingston in the open 800.
Armory Flags

Entry Procedures & Guidelines

There are some changes afoot at The Armory this year as we aim to streamline the entry and results procedures. Coaches are encouraged to take a look as the Hispanic Games' acceptances are included.
Emma Gallagher 2011

Holiday Classic Acceptances

The invitational fields of the Marine Corps Holiday Classic — scheduled for Dec. 27 — have been announced. Garden City's Emma Gallagher is among the entrants in the 800-meter run.
AOW 3 2011

AT&T Athletes of the Week, Vol. 3

To be an award winner this week, you had to make some history. The North Shore girls broke a national record while Penn Wood's Eric Futch dashed his way to an all-time national top 10 in the 300m.
Mary Cain Inside

Cain Makes News

The fastest place in the nation over the weekend was The Armory as Bronxville sophomore Mary Cain had stellar performances on both Friday and Sunday. She also made news as she switched programs at Bronxville this weekend.
Edward Cheserek Loughlin

Cheserek Takes Loughlin Record

Edward Cheserek crushed the Loughlin Games' mile record, dipping under 4:10 (4:09.90) to earn an automatic berth into the Millrose Games. Alexis Panisse of Benjamin Cardozo took the girls' spot with a mile victory.
North Shore Record

North Shore Goes National

The girls from North Shore didn't go out to simply break a record in the 4x1500-meter run tonight at the Jim Mitchell Invitational at The Armory, they got together to shatter the record. And they succeeded.
Strymar Livingston Loughlin

Stars Abound At The Loughlin Games

Last year's Armory Athlete of the Year — Christopher Columbus' Strymar Livingston — is just one of the many stars who will be on the Armory track this weekend between the the Bishop Loughlin Games and the Jim Mitchell Invitational.
ATT Athletes 2

AT&T Athletes of the Week, Vol. 2

Iona Prep's Greg Gallagher cleared 15 feet and got the vault win at the CHSAA Relay Carnival while a state champion from a year ago — Anima Banks — got it started right in the 600. Gallagher shares the boys' award with St. A's Michael Brunoforte.
Anima Banks

A Run On The Banks

Mamaroneck's Anima Banks didn't wait to take things out fast. The Mamaroneck senior posted the nation's top 600-meter time at the Section 1 Kickoff at The Armory on Sunday.
Cheserek Foot Locker

The Ches King

The cross country season is officially over and it ends with Edward Cheserek of the St. Benedict's Prep of Newark, N.J., claiming the boys' title at the Foot Locker Nationals in San Diego's Balboa Park.
Armory 100 years flag

Marine Corps Classic Entries

The entry list for the Marine Corps Holiday Classic, scheduled for The Armory on Dec. 27, has been released. Those who have entered are urged to check on their status within.
Olicia Williams

Record Assault?

From the 400m to the 1k, no records are safe this season as superstars such as Ajee Wilson, Mary Cain, Olivia Baker, Anima Banks and Olicia Williams look to be up for the challenge. Williams, who leads St. Anthony's, is pictured.
Foot Locker 2011

Chasing Perfection

Edward Cheserek, the junior superstar from Newark (by way of Kenya), will be looking to complete a perfect season at the Foot Locker Nationals in San Diego on Saturday while Cardozo High's Alexis Panisse is looking for PSAL glory.
Athlete of Week 1

AT&T Athletes of the Week, Vol. 1

Evers' Kadecia Baird and Boys & Girls' Robert Rhodes wasted no time in winning both individually and as a team at the McKay Games on Sunday, thus earning AT&T Athlete of the Week honors.
McKay Games 2011

Cross Country, Make Way

All that's left on the cross country docket is next week's Foot Locker Nationals, which means all eyes should be turning inside to The Armory, where the PSAL's Jim McKay Games took place this weekend.
FM Wins 2011 NXN

Titles Coming Cross Country

The Nike Cross Nationals' team hardware will be coming back across the U.S. after the nation's top teams -- the FM girls and the CBA boys -- pulled off the regional double championship.
FM NXN Preview

Can Anyone Stop FM?

