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The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced Tuesday the state-by-state winners of its inaugural High School Coach of the Year award.
As the 2014 outdoor season wraps up, we look ahead to the top 50 girls returnees in the state for next year's outdoor season (2015).
As the 2014 outdoor season wraps up, we look ahead to the top 50 boys returnees in the state for next year's outdoor season (2015).
Burke alumna Raven Saunders, indoor and outdoor national record holder, is competing Saturday in the shot put at the USATF Junior Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene.
Being given the opportunity to attend the 2014 Brooks PR Invitational as a student reporter was hands down the greatest experience of my life.
Raven Saunders has been named the 2013-14 Gatorade National Track & Field Athlete of the Year (via USA Today High School Sports)
Sponsored content. More info. on Furman's running camps inside article, including videos with Furman Elite athletes.
You would never guess by watching him perform, that Porter-Gaud's multi-talented star athlete Brent Demarest is highly competitive. (via Post and Courier)
Class of 2014 cross country and track and field athletes from the state that would like to participate in our salute to seniors interviews, please see the information and questions inside.
It's easy to argue that no high school athlete in the Lowcountry was better at his or her discipline this year than Burke's Raven Saunders was at hers. (via Post and Courier)
Meet June 13-15 in Greensboro, N.C.
Spartanburg sophomore excels in 100, 200 (via preps.goupstate.com)
First version of New Balance Nationals entries released.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND -- The Big South Conference announced Thursday evening at its Spring Meetings Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner that Winthrop women’s track/cross country runner Jeanne Stroud is the Big South Conference’s Woman of the Year.
After his breakout performance in the 1500m at the 2013 U.S. national championships, Matt Elliott continues to thrive with high mileage and a full time job.
Part of our SCRUNNERS Meet of Champions coverage. More pics and coverage coming.
The 2014 SCRUNNERS Meet of Champions was May 24.
Terrance Herrington, a Hartsville native, was a four-time NCAA All-American and five-team ACC Champion as a middle distance runner for the Clemson Tigers from 1985 to 1989. Herrington will be making an appeance at the SCRUNNERS Meet of Champions Saturday.
Vote for the MileSplit US top girls national performer from the May 17 weekend.
During her sophomore year, Burke High student Raven Saunders found herself overwhelmed by school, troubles at home, relationship issues and athletics. She had a lot going on. (via The Post and Courier)
Saturday was a banner day for the Lower Richland boys track and field squad, as the Diamond Hornets placed third at the S.C. High School League Class 3A track and field championships at Spring Valley. Hanahan won the team title with 87 points, and Daniel finished as runner-up. (via www.thestate.com)
COLUMBIA – Jasmine Quinn continued her dominating performance Saturday at the SCSHL state meet, winning the girls AAAA 100- and 200-meter dash and the 100-meter hurdles.
The 2014 South Carolina High School League Championships start Friday night at Spring Valley. Meet concludes, all results posted. Coverage presented by Furman XC Camp and Furman Red, White and Blue Shoes 5K.
Fort Dorchester’s Jasmine Quinn set a new state record in the girls long jump Friday on the first day of competition in the 2014 SCHSL state meet.
If you are one of the lucky 8 people in your event this week you get the chance to represent your school and yourself at the South Carolina State Track Meet. Let me congratulate you. You have already had a successful season and can say that you are one of the best 8 in the State of South Carolina regardless of how what happens Friday and Saturday.
North Augusta’s Nik O’Brien talks about the season and goals for this weekend.
Broome’s Bauvier Jackson talks about breaking a 1989 school record and goals for this weekend.
Alex Burgess talks about goals for the weekend and basketball and track and field.
Beaufort pole vaulter Amanda Barnes talks about the season and goals for the weekend.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet from Class A qualifiers. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet from Class A qualifiers. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet from Class AA qualifiers. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet from Class AA qualifers. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet from Class AAAA qualifier. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Jim Settle sat down with scrunners last summer to talk about all areas of the sport.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet from Class AAAA qualifier. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet from Class AAA qualifier. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Burke's Raven Saunders shares a video saying thank you for helping her reach the fundraising goal.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet from Class AAA qualifier results. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Raven Saunders has a little extra motivation behind every rep and every toss now. (via Moultrie News)
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Meet management is pleased to announce the addition of a Bob Jenkins Memorial 3K open road race to support Yellow Mountain Enterprises prior to the start of the SCRUNNERS Meet of Champions, presented by Winthrop University track and field and Mitchell Timing, on May 24.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
CHARLESTON – The best thrower in South Carolina – and one of the best at her sport in the country – has hopes of performing this summer on a much bigger stage, but she needs your help.
High school level track and field athletes will have the opportunity to compete against top athletes from other state classifications and leagues in post season SCRUNNERS Meet of Champions this summer.
Many of you now find yourselves nearing the end of your season. These last few races can make or break your season or career. Now that can seem like a scary thing, but I'm here to remind you that it is not scary, in fact it's beautiful!
