Brooke Gordon's win at the Eye Opener in Spartanburg, SC stands out among a quieter weekend across the state.
2012 Luminary Run
Alamance County Meet #2
Girls Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Kristin Cain (Southern Alamance) 20:23.00;
Boys Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Gilliam Hill (Western Alamance) 16:50.00 SB;
Cape Fear Valley Regular Season Meet
Cedar Ridge Home Meet
Chatham Central Quad Meet
CISAA Regular Season Meet
Guilford City/County Championship
On-Site Coverage
Photos: Guilford City/County Championship by emartin1triad
Meet Results
Girls Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Gabby Merritt (Greensboro Day School) 19:07.33 SB; Blair Ramsey (Grimsley) 19:24.99 SB; Gabby Maudiere (Grimsley) 19:48.18 SB; Carmen Davis (Southwest Guilford) 20:22.92 SB; Tori Churchill (Grimsley) 20:27.77 SB; Austin Vass (Page) 20:28.94 SB;
Boys Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Jimmy Hollingsworth (Northern Guilford) 16:48.39 SB; Clayton Wilson (Greensboro Day School) 16:50.34 SB;
Jungle Run (Night Race)
On-Site Coverage
Great Outdoor Provision Co. Recap: Jungle Run
Although this year's event did not produce lightning-fast times, the atmosphere and competition were still top-notch.
Great Outdoor Provision Co. Featured Meet of Week 3
Alternating between light and darkness, and finishing in a packed football stadium, the Jungle Run is a unique experience.
Photos: Jungle Run (Night Race) by rcain
Photos: Jungle Run (Night Race) by CoachGeorgeRJR
Videos
Meet Results
Girls Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Chandler Borton (R.J. Reynolds) 19:04.00 SB; Hana Ratcliffe (Durham School of the Arts) 19:59.58 SB; Arden Vessie (Corinth Holders) 19:08.00 SB; Alexandra Chura (Franklin Academy) 20:20.90 SB; Indy Reid-shaw (Orange) 19:10.00 SB; Callie Wynn (West Davidson) 19:20.00 SB; Kerry Leonard (Laney) 19:38.84 SB; Emily Pettis (Millbrook) 19:44.43 SB; Ashley Starnes (Millbrook) 19:46.40 SB; Lavinia Cotto (Britt, Jack ) 19:50.34 SB; Kristin Cain (Southern Alamance) 19:50.62 SB; Carmen Hilliard (South Brunswick) 19:51.05 SB; Katie Gamble (Millbrook) 19:54.58 SB; Kate Sanborn (Britt, Jack ) 20:09.96 SB; Taylor Hemming (Leesville Road) 20:14.46 SB; Jaleigh Jensen (Pinecrest) 20:19.14 SB; Devon Allen (Orange) 20:21.81 SB; Charity Lackey (Southeast Raleigh) 20:22.71 SB; Sarah Pressley (Pinecrest) 20:24.24 SB; Emily Putnam (Leesville Road) 20:28.43 SB;
Boys Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Philip Hall (Terry Sanford ) 15:56.58 SB; Nikolaus Kreiling (Jordan) 16:05.05; Daniel Beamer (Jordan) 16:17.30; Collin Loy (Southern Alamance) 16:18.08 SB; Dustin Sneed (R.J. Reynolds) 16:22.21 SB; Alex Boseman (Millbrook) 16:23.65 SB; Chris Kelly (Pinecrest) 16:24.02 SB; Aj Tucker (Cedar Ridge) 16:25.90 SB; Drew Navarro (Millbrook) 16:26.93 SB; Nick Haven (Millbrook) 16:32.99 SB; Matthew Panza (Lake Norman Charter School) 16:34.11 SB; Calvin Daughtry (Laney) 16:36.27 SB; George Webb (New Hanover) 16:36.68 SB; Eric Royer (R.J. Reynolds) 16:39.14 SB; Matt Harmody (Pinecrest) 16:39.93 SB; Will Pearson (Pinecrest) 16:40.65 SB; Will Henderson (Orange) 16:43.43 SB; Walter Johnson (Pine Forest) 16:46.30 SB; Spencer Kirk (R.J. Reynolds) 16:49.99 SB; Michael Staples (South View) 16:52.08 SB; Brady Burke (Millbrook) 16:53.34 SB; Becket Killam (Pinecrest) 16:55.11 SB; Nick Ciaccia (R.J. Reynolds) 16:57.43 SB; Joe Wilson (R.J. Reynolds) 16:58.21 SB; Titus Grant (South View) 16:59.90 SB;
MEC Kick Off
Northwest 1A/2A Pre Conference Meet
O'Neal Healy Invitational
Randleman Home Meet
SCSDB Eye Opener
On-Site Coverage
This Week in College - Hannah Oneda wins first collegiate xc race (updated 9/3 4:53pm)
Friday's Coastal Carolina Invitational moved
The Coastal Carolina Invitational, cross country's home opener, has been moved from Friday, August 31 to Saturday, September 1. (via www.goccusports.com)
Tigers to host Clemson Invitational Friday
Tigers will hold pair of 5K races on campus beginning at 6 PM. (via ClemsonTigers.com)
Gamecocks open season with home meet
Cross Country Hosts Gamecock Invitational | Friday, Aug. 31 | 6:30 p.m. ET (Men) | 7 p.m. (Women) | @GamecockXC (via www.gamecocksonline.com)
2012 XC: Class A boys rankings preview
Christ Church, St. Joseph's and and Greer Middle College mathematically top three from 2011 results
Marathon journal - week 1: Riverside alumna Hayley Lyons
Riverside alumna distance runner Hayley Lyons talks about training for her first marathon in a weekly journal.
