Battle of the Border Preview

Time to the throw division and league rivalries aside. This weekend is about Massachusetts vs New Hampshire at the 21st annual Battle of the Border. This 2025 edition of the race will take place at Alvirne High School in Hudson, NH.

Ocean State Invitational: Championship Girls’ Team Preview

If you’re trying to figure out who the top teams are for Saturday’s girls’ Championship race at the Ocean State Invitational, don’t be fooled by what you’ve seen so far this season. Remember, it’s still early. Several squads have yet to run at full strength—whether because athletes are nursing minor injuries, dealing with some aches […]

Ocean State Invitational: Championship Boys’ Team Preview

The Ocean State Invitational may be held in Rhode Island, but when it comes to the featured boys’ Championship race, the spotlight has belonged to neighboring Massachusetts. The Bay State was dominant at last year’s meet, claiming nine of the top 10 spots. Based on the schools entered in this weekend’s competition, it looks like […]

Bay State Invitational Preview

This weekend of competition is the biggest of the season, and possibly until states in November. Both the Ocean State Invitational and the Bay State Invitational will feature many of the top teams and runners in the state. Notably, we’ll also get out first look at some of the top ranked team’s varsity squads.

Ocean State Invitational: Championship Race Boys’ Preview

Yes, it’s that time. Get ready — this one’s going to be good. This weekend, runners and teams from across the Northeast — and a few from beyond — will converge on Warwick’s Goddard State Park for the 17th annual Ocean State Invitational, presented by Marathon Sports and New Balance. The action begins Friday afternoon, […]

Ocean State Invitational: Championship Race Girls’ Preview

Yes, it’s that time. Get ready — this one’s going to be good. This weekend, runners and teams from across the Northeast — and a few from beyond — will converge on Warwick’s Goddard State Park for the 17th annual Ocean State Invitational, presented by Marathon Sports and New Balance. The action begins Friday afternoon, […]

Ted Dutkiewicz Memorial Invitational Preview

Editors Note: This race will now take place 9/21 Stanley Park will serve as a showcase for many Western and Central Mass teams. Saturday’s meet will feature freshmen, Junior Varsity, and Varsity races. The Varsity races will kick off at 11AM with the Boys followed by the Girls. Boy’s Preview Last year’s champions Frontier Regional […]

Frank Kelley Invitational Preview – Small Schools

The wide-open fields of the Wrentham Developmental Center are open for business this weekend. The popular cross-country venue, site of numerous league and statewide competitions—including this year’s Division 1 Championships—will host its fall opener on Saturday: the MSTCA Frank Kelley Invitational. This meet highlights each individual class, with separate Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior three-kilometer […]

Frank Kelley Invitational Preview – Large Schools

The wide-open fields of the Wrentham Developmental Center are open for business this weekend. The popular cross-country venue, site of numerous league and statewide competitions—including the Division 1 Championships—will host its fall opener on Saturday: the MSTCA Frank Kelley Invitational. This meet highlights each individual class, with separate Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior three-kilometer races. […]