The FLYRA Middle School Meet produces some great competition. Alejandro Herrera of the Alpha Omega Elite Track Team on the right above, and Edwin Rodriguez of the Berean Christian School dueled it out in the first heat of the boys 3000m in 2024. Herrera got the win in 10.16.32. Rodriguez ran 10:16.40.
Photo by Danny Aguas
The FHSAA District Meets wrap up with several meets over the next couple of days. While we are waiting for those results, Florida's middle schoolers are waiting in the wings to showcase their talents. Florida is one of several states that permit middles school athletes to compete at the varsity level. This ranking is composed solely of middle school athletes that have competed in middle school events.
The link below is to see the rankings for middle school boys (eighth grade and under) that competed in high school events.