By René Ferrán | Photograph by Taylor Balkom 

The Oregon highschool cross nation state championships happen Saturday in all classifications. 

The place: Lane Group School, Eugene 

Meet schedule: 3A/2A/1A ladies, 10 a.m.; 2A/1A boys, 10:35 a.m.; 3A boys, 11:10 a.m.; 4A ladies, 11:45 a.m.; 4A boys, 12:20 p.m.; 5A ladies, 1:45 p.m.; 5A boys, 2:20 p.m.; 6A ladies, 2:55 p.m.; 6A boys, 3:30 p.m.

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BOYS 

6A (3:30 p.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning champion: Jesuit

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 3, Wesley Shipsey, Central Catholic, Sr.; 4, Jacob Nenow, Jesuit, Sr.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 14 people qualify for state 

PIL (Lents Park, Portland): Lincoln, Franklin. District champion: Samy Anderson, Lincoln, Sr. (15:00.6). Qualifying people: 2, William Heslam, Roosevelt, Sr.; 8, Sten Brakstad, Cleveland, Sr.; 13, Tucker Swinth, Cleveland, Sr.

Metro (Tualatin Hills Rec Heart, Beaverton): Jesuit, Sundown. District champion: Jacob Nenow, Jesuit, Sr. (14:52.2). Qualifying people: 6, Collin Penuel, Southridge, Jr.; 12, Finn Granger, Beaverton, Sr.; 13, Kaleb Euchi, Westview, Jr.

Pacific (Joe Dancer Park, McMinnville): Newberg, Glencoe. District champion: Anthony Giesch, Newberg, Sr. (15:36.9). Qualifying people: 2, Jacob Friesen, Forest Grove, Sr.; 8, Dylan Weniger, Sherwood, So.; 11, Remedan Seman, Century, Sr.; 12, Jack Chidester, Sherwood, Jr.

Mt. Hood (Blue Lake Regional Park, Fairview): Central Catholic, Clackamas. District champion: Wesley Shipsey, Central Catholic, Sr. (15:38.7). Qualifying people: 3, Braydon Lee, Barlow, Sr.; 6, Kai Miles, Nelson, Jr.; 9, Camden Pate, Barlow, So.; 12, Dylan Stevenson, Reynolds, Sr.; 13, Joe Yang, Nelson, Jr.

Three Rivers (Clackamas Group School): Lakeridge, Tualatin. District champion: Leo Prepare dinner, Lake Oswego, Jr. (16:08.5). Qualifying people: 6, Eli Chesler, Tigard, Sr.; 7, Kogen Brown, West Linn, Sr.; 8, Jack Mclean, Tigard, So.; 12, Sam Sanford, West Linn, Sr.; 14, Adam White, Oregon Metropolis, Jr.

Central Valley (Bush Park, Salem): West Salem, Sprague. District champion: Jack Meier, West Salem, Jr. (14:46.3). Qualifying people: 8, Brayden Kaehler, McNary, So.; 10, Brycen Martin, South Salem, So.; 11, Vince Estrada, McNary, So.; 13, Lucas Westfall, South Salem, So.

Southwest (Stewart Park, Roseburg): Sheldon, South Eugene. District champion: Jonah Donde, Sheldon, Sr. (15:54.0). Qualifying people: 3, Timothy Johnson, Roseburg, Jr.; 6, Carter Stedman, Roseburg, Sr.; 8, Matt Rieman, Grants Cross, Jr.; 9, Jaia Hannagan, Grants Cross, Jr.; 12, DJ Scott, South Medford, Sr.; 14, Devon Scott, South Medford, So.

At-large qualifying groups

Wells, Lincoln, McMinnville, Mountainside

Outlook

Jesuit, ranked No. 4 within the nation by DyeStat, enters because the overwhelming favourite to win a second consecutive title and seventh total, led by Nenow, ranked No. 21 in MileSplit’s preseason prime 50 runners. Two different Crusaders — senior Gus Clevenger and junior Caden Swanson — rank among the many prime seven 5K occasions within the state this season.

Their prime challenger figures to be West Salem, ranked No. 29 within the nation and led by Meier, whose successful district time is the quickest 5K time in 6A this season. The Titans completed Twelfth final season and have by no means made the rostrum. Lincoln, Franklin, Central Catholic and Sundown must also contend for staff trophies. 

