Georgia Track & Field and Cross Country News

GATFXCCA accepting nominations for classification reps/at-large reps for XC and Track Matt Henson May 19, 2015

he GATFXCCA (Georgia Track & Field / Cross Country Coaches Association) is now accepting nominations for the following positions: Classification (A-Private, A Public, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA, AAAAAA) representatives for XC and Track / At-Large Representatives through June 19.

Ife Afon Signs her NLI with Georgia State University Bruce Taylor May 19, 2015

Ife Afon from Dutchtown HS signed her NLI to compete on the next level in the Sprints for Georgia State University.

Trey Graham Signs his NLI with Mars Hill College Bruce Taylor May 19, 2015

Trey Graham from Fitzgerald HS signed his NLI to compete on the next level in the Hurdles and Triple Jump at Mars Hill College in North Carolina.

Run Junkie HS: State Meets Kick Off New Balance May 19, 2015

This past weekend marked the beginning of some action packed few weeks where we'll see some of the best marks of the season from a variety of state meets

Kelton Williams from Fitzgerald HS Signs his NLI with Bethune Cookman Bruce Taylor May 19, 2015

Kelton Williams from Fitzgerald signed his NLI to compete on the next level High Jumping for Bethune Cookman University in Datyona Beach.

New Balance Nationals 30 Days Away! MileSplit Staff May 19, 2015

Get ready for the 2015 New Balance Nationals Outdoor with this hype video above! Only 30 days away from the first day of competition on June 19th from Greensboro, North Carolina.

Atlanta Track Club Voting for All-Metro Team’s Most Outstanding Athletes is Open Bruce Taylor May 19, 2015

ATLANTA – May 19, 2015 – Atlanta Track Club has selected 46 deserving scholastic student athletes, 22 boys and 24 girls, to receive All-Metro High School Track and Field Team honors. The 46 honorees were chosen by Atlanta Track Club and now coaches, parents, media and the general public will be given the opportunity to vote to determine which athletes are named Most Outstanding Track Athlete and Most Outstanding Field Athlete.

adidas Dream Watch List No. 3: Girls Mile Johanna Gretschel May 19, 2015

11 girls have been confirmed for the adidas Dream Mile, only an auto qualifier at Golden South Classic this weekend, and 2 more invites left!

Double Armour: Jenna Truedson MileSplit Staff May 19, 2015

Doesn't matter if she runs or skis, Jenna Truedson is Double Armour to move fast in the cold and through the snow in the brutal Minnesota winters.

Elite Performances From the GHSA Girls State Championships Bruce Taylor May 19, 2015

The GHSA Girls State Championships produced: 532 National Elite Performances.

Elite Performances From the Georgia Olympics Bruce Taylor May 19, 2015

National Elite Performances at the boys state meet: 473 !!! And that's short of what potentially would have occurred had there been less DQ's (not pointing fingers--it happens at every major meet).Congratulations to all of you. Georgia high school track and field is alive and well

A Public Georgia Olympics Finals Highlights Bruce Taylor May 18, 2015

The Class A Public Highlights in Pics.

AA Georgia Olympics Finals Highlights Bruce Taylor May 18, 2015

There were some great AA Highlights from Saturday Finals. Included is a small pic collage.

AAA Georgia Olympics Finals Highlights Bruce Taylor May 18, 2015

Here are some great pics of AAA highlights from the Georgia Olympics.

Updated Entry List For Brooks PR Invite! MileSplit Staff May 18, 2015

Check out the Brooks PR Invitational confirmed entries as of May 18th! There is still a good portion of the field left to be filled as Brooks continues to mail invitations to the nation's best athletes.

adidas Dream Watch List No. 3: Boys Mile Johanna Gretschel May 18, 2015

Matthew Maton leads the charge with his U.S. No. 3 All-Time 3:59.38 run; scroll through the slideshow to see other Dream Mile invitees and top contenders

Terrell County's Green Wave Pounds A Public Bruce Taylor May 18, 2015

Terrell County came into Finals with one goal, taking an A Public Title back to Dawson and the Green Wave succeeded with a 15.5 point margin of victory. Charismatic Jamal Green, led the charge sweeping the distance events.

