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Interview: Daniel’s Gabriel Haughey signs with University of Portland
Daniel distance runner Gabriel Haughey talks about signing with University of Portland, cross country, goals for track and his time as a Lion.
Riverside's Castello signs with USC Upstate
Riverside senior Dan Castello talks about his time as a Warrior and choosing USC Upstate.
Daniel's Gabe Haughey commits to University of Portland
Daniel senior distance runner Gabe Haughey has committed to University of Portland, his family told scrunners.com this morning.
Riverside Taber signs with Converse for xc and swimming
Riverside’s Hannah Taber talks about signing with Converse for cross country and swimming.
Landrum’s Sarah Cash signs with Southern Wesleyan
Landrum distance runner Sarah Cash talks about her beginning in the sport and signing with Southern Wesleyan.
Interview: Lexington's Kaitlyn Keene signs with Charleston Southern
Lexington's Kaitlyn Keene talks about running at the collegiate level.
Riverside's Arsiniega commits to Coastal Carolina
Riverside senior Allie Arsiniega talks about committing to Coastal Carolina and the recruiting experience.
Beaufort's Wallace, Landrum's Mahaffey named SCTCCCA HoF inductees
COLUMBIA -- Beaufort's Albert Wallace and Landrum's Russell Mahaffey have been named South Carolina Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductees for track and field.
Top news stories of 2013
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McKinney named boys runner of the year
Myers McKinney has no complaints about his results this past season. (via preps.goupstate.com)
Shrine Bowl Run: Photos from tour, run and run video, interviews
Senior runners from state run 33 miles with Shrine Bowl game day football from Greenville to Spartanburg in relay format.
Shrine Bowl Run interview: Dorman's Madyson Coggins
Dorman senior Madyson Coggins talks about her last cross country season as a Cavalier and the upcoming Shrine Bowl Run.
Shrine Bowl Run interview: Gaffney's Amelia Martin
Gaffney's Amelia Martin talks about the 2013 Shrine Bowl Run and final season.
Interview: Blythewood’s Mike Lantz commits to The Citadel
Blythewood’s Mike Lantz talks about committing to The Citadel and why he chose the school.
Shrine Bowl Run interview: Eastside's Daniel Wade
Eastside's Daniel Wade talks about his final season and what it means to be part of the Shrine Bowl Run team.
Shrine Bowl Run interview: Travelers Rest's Sam DiBridge
Travelers Rest's Sam DiBridge talks about his final season and what it means to be part of the Shrine Bowl Run team.
Shrine Bowl Run route assignments released
Shrine Bowl Run set for Dec. 21. Tentative run assignments released.
Wren’s Alex Dixon commits to Anderson
Wren’s Alex Dixon talks about choosing to attending Anderson University.
Byrnes’ Tori Davies commits to NGU
Byrnes’ Tori Davies talks about committing to North Greenville University and her final seasons.
Girls top xc returners for 2014 season
Database top individual returners for 2014 cross country.
Boys top xc returners for 2014 season
Database top individual returners for 2014 cross country.
SCHSL State: Best photographs of the day
Editor's top picks from SCHSL State. Share your photos on the meet page.
Ask the expert: What is the reason the SCTCCCA has meetings twice a year?
Ed Boehmke talks about the SCTCCCA meetings and reasons for them.
Christ Church's James Quattlebaum talks about High Point decision
Christ Church's James Quattlebaum talks about his college commitment and goals for the next level.
SCTCCCA XC Coaches of the Year
The South Carolina Track & Cross Country Coaches Association has announced its 2013 Cross Country Coaches of the Year based on the guidelines set forth in the SCTCCCA Constitution.
Alumni report: Nov. 9
Report from Nov. 9 weekend
Final SCTCCCA girls poll released
Final coaches association poll released Monday
Final SCTCCCA boys poll released
Final coaches association poll released Monday morning.
SCHSL State: Quattlebaum wins fourth title, race videos, photos posted
Complete results posted, more coverage coming.
James Quattlebaum commits to High Point
Christ Church's James Quattlebaum has committed to High Point University, he told scrunners.com Sunday night.