The person race figures to be broad open, with seven runners who’ve run inside 12 seconds of one another in rivalry. Shipsey was one spot behind Nenow in MileSplit’s preseason rankings and has dedicated to Wake Forest. Anderson ran a personal-best 14:57 to complete second to nationally ranked Alexander Garcia-Silver of Marshfield on the Nike Portland XC Danner Championships. 

5A (2:20 p.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning champion: Crater

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 1, Tyrone Gorze, Crater, Sr.; 2, Josiah Tostenson, Crater, So.; 5, Logan Regulation, Milwaukie, Sr.; 6, Nathan Stein, Ashland, Sr.; 10, Shaun Garnica, Crater, Jr.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 7 people qualify for state 

Northwest Oregon (Blue Lake Park, Fairview): Wilsonville, Hood River Valley. District champion: Logan Regulation, Milwaukie, Sr. (15:04.9). Qualifying particular person: 5, Marte Hailey, Parkrose, Sr.

Midwestern (Lane Group School, Eugene): Crater, Churchill. District champion: Tyrone Gorze, Crater, Sr. (14:41.4). Qualifying people: None.

Mid-Willamette (Willamette Mission State Park, Brooks): South Albany, Crescent Valley. District champion: Kanoa Blake, Crescent Valley, Sr. (15:38.7). Qualifying people: 4, JD Arthur, Silverton, So.; 6, Ty Cirino, Central, Fr.

Intermountain (Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond): Summit, Bend. District champion: Noah Laughlin-Corridor, Summit, Jr. (16:34.05). Qualifying people: 3, Mason Morical, Caldera, Fr.; 7, Gavin Taylor, Ridgeview, Jr.

At-large qualifying groups

Ashland, Canby, Corvallis, Mountain View, Springfield

Outlook

It’s not a query of whether or not Gorze, the nationwide U-20 champion at 5,000 meters over the summer time and No. 3 in DyeStat’s nationwide particular person rankings, will win a second consecutive title. As a substitute, it’s whether or not the College of Washington commit will develop into the primary runner since Summit’s Matthew Maton in 2013-14 to interrupt quarter-hour over Lane Group School’s 5,000-meter course. His successful time at district is Twelfth-fastest within the nation for 5K.

Gorze beat his teammate (and future star) Tostenson by nearly 30 seconds final fall, however this yr, it could possibly be Regulation who pushes Gorze all through the race. Regulation, a three-time NWOC district champion, has defeated Lincoln’s Samy Anderson (at Rose Metropolis) and Jesuit’s Jacob Nenow (on the Nike Twilight) this season and drawn curiosity from Notre Dame, Gonzaga, Boise State, BYU, Oregon and Wake Forest. 

The Comets are additionally an awesome favourite to win a fifth staff title up to now six seasons, with Wilsonville, Summit, Hood River Valley and South Albany battling for second.

4A (12:20 p.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 1, Alexander Garcia-Silver, Marshfield, Sr.; 6, Mateo Candanoza, Philomath, Sr.; 8, Grant Bohannon, Hidden Valley, Sr.; 10, Jaden Owens, Cottage Grove, Sr. 5A: 3, Juan Diego Contreras, The Dalles, Sr.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 7 people qualify for state 

Cowapa (McCormick Park, St. Helens): Astoria, Scappoose. District champion: John Clement, Astoria, Sr. (17:27.3). Qualifying people: 3, Ben Zuschlag, St. Helens, So.; 5, Joseph Norris, St. Helens, Sr.

Tri-Valley (McIver Park, Estacada): The Dalles, Criminal County. District champion: Juan Diego Contreras, The Dalles, Sr. (15:42.8). Qualifying people: None.

Oregon West (Philomath Excessive Faculty): Philomath, Cascade. District champion: Ben Hernandez, Philomath, Sr. (16:28.3). Qualifying particular person: 3, Connor Brown, Newport, So.

Sky Em (Lane Group School, Eugene): Cottage Grove, Marshfield. District champion: Alexander Garcia-Silver, Marshfield, Sr. (15:11.40). Qualifying people: None.

