All Eyes On Fort Devens For Saturday’s Meet Of Champions
As it so often does, this past weekend’s divisional state championships did not disappoint. They delivered everything we expected — and maybe a little more. The scenery may change and the competition may shift slightly, but expect the same intensity and excitement when Massachusetts’ top athletes converge at Willard Park for Saturday’s MIAA Meet of […]
MIAA State Meet: Grit, History, and Heart In Div. 2
If you’re checking out the results of the MIAA Division 2 State Championships, don’t be misled by what the clock said at the finish line. The numbers don’t tell the whole story — not when multiple Division 2A, 2B, and 2C teams were competing at Northfield Mountain, a course that can make even the most […]
MIAA State Meet: Brookline, Concord-Carlise, Oliver Ames Take Boys’ Div. 1 Crowns
Five days before the MIAA Division 1 State Championships, Greg McGrath wasn’t sure he’d make it to the starting line. The Boston College High senior — and the state’s top-ranked runner — was dealing with a slight injury in his right leg. “I got injured a week ago. I had this really bad calf cramp, […]
MIAA State Meet: Lexington, Winchester, Billerica Sweep Div. 1 Girls’ Titles
Forty-One. Rebecca Trachsel considers it her lucky number. Back in 2016 on her 41st birthday, the Lexington girls’ cross-country coach had 41 runners on a team that won its first state title. Since that victory, it’s a number she says has always brought her luck. Well, the number 41 showed up again for the Minutemen […]
Meet Hub: MIAA State X-C Championships
Take your pick — Division 1, Division 2, or Division 3. It doesn’t matter. They’re all going to be competitive. They’re all going to be intense. They’re all going to be exciting. If you’re a casual fan of cross-country with no particular team or athlete to cheer for, it won’t matter which venue you choose […]
MIAA Division 2 State Championships Girls’ Preview
It’s time to get ready for some intense competition this weekend with the MIAA State Championships. Here we preview girls’ Div. 2A, 2B and 2C. *** DIVISION STATE 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS at Northfield Mountain Division 2A Day/Time: Saturday at 2:45 p.m. Teams: Brockton, Greater New Bedford, Leominster, Essek North Shore, Revere, Bristol Plymouth, Shawsheen Valley Tech, Lynn […]
MIAA Division 2 State Championships Boys’ Preview
It’s time to get ready for some intense competition this weekend with the MIAA State Championships. Here we preview boys’ Div. 2A, 2B and 2C. DIVISION STATE 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS at Northfield Mountain Division 2A Day/Time: Saturday at 2 p.m. Teams: Brockton, Greater New Bedford, Leominster, Essek North Shore, Revere, Bristol Plymouth, Shawsheen Valley Tech, Lynn Classical, […]
MIAA Division 1 State Championships Girls’ Preview
It’s time to get ready for some intense competition this weekend with the MIAA State Championships. Here we preview girls’ Div. 1A, 1B and 1C. DIVISION STATE 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS at Wrentham Developmental Center Division 1A Day/Time: Saturday at 2:45 p.m. Teams: Acton Boxborough, Andover, Attleboro, Boston Latin, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge Rindge & Latin, Framingham, Franklin, Haverhill, […]
MIAA Division 1 State Championships Boys’ Preview
It’s time to get ready for some intense competition this weekend with the MIAA State Championships. Here we preview boys’ Div. 1A, 1B and 1C. DIVISION STATE 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS at Wrentham Developmental Center Division 1A Day/Time: Saturday at 2 p.m. Teams: Acton Boxborough, Andover, Attleboro, Boston College High, Boston Latin, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge Rindge & […]
Championship Saturday Awaits With MIAA Divisional States
The Wrentham Developmental Center, Northfield Mountain, and Fort Devens. Those are the destinations our teams will travel to on Saturday for the MIAA Division State Championships — three meets, 18 races, and plenty of drama sure to unfold across the rugged terrain. The stats tell the story: 88 boys have broken 16 minutes for the […]