XC Preview - 2009 Individuals Ben Hovis Aug 08, 2009

Take a look NCRunners.com predictions for who will be at the top of each classification. There have been many changes, so you're going to see some new names at the top of some different classifications. The following predictions are based on the 2008 XC season and the 2009 track season.

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A Look at the New 1A Ben Hovis Jul 27, 2009

In the 1A classification, Tyler Breedlove of Hayesville has the opportunity to win both an individual state title and a team. Will the Hayesville boy's, traditionally a strong team, pull off the big wins?

 

On the girl's side, Faith Trammel of Robbinsville is the top returner and her team are the early favorites. However, knee surgery for Faith may make things a lot more difficult for the Robbinsville team. Faith ran 18:48 for a 5k this summer, but then had surgery on her knee about a week later.

A Look at the New 4A Ben Hovis Jul 24, 2009

Realignment changes in the North Carolina public schools will give completely new looks to this year's classifications. It'll most likely take time for all of us to get a handle on who is where.

Over the next couple weeks, as I change everyone around in the system, I will be posting the following quick links which may help you in your planning, predictions, and everything else you need.

*As always, these rankings are only based on the returning athletes from each school found in the NCRunners.com database.

Where will the NCHSAA host states this year? Ben Hovis Jul 22, 2009

McAlpine Park was the site of the NCHSAA State XC Championships for a long time, then they moved the championships to Tanglewood Park. This year many have speculated as to where the meet will be moved to. Well, the wait is over. The NCHSAA state championships will be held at . . .

Down Under Cross Country Good To North Carolina Athletes Once Again Ben Hovis Jul 20, 2009

Nine NC athletes, one SC athlete, and one GA traveled together and represented their respective states and Team Carolina over the past week and half in Australia.

Leslie Pence(top left) places 4th among Americans and 10th overall in International Race. Rebecca Sweeney(top right) led girls to team victory in All-American race placing 10th overall.

If you have interest in either competing in track or cross country next please contact me at ben.hovis@providenceday.org

Boys: All-Classification Team Scores Ben Hovis May 28, 2009

The New Bern boys are one of the best teams in the country when you begin looking at the very best in each event. When you score all the results found in the NCRunners database, New Bern comes out well ahead of the 2nd place team Mount Tabor.

Check out the team scores . . .


Photo (Jeff Sides): New Bern claims the 4x800 title at the 4A State Champs

Fuquawn Green: One of the nation's best has had tough road Ben Hovis May 19, 2009

Fuquawn Green's life hasn't been all that some expect. His tough road continues on a daily basis in New Bern, NC. Yes, he gets to travel all over the US with Track Eastern and his other New Bern HS teammates. However, what has it taken for him to get to this point? It's time you got to know the real Fuquawn Green.


Photo: Greene receiving the 4A Indoor State Meet MVP award in 2009.

NC Athletes Among the US Top-25 Ben Hovis May 17, 2009

With one more weekend of meets left in the outdoor season, NC is looking strong among the rest of the nation. This past weekend may have opened the eyes of many in NC, as some new faces emerged among the nation's best.

Big Marks in SC & TN Ben Hovis Apr 12, 2009

North Carolina athletes traveled out of the state this weekend to chalk up some big performances. See how NC athletes did in SC & TN.