Skyline (Valley of the Rogue State Park, Gold Hill): Hidden Valley, Klamath Union. District champion: Grant Bohannon, Hidden Valley, Sr. (16:11.6). Qualifying people: 3, Bryce Worrell, Mazama, Sr.; 4, Sam Iverson, Henley, Jr.; 6, Luke Devault, Henley, Sr.; 7, Nathen Hammond, Phoenix, Fr.

Higher Oregon (Treasure Valley Group School, Ontario): Baker, La Grande. District champion: Daniel Brown, Baker, So. (17:33.82). Qualifying people: Jack Reynolds (Pendleton).

At-large qualifying staff

Marist Catholic

Outlook

Garcia-Silver, a local of Colombia, has upheld the working custom at Marshfield began by legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine. He returns to defend his state title this fall an excellent stronger favourite after a season that included victories on the Nike Portland XC Danner Championships and the Prefontaine Memorial Run — his successful time of 14:45.1 ranks No. 17 nationally for 5K.

The battle behind Garcia-Silver needs to be pitched, with a few The Dalles runners (Contreras and junior Leo Lemann) joined by Hernandez and Philomath teammate Mateo Candanoza, Bohannon and Klamath Union junior Carter Harmon all within the combine.

With final yr’s champion, Siuslaw, having dropped to 3A, the staff race figures to return all the way down to Philomath and The Dalles. The Warriors gained the final of their 4 titles three years in the past, when senior Brody Bushnell positioned ninth as a freshman. The Riverhawks gained their solely title in 1997.

3A (11:10 a.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning champions: Enterprise; Siuslaw (4A)

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 2, Wyatt Montgomery, La Pine, Sr.; 3, Olin Gilster, Oregon Episcopal, Sr.; 6, Benjamin Bourne, Santiam Christian, Sr. 4A: 4, Samuel Ulrich, Siuslaw, Sr.; 7, Kyle Hughes, Siuslaw, Sr.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 7 people qualify for state 

Particular District 1 (Prepare dinner Park, Tigard): Valley Catholic, Oregon Episcopal. District champion: Olin Glister, Oregon Episcopal, Sr. (16:08.4). Qualifying people: None.

Particular District 2 (Cheadle Park, Lebanon): Santiam Christian, Harrisburg. District champion: Benjamin Bourne, Santiam Christian, Sr. (16:02.10). Qualifying people: 5, Louigi Etta, Yamhill-Carlton, So.; 6, Brennan Hake, Amity, Jr.

Particular District 3 (Pendleton Group Park): Sisters, Enterprise. District champion: Wyatt Montgomery, La Pine, Sr. (15:48.3). Qualifying people: 2, Trevor Stewart, Vale, Jr.

Particular District 4 (Lane Group School, Eugene): Siuslaw, St. Mary’s (Medford). District champion: Kyle Hughes, Siuslaw, Sr. (16:56.43). Qualifying people: 6, Noah Eichenbusch, Glide, So.

At-large qualifying groups

Banks, Burns, Taft, Westside Christian

Outlook

It’s a brand-new world within the 3A ranks. The highest three groups within the projected standings — Siuslaw, Valley Catholic and Sisters — dropped from 4A throughout reclassification, and two-time 3A champion Enterprise is down this yr. Santiam Christian and Oregon Episcopal additionally determine to battle for a trophy.

The person race needs to be simply as shut, with Glister, Bourne and Montgomery all inside six seconds of one another among the many state leaders. Don’t rely out Ulrich and Hughes, each top-10 finishers throughout Siuslaw’s 4A title run final fall.

2A/1A (10:35 a.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning champion: Union

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 2, Isaiah Rodriguez, Knappa, Sr.; 3, Trevor Nichols, Heppner, Sr.; 5, Taylor Fox, Union, Sr.; 7, Alex McIntyre, Weston-McEwen, Sr.; 8, Luke Binfet, Bickleton, Sr.; 10, Eli Williams, Union, Jr.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 7 people qualify for state 

Particular District 1 (Prepare dinner Park, Tigard): Knappa, St. Stephen’s Academy. District champion: Isaiah Rodriguez, Knappa, Sr. (16:29.1). Qualifying people: None.

