The top 2 returners on the girls' side were both freshmen last year when they made their first trips to the national meet, and both Annie Hill and Bryn Morley are back for another attempt.
As we prepare for a big day of competition at Mt. SAC this Saturday, let's look at the candidates to claim the last 20 spots in the Foot Locker Nationals in San Diego next weekend. Below are the top athletes from the states that feel into the West Regional, using both 5K and 3 Mile times to provide a broader picture of the potential talent in the seeded races.
NOTE: these are raw rankings, and many of the athletes included may be running at NXN this weekend instead of Foot Locker West, or may have chosen not to compete. A more detailed preview will be published tomorrow with specific competitors.