Arizona Track & Field and Cross Country News

Top-75 Fastest and Most Improved Returning Girls in 2020 David Allison Jul 10, 2020

We went to our database and figured out who were the both the fastest and most improved girls returning to XC in Arizona in 2020. We looked at the athlete's best 2018 XC time (5000M) and put it up against her best 2019 XC time (5000M). Here are the top-75 girls.

Most Improved XC Girls Returning in 2020 David Allison Jul 10, 2020

We found the most improved girls in XC last year and put together a list. All of these 75 girls improved by at least 2 minutes from 2018 to 2019 on a 5K cross country course - that's awesome! See if your athlete made the cut.

All-Time AZ Fantasy Relays | Boys 4x400 David Allison Jul 09, 2020

We took the top-800 400M Arizona boy runners of all-time and put together the top-64 schools' fantasy 4x400 teams. Find out where your school landed on our list. What boys made your school's team?

Recruiting Rundown: Top Sophomore Boys Recruits Travis Miller Jul 09, 2020

Making picks for the best track and field recruits in each event for the Class of 2022 sophomore athletes.

Top 500 Returning Girl XC Runners in 2020 David Allison Jul 09, 2020

Let's look at who the top-500 high school girl XC runners are coming back in 2020. With the top-25 all under 19 minutes and the top-4 all under 18 minutes, it looks like another fast year in Grand Canyon State.

All-Time AZ Fantasy Relays | Girls 4x400 David Allison Jul 08, 2020

We took the top-800 400M Arizona girl runners of all-time and put together the top-64 schools' fantasy 4x400 teams. Find out where your school landed on our list. What girls made your school's team?

Top 500 Returning Boy XC Runners in 2020 David Allison Jul 08, 2020

Top 500 returning Boys XC runners in 2020.

Most Improved XC Boys Returning in 2020 David Allison Jul 08, 2020

We looked at thousands of boys from 2018 and 2019 and found the ones who improved their times by at least 3 minutes. These may not be some of the fastest boys in the state, but they may have the most heart and determination.

On The Line: Breaking Down The AAU JO West Coast Champs Cory Mull Jul 07, 2020

On the latest episode of On The Line, the gang discusses Nico Young's AOY honor, a fast mile and the AAU Junior Olympic West Coast Championships

All-Time AZ Fantasy Relays | Boys 4x800 David Allison Jul 07, 2020

We took the top-800 boy 800M runners in Arizona history and then plotted out which teams would have the best fantasy 4x800 squad of all-time. 64 teams made the cut. See if your school and your athletes are in there.

All-Time AZ Fantasy Relays | Girls 4x800 David Allison Jul 06, 2020

We took the top-800 girl 800M runners in Arizona history and then plotted out which teams would have the best fantasy 4x800 squad of all-time. 64 teams made the cut. See if your school and your athlete is in there.

Did COVID-19 Give Athletes More Independence? David Allison Jul 05, 2020

To say it's been a crazy 2020 would be an utter understatement. And with yesterday being the 4th of July, we thought we focus on the idea of independence in terms of athletic training, competition, and overall tenor of feelings going into a new school year.

WATCH LIVE: Independence Day Showdown Sub-4 At 8 p.m. PST MileSplit Staff Jul 04, 2020

Watch the Independence Day Showdown Sub-4 Attempt LIVE On MileSplit starting at 8:00 p.m. PST

Athlete of the Decade | Billy Orman Wins! David Allison Jul 03, 2020

With almost 45,000 votes, we have our Athlete of the Decade winner.

Athlete of the Decade | Voting Update 6:20 PM David Allison Jul 02, 2020

As we type this the lead is going back and forth now between Jaide Stepter and Billy Orman...This is going to be a doozy!

Athlete of the Decade | Voting Update David Allison Jul 02, 2020

With less than 11 hours left in voting, the race for Athlete of the Decade is still up for grabs.

Recruiting Rundown: Class of 2021 Girls Watchlist Travis Miller Jul 02, 2020

Class of 2021 girls on the top of our watchlist in each event who are not currently on theMileSplit50 Recruiting Rankings.

Athlete of the Decade | Finals David Allison Jul 01, 2020

We started this process 5+ weeks ago and by tomorrow we will have our Arizona Athlete of the Decade (2010-2019) voted on by you our readers and audience. Voting starts now and ends at 10 pm tomorrow, Thursday, July 2nd.

On The Line: Gatorade POY, National Records & A Future Sub-4 Cory Mull Jul 01, 2020

On the latest episode of On The Line, Olivia and Cory dive into some pressing topics

Chasing Excellence: Joe I. Vigil bio just released KS Milesplit Staff Jul 01, 2020

The first-ever biography of U.S. coaching legend Joe I. Vigil is now available.

Athlete of the Decade | Finals David Allison Jun 30, 2020

We have gotten it down to 2 athletes - one male and one female - for our Athlete of the Decade competition.

T&F Arizona Gatorade Athlete of the Year 2020 David Allison Jun 29, 2020

This year's 2020 Track and Field Gatorade Athlete of the Year from Arizona is not a big surprise but very deserving for sure.

Athlete of the Decade | Videos of Starkey and Stepter David Allison Jun 29, 2020

Watch both of our interviews with Taylor Starkey and Jaide Stepter who are our girls' bracket finalists for Athlete of the Decade.

Athlete of the Decade | Big 4 Finals David Allison Jun 28, 2020

Here we go, folks! The "Big Final 4". We have 2 boys and 2 girls left for our Athlete of the Decade; which 2 will be our finalists?

Athlete of the Decade | Boys Final 4 Results David Allison Jun 27, 2020

Thousands of votes were cast and we got it down to our final 2 boys.

Athlete of the Decade | Boys Final 4 Voting David Allison Jun 25, 2020

Boys final 4 voting for Athlete of the Decade starts now! These incredible 4 boys all have a great chance to make it to the finals. But their future depends on your voting.

Recruiting Rundown: Class of 2021 Boys Watchlist Travis Miller Jun 25, 2020

Class of 2021 boys on the top of our watchlist in each event who are not currently on the MileSplit50 Recruiting Rankings.

Athlete of the Decade | Girls Final 4 Results David Allison Jun 24, 2020

Results are in and we have our finals pairing for the girls side of the bracket for our Athlete of the Decade.

On The Line: Awards Season, Sub-4 2.0 And A Meet Recap Cory Mull Jun 23, 2020

On the latest episode of On The Line, the gang discusses awards season, more races and a meet recap

Girls Bracket | Athlete of the Decade - Final 4 David Allison Jun 22, 2020

Girls final 4 voting for Athlete of the Decade starts now! These incredible 4 girls all have a great chance to make it to the finals. But their future depends on your voting.