Middle School Program
Building the foundation for future high school success
2025 Cross Country Schedule
| Date | Meet Name | Location | Place/Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | Time Trials | Gray, GA | Time Trial |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Clash of the Classes | Cochran, GA | 2nd Overall |
| Aug 26, 2025 | FPD Peake Invitational | Macon, GA | Boys 1st, Girls 2nd |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Brooklyn Dalton Cross Country Dash 2025 | Monticello, GA | Boys 1st, Girls 1st |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Hornet Hustle | Macon, GA | Boys 1st, Girls 2nd |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Course Cleanup | Gray, GA | Team Building |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Greyhound Invitational | Gray, GA | Boys 2nd, Girls 2nd |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Bleckley 2 Mile Night Run | Cochran, GA | Boys 3rd, Girls 2nd |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 🏆 MGMSAL Championship | Gray, GA | Boys 2nd, Girls 1st |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 🥇 GMS State XC Championship | Cochran, GA | Boys 15th, Girls 6th |
Time Trials
Gray, GA
Clash of the Classes
Cochran, GA
FPD Peake Invitational
Macon, GA
Brooklyn Dalton Cross Country Dash 2025
Monticello, GA
Hornet Hustle
Macon, GA
Course Cleanup
Gray, GA
Greyhound Invitational
Gray, GA
Bleckley 2 Mile Night Run
Cochran, GA
🏆 MGMSAL Championship
Gray, GA
🥇 GMS State XC Championship
Cochran, GA
Training Philosophy
Fun & Enjoyment
Keeping running enjoyable while building a love for the sport that will last through high school and beyond.
Skill Development
Teaching proper running mechanics, race strategy, and building aerobic base safely and progressively.
Character Building
Developing work ethic, perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship through distance running.
Practice Information
Fall Cross Country
Practice Schedule
Practices typically held after school with focus on building endurance for 5K racing distance.
Meet Schedule
Middle school meets are scheduled throughout the fall season, often combined with high school meet days.
Spring Track
Practice Schedule
Spring practices focus on speed development and race-specific training for track events.
Events
Middle school athletes compete in 800m, 1600m, and relay events appropriate for their development level.
Pathway to High School
Preparing for High School Success
Training Progression
- • Gradual mileage increases
- • Introduction to workout concepts
- • Race experience and tactics
- • Strength and injury prevention
Team Culture
- • Leadership development
- • Supporting teammates
- • Academic responsibility
- • Goal setting and achievement
Success Stories
Alumni Achievement
Many of our middle school runners go on to achieve All-Region honors, state qualifications, and college running opportunities. The foundation built in middle school is crucial for high school success.