Nike Team Nationals 2005 - Northwest region
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NTN NORTHWEST REGION RANKINGS
Pre-Season
by the NTN rankings committee 8/8/05
The Nike Team National regional rankings are the basis of the NTN team selection process. The top two teams in each region at the end of the season will be invited to compete in the Nike Team Nationals in Portland Dec. 3. The third and fourth place teams in each region are considered for the four national at-large selections.
BOYS
1.Mead (WA): NW #1and NTN #3 returns all but first man as dynasty continues.
2.Central Catholic (OR): Returns state champ Kenny Klotz and excellent supporting cast.
3.Jesuit (OR): key scorers back, depth and experience for state winner and NW #2 team.
4.Ferris (WA): state 4A winner over Mead has 3 scorers back and improving talent to fill the gaps.
5.Hermiston (OR): 4 solid runners back, in search of 5th man for #10 NW team.
6.Flathead (MT): everyone back from state 2A winning team.
7.Jackson (WA): 5 of 7 back led by state contender Jeff Helmer.
8.Crater (OR): 2 key scorers but lose next 4 from #6 NW team.
9.South Eugene (OR): loses 5 of 7 from #5 NW but brings back improving talent.
10.Bozeman (MT): state runner-up returns improving young talent after excellent track season.
GIRLS

1.Gig Harbor (WA): #4 NW team has everyone back and top 4 runners sub-5:14 for 1600.
2.Jesuit (OR): #3 NW team has 6 of 7 back and new talent moving up.
3.Snohomish (WA): #5 NW team has 6 of 7 back plus top frosh.
4.Flathead (MT): #2 NW team and state 2A winner returns 4 of 7.
5.Billings Sr. (MT): 6 girls back from state runner-up team that was #6 NW.
6.Bellarmine (WA): #1 NW squad loses 4 of 7 but still has good talent and strength down the line.
7.Hermiston (OR): returns 5 scorers that ran 18:55 to 20:51 at state.
8.Jefferson (WA): #9 NW team has 5 of 7 back and excellent depth.
9.Sheldon (OR): #7 NW team has 4 key runners back.
10.South Eugene (OR): 5 solid performers with depth down the line.

Northwest Region 2004

Bold faced teams competed at NTN nationals
BOYS GIRLS
1 Ferris XC Club Spokane WA - 13th
2 Jesuit XC Club Portland OR - 6th
3 Tyson's Army Spokane WA - 3rd
4 Eisenhower XC Club Yakima WA - 9th
1 Flathead XC Club Kalispell MT
2 Crusader Harriers Portland OR - 16th
3 Hilltop Belles Tacoma WA - 4th
4 Harbor Racing Team, Gig Harbor WA

Prior Northwest Rankings in 2005

 

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