the fans, athletes,
family, and coaches on the sidelines
by Donna Dye
The West
Amber Harper-UT is introduced
to the crowd. |
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Heidi Magill-UT and Heather Wood-NM
Heidi finished 6th while Heather was 25th. |
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Mohamed Trafeh-CA with Friend,
Khalid Merzouki. Mohamed was the 1st place West Boys runner. |
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| The Flathead
MT Bunch: (Caitlin Brown, Desi Brown, Pauly Jorgensen
(Coach J's and Jeannie's daughter), Coach J (Paul Jorgensen),
Jeannie Jorgensen and Carly Brown (Zoe's team mate. Coach J is
Zoe Nelson's Coach. |
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| Zoe Nelson's Family: Aunt Brenda; Mom, Brooke;
Dad, Bill and Uncle Ed. Zoe's aunt and uncle came down from Oregon
to cheer and celebrate. |
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Coach J (Paul Jorgensen) and Zoe
wearing victory smiles! |
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Ruth Graham-CA with Dad Jay
and Coach Lee.
Ruth finished 12 and was the 1st place California girl. |
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The Jespersens-OR Dad, Larry;
Lauren and Mom, Maureen.
Lauren finished in 10th place. |
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Caitlin Chocks-CA Club: Coach
Leonard Sperandeo; Mom, Linda; Dad, Joby and sister, Shayla |
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Rachel Bryan-CA Family and
Coach: Mom, Janet;, sister, Alex; Dad, Wes and Coach Amber Lassetter
with daughter Ally. |
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Washington State and Jamie Geissler
Fans: Bob Boyer, Dona Madsen,
Julie Coburn, Scott Daratha and Coach Pat Tyson. |
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Alec Wall-OR with Coach and Parents:
Coach Greg Cotton; Dad, Frank; Alec and Mom, Colleen. |
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Regina Jacobs, Michael Poe (CA #1
West Finalist) and Tom Craig, Regina's husband. Regina
is a champion distance runner on several levels including: 3 time
Olympian; two-time World 1500m silver medalist; 1995 World Indoor
1500m; and 22 U.S. titles. |
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Heather Wood-NM parents and coaches:
Mom, Rebecca Clark; Dad, Blake Wood; Coaches Kathy and Robbie
Hipwood. So excited about getting to San Diego, these folks threw
the tire chains in the trunk and drove straight through (14 hours)
from Los Alamos, NM. |
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| Tim Nelson-CA Clan: Mom, Joyce is in the red hat; Dad, Dan is
in the black hat. |
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The Shephards from UT: Dad,
Randy; Steve and Mom, Stephanie |
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