
Based on Desert Twilight and overall season performance, Katie Rainsberger looks like the one to beat at NXR-SW. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Up until 2012, nobody but Fort Collins had ever tasted victory in this race. Fort Collins didn't win that year, but they still managed to advance to Nike Cross Nationals, where they were once again a top-ten team. Fort Collins took the win again in 2013. Joining Fort Collins as top-ten teams at NXN last year were Davis and Monarch.
The region looks every bit as competitive this year, so let's jump straight in and see what kind of hands the top teams are holding
Teams
Centennial - At this point, Centennial is the only Nevada team entered in the championship race, so we'll take advantage of that to spread some looks around to third teams in a state or two. But, first a thought or two about the Bulldogs. They were clear and easy winners at the Nevada state meet, led by nice performances from Kayla Roberts and Alexis Gourrier. The qu...