Even injuries to its stars don't seem to phase the Fayetteville-Manlius juggernaut. The FM girls are after their sixth straight national crown at Nike Cross Nationals this weekend.
Jim McKay Invitational

December Action Heats Up

The Armory will host teams from both Long Island and the City this weekend as the Nassau County Coaches Invitational comes in Friday night and the PSAL is back at it with the Jim McKay Games on Saturday and Sunday.
Brianna Nerud NXN

North Shore, Westfield Get The Call

The girls of North Shore, including Brianna Nerud, were confident that they would get an invitation to the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore., following a very strong season. But things were a bit more dicey for the Westfield (N.J.) boys.
Pilgrim Games 2011

Open for Business

The Armory season has begun with the PSAL's Pilgrim Games, a place where learning is as critical as the early performances.
NXN Footlocker Saturday

FM, Shaker, Cheserek Come Up Winners

Jillian Fanning held off Samantha Nadel for the girls' NXN title at Bowdoin while Edward Cheserek (left) broke Sunken Meadow's record to win the Footlocker Northeast crown. Mike Libruk (right) led the Shaker boys to a surprising NXN NY title.
Ajee Wilson Award

Shocking The Shocker

Ajeé Wilson — the Neptune, N.J., middle distance star — was shocked to learn that she had been named as USA Track's 2011 Youth Athlete of the Year. But then again, she was the world's best under-20 800m runner.
NXN 2011 Preview

Heading West, Young Men?

Destination Portland, Ore., or San Diego, Calif.? Runners from around the country will be looking to earn spots at the Nike Cross Nationals or Foot Locker this weekend, including New Yorkers Christian Delago, Nate Kozyra and Matt Deyo.
Record Wall

Meet Registration Open

The Armory is open for business and that means that schools must register for the upcoming events. Here is a quick guide to some of the major high school meets with links to registration.
Maine Endwell Feds

NY XC Rankings: Week 11

Maine-Endwell was the big mover of the week, jumping from 10th to third in the Boys' Class B state rankings after finishing as the third 'B' at N.Y. Feds. Jesse Brenon of M-E was the team's fifth-place scorer.
Cain Federation Win

Raising Cain

Mary Cain of Bronxville has followed her state championship last weekend with an individual victory at the N.Y. Federation Championships today with one of the fastest times ever at Bowdoin Park. The Saratoga Springs girls and Shaker boys were repeat team winners.
Laura Leff West Genny

Who Will Be Well Fed?

The NY Federation Cross Country Championships take place Saturday at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls and PSAL fans will be watching to see if Cardozo's Alexis Panisse can run with the likes of West Genesee's Laura Leff.
Jim Mitchell

NY XC Rankings: Week 10

After surprising Greenwich for the N.Y. Class C girls' state title, Bronxville reclaimed the top spot heading into the New York Federation Champs and Coach Jim Mitchell talked with ArmoryTrack.
Alexis Panisse PSALs

Panisse Blazes At VCP

Alexis Panisse of Cardozo High ran the fastest 3.1-mile time at Van Cortlandt Park by a girl from the Public School Athletic League in 23 years on Saturday and surprised some folks in the process.
NYSPHSAA Champs 2011

It's Championship Saturday

Champions were crowned in Vernon at the NYSPHSAAs as well as at Van Cortlandt Park for the PSAL, CHSAA and NYSAIS. Samantha Nadel of North Shore and Dan Lennon of Peru — pictured here — were among the individual winners.
NYSPHSAA 2011 Preview

Scoping Out The States

East Aurora and Barker — each hailing from Western New York's Section 6 — are favored to win this weekend. ArmoryTrack.com will be in Verona, N.Y. to provide in-depth coverage of all eight races.
CHSAA 2011 XC Preview

The City Belongs To...