Mauldin alumna Kulik fastest woman in her first marathon
One great thing about long distance running is the average athlete can target longer runs as a goal to strive for, while elite runners can move up the ladder while enjoying instant success. (via Dining Guide)
Lexington's Langston wins 4A title
Lexington’s four-year reign in Class 4A boy cross country came to an end Saturday at Sandhills Research Park, but Wildcats senior star Zack Langston had something to celebrate. (via www.thestate.com)
SCHSL State: Combined girls team results
Combined team girls results from state meet.
SCHSL State: Combined boys team results
Combined team results from boys state meet.
Riverside girls break state cross country record
Riverside cross country coach Eric Cummings said as far back as the Coaches Classic in mid-September, his girls team had visions of a “three-digit win” and a goal of beating the previous largest margin for a champion in a state meet. (GreenvilleOnline.com)
Shrine Bowl Run team announced
COLUMBIA — The 2013 Shrine Bowl Run team was announced following Class AAA and AAAA races at the South Carolina High School League Championships.
Landrum repeats as 2A champions
COLUMBIA — Landrum’s girls like making winning state championships interesting. (via preps.goupstate.com)
Academic Magnet wins state cross country title
COLUMBIA — Academic Magnet finally got over the cross country hump Saturday at Sandhills Research Center. (via The Post and Courier)
Waccamaw’s Jones siblings nearly sweep AA xc titles
Waccamaw High siblings Amelia and Robert Jones nearly pulled off an unprecedented feat in South Carolina High School cross country history. (via www.myrtlebeachonline.com)
SCHSL State: Pre-meet notebook, first race starts at 9 a.m.
Notes on Saturday's races including historical data and predictions. Virtual meets inside.
From coach to sidelines for Sammy Owen
Former coach Sammy Owen talks about being on the sidelines as a parent at cross country meets.
Pair of seniors hoping to grab another title for Landrum
LANDRUM – Saturday will mark the last time Sarah Cash and Elizabeth Walter run competitively for the Landrum girls cross country team when the pair competes again in the 5,000-meters at State.
SCHSL State: Class A girls virtual meet
St. Joseph's girls favorite for team title.
SCHSL State: Class A boys virtual meet
Christ Church's James Quattlebaum favorite to win title.
SCHSL State: Class AA girls virtual meet
Bishop England girls look to be the team favorite.
SCHSL State: Class AA boys virtual meet
Academic Magnet boys favorite for Class AA title
SCHSL State: Class AAA girls virtual meet
James Island, Hilton Head favorites for team title. James Island's Mary Stewart Wilson and A.C. Flora's Susannah Cate, both sophomores, have run under 19 minutes this season. Twenty-one girls have broken the 20 minute barrier in Class AAA girls.
SCHSL State: Class AAA boys virtual meet
Hilton Head boys Class AAA team favorite, Eastside second. Individual title up for grabs with six that have run under 16 this season.
SCHSL State: Class AAAA girls virtual meet
Riverside girls look to be team favorite, Carolina Forest's Lisa Pieterse and Aiken's Ashbrook Gwinn both have run under 18-minutes this season.
SCHSL State: Class AAAA boys virtual meet
Mauldin, Wade Hampton and Wando are in contention for team title with defending champion in the top four. Lexington senior Zack Langston is favorite for the team title with eight in the field that have run under 16 minutes this season.
Interview: Wando’s Andrew "AJ" Gawryluk
Andrew "AJ" Gawryluk talks about goals for the state meet and why he wasn’t able to run this past summer.
SCHSL State: Historical look - Girls individual champions
Individual girls champions from the state.
SCHSL State: Historical look - Boys individual champions
Individual boys champions from the state.
Alumni report: Conference meets
Conference action from Nov. 1-2.
Interview: A.C. Flora sophomore Susannah Cate
A.C. Flora sophomore Susannah Cate talks about how she became a runner and goals. Cate won the Class AAA girls Lower State title.