Particular District 2 (Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon): Western Christian, Monroe. District champion: Luke Ellis, Western Christian, Sr. (17:46.30). Qualifying people: 2, Viggo Beck, Triangle Lake, Jr.; 3, Randy Turner, Mohawk, Sr.; 4, Jackson Duringer, Central Linn, Fr.; 5, Jesus Cortes, Kennedy, Sr.; 6, Noah Lutz, Blanchet Catholic, So.

Particular District 3 (Pendleton Group Park): Union, Heppner. District champion: Taylor Fox, Union, Sr. (16:00.0). Qualifying people: 5, Alex McIntyre, Weston-McEwen, Sr.; 6, Cooper Gover, Pine Eagle, Sr.

Particular District 4 (Lane Group School, Eugene): Bandon, Pacific. District champion: Gianni Altman, Gold Seashore, Sr. (17:09.51). Qualifying people: 3, Clayton Wilson, Reedsport, So.; 4, Curtiss Heier, Illinois Valley, So.; 7, Logan Grant, North Douglas, Sr.

At-large qualifying groups

Nation Christian, Stanfield/Echo

Outlook

Union beat Bandon by simply 4 factors to win the title final yr, and this fall’s staff race ought to once more be a detailed one — solely this time, it needs to be Knappa that challenges the Bobcats’ bid for a fifth state title up to now seven seasons.

Rodriguez, Fox and teammates Eli Williams of Union and Joshua Peterson of Knappa ought to contend for the person title alongside Heppner’s duo of senior Trevor Nichols and junior Grady Greenwood. 

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Ladies

6A (2:55 p.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 1, Kate Peters, Lake Oswego, Sr.; 5, Emma Bennett, Jesuit, So.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 14 people qualify for state 

PIL (Lents Park, Portland): Lincoln, Franklin. District champion: Keira Saavedra, Lincoln, Jr. (17:47.4). Qualifying people: 6, Iris Stasiuk, Cleveland, Sr.; 11, Milla Carroll, Cleveland, Jr.

Metro (Tualatin Hills Rec Heart, Beaverton): Jesuit, Sundown. District champion: Maura O’Scannlain, Jesuit, So. (17:38.1). Qualifying people: 7, Erin Cosgrove, Southridge, Sr.; 8, Aubrey Culligan, Mountainside, So.; 10, Mira Garland, Mountainside, Fr.; 14, Sonja Jones, Westview, So.

Pacific (Joe Dancer Park, McMinnville): Sherwood, McMinnville. District champion: Senoya Bugher, Sherwood, So. (19:27.9). Qualifying people: 6, Dominique Eszenyi, Newberg, Jr.; 7, Morgan Boddy, Liberty, Sr.; 10, Isabelle Pruss, Glencoe, So.; 11, Abigail Wheatley, Newberg, Fr.; 12, Averie Duyck, Glencoe, Jr.; 14, Adonia Weis, Glencoe, Jr.

Mt. Hood (Blue Lake Regional Park, Fairview): Central Catholic, Clackamas. District champion: Ella McGillis, Central Catholic, Jr. (18:09.3). Qualifying people: 4, Alyssa Stumbo, Barlow, 20:04.0; 6, Susan Mcgaughey, Sandy, Jr.; 8, Madeline Pizzuti, Nelson, Jr.; 12, Maddy Cooper, Sandy, Jr.; 14, Peyton Trickel, Barlow, So.

Three Rivers (Clackamas Group School): Lakeridge, Lake Oswego. District champion: Ana Peters, Lake Oswego, So. (18:17.1). Qualifying people: 7, Sadie Drucker, St. Mary’s, Sr.; 11, Karys Gates, Tualatin, Jr.; 12, Lydia Dale, Oregon Metropolis, Jr.; 13, Raquel Flores, St. Mary’s, So.

Central Valley (Bush Park, Salem): West Salem, South Salem. District champion: Avery Meier, West Salem, Fr. (18:16.4). Qualifying people: 2, Nelida Dalgas, North Salem, Fr.; 3, Sara Abbott, Sprague, Sr.; 5, Jocelyn Schnurbusch, McNary, Fr.; 9, Kaydence Nguyen, Sprague, Sr.