Thomas Awad of Chaminade and Dan Galford of Monsignor Farrell will lead their teams into the battle for the CHSAA Intersectional title Saturday at Van Cortlandt Park. The PSAL and NYAIS will also hold championships in a busy season-finale weekend at "Vanny."
Millrose HS Mile Qualifying

Those Millrose Miles

The 2012 qualifying procedures for the Larry Byrne High School Boys Mile and the High School Girls Mile — to be contested at the Millrose Games at The Armory on Feb. 11 — have been announced.
NYS 2011 Title Chase

The NYS Title Hunt

Eighty-two teams — 41 boys' and 41 girls' — claimed sectional titles over the weekend and are in the hunt for one of the eight crowns at the New York State Championships.
Shaker Boys XC

NY XC Rankings: Week 9

After falling as far down as No. 7 this season, the boys from Shaker reasserted themselves this week with a convincing win at the Section 2 Championships. Now only FM stands between Shaker at the state's top spot.
FM Boys 2011 Section 3

Sectional Scoop

Nick Ryan of Fayetteville-Manlius led his top ranked team back to the state meet by winning the Section 3 Class A title in 15:34. The Hornets scored a mere 18 points in the win.
Mary Kate Anselmini

Asking the Freshman, Part III

In the final installment (for now anyway) of this series, we learn that Mary Kate Anselmini, who was battling it out in the New York hills and dales a year ago, is beginning to set her sights on the Stanford freshman steeplechase record.
Kennedy Jensen

NY's Tightest Sectionals

Canandaigua, featuring sophomore standout Kennedy Jensen, might be ranked No. 3 in the state, but its hands will be full with Rush Henrietta and Penfield each capable of winning the Section 5 Championships Saturday.
Cross Country Week 7 - Snow Damage

NY XC Rankings: Week 8

UPDATED WITH GIRLS RANKINGS. The Pirates of Pearl River High School have moved up from fifth to first in Class B boys' state rankings, but they may not know it. The school and the region has been without power since the weekend winter storm.
Warwick XC Boys Team

Runners Face Stiff Opposition, Elements

The runners from the region didn't simply go head-to-head with others this weekend, they faced Mother Nature as well. And in the case of the Warwick Valley boys, some returned with stories and titles.
October Snow at Van Cortland Park

Snowtober Cancels Races at VCP

ArmoryTrack.com's Tim Fulton braved the storm to capture the scene at Van Cortlandt Park during an unusual early season snow storm. All weekend races were canceled with no word yet on when or if they will be made up.
VCP Weekend

Running Cold

This weekend, expected to be wet and cold across the Eastern seaboard, will witness county and league championships. But none have the depth of the Section 2 Suburban Council Championships in Saratoga Springs, where Shenendehowa's Lizzie Predmore will run.
VCP Weekend

Van Cortlandt Non-Stop

The trails at Van Cortlandt Park won't get a break this week as seven meets and more than 30 races will plow through its paths in the Bronx. Hopefully that will be all the plowing necessary this weekend.
Ask the Coaches - Part 2

Asking The Coaches, Part II

In Tim Fulton's second installment of Asking the Coaches, we learn that when Fordham Prep's George Febles looks for coaching inspiration, he doesn't look far.
PSAL Championships

Stuyvesant, Bronx Science Sweep Titles

Stuyvesant ruled Manhattan while Science took Bronx by storm, yet the individual performance of the PSAL Borough Championships thus far came from Queens, where Cardozo's Alexis Panisse shined.
Owen Skeete

Asking The Freshmen, Part II

When he was at Westbury, Owen Skeete was accustomed to standing out amongst the crowd, but now, as an Indiana Hoosier, he finds it much harder to break from the pack.
Jordan Pantalone Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons

Cross Country Weekend Review: Week 7

Catch up on the action from an exciting weekend across the region’s courses – from Maine Endwell and Watkins Glen boys winning at the Marathon Invitational to Mary Cain’s record breaking performance at the Section 1 Coaches’ Invitational.
Ceila McMorrow Pearl River

NY XC Rankings: Week 7

The Maine-Endwell boys win at The Marathon Invitational vaulted them to second in Class B from eleventh. The Shaker boys rebounded after a poor showing at Manhattan to climb back up to fourth in Class A.
Mary Cain Interview After Breaking Section 1 Record at Bowdoin Park

