Mark Parrish has done absolutely nothing to dispel the image of cross country runners being smart, conscientious, driven individuals. In fact, the Chamberlain senior has reinforced that notion like a concrete bomb shelter. ...more

November 19, 2009

It might be acceptable for adults at the gym, in road races and in triathlons. But high school girls in sports bras and boys with bare chests violate the dress code of Hillsborough County's public schools and officials are once again attempting to enforce the rule - no matter how hot it is. ...more

November 5, 2009

In one of the area's few high school sporting events where both public and private schools compete against one another for the same title, the Hillsborough County Cross Country Championships will be staged today at Lake Park in North Tampa. ...more

October 27, 2009

Christa Benton is usually an upbeat person by nature. Upbeat almost to a fault. When she runs 10k races, she often tries to pass the time with pleasant thoughts. ...more

November 28, 2008

Christa Benton is an upbeat person by nature. So when she runs 10K races, she often tries to pass the time with pleasant thoughts. ...more

November 27, 2008

Before last week's Hillsborough County Cross Country Championships, Olivia D'Angelo was in a funk, at least when it came to running. It is her senior year at Berkeley Prep, and she said the stress of the final months in high school was affecting her running. ...more

November 6, 2008

For some, the act of running is a chore. It's visible in each stride they take and reflected in the pain displayed on their face. ...more

May 20, 2008

For the first time in 36 years, the Tampa Bay area failed to produce a team or individual champion at the state cross country championships. And for the first time since 1964, the area did not boast at least a runner-up at the meet. ...more

November 18, 2007

For the first time in school history, University of Tampa coach Jarrett Slavin will take his entire cross country team to the national meet. ...more

November 17, 2007

Jesuit will renew its growing rivalry with Naples at Saturday's Class 2A FHSAA State Cross Country Championships at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City. ...more

November 16, 2007