Annamarie Maag led Jesuit OR girls in defending their '08 Danner title with a 17:45 repeat win Photos by Andy Kiyokawa	Ben Demaree OR claimed the boys Jim Danner title in personal best time of 15:05

• Palos Verdes CA romp in Jim Danner boys race scoring a team total of 49 points to beat out NW bubble team runner-up Auburn Riverside WA 99, as well as NW#5 ranked Central Catholic and NW#6 Jesuit
• Ben Demaree (Jesuit OR sr) finished in a fast 15:05 first in the Jim Danner Championship race for a PR and an increased confidence in his chances for the Oregon 6A state title this November
• Jesuit OR junior Annamarie Maag claimed the Jim Danner title for the second year with her 17:45; Teammate junior Payton Schutte capped off the strong 1-2 punch with her 17:51 performance helping the NW #1 ranked Jesuit girls to a team victory over Esperanza CA 55-63
• Esperanza senior Teeny Adams ran side-by-side with Kayla Blackford (Camas WA) until the last pass through the whoop-dee-doos where she broke away to win the Div. 1 race in 18:13 with her Esperanza CA 'B' team claiming the team title with 58 points over Skyline WA 119
• Domenic D'Acquisito (Enterprise CA jr) moved to the lead right from the gun, holding that position throughout the 5k race for a 15:31 victory, followed by teammate Zach Kaylor 15:36 in the Div. 1 race; Nevada's Centennial boys scored 122 for first to beat out Cathedral CA 134

Awards
Awards will be presented and Nike give-a-ways will be distributed throughout the day. Trophies will be presented to the top five teams in all Varsity races, and medals will be awarded to the top thirty individuals in ALL races. A Nike-sponsored Olympic athlete will be in attendance to present awards throughout the afternoon. This promises to be a memorable experience for all involved!

Jim Danner
Jim Danner is considered the most successful x-c coach in Aloha High history. Coach Danner's teams won or shared six Metro League titles in the 1980's, and followed the district performances up with six state trophies during that same time period.

Sanction
The meet will be sanctioned through the National Federation for all participating states.

Meet Headquarters Hotel
Nike Pre-Nationals has rooms reserved at the Hilton (Downtown Vancouver, Washington), which is located within 2 miles of Portland Meadows (10-15 min. from downtown Portland). Room rates are $99.00 (all teams and parents welcome), space is limited. To make a reservation, call 360-993-4500, and reference "Nike Pre Nationals Cross Country," Hilton Vancouver, 301 West 6th St., Vancouver, WA

Timing
We will use Chip Timing in all races (including JV races).

Entry Information
All entries are due no later than Monday, September 21st. Coaches will need to enter athletes at www.athletic.net. The entry fee will be $100 for a boys team and $100 for a girls team ($200 max). Please make checks out to Aloha High School Cross Country.

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Meet Notes
Nike Pre-Nationals T-shirts will be sold for $15. A Nike-sponsored Olympic athlete will be present to sign autographs and present awards. Nike, Portland Running Company, and other sponsors will have a retail tent available for athletes to purchase running gear. A concession stand will be open throughout the meet selling programs, snacks and beverages.

Directions
From Portland or Seattle, take I-5 to exit 306B, and follow signs to Portland Meadows. The course is located less than a 1/2 mile from the freeway.