Cain Runs Alone

Mary Cain — the super soph from Bronxville — ran one of the fastest times ever at Bowdoin Park, flirting with a sub-18 time, to win at the Section 1 Coaches Invitational. (Updated with Recap, Results, Video & Photos)
NYRR Marathon over Bridge

Why NY XC Rocks

On a recent New York swing, Alex Lohr of Flotrack sat down in the backyard of Long Island coaching legend Paul Limmer and learned a bit about why the Empire State churns out champions in cross country.
XC Preview - Leaves Turn

XC Weekend Preview: As Leaves Turn

This is the time of season where fans can multi-task without the aid of technology. With a simple trip to a nearby park this weekend, one can appreciate both cross country runners as well as the spectacular turning of the leaves.
Bronxville Team with Jim Mitchell

Asking The Coaches, Part I

As ArmoryTrack.com's Tim Fulton prepares to become a former coach, he looks back on his fellow coaches who helped shaped his approach, like Bronxville's Jim Mitchell, and asks them to share their coaching wisdom.
Eddie Owens - Princeton

Asking The Freshmen, Part I

As local stars find a new world of expectations at the next level, Armory Track is talking to some of those in the midst of the college transition. Among the revelations in the first segment? Packer grad Eddie Owens doesn't like to wait for his redemption.
Cross Country Week 5

NY XC Rankings: Week 6

Brighton was the big mover this week, going from eighth to first in Boys' Class B after beating Irondequoit and Pittsford Sutherland at the Seneca Invitational in Rochester over the weekend.
Week 5 XC Rankings

NY XC Rankings: Week 5

With strong VCP performances from Rachel Paul and Thomas Awad, the Sachem East girls and the Chaminade boys were the big movers of the week. Neither ranked a week ago, both have vaulted into the Class A top 10.
Manhattan Cross Country Live

Headliner On Broadway

St. Benedict Prep's Edward Cheserek became the first high schooler to break the 12-minute barrier on the 2.5-mile course at Van Cortlandt Park, cruising in 11:55.4. For full live coverage, you have come to the only place. Video inside.
Historical Van Cortlandt Park Photo

That Park Made Me

As all eyes turn toward Van Cortlandt Park this weekend for the Manhattans, it's a good time to look at what makes it such a special place. Olympian Matt Centrowitz — bottom right in the 'Power' jersey — was battle-tested by Vanny and remains ever thankful.
Manhattan Cross Country Invitational

The Nation's Best Are Coming

The very best high school cross country action in the nation will be right here in New York City this weekend at the Manhattan College High School Cross Country Invitational. School-by-school races and start times are now available.
Edward Cheserek

Like A Rock Star

As Edward Cheserek of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark continues to break records on every cross country course he runs in New Jersey, his following gets bigger and bigger. Even the Star-Ledger reports he's "like a rock star."
XC Week 3 rankings

NY XC Rankings: Week 4

Little movement among the top spots in this week's New York State girls' rankings, but Garden City — with freshman star Jen Gerland — made a big leap from unranked to sixth in Class B after beating host St. Anthony's and Suffern.
2011 Mayors Cup - Farrell

Cross Country Weekend Review IV

Monsignor Farrell, led by Daniel Galford, claimed the 2011 NYC Mayor's Cup Boys' Cross Country Championship at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx Saturday. But St. John Villa upset Staten Island rival Port Richmond for the girls' crown.
2011 XC Weekend Preview

XC Weekend Preview: Carolina On My Mind

The NSSF, the organization that runs the New Balance Indoor Nationals at The Armory in March, hosts the Great American Cross Country Festival in Cary, N.C., this weekend and teams from Saratoga Springs and Monroe-Woodbury will be there.
Pearl River Girls at Six Flags

NY XC Rankings II

Pearl River — led by champion Molly Shine — outkicked Suffern in its race at the Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational and moved up five places in the Class B rankings to fifth. On the guys' side, Collegiate has wrestled the top spot from Bronxville in Class C.
Cheserek and Verzbicas

