Between buzzer-beating heroics and a long, stellar running career in both of Minnesota's classes, you won't find Waseca's Cole Streich in anybody's shadow.
Reed Kurak made an immediate impact upon abandoning soccer for Centennial's cross country program, and after three All State honors and several school records, hopes to finish his career with a State title.
After first qualifying for State as an eighth-grader in the 300 meter hurdles, Irondale's junior Julia Hayes could only be beaten by two record-setting performers at State in 2016.
Chloe Bermel from Pequot Lakes dropped a lot of jaws with her record-shattering performance in the Class A State Meet last year, and she only hopes to get faster in 2017
As if finishing in Class AA's top five at State wasn't enough last year, Patrick Henry High School's Javien Versey managed to do it as a rookie, and while playing on the Patriot's baseball team.
Denzel Brown of Eden Prairie has set high goals, but don't doubt Minnesota's reigning Class AA 200 meter champion. He just might actually become Minnesota's fastest high school sprinter ever.
The track season is quickly approaching, and that means track fans and athletes alike in the state of Minnesota are getting ready, both mentally and physically. To help keep ourselves satiated until that day comes for blocks to get set and starters pistols to go off, Milesplit Minnesota will begin a series of interviews with some of the top returning athletes in the State. To lead things off will be Edina's standout hurdler, and their current 300 hurdle school record holder, Grant Fuller, who hopes to improve upon his third-place finish in that event last year.
Come read our final thoughts, analysis, and comments for the 2016 edition of the Minnesota State High School League Cross Country Championships!
The cross country season is drawing to a close and the State Meet is right around the corner. Come see what to look for when the gun goes off at the Minnesota State High School Cross Country Championships this Saturday, November 5th, at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN!