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2008 Foot Locker - Finals
the runners
12/13/08 at Balboa Park, San Diego CA
 
West Boys Gallery
Page Design by Dave Devine, Photos by Photorun.net
XC Stats and Analysis by SteveU, Track PRs by Mike Kennedy

JAMES CAMERON
Mission Viejo (Ca.) Senior

’08 XC: Rank-US Honorable Mention
6th FL West, 6th D1 State (16th overall)

Previous Foot Locker: ’07-40th West

Track PRs: 4:12.37, 9:23.84

Analysis: Talented runner can beat almost anyone in CA on a given day … if he’s really on, top 10-15 might happen; if not, then top 20 or so.



TREVOR DUNBAR

Kodiak (Ak.) Senior

08 XC: Rank-US#8
3rd FL West, 1st Mt. SAC Indiv., 1st 4A State, 1st adidas Invite

Previous Foot Locker: ’07-52nd West, ’06-22nd West

Track PRs: 4:15.78, 9:06.41

Analysis: Only Trevor truly knows if his effort was tempered at FL West or if he’s lost his edge a bit since Mt. SAC … if he was holding back a tad, then a bid for the win is still up, otherwise still top 4-7.


CODY HELBLING
Lake City (Coeur d’Alene, Id.) Junior

’08 XC: Rank-US Honorable Mention
7th FL West, 2nd 5A State (3rd overall), 4th NXN NW

Previous Foot Locker: none

Track PRs: 4:25.89, 9:31.03

Analysis: Another junior who’s coming on strong and pushing Idaho’s credibility as a small state running power … bypassed NXN Finals for FL West and made it pay off … top 20 or so is achievable on a good day.



TYRE JOHNSON
Palma (Salinas, Ca.) Senior

’08 XC: Rank-US Honorable Mention
8th FL West, 1st D4 State (43rd overall), 7th Mt. SAC Ind. Sweeps

Previous Foot Locker: ’07-73rd West

Track PRs: 9:17.11

Analysis: Extremely impressive effort at FL West proved that small school champs can rise to the occasion when they finally get competition … will be challenged to get top 15-20



WYATT LANDRUM
Liberty (Brentwood, Ca.) Senior

’08 XC: Rank-US Honorable Mention
4th FL West, 4th D2 State (7th overall)

Previous Foot Locker: none

Track PRs: 9:11.00

Analysis: Talented runner who has had a few ups and downs in major races, but was pretty close to his best last Saturday … Should contend for top 15 or so.



STEVE MAGNUSON
Ironwood Ridge (Tucson, Az.) Junior

’08 XC: Rank- US Honorable Mention
10th FL West, 23rd NXN SW

Previous Foot Locker: none

Track PRs: 4:19.95, 9:16.21

Analysis: FL West was impressive result for athlete who had to forego regular season due to state transfer rules … very talented, but probably a year away from contending for All-American honors.



SHANE MOSKOWITZ
Central Kitsap (Silverdale, Wa.) Junior

’08 XC: Rank-US Honorable Mention
5th FL West, 2nd 4A State (3rd overall), 2nd BorderClash

Previous Foot Locker: none

Track PRs: 4:18.03, 9:23.08

Analysis: Has fired up his game in the post-season and one of four juniors to qualify out of region … top 20 or so is good goal.




CHRIS SCHWARTZ
Foothill (Bakersfield, Ca.) Senior

’08 XC: Rank-US#5
1st FL West, 7th D3 State (36th overall), 2nd Mt. SAC Indiv.

Previous Foot Locker: ’07-7th West/37th Finals

Track PRs: 4:15.80, 8:30.6, 8:58.50

Analysis: Definitely showed that state meet finish was not indicative of his fitness when he won FL West … clearly could finish in top three or five if he measures his energy and maximizes potential



BRIAN SHRADER
Sinagua (Flagstaff, Az.) Junior

’08 XC: Rank-US#7
2nd FL West, 1st 4A-II State

Previous Foot Locker: ’07-30th West

Track PRs: 1:55.58, 4:15.82, 9:23.47

Analysis: Proved he is for real with FL West finish, his first competition outside of Arizona this year … has good chance to finish 5th-10th with good all-around effort
 


ZACHARY TORRES
Crescenta Valley (La Crescenta, Ca.) Senior

’08 XC: Rank- US Honorable Mention
9th FL West, 2nd D1 State (6th overall), 3rd Mt. SAC Ind. Sweeps

Previous Foot Locker: none

Track PRs: 8:44.5, 4:21.37, 9:15.38

Analysis: Performances at Mt. SAC and other meets show that Torres is better than his FL West finish indicates … could be top 15 or better if he has a good day and holds it together.


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