Cross Country Weekend Review III

The amazing Edward Cheserek opened his season by smashing the 5k course record at Garret Mountain on Saturday. Unofficial reports had him running the first mile in 4:25 as he broke 15 minutes and won by more than 90 seconds.
Voorheese Girls - Six Flags

Surfin' Safari

Despite slippery conditions at Six Flags Wild Safari, the girls' squad from Voorhees — the top team in the state of New Jersey — was one of the days easy winners as the athletes ran with the big game.
Josh Ribley

A Sportsman of the Year Candidate

Native Minnesotan Josh Ripley — standing 6-foot-5 — really stands out on the cross country course. But never moreso than when he appeared at the Applejack Invitational with a fellow competitor in his arms.
XC Weekend Preview 3

XC Weekend Preview: A Running Safari

Armory Track will be on hand at Six Flags in New Jersey this weekend as runners will be cutting through the largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa. This one might provide some memorable photos!
PSAL cross country

Cross Country, Cross City

The PSAL cross country season gets underway this week and one question out there: Can Port Richmond hold on to the top spot in the City without Nynneya Columbus, who is now starring at Morgan State University in Baltimore?
2011 XC Week 1 Rankings

NY XC Rankings I

The first statewide rankings for cross country are out and Fayetteville-Manlius holds the Class A top spot for both the boys and the girls while Bronxville has the same distinction in Class C.
Jillian Fanning

Cross Country Weekend Review II

The nation's best team — the mighty girls' of Fayetteville-Manlius — opened up the VVS Invitational with a stunning performance as Jillian Fanning led the swarm to victory.
XC Weekend Preview 2

Action Heating Up

National powers at both the high school and college levels are kicking off the season this weekend with the U.S. No. 1 girls of Fayetteville-Manlius High and America's No. 4 men of Iona College getting underway.
XC Weekend Review - Week 1

Cross Country Weekend Review

Shenendehowa's Lizzie Predmore and Burnt Hills' Buddy Herkenham were winners on a muddy course at the Guilderland Invitational on Saturday as the high school cross country hit full force.
Lukas Verzbicas

Mission Complete

Lukas Verzbicas, the star of the New Balance Indoor Nationals last March, completed a quest for a close friend on Sunday, claiming the junior title at the World Triathlon Championships in Beijing.
XC Weekend Preview

Ready For Some XC?

While some teams opened their seasons last weekend, the coming weekend promises much more competitive activity. There are no fewer than 20 meets which Armory Track is keeping an eye on, including a look at Bronxville's Mary Cain at the Randolph (N.J.) Invitational.
Dennis Walcott

The Charging Chancellor

Dennis Walcott — who now oversees New York City Schools — recently joined the Port Richmond High School girls' cross country team for a run through the park.
Clove Lakes

Rob Breen Invite Called Off

Hurricane Irene did a number on the cross country course at Clove Lakes Park on Staten Island, proving to be too much of an obstacle to host the annual Rob Breen Memorial this Saturday.
Armory August Compilation

A Quick Look Back

Just about a month into the life of the new ArmoryTrack.com, we have posted 80 stories and launched several initiatives. If you haven't been around, here is your chance to catch up.
Samantha Nadel, Kelsey Margey and Brianna Nerud emerging from the woods at the Foundation Running Camp.

Region Dominates National List

A third of the nation's top 25 high school girls' cross country runners come from New York state. So says Steve Underwood of DyeStat ESPN Rise.
Edward Cheserek

Cheserek Picked No. 1

DyeStat ESPN Rise has released its top 25 boys' cross country runners in the nation and Edward Cheserek, the junior at St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, N.J., is at the very top.
Nadal - Day 5

Getting Ready To Run: Part III

With her Foundation Running Camp experience coming to an end, Samantha Nadel hears a valuable lesson from a former college coach — think about what you post on the internet.
Samantha Nadel, Kelsey Margey and Brianna Nerud emerging from the woods at the Foundation Running Camp.