Lexington senior Thomas Harris talks about choosing George Wasington and looks back at his time as a Wildcat.
A new track and field oval at Weems Baskin Track and an upgraded USC Field House that will feature a new six-lane 200-meter fixed bank track with seating.
Longtime coach Jim Kilbreth was honored Saturday during the Low Country Tri-County Meet of Champions during a surprise ceremony where meet directors named the boys 4x800-meter relay after him.
When the SCISA state track meet ends on May 3 at Heathwood Hall in Columbia, the Cyclones will have their first coaching change in 15 years. Hugh Knight, the Cyclones’ head cross-country coach since 2003, will take over the track and field team, as well.
Eastside distance runner Alex Lucking talks about his final season as an Eagle and continuing his running career at Richmond.
Bob Jenkins, the legendary track and field and cross country coach at many area schools, was remembered fondly by coaches and athletes at the countywide track meet named in his honor on Thursday. (via www.heraldonline.com)
For as long as she can remember, Jasmine Quinn has dreamed of performing on the Olympic stage among the world's greatest athletes. But her dream has changed significantly over the years. (via The Post and Courier)
A look at the current season in database summary format.
The word of the week is Trust. Trust yourself, trust your coach, trust your athlete, trust the process. Any meaningful relationship in life is built on trust. This is especially true for the coach-athlete relationship. It is natural as a human to question authority, your situation, or your process.
S.C. high school level athletes accepted into Penn Relays.
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Ashbrook Gwinn has adjusted to a lot of change in recent years. Before enrolling at Aiken High School this school year, where she won the Class AAAA... (via Aiken Standard)
These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet. We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood High track and field coach Lawrence Terry expects his boys and girls teams to finish in the top three next month at State, an expectation that indicates how far the Redhawk program has come under his direction in a very short period of time.
Fort Dorchester's Jasmine Quinn has signed with University of Kentucky, the college told scrunners today.
Former Olympic marathoner Bill Rodgers is the scheduled speaker for the 2014 Eye Opener. The meet is Sept. 5-6 at the Roger Milliken Center. Rodgers is expected to speak Friday night and will attend Saturday races.
SENECA – One Holland girl will soon graduate from Seneca High holding some pretty impressive track and field marks, with another young lady from that same family coming up right behind her.
Wando pole vault athlete Sarah Lee talks about her time at the school and future plans.
Westwood coach Lawrence Terry talks about his time as an athlete and now a coach and the journey in between.
Ridge View’s Taylor Simpson signs with S.C. State and talks about his father serving in the military.
Daniel senior Gabriel Haughey ran a 14 minutes, 47 second 5,000 in Charlotte. Haughey finished fifth with Greenville Track Elite's Adam Freudenthal (Spartanburg) first in 14 minutes, 25 seconds. A historical look at the 5K inside from the track and road.
Pelion's Aubrey Hite talks about signing with Lenior-Rhyne and his last season of track at the high school level.
Northwestern's Chad Fennell talks about signing with Clemson and his final season as a Trojan.
North Augusta's Nik O'Brien finished second in the 3,200-meter run at the FSU Relays Friday night in 9 minutes, 11 seconds.
My name is Brandon Hudgins for all of you younglings and new faces to track and field in South Carolina. I am a runner!
AUBURN, Ala. – It’s been nearly six years since Marcus Rowland’s remarkable sweep of the 100 and 200 meters at the Taco Bell Classic, running what would be the second fastest 100 among all U.S. high school boys in 2008.
Burke senior Raven Saunders announced Monday she will attend Southern Illinois on a track and field scholarship. (via The Post and Courier)
Daniel distance runner Gabriel Haughey talks about signing with University of Portland, cross country, goals for track and his time as a Lion.
NEW YORK -- Burke's Raven Saunders set a new shot put national record of Raven Saunders 56 feet, 7.5 inches at New Balance Nationals today.
John Blackburn discusses his recent naming as an International Technical Official for the fourth time by the IAAF. Blackburn is currently in New York at New Balance Nationals.
Daniel senior distance runner Gabe Haughey has committed to University of Portland, his family told scrunners.com this morning.
Riverside track coach and geometry teacher Kelly Ackerman spent three days living the life of a Marine recruit on Parris Island. Ackerman was one of several teachers from the Southeast to take part in the Educator's Workshop put on by the Marine Corps. (via www.foxcarolina.com)
Greer Middle College's Kari Bradford talks about signing with Western Carolina.
The National Letter of Intent signing period for prospective student-athletes for cross country and track and field starts Feb. 5 and ends Aug. 1.
Riverside senior Allie Arsiniega talks about committing to Coastal Carolina and the recruiting experience.
Chris Janus, parent of Lexington runner Hunter Janus talks about supporting athletes and being a parent and that role.
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.
The South Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches Association will hold its annual winter meeting at the South Carolina High League Office in Columbia Saturday.
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