As 2025 wraps up and we finish another incredible year of local athletics, take a moment to look back on the highlights and achievements of the Blue Water Area and how local athletes have shown us what it means to push limits, break barriers, and strive for greatness.  We'll be shining the spotlight on the standout performances, record-breaking moments, and inspiring stories from cross country and track and field in our community this year.  So, lace up your shoes, get ready

With close to 1,000 votes cast, the final results are in for the first-ever Blue Water Running Cross Country Awards!  You can read more about the athlete/team accomplishments of the winners in each category below. All of the nominees had incredible seasons: thank you for helping to recognize and celebrate our area cross-country athletes, teams, and coaches!  FRESHMAN ROOKIE OF THE YEAR  First-year runner who made an immediate impact. Qualifications: ran a full season, appeare

The nominations are in, and the votes are ready to be cast for the first-ever Blue Water Running Cross Country Awards! After sorting through nominations from athletes, coaches, parents, fans, and community members, the top nominees (high school runners in our coverage area who met the criteria for each category) are described in detail below. Please read the qualifying information and make your picks on the ballot. Voters are limited to one ballot submission, and all votes

We are kicking off the first-ever Blue Water Running Cross Country Awards, and we value your input in recognizing deserving local high school cross country runners for their accomplishments in 2025! Nominations can be made by athletes, coaches, parents, fans, and community members. You can nominate runners in our coverage area for any or all of the following categories: Rookie of the Year (must be a freshman) Runner of the Year Most Improved Runner Breakthrough Performance

Cross-country postseason racing continued over the last week and a half, with high school athletes competing in the MITCA Meet of Champions on November 8 at Shepherd High School. Macomb Community College and SC4 women sent their squads to the NJCAA National Championships in Iowa on Nov. 8, with several collegiate runners earning All-American honors.