2012 XC: Class A girls rankings preview
St. Joseph's, Christ Church and Southside Christian rank mathematically in top three in Class A girls
Youth cross country challenge state meet venue announced
We are happy to announce that the ES/MS Club Cross Country Challenge State Championship is confirmed for Oct. 20, 2012 at the Clemson University / Sandhills Research Center; also the site of the South Carolina State High School Cross Country Championships.
SCTCCCA releases preseason poll
Publish dates - 8/27, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/5
Hilton Head's Lifer runs 18:36, Manesiotis 15:22 in Charlotte
A look at the state and how runners fared with meets in North Carolina and South Carolina.
2012 XC: Class AA boys rankings preview
Liberty ranked first, Pendleton second and Bishop England third.
SCUSATF annual meeting Saturday in Columbia
The South Carolina USATF association is holding its annual meeting this Saturday at Dreher in Columbia. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. Interim state president Tim Tyler talks about USATF in the state and the past year.
2012 XC: Class AA girls rankings preview
Pendleton first mathematically, Landrum second and Waccamaw third.
More youth meets coming to state
Jimmy Stephens, a longtime individual involved in the sport in South Carolina, talks about bringing a set of youth meets to the state to grow the sport.
2012 XC: Class AAA boys rankings preview
Hilton Head boys first, Daniel second and Eastside mathematically third.
S.C. USATF Master Official Olympic Trials 2012 journal
S.C. USATF Master Official Norman Venyah gives an inside look of his experience serving at the Olympic Trials.
2012 XC: Class AAA girls rankings preview
Eastside mathematically ranked first, Daniel second and Hilton Head third.
Easley alumna Barker running for Clemson
Building a championship caliber cross country program at Clemson has been a process. Last year, the Clemson women enjoyed their finest fall season in nearly 20 years. (via ClemsonTigers.com)
2012 XC: Class AAAA boys rankings preview
Lexington boys are mathematically the favorite Class AAAA team going into the season, based on last season's results and removing graduates. Mauldin is second and Wade Hampton third.
2012 XC: Class AAAA girls rankings preview
Lexington girls are mathematically the favorite Class AAAA team going into the season, based on last season's results and removing graduates. Wando is second and Dorman third. Class AAAA boys next and then other classifications.
Salute to seniors: Sango Asante
Stratford alumnus Sango Asante recaps his career as a Knight and what his future plans include.
SCTCCCA approves chip timing at Coaches Classic, state
The South Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches Association will use chip timing at two high school meets this fall.
‘Coach’ remembered as ‘one of the good ones’
COLUMBIA – Former students, colleagues, friends, even his family knew George Washington Johnson, Jr. simply as “Coach.”
Photos: SCSDB Eye Opener by hyperionxc
Photos: SCSDB Eye Opener by quickpin
Videos
Meet Results
Girls Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Brooke Gordon (T.C. Roberson) 18:45.54 SB; Lily Anderson (T.C. Roberson) 19:27.27; Katarina Ruehl (North Buncombe) 20:06.01 SB; Natalie Andrejchak (Robinson, Jay M) 20:10.10 SB;
Boys Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Tanis Baldwin (East Henderson ) 16:19.60; Ben Fiedler (Asheville School) 16:30.57 SB; Robert Cook (Asheville School) 16:35.77 SB; Clifford Buck (Robinson, Jay M) 16:50.99 SB; Josh Thornburg (Asheville Christian Academy) 16:51.82 SB; Will Campbell (Asheville School) 16:58.42 SB;
SPC Pre-Conference Meet
Girls Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Natalie Andrejchak (Robinson, Jay M) 20:24.60;
Boys Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Clifford Buck (Robinson, Jay M) 16:58.60;
Swansboro Home Meet
Trojan Invitational
On-Site Coverage
S.C.S.D.B. Eye Opener: Daniel's Ivankovic runs 15:54, N.C.'s Brooke Gordon wins IG
More coverage coming tomorrow and during the week.
Meet Results
Girls Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Bianca Bishop (Providence) 20:11.80; Grace Sullivan (Providence) 20:15.28; Victoria Burdette (South Pointe) 20:21.14 SB; Helen Griffith (Providence) 20:21.33;
Boys Highlights
- 5000 Meter Run - Wyatt Maxey (Providence) 16:14.00; Michael Lantz (Blythewood) 16:14.00 SB; Christian Ruppe (Fort Mill) 16:52.00 SB;
WFR Home Meet
Girls Highlights
- 3000 Meter Run - Grace Yoakum (Wake Forest-Rolesville) 12:25.00; Megan Lanzon (Wake Forest-Rolesville) 12:49.00;
Boys Highlights
- 3000 Meter Run - Grant Rodgers (Heritage) 10:31.00 SB;