Arizona State Championships Division 1 2014

The Desert Vista cross country programs have had some pretty special days over the years. (via Ahwatukee Foothills News)

Records are meant to be broken. Some records stand for a long time, others do not. Former Xavier Prep standout and current Stanford runner Jessica Tonn’s state course record lasted for a mere five years.

Dani Jones (Sr., Desert Vista) talks about her record breaking run at the 2014 Arizona State Meet.

Dr., Jeff Messer talks about the Desert Vista girls team after they won the Division 1 Race with 30 points.

Marcus Wheeler (Corona del Sol) talks about his Division 1 win at the Arizona State Meet.

Tyler Day (Mesquite) talks about finishing 2nd In the Division 1 race at the Arizona State Meet.

  Fifty percent of the teams and the top 25 individuals in each section move on to State.  If there are an odd number of teams in the race then the 50% is rounded up to include the next team.   

Sectionals are behind us and the AZ State Meet is in front of us.  Fifty percent of the teams and the top 25 individuals in each section move on to State.  If there are an odd number of teams in the race then the 50% is rounded up to include the next team.   

It is rare in high school sports to be able to watch and appreciate greatness before it moves on. Most often, a great athlete is long gone before folks truly appreciate just how special they were. (via East Valley Tribune)