Scots Invite Captured in Pics (4-11) Daniel McCauley Apr 15, 2015

The Scots Invitational marked the final home meet for Galloway's most accomplished Track & Cross Country star - State Champion Reilly Friedman. Sunny skies and rising temperatures greeted enthusiastic competitors, representing ten schools with excellent Track & Field programs. Here are some of MileSplit photographer Dan McCauley's favorite pics.

Metro Atlanta Area Championships ReCap in Pics Daniel McCauley Apr 02, 2015

The Inaugural Metro Area Championships proved to be an exciting two days of jumping, throwing, and racing at St. Pius X on Saturday, March 28, & Monday the 30th. Meet Director Ryan McClay made adjustments to the schedule for the benefit of the athletes as unseasonably cold temperatures brought an unwelcome chill Saturday. In contrast, perfect, warm racing conditions on Monday greeted finalists and helped produce impressive times. Here are some of MileSplit photographer Dan McCauley's favorites.

Marietta MS Invitational in Pics Daniel McCauley Mar 10, 2015

The 5th Annual Marietta Middle School Track & Field Invitational was a premier event featuring some of the finest school teams, clubs, and individuals from Georgia. Spring-like conditions greeted enthusiastic competitors ready to turn in outstanding early season performances. Here are some of MileSplit contributor Dan McCauley's favorite pics.

Parkview's Need For Speed VI in PICS Daniel McCauley Mar 09, 2015

Need For Speed VI lived up to its moniker at Parkview last Friday evening and here is a pic collage of some of the winning athletes captured by https://ga.milesplit.com contributor Dan McCauley. (All pics and caps by Dan)

Landmark 2-28 HS-MS Meet in Pics Daniel McCauley Mar 02, 2015

Mother Nature gave Old Man Winter a nudge Saturday, letting him know his days are numbered. The opening meet of the 2015 season at Landmark Christian was hugely popular, with the maximum number of schools participating. Although a steady headwind down the finishing straightaway made conditions challenging, this did not deter very enthusiastic competition.

Parkview FAT Meet Breaks the Ice Daniel McCauley Feb 28, 2015

After 2 weeks of very little Track here in Georgia, the Parkview FAT meet was a welcome relief for anxious competitors to test their mettle against some good competition. Over 30 heats in the Boys 200 made for a busy nite...

Big Peach Distance Kickoff Summary Daniel McCauley Feb 15, 2015

The 1st Annual Big Peach Distance Kickoff was a huge success to begin the Outdoor season as many competitive races were produced by the 12 schools that attended. It was windy as all get out, but eased up a bit after the 800 meter races began. Parkview as usual did a great job hosting the event.

Georgia Track Club Pro Track & Field Viewing Party Daniel McCauley Jan 22, 2015

Please join the Georgia Track Club for our inaugural Pro Track and Field Viewing Party at Cypress Street Pint and Plate on Saturday February 7th from 6 - 8 PM. All tv's will be tuned to the first stop on the yearly pro indoor track circuit: the New Balance Boston Indoor Grand Prix. We will have food specials for all GTC fans, and will be joined by GTC's roster of Olympic athletes to offer commentary and insight to the behinds the scenes stories of the athletes competing. Be sure to get your Autographs of from GTC athletes and look out for GTC giveaways. Cypress Pint and Plate is located at 6th Street and Cypress Street in the heart of midtown Atlanta.

USATF JO Region XC Meet in Pics Daniel McCauley Nov 26, 2014

The USATF Junior Olympic Regional Qualifier was held in Myrtle Beach South Carolina last Saturday at the Whispering Pines course. Athletes from the SC USATF Association were not required to qualify to move onto Nationals . But, a great many USATF GA State qualifiers took on the challenge. Dan McCauley took some great pics and he has passed them on to Ga.MileSplit. 

USATF GA Jr Olympics State XC Championship in Pics Daniel McCauley Nov 21, 2014

11/15/14 Heritage Christian Church was the beautiful venue for the 2014 USATF Georgia Association Junior Olympic Championship.  Over 800 enthusiastic runners participated in this popular event for everyone from under 8 all the way to up to the experienced 18 year olds as many current and future HS stars braved the temps.  Although cold temperatures greeted the early racers, the action was hot throughout the entire day.  SPRINT!  73 Boys in the 8 & Under 2000m run were marking each other and digging deep coming into the finish. (pic above) 
 

 

Carrollton Last Chance 3A-4A Races in Pics Daniel McCauley Oct 26, 2014

Those tricky AA Girls schools....ran up in the 3A- 4A races with Lovett and Wesleyan's Girls having a pre-State 'scout' of each other 2 weeks befote the 'Big Dance' at 12:40pm.  Serena Tripodi and Jenna Gearing dueled for the Overall w/ Triodi winning by :20 in 19:28.. What was interesting if one looks at results, is Wesleyan proved they can run with Lovett and if 2 of Wesleyan's girls can best their counterpart on Lovett's squad its going to be CLOSE. White's Girls edged Woodward by 9 points.  Westminster's Boys upended 4A power North Hall by 2 points showing late signs they will be in the mix w/ East Jackson and Blessed Trinity at State.  Quintin Miles and Corson Teasley swept the top 2 spots for North Hall. 

Carrollton Last Chance 5A Races in Pics Daniel McCauley Oct 26, 2014

5A schools met some small school competition as schools are allowed to run up at Last Chance. Forsyth Central warmed up for Region winning the Boys race over A Private Athens Academy and Jones County. The Athens Academy Girls were not as kind winning the Girls race beating 4A ranked Columbus by 11 points showing steady improvement all season long and could give Landmark a race for their money in 2 weeks. Anna Marion Block from AA and Justin Weegar of Evans (pictured) were Overall winners.

 

 

 

Carrollton Last Chance 6A Races in Pics Daniel McCauley Oct 26, 2014

   

It was a long day of racing and perhaps a few tempo runs at Carrollton Last Chance as evidenced by a few of the top athletes competing.  In the 6-A races South Forsyth's squads toured the course winning both races easily as the other 6A 'Powers' opted to rest and prep for Region conpetition. Matt Patterson and Savannah Carnahan swept the Overall races for South.... 

Carrollton Last Chance 1A-2A Races in Pics Daniel McCauley Oct 26, 2014

It was a long day of racing and perhaps a few tempo runs at Carrollton Last Chance as evidenced by a few of the top athletes competing.  Nineteen 1A & 2A schools were registered for the early and chilly 8:00am Boys start.  However, only nine started with the others opting to run in later races. Galloway Boys proved they are title contenders beating several ranked squads.  Friedman strolled to 1st in 16:47. Landmark's Girls (sans Kathryn Foreman who is nursing an injury) won the Girls race with Nicole Fegans and Sarah Foreman taking 1st and 2nd. 

Mustafaa and Tripodi Get Crackin' at Westover Daniel McCauley Oct 05, 2014

A beautiful grove of pecan trees provided an ideal setting for the 33rd Annual Westover Invitational.  Heavy storms the night before moved out to leave clear skies for a record number of enthusiastic runners. Comprised of forty-six Varsity Teams and fourteen Middle School Teams, the competitors gathered at the start to test the newly designed, relatively fast course at Robert Cross Middle School in Albany, GA.  

Stockwell and Fair Gallop for Gold at Aubrae Gunderson Daniel McCauley Sep 28, 2014

The Georgia International Horse Park provided the perfect venue on this overcast and cooler morning for runners to turn in terrific performances.  In the White (Championship) Varsity race, Lakeside Junior, Davis Stockwell, and Shannon Fair of Aquinas emerged victorious in the most competitive races of the day.