Interview: Bishop England senior captain Cristian Widenhouse
Bishop England senior Cristian Widenhouse looks back at his growth as a runner and goals for the future.
Ask the expert: Knowing the course
John Jones talks about course preparations and knowing the course during our weekly ask the expert column.
Interview: From P.E. to XC for Pelion’s Antoinette Fulton
Pelion sophomore Antoinette Fulton talks about her goals for this weekend and how she started in the sport. Fulton is ranked second in the Class AA girls database.
SCHSL State: Historical look - boys team champions
Team champions from when cross country was started in South Carolina. Individual data coming later this week.
SCHSL State: Historical look - girls team champions
Team champions from when cross country was started in South Carolina. Boys and individual data coming later this week.
Lexington's Zack Langston talks about N.C. State decision
Lexington's Zack Langston has committed to North Carolina State University, his coach told scrunners.com. Langston had official visits to Florida, Georgetown, North Carolina State, and Texas.
Sandhills course top times: Boys, 2006-present
Best times since 2006 on Sandhills course. Editor's note: Times do not factor in any changes in the course.
Sandhills course top times: Girls, 2006-present
Best times since 2006 on Sandhills course. Editor's note: Times do not factor in any changes in the course.
Weekend recap: State qualifying meets
Highlights from qualifying meets, check back throughout the week for coverage leading up to the state meet.
Hilton Head in good position for another title run
HILTON HEAD ISLAND – Over the past four years, the boys and girls cross country teams at Hilton Head High have either finished as state champs or runners up, and both teams are in very good positions to improve on that remarkable run heading into the 2013 finale next weekend at Sandhills.
SCHSL State: Qualifier meets set for Nov. 2 (virtual meets added)
Check for teams attending later this week, virtual meets and more coverage.
Lexington's Zack Langston commits to N.C. State
Lexington's Zack Langston has committed to North Carolina State University, his coach told scrunners.com today.
Spring Valley freshman Cannon aiming for top 10 at state
Spring Valley's Claudia Cannon talks about reaching her goals and going forward with a new set of goals.
Ask the expert: The uniform rule explained
SCTCCCA President Eric Cummings explains the uniform rule and how it is handled with different types of weather.
Eastside's Grant Wilson running strong after injuries in 2012
Eastside senior Grant Wilson talks about his second year running and injuries during his first year.
Oct. 28 SCTCCCA girls poll released
Final coaches poll before state
Oct. 28 SCTCCCA boys poll released
Final coaches poll released before state
Top-ranked Riverside girls ready for championship meets
GREER -- The Riverside boys cross country team has had a stellar history in the sport, with consecutive state titles in the late 80s and throughout most of the 90s.
Ask the expert: What is the role of the SCHSL and SCTCCCA?
Our weekly ask an expert column continues.
Class AA boys team rankings, Oct. 22
Academic Magnet boys ranked no. 1, Waccamaw second in boys team Class AA database scores.
Class AA girls team rankings, Oct. 22
Bishop England girls first, Pendleton second in team database Class AA rankings.
Class A boys team rankings, Oct. 22
St. Joseph's boys ranked no. 1 in Class A and Christ Church second in team database scoring for Class A.
Class A girls team rankings, Oct. 22
St. Joseph's girls first, Greer Middle College second in team database scoring for Class A.
Interview: Aiken's Ashbrook Gwinn
Aiken senior Ashbrook Gwinn talks about her growth in the sport and goals.
Couples share coaching sport they love
PENDLETON – Three years ago next spring, longtime coach Jim Kilbreth retired, following the same path his wife and fellow coach, Eileen, took two years earlier. That move left only one husband/wife coaching duo in South Carolina cross country, Pendleton’s Warren and Pam Wheeler, who together continue to lead the Bulldog boys and girls to top finishes in Class AA.
Throwback Thursday: Matthew Elliott
The star of Green Sea Floyds High School in South Carolina loved his teen running days
Interview: Shrine Bowl Run coach Jim Koterba
Coach Jim Koterba talks about the December Shrine Bowl Run. The event is scheduled for Dec. 21 from Greenville's Shriner's Hospital to Wofford's Gibbs Stadium.