Greater Atlanta Christian's Speed is Key to Winning the AA Title Bruce Taylor May 18, 2015

Greater Atlanta Christian rose up as their talented duo of Sprinters including Darius Slayton and Micah Abernathy led the Spartans to the AA Boys State title.

Cedar Grove's Speed Too Much as the Saints Dominate AAA Bruce Taylor May 18, 2015

Cedar Grove was the odds on favorite to win the AAA Team State title, coming into the Georgia Olympics, and as the saying goes, "Speed Kills' as the Saints ran away from the competition led by Darius Freeman.

AAAA Georgia Olympics Highlights Bruce Taylor May 18, 2015

AAAA had a variety of event winners, including Eagle's Landing's Devin Dixon, who ran to the Georgia Olympics Best Performance Award in the 800 meters in 1:52.71. Daniel Roberts from Hampton swept the Hurdles and TJ titles.

Sandy Creek Pulls Out the AAAA Title in the Final Event Winning by 2 Points Bruce Taylor May 18, 2015

It came down to the 4x400, with Sandy Creek needing at least a 7th to move past Marist and North Oconee who were tied at 40 points with no scoring chances since the 800. The Pats dialed up a 6th, winning the team title!

1A Private Georgia Olympics Finals Highlights Bruce Taylor May 17, 2015

ACS was dominant, but not all of the 1A Pvt Highlights came from ACS, as Demitrus Robertson of Savannah Christian put on a show in the 100/200 and Robby Keough from Whitefield defended his 800 Meter title going 1:53.81

Athens Christian Rolls Over 1A Private, Winning Their 5th Consecutive Title Bruce Taylor May 17, 2015

Athens Christian rolled up 45 points going into Finals and clinched it by the 110 Hurdles as Demarcus Evans pulled an upset winning Gold. The Eagles also set a new A State Meet record in the 4x400. Hats off to a great Program!

AAAAA Georgia Olympics Finals Highlights Bruce Taylor May 17, 2015

There were some premium highlights from Class AAAAA Saturday including a few by Ryan Clark from Banneker and their US #1 4x400 squad! (pic by Daniel McCauley)

Southwest DeKalb Wins first State Title in 8 Years Bruce Taylor May 17, 2015

Southwest DeKalb had a few more thoroughbreds than anyone else in 5A and they ran like the wind claiming their first team State title since 2007 scoring 58 points. The brotherly duo of Terry and Terryon Conwell led the Panthers hunt.

AAAAAA Saturday Highlights from Georgia Olympics Bruce Taylor May 17, 2015

The action on the Track was hot in AAAAAA as Rockdale rolled to the title. Archer had a great meet placing 2nd with 45 points, Mill Creek 3rd with Brookwood and Newton County tied for 4th (pic by Daniel McCauley)

Rockdale County Rocks the House Winning AAAAAA Title Bruce Taylor May 17, 2015

Rockdale County proved that Sectionals can't be taken for granted for a team's chances at the Georgia Olympics. What matters in Jefferson, is who brings it when on the biggest stage. (pic by Daniel McCauley)

Banneker's 4x400 Squad Sets a New US HS #1 at 3:12.03 !! Bruce Taylor May 17, 2015

Banneker faltered a bit in the 5A 4x100 Relay early on placing 2nd, but had a short memory, as the well rested Trojans from College Park, obliterated the All-Time Georgia HS record and GHSA State Meet record in the 4x400 going 3:12.03 pulling 5A team champ SW DeKalb to a 3:14! WOW!!

Banneker's Ryan Clark Smokes the Sprints at 10.26 and 20.79 Setting New All-Time Records Bruce Taylor May 17, 2015

Ryan Clark wowed the crowd, coaches, fellow athletes and young children, putting on a show that will not soon be forgotten. Clark smashed the All-Time Georgia Olympics State meet records in the 100 and 200 Meters.

Ryan Clark of Banneker Teases the Georgia Olympics Crowd Going 10.29 and 21.10 Bruce Taylor May 16, 2015

There's not much more that can be written about Ryan Clark's unbelievable senior season. He threw down 2 impressive performances Friday in the 100 and 200 meter races.