Just about every type of emotion seemed to be experienced by area runners and coaches in Saturday's 3A state cross country meet. ...more

November 18, 2007

Jesuit coach Greg Maurin is not the type to offer excuses. But after finishing third in Saturday's Class 2A state cross country meet after holding the No. 1 spot much of the season, he knows the recent flu that is running through his squad was a factor. ...more

November 18, 2007

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

Berkeley Prep's Richard Blake has a rather odd habit at state cross country and track meets. Besides a tendency of being a top finisher in title races, the lanky senior usually becomes sick to his stomach shortly after crossing the finish line. ...more

November 18, 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

Wiregrass Ranch High School girls cross country coach Don Howard has no idea what it costs to rent a limousine. ...more

November 16, 2007

Elite distance runner Ryan Shay, who collapsed and died Saturday during the U.S. men's marathon Olympic trials, had been diagnosed with an enlarged heart but cleared by doctors, his father said. ...more

November 4, 2007

Realistically the Durant Cougars are not expecting a return trip to the state cross country meet, where last year they posted a top-20 finish. ...more

October 31, 2007

The Ridgewood High boys cross country team may head for the Class 3A state cross country meet in November at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City. ...more

September 8, 2007