Recap of the Kentucky teams at the Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional in Cary, North Carolina.

Recap of the top Kentucky Performers from Foot Locker South. (Pictured: Maria Frigo, St. Henry)

The Kentucky Class AAA State Champion Daviess County Panthers have spent most of the season ranked somewhere in the NXN Southeast Top 10 currently ranked 4th with St. Xavier and Trinity usually listed as teams to watch.  Well, tomorrow all three and Lexington Christian Academy are going to get a chance to prove themselves when they compete against 18 other schools/clubs in the NXN Southeast Regional.

2008 KTCCCA All-State Teams

Below is the list of the Kentucky entries for the Foot Locker South Regional to be held this Saturday in North Carolina.

Madison Hale (Daviess County) and Brianne Porter (Muhlenberg South) both have agreed to sign with Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green to run Cross Country and Track.

Melissa Hurd (Paul Dunbar) and Candace Barbee (Edmonson County) have both agreed to run next season at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.

We present the All-Regional runners for each region of Class 3A.  All-Regional status is determined by a runner’s top 10 finish in their respective Regional Meet.  The top finisher in each Region is designated as the Runner of the Year for that Region, and the highest finishing Freshman or Sophomore in each region is designated as that region’s Frosh-Soph Runner of the Year. (Hillary Raidt, Assumption finishes in front of Annie Barry, Oldham County)

We present the All-Regional runners for each region of Class 2A.  All-Regional status is determined by a runner’s top 10 finish in their respective Regional Meet.  The top finisher in each Region is designated as the Runner of the Year for that Region, and the highest finishing Freshman or Sophomore in each region is designated as that region’s Frosh-Soph Runner of the Year.  

We present the All-Regional runners for each region of Class 1A.  All-Regional status is determined by a runner’s top 10 finish in their respective Regional Meet.  The top finisher in each Region is designated as the Runner of the Year for that Region, and the highest finishing Freshman or Sophomore in each region is designated as that region’s Frosh-Soph Runner of the Year.

Since the inception of KYtrackXC.com in 2005, the website has given post-season Track Awards but has never put out any type of Cross Country Awards.  For the Kentucky High School 2008 Cross Country Season, we present the First Annual All-KYtrackXC Teams.   

KYtrackXC.com in preparation for the 2008 Kentucky State Cross Country Meet has caught with several former Kentucky State Cross Country Champions asking them to describe their memories of winning a state championship.  This is the fifth of five installments in the “State Meet Memories” series.

List of Kentucky Athletes that ran under the MileSplit National Elite Standards of 16:30 Boys 5K and 19:45 Girls 5K.

Recap of the Class AAA Kentucky State Cross Country Meet. 

Recap of the Class AA Kentucky State Cross Country Meet.

What a day, cold wind, a little sleet what else can you ask for?  Even with the crazy weather the 2008 Kentucky State Cross Country Meet turned out pretty well.  A course did not slow down the times and just helped make the 5,000 Meter Run a little more interesting for the runners.  (Class A State Champion James Maglasang crossing the line to win)

Preview of the Class AAA Girls State Championship to be held Saturday.

Preview of the Class AAA Boys State Championship to be held Saturday in Lexington.

KYtrackXC.com in preparation for the 2008 Kentucky State Cross Country Meet has caught with several former Kentucky State Cross Country Champions asking them to describe their memories of winning a state championship.  This is the first of five installments in the “State Meet Memories” series.

Preview of the Class AA Girls State Championship.

Preview of the Class AA race Saturday.

Preview of the Class A Girls State Championship which will contested at 9:30 am on Saturday.  (Pictured: Bishop Brossart's Justin Haire hoping to lead his team to a title)

Preview of the Class A Girls State Championship which will contested at 10:15 am on Saturday. (Pictured: St. Henry's Maria Frigo hoping to lead her team to a repeat)

KYtrackXC.com in preparation for the 2008 Kentucky State Cross Country Meet has caught with several former Kentucky State Cross Country Champions asking them to describe their memories of winning a state championship.  This is the third of five installments in the “State Meet Memories” series. (Pictured: 3-time State Champion Carmen Mims)

KYtrackXC.com in preparation for the 2008 Kentucky State Cross Country Meet has caught with several former Kentucky State Cross Country Champions asking them to describe their memories of winning a state championship. This is the first of five installments in the “State Meet Memories” series. (Pictured: 06' State Champion Brian Long)

KYtrackXC.com in preparation for the 2008 Kentucky State Cross Country Meet has caught with several former Kentucky State Cross Country Champions asking them to describe their memories of winning a state championship.  This is the first of five installments in the “State Meet Memories” series. (Pictured: 2006 Champ Gordy Dooley)

Performance List for the Class AAA Kentucky State Cross Country Meet.

Performance List for the Class A Kentucky State Cross Country Meet. (Pictured: Will Stratford,West Jessamine)

Performance List for the Class A Kentucky State Cross Country Meet.  (Pictured: Barret Looper (Carlisle County) finishing in front of Nathan Ellis (St. Mary) at the Class A Region 1 Championship)

A look at the Kentucky athletes that ran under the MileSplit US National Elites times of 16:30 Boys 5K and 19:45 Girls 5K at the KHSAA Regional Championships today. (Photo by Don Goodwin at the Region 4 AAA Championship)

Breakdown of each of the 7 Class AAA Boys Regions. (Pictured: Class AAA #1 Ryan Eaton)

The Second Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championship will be held at Voice of America Park, West Chester, Ohio, Saturday,  December 6.

Breakdown of each of the 7 Class AA Boys Regions. (Pictured: Class AA #1 Jacob Law)

Breakdown of each of the 7 Class A Boys Regions. (Pictured: Class A #1 James Maglasang)

Breakdown of each of the 7 Class AAA Girls Regions. (Pictured: Class AAA #1 Emma Brink leading)

Breakdown of each of the 7 Class AA Girls Regions. (Pictured: Class AA #1 Tenny Ostrem)

Breakdown of each of the 7 Class A Girls Regions. (Pictured: Class A #1 Kaitlin Snapp)

Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners. Featured this week are Matthew Sonnenfeldt (TN), Becca Addison (MI), Jimmy Tarsnane (PA) and Jessica Tonn (AZ).

A couple of former Kentucky High School runners moved to North Carolina over the summer.  Former Scott runner Blake Askin moved to Broughton High School in Raleigh.  Former Scott County runner Emily Wirzba moved to Orange High School in Hillsborough.  They both competed in the North Carolina State Cross Country Meet on Saturday. (Askin leading a pack in the 1600m)

KYtrackXC.com Class Rankings based on results up to November 1, 2008.

KYtrackXC.com is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual “Who Will Win Cross Country State?” Contest. The winner of the contest will receive a Holloway Warm-Up Jacket presented by Spectrum Athletics.  Spectrum Athletics, Official equipment supplier to the KHSAA State Track and Field Meet can be contacted at 1-866-231-0368.

Links to individual rankings based on school classifications, grades, regions.

Kentucky athletes that ran under the MileSplit US National Elite times of 16:30 Boys 5K and 19:45 Girls 5K. (Pictured: David Hamm, duPont Manual by Don Goodwin)

The Stars of tomorrow came out in full force, with the Kentucky Elementary and Middle School State Championships at the KTCCCA Meet of Champions in Lexington.  The Middle School runners competed on a newly designed 4000 Meter course. (Amelia Reynolds leading the race, Picture from Don Goodwin)