Southwest (Stewart Park, Roseburg): South Eugene, Roseburg. District champion: Madi Zemper-Prill, South Eugene, Fr. (18:42.6). Qualifying people: 4, Reese Meager, North Medford, Sr.; 6, Marisela Villa, North Medford, Sr.; 8, Eleanor Nichol, North Medford, Sr.; 12, Karalyn Gilbert, Sheldon, Jr.; 14, Skylar Willow, Sheldon, Sr.

At-large qualifying groups

Grant, Wells, Tigard, West Linn

Outlook

The 6A meet may have a unique vibe this weekend. Three-time champion Summit returned to 5A in reclassification, so will Jesuit — which gained the earlier two titles earlier than the Storm moved up in 2018 — attain the mountaintop as soon as once more? The Crusaders have been No. 11 in the newest DyeStat nationwide rankings. 

Reigning race champion Kate Peters has not run this season due to an damage, and Bennett ran for the primary time this season for the Crusaders by successful the Metro JV district meet. That opens the door for a quintet of runners who’ve damaged 18:10 this season, led by O’Scannlain, who ran a season greatest in successful the Metro district title and positioned thirteenth at state final yr. 

Proper behind her are the PIL duo of Saavedra and Wells junior Josie Fale, Ana Peters (Kate’s youthful sister and a budding star) and McGillis. They’ve but to run in the identical race this season, so how they race one another stays to be seen. And let’s not overlook Tigard junior Sabine Kim, who was the highest 6A finisher in final month’s Danner Championship race at Nike Portland XC and completed second to Peters on the Three Rivers district meet.

5A (1:45 p.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning champions: Corvallis; Summit (6A)

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 1, Emily Wisniewski, Crescent Valley, So.; 5, Ava Betts, Corvallis, Sr.; 6, Avery Nason, Corvallis, Sr.; 7, Phoebe Wooden, Hood River Valley, Sr.; 9, Noemi Lundgren, Putnam, Sr.; 10, Artana Good, North Eugene, Jr. 6A: 6, Ella Thorsett, Summit, Sr.; 9, Barrett Justema, Summit, Sr.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 7 people qualify for state 

Northwest Oregon (Blue Lake Regional Park, Fairview): Hood River Valley, Putnam. District champion: Noemi Lundgren, Putnam, Sr. (19:08.2). Qualifying people: None.

Midwestern (Lane Group School, Eugene): Crater, Ashland. District champion: Lindsay Siebert, Crater, Jr. (19:00.6). Qualifying people: 5, Artana Good, North Eugene (19:37.3): 6, Breanna Raven, Thurston, Sr.

Mid-Willamette (Willamette Mission State Park, Brooks): Crescent Valley, Corvallis. District champion: Emily Wisniewski, Crescent Valley, So. (17:24.4). Qualifying people: None.

Intermountain (Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond): Summit, Bend. District champion: Barrett Justema, Summit, Sr. (19:55.25). Qualifying particular person: 7, Sage Cramp, Caldera, So.

At-large qualifying groups

Churchill, Dallas, La Salle Prep, Silverton, Wilsonville

Outlook

Can anybody come inside 50 factors of Summit, which returns to 5A after extending its string of consecutive state titles to 13 throughout its four-year run in 6A? The Storm clock in at No. 25 in the newest DyeStat nationwide rankings.

Ultimately week’s IMC district meet, the Storm had seven of the highest eight finishers, with solely Caldera’s Cramp breaking apart their pack. The state meet can be a bit extra strung out, with Crescent Valley, Corvallis and Crater able to making them work for a 14th consecutive championship.

The person race could possibly be a three-person battle between Wisniewski and Summit seniors Ella Thorsett, who completed third on the Nike Portland XC Danner Championships as the highest Oregonian, and IMC district champion Justema. Look ahead to Crescent Valley freshman Lillian Weiss, runner-up to Wisniewski on the Mid-Willamette district meet, to attempt to preserve tempo. 

4A (11:45 a.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 1, Emily Tubbs, La Grande, Jr.; 3, Kyla Potratz, Phoenix, Sr.; 7, Adela Beckstead, Philomath, So.; 9, Cecilia Villagomez, La Grande, So.; 10, Ingrid Hellesto, Philomath, Sr.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 7 people qualify for state 

Cowapa (McCormick Park, St. Helens): Scappoose, Tillamook. District champion: Amalie Anderson, Scappoose, Fr. (21:42.3). Qualifying people: 3, Maddie Menke, Seaside, Fr.; 4, Ella Clyde, Seaside, Fr.; 5, Ella Zilli, Astoria, Sr.; 7, Elizabeth Joli, Astoria, So.