Ask the expert: How have you seen meet entry change in your 30-plus years as coach?
As a long time meet director, I have seen many changes in the entry process and the logistics of organizing and running off a cross country or track meet. I will keep this article about the changes in cross country.
Oct. 15 girls SCTCCCA poll released
SCTCCCA girls poll released Oct. 15
Oct. 15 boys SCTCCCA poll released
SCTCCCA boys poll released Oct. 15
Spartanburg's Myers McKinney aiming for top four finish in State
Spartanburg junior Myers McKinney talks about his finish at the Wendy's Invitational and goals for rest of the season.
Jones’ ‘old-school’ approach working at Spring Valley
COLUMBIA -- In some ways, the sport of high school cross country in South Carolina has changed over the past decade or so; training technique has improved, venues are better suited to the sport, performance equipment is better and timing is more precise than ever, to name a few.
Daniel's Elizabeth Dawson aiming for 18 or faster 5K this season
Daniel senior Elizabeth Dawson talks about her first race and goals for her final season as a Lion.
Ask the expert: Why are there so many barriers and flags on a course?
scrunners.com has started a question and answer from officials in the sport on a variety of topics. Questions be submitted to jolson@milesplit.us for consideration.
Oct. 1 SCTCCCA girls poll released
Rankings are based on a 12-person all coaches panel. Individual rankings are pulled directly from the scrunners.com database.
Oct. 1 SCTCCCA boys poll released
Rankings are based on a 12-person all coaches panel. Individual rankings are pulled directly from the scrunners.com database. Girls rankings to be posted Tuesday night.
Class of 2014: Boys top runners, all classifications
Class of 2014 boys ranked top 50 runners from database. Editor's note: Athletes must have graduation year on profile to be included on the list and an official time on their profile for season.
Class of 2014: Girls top runners, all classifications
Class of 2014 girls ranked top 50 runners from database. Editor's note: Athletes must have graduation year on profile to be included on the list and an official time on their profile for season.
Class AA girls top 10 team rankings, Sept. 26
Top 10 team rankings from Class AA girls, as of Sept. 30
Class AA boys top 10 team rankings, Sept. 30
Top 10 team rankings from Class AA boys, as of Sept. 30
Matthew Elliott discusses how to balance work and running
World class 1500m runner Matthew Elliott talked with us about how to balance training while working a full-time job. (via runnersconnect.net)
Class AAA boys top 10 team rankings, Sept. 26
Top 10 team rankings from Class AAA boys, as of Sept. 26
Class AAA girls top 10 team rankings, Sept. 25
Top 10 team rankings from Class AAA girls, as of Sept. 25
Class AAAA girls top 10 team rankings, Sept. 25
Top 10 team rankings from Class AAAA girls, as of Sept. 25
Photos: SCHSL State Championships by ehofmann
Photos: SCHSL State Championships by hyperionxc
Videos
Meet Results
Girls Highlights