Getting Ready To Run: Part I

As the cross country season approaches, Samantha Nadel and other standouts have journeyed to Copake, N.Y., for the intensive Foundation Running Camp. And Nadel is keeping us posted on the adventure.
Aisling Cuffe

A Student of the Game

Stanford-bound Aisling Cuffe — posing with Allyson Felix for a Gatorade award — relied on talent, hard work and deep knowledge of her competitors to earn the 2011 DyeStat Girls Athlete of the Year Award.
CBA Boys

CBA: Finding Its Focus

Last year Christian Brothers of New Jersey took a close look at the top. This year the Colts have been placed atop the national high school rankings and they are determined to stay there.
Eddie Owens

Owens Gets His Due

Eddie Owens — the Brooklyn running sensation overlooked by USA Today last week — has been named as one of the 2010-11 Most Outstanding Performers in high school track & field by DyeStat. Averill Park's Rudy Winkler joins him in that distinction.
Nick Vena at Franklin Field

USA Today Taps Region Athletes

The Armory region was deeply represented on the All-USA high school track & field teams released this week by USA Today — headed by Stanford-bound Aisling Cuffe and Virginia-bound Nick Vena.
Isenberg in Kenya

For Body And Spirit

St. Anthony's junior Will Isenberg is back from a summer trip in Kenya and, while he hopes that he will be a better runner because of it, he is sure that he will be a better person for it.
Nina Sarmiento and Julia Petruch

Dispatches From Overseas: Part IV

For Harrison High senior Nina Sarmiento (right), the medal that she won in the hurdles will be a long-time reminder of her unforgettable tour of Sweden and Iceland with the USA Track Elite club.
2011 Boys XC Preview

Boys' XC: Lessons In Greatness

Shaker's boys reached new heights last year, but came away unsatisfied. Now the Bison are eager to apply lessons learned only from the top.
2011 Boys XC Preview

Boys' XC: Previewing NY State

Does Christian Delago make the Shaker Bison the team to beat in New York? Rush-Henrietta and Fayetteville-Manlius would like a shot at that answer. Tim Fulton gives the race a strong look.
Marc Bloom XC Preview

Bloom's Preseason Picks — CBA, FM

Marc Bloom of Runner's World has picked the boys of Lincroft [N.J.] Christian Brothers Academy and the girls of Fayetteville-Manlius as the top cross country teams in the nation. CBA's George Kelly approves.
2011 Girls XC Preview

Girls' XC: Something About FM

As for girls' cross country in New York State, all eyes are where they always are — squarely on Fayetteville-Manlius as it goes for its sixth-straight national championship.
2011 Girls XC Preview

Girls' XC: Previewing NY State

Can Saratoga Springs or North Shore slay the dragon from Fayetteville-Manlius in 2011? That would be a tall order and ArmoryTrack's Tim Fulton takes a deeper look at the possibilities.
Amy Linnen

Vaulting Students In The Right Direction

Long Island's Amy Linnen took women's pole vaulting to new heights in The Armory a decade ago. Now she is committed to doing the same for students back in her hometown.
A Beautiful View

Dispatches From Overseas: Part III

The Eyjafjallajokull volcano caught Nina Sarmiento's attention in Iceland, but the Harrison High senior-to-be isn't worried. After competing with the US Track Elite, she's ready to take explore Iceland throughout.
Richmond Ahadzi

Millrose Remains Committed To Youth

Meet Director Ray Flynn plans for the Games to develop "a stronger link between the high school kids and the professional athletes."
Nina Sarmiento and Team

Dispatches From Overseas: Part II

Nina Sarmiento won't be returning to New York empty-handed. On Sunday in Sweden she claimed a medal in the 300-meter hurdles, her new favorite event. And the photo above, that's the high jump squad from the U.S.
Nina Sarmiento and Team

Dispatches From Overseas: Part I

Harrison High senior Nina Sarmiento will be detailing her amazing USA Track Elite trip overseas as she will be hurdling through Sweden and Iceland. And, as you can see, USA Track Elite has got to eat.
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