Tri-Valley (McIver Park, Estacada): Criminal County, Molalla. District champion: Anika Jenson, Molalla, Fr. (19:12.8). Qualifying particular person: 4, Hannah MacDuffee, Madras, Sr.

Oregon West (Philomath Excessive Faculty): Philomath, Stayton. District champion: Adele Beckstead, Philomath, So. (19:32.8). Qualifying particular person: 4, Makaila Kuenzi, Cascade, Fr.

Sky Em (Lane Group School, Eugene): Junction Metropolis, Cottage Grove. District champion: Avery Hedden, Marist Catholic, Sr. (20:21.06). Qualifying people: 4, Sara Slade, North Bend, Sr.; 6, Ellie Massey, North Bend, Fr.

Skyline (Valley of the Rogue State Park, Gold Hill): Klamath Union, Henley. District champion: Kyla Potratz, Phoenix, Sr. (19:17.9). Qualifying people: 4, Joey Clark, Hidden Valley, Fr.

Higher Oregon (Treasure Valley Group School, Ontario): La Grande, Baker. District champion: Emily Tubbs, La Grande, Jr. (19:08.74). Qualifying particular person: 6, Melissa Tune, Pendleton, So.

At-large qualifying staff

The Dalles

Outlook

A yr in the past, Tubbs grew to become the primary La Grande runner to win a state title since 1998. This yr, she hopes to steer the Tigers to their first staff championship. It needs to be a two-team battle, with Philomath seeking to transfer up from its second-place end from a yr in the past to win its first title since 2003.

Tubbs pulled away to a 14-second victory final fall, nevertheless it needs to be a a lot nearer race this season. 4 runners have damaged 19:20 this season, led by Tubbs’ district-winning time however carefully trailed by Jenson, Beckstead and Potratz. 

3A/2A/1A (10 a.m.)

2021 outcomes

Returning champions: Bandon; Siuslaw (4A)

Returning podium finishers (prime 10): 2, Megan Cowl, Catlin Gabel, Sr.; 3, Daisy Lalonde, East Linn Christian, So.

District outcomes

Prime two groups and 7 people qualify for state 

Particular District 1 (Prepare dinner Park, Tigard): Oregon Episcopal, Valley Catholic, St. Stephen’s Academy. District champion: Jaya Simmons, Valley Catholic, So. (18:58.1). Qualifying people: 4, Delaney Draeger, Vernonia, Jr.; 5, Sophie Schoolmeester, Banks, Fr.; 7, Micah Rigg, Nestucca, Fr.

Particular District 2 (Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon): Central Linn, Kennedy, Santiam Christian. District champion: Daisy Lalonde, East Linn Christian, So. (19:08.0). Qualifying people: 2, Kalkidan Ellis, Western Christian, Fr.; 3, Clara Individuals, Regis, Fr.; 4, Evelyn Harkey, Taft, Fr.; 6, Averie Peterson, Santiam, So.

Particular District 3 (Pendleton Group Park): Enterprise, Union, Burns. District champion: Sydney White, Burns, Fr. (19:16.6). Qualifying people: 2, Ashley Jentzsch, La Pine, Sr.; 7, Addie Saunders, Vale, Fr.

Particular District 4 (Lane Group School, Eugene): Siuslaw, Bandon, Nice Hill. District champion: Saniyah Ayala, St. Mary’s (Medford, Sr. (19:44.48). Qualifying people: 6, Ada Millet, Coquille, Fr.

At-large qualifying groups

Heppner, Sisters

Outlook

The state’s two greatest small-school groups reside inside 75 miles of one another alongside the South Oregon coast. Siuslaw, final yr’s 4A champion, proved its standing because the overwhelming favourite with a 28-67 victory over Bandon ultimately week’s district championships. 

Lalonde and Simmons are the one two ladies who’ve damaged 19:15 within the race and have cut up their head-to-head conferences — Lalonde gained the season-opening Darrel Deedon Invite, and Simmons gained two weeks later on the Silver Falls Oktoberfest Invitational.