- 5,000 Meter Run - Ashbrook Gwinn (Aiken) 17:58.69; Susannah Cate (AC Flora) 18:29.66 SB; Annika Bissinger (St. Josephs) 18:40.68 SB; Amelia Jones (Waccamaw) 19:15.60 SB; Allie Arsiniega (Riverside) 18:19.74 SB; Ashleigh Keiser (Southside Christian) 18:45.58 SB; Elizabeth Dawson (Daniel) 18:46.25 SB; Antoinette Fulton(Pelion) 19:35.74; Lauren Henderson (Irmo) 18:20.47 SB; Sara Masaschi (St. Josephs) 19:09.12 SB; Mallory Liggett (Hilton Head) 19:18.24 SB; Michele Boykin (Bishop England) 19:42.89; Anna Johnson (Dutch Fork) 18:21.86 SB; Benjamin Jenerette (North Myrtle Beach) 19:25.35; Lisa Pieterse (Carolina Forest) 18:38.74; Carley McGlinn(Hilton Head) 19:28.16 SB; Emma Jennings (James F. Byrnes) 18:45.83; Alex Dixon (Wren) 19:29.19; Amelia Martin (Gaffney) 18:50.75; Crystal Shimer (Socastee) 19:30.23 SB; Claudia Cannon (Spring Valley) 18:52.63; Jill Dudley (Socastee) 19:30.45 SB; Abby Bozarth (Summerville) 18:53.47 SB; Heidi Mcneil (Darlington) 19:31.08 SB; Abigail Smith (Riverside) 18:56.39; Mary Claire Abbott (Walhalla) 19:33.13 SB; Carly Howell (Riverside) 18:58.01 SB; Madison Ellis (Eastside) 19:33.17; Tori Davies(James F. Byrnes) 18:58.56 SB; Abbigale Gross (Hilton Head) 19:34.04 SB; Emma Spencer (Riverside) 19:03.60; Alana Grant (Seneca) 19:42.44 SB; Alexandra Zimmer(Stratford) 19:07.46; Cate Ambrose (Riverside) 19:08.51; Mikie Harris (Riverside) 19:08.81; Hope Whisman (Dutch Fork) 19:22.50; Rosa Marie Compton (Wando) 19:25.57; Kaitlyn Keene (Lexington) 19:27.51; Carter Marchbanks (Riverside) 19:28.45 SB; Emma DeRoberts (Woodmont) 19:29.70; Madyson Coggins (Dorman) 19:30.33 SB; Abby Cason (J.L. Mann) 19:31.75; Rebeka Fadgyas (Wade Hampton) 19:38.32; Sequoia Brown (J.L. Mann) 19:39.03; Victoria Burdette (South Pointe) 19:42.79; Maria Bartlett (Wade Hampton) 19:43.56; Emily Sparrow (Clover) 19:44.34;
Boys Highlights
- 5,000 Meter Run - James Quattlebaum (Christ Church) 15:15.15 SB; Gabriel Haughey (Daniel) 15:17.28; Zack Langston (Lexington) 15:27.57; Cristian Widenhouse(Bishop England) 16:04.24; Tony Morales (River Bluff) 15:25.87 SB; Nik O'brien (North Augusta) 15:32.53; Micah Williams (Greer Middle College Charter) 16:04.46;Robert Jones (Waccamaw) 16:08.50 SB; Cisco Ferré (Hilton Head) 15:39.92 SB; Myers McKinney (Spartanburg) 15:49.87; JaQuavious Harris (Cheraw) 16:20.80; Jacob Slann (Daniel) 15:44.99 SB; Andrew Gawryluk (Wando) 15:53.10 SB; Grant Wilson (Eastside) 15:48.79 SB; Crew Kosiorek (Boiling Springs) 15:53.79 SB; Keith Bartleson(James Island) 15:52.62 SB; Michael Lantz (Blythewood) 15:58.72; Colton Hennessey (Hilton Head) 15:57.45; Jackson Ellenburg (Ashley Ridge) 16:02.78 SB; Eladio Wilkinson (Hilton Head) 15:58.82 SB; Will Barlow (Hillcrest) 16:07.04; Daniel Wade (Eastside) 16:03.60 SB; Jack Timmerman (Spring Valley) 16:11.69; Alex Lucking(Eastside) 16:11.50; Logan White (Wade Hampton) 16:11.92; Ryan Smith (Mauldin) 16:12.74; Sam DiBridge (Travelers Rest) 16:16.72 SB; Jacob Spencer (Wando) 16:13.90 SB; Parker Dowe (Greenville) 16:17.89 SB; Thomas Bennink (Rock Hill) 16:14.71; Ben Gilman (Hilton Head) 16:20.07 SB; Zach Girvin (Mauldin) 16:16.42; Sam Beattie(Hilton Head) 16:22.19 SB; Loftin Bridges (South Pointe) 16:17.63; Luke Valle (Hartsville) 16:22.84 SB; Malik Epps (James F. Byrnes) 16:17.96 SB; Logan Veatch(Wando) 16:24.43 SB; Sawyer Willingham (Mauldin) 16:24.84;