Ryan Deak

Ryan Deak's days as a Floridian are coming to a close. The nationally ranked junior will be moving out to Colorado following this season. But don't think for a second the move has anything to do with the recent incident at Maclay resulting in Ryan's dismissal from the team or gossip-fest that ensued.

Mike Leary's photo series follows the progression of the boys mile battle.

Photos from last weekend's high school elite mile battle which followed the college meet at UF's O'Connell Center.

Ryan Deak and Courtney Hall won the high school elite mile at UF Indoors. Alan Webb made an appearance in the 800m and many other college stars came out at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville.

We asked our visitors which of Florida's top milers (if any) they believed would go below 4:10 this outdoor season. The overwhelming favorite was Rolf Steier, followed by Matt Cianciulli, and Ryan Deak.

Florida was expected to qualify multiple boys for Footlocker Cross Country Nationals in Orlando, but it didn't happen. Kara Scanlin and Jessica Hellender represented Florida nicely and both won a top eight spot to qualify.