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With the indoor track and field season now heading into the final stretch, it's the perfect time to update the COROS MileSplit50 Girls Individual Indoor Track and Field Rankings. These rankings provide an exclusive look at the nation's top athletes, highlighting those who have made their mark this season.
Leading the charge is record-setting junior Lisa Raye, along with many other standout upperclassmen who have dominated the season. However, one of the most exciting storylines is the emergence of four underclassmen who have broken into the rankings. Their performances have been nothing short of impressive, proving that the future of girls' indoor track and field is in great hands.
As we head toward the finish, these young stars will be ones to watch, setting the stage for what could be the next wave of national champions.
Below, you can find what makes these underclassmen so special.
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7. Melanie Doggett, Landmark Christian (GA)
Melanie Doggett has made a habit of rewriting the record books.
At the Millrose Games, the eighth grader from Georgia delivered another electrifying performance, finishing second in the 60m dash with a stunning 7.17. Though she narrowly missed the high school national record by just 0.01 seconds, she shattered the world record for 13-year-olds, eclipsing her own mark of 7.39 set just two weeks earlier.
Doggett's rise to stardom had been anything but quiet. At just 12 years old, she burst onto the scene by setting the sixth-grade national record in the 100m with an incredible 11.67 to win adidas Outdoor Nationals. Less than a year later, she was already challenging the fastest high school times ever recorded.
Her success this season wasn't limited to a single race. Doggett ranks second nationally in the 55m dash, third in the 60m, and sixth in the 200m. Among athletes her age, she was in a class of her own, holding the No. 1 spot in the 55m, 60m, 200m, and 400m.
She had also cemented her place in history. Doggett now held the all-time eighth-grade class records in the 55m, 60m, and 200m, while also ranking eighth in the 400m.
Doggett wasn't just a rising star- she was already making history.
19. Reagan Moore, Oak Knoll (NJ)
Reagan Moore is proving to be one of the most versatile and dominant mid-distance runners in the nation.
The New Jersey sophomore delivered the biggest performance of her career at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions, pulling off a stunning upset in the 800m with a scorching 2:04.80, shattering the meet record. Facing off against defending champion Clemmie Lilley, Moore stuck close throughout the race before unleashing a devastating kick over the final 100 meters to surge past Lilley for the win.
Her time was a five-second personal best and now ranks No. 3 in New Jersey indoor history, trailing only Olympic legends Athing Mu and Ajee' Wilson. Mu, a double Olympic gold medalist and American outdoor record holder, holds the NJ state indoor record at 2:03.98, while Wilson, an American indoor record holder, ran 2:04.13 in 2012. Moore's 2:04.80 also ranks 12th all-time for the indoor 800m, solidifying her as one of the fastest high school runners ever in the event.
But Moore's brilliance isn't limited to just one race. This season, she has dominated across multiple distances, winning races from 200m all the way up to 1600m. Among sophomore girls in history, she ranks 14th all-time in the 600m, 5th all-time in the 800m, and 25th all-time in the 1600m.
On the national stage this season, Moore has been just as impressive, ranking 15th in the 600m, 3rd in the 800m, and 22nd in the 1600m.
With her combination of range, speed, and closing strength, Reagan Moore is proving to be one of the brightest young stars in high school track and field.
20. Sophia Rodriguez, Mercer Island (WA)
Sophia Rodriguez has firmly established herself as one of the top distance runners in the country, with her recent performance at the UW Preview serving as a testament to her immense talent and poise under pressure. In a field stacked with collegiate runners, Rodriguez ran a blazing 9:22.11 in the 3000m, claiming the U.S. #1 ranking by more than 4.5 seconds. Her performance was nothing short of spectacular, and her time now stands as the fastest in the nation, solidifying her place as a dominant force in high school distance running.
Rodriguez's outdoor season is off to an equally strong start. She recently won the 3200m with a time of 10:17.90, a mark that matches her stellar performance from her freshman outdoor season, showcasing her ability to maintain consistency and continue to improve.
But it's not just the 3000m and 3200m where Rodriguez excels. She ranks 13th nationally in the 1500m with a solid 4:29.14 and 19th in the mile with a 4:48.66, demonstrating her versatility across a range of distances.
All-time, Rodriguez ranks 17th for sophomore girls in the 1500m, 23rd in the mile, and 5th in the 3000m. In the 3000m, she only trails legendary runners like Katelyn Touhy, Elizabeth Leachman, Ellia Shea, and Sydney Thorvaldson, placing her in truly elite company.
With her incredible range and remarkable times, Rodriguez continues to prove herself as one of the top distance runners in the country, and it's clear that she's only just beginning to reach her potential.