The University of Portland standout Trevor Dunbar transfers to Oregon. 

Nathan Weitz focuses on Jake Leingang & Tony Smoragiewicz on his way to third (picture by Colleen Collins) This year offered two fine racesto add to the over three decade tradition of the Foot Locker National Championships.  Northwest harrier fans had much to like as well with Nathan Weitz, Andrew Gardner & Dallin Farnsworth all placing in the top eleven.   For the girls Washington's Jordan McPhee and Idaho's Emily Nist  represented the region.

Andrew Gardner & NAthan Weitz at Hotel Del Coronado Nathan Weitz,  Andrew Gardner & Katie Knight were included on the list of US ahtletes, who will compete on the  US Junior Squad.   The meet, which will include European runners, is the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country race.  The race takes on added significance this coming year in only it's second edition, because there  will be no World Championship in 2012.    We have noted that this was a truly impressive year in Washington and the inclusion of three runners to the national team underscores the fact.   Nathan Weitz, who recently placed third in the Foot Locker National Championship, will be joined by Andrew Gardner, who placed sixth in that event, as a member of the Junior Men's Team.   Katie Knight, who blew away the Washington State meet record (17:11) in Pasco and then followed that performance with a third place effort at NXN, will be a member of the Junior Women's squad.   It's nice to see Katie finally receiving the national attention that she has deserved for some time. 

  The 2011 Foot Locker races offered two completely different styles of racing for fans to comtemplate but in the end the result was two high quality races  with very deserving champions.   Runners from the Northwest represented WA and ID well.

Jordan McPhee Nathan Weitz & Andrew Gar dner of Washington join Dallin Farnsworth as threats to claim a National title at Foot Locker.   Jordan McPhee o on Saturday in San Diego.f Washington  and Emily Nist of  Idaho will also represent the Northwest

The highlight reel for the Northwest last week includes NAthan Weitz, Dallin Farnsworth & Andrew Gardner in the Foot Locker West boys' race & Jordan McPhee & Emily Nist for FL girls.  Katie Knight  & Amy-Eloise Neale shined for the Northwest girls at NXN, while Izaic Yorks and Anthony Armstrong led the guys.

Karlie Garcia Washington runner  Jordan McPhee earned her first trip to sunny San Diego and the Foot Locker National finals.   Idaho State champion Emily Nist will join McPhee next weekend after joining Mary Lyons & Nicole Nielsen as the state's only female qualifiers in history..  

Darren Fahy wins West Washington's Nathan Weitz finished second & Andrew Gardner placed fourth, as they both earned return trips to San Diego for the Foot Locker National Championship.   Dallin Farnsworth of Idaho placed third and became the state's 7th male runner to qualify.

Maddie Meyers - 4-time Washington 1A champion & two-time Foot Locker runner Oregon & Washington will be well represented in the over three decade traddition of Foot Locker, as runners attempt to qualify for America's premier race. Maddie Meyers will attempt to be a three-time qualifier,while Nathan & Kendra Weitz attempt to duplicate thier feet as the only brother - sister combination to qualify in the same year.  Jordan McPhee will give Washington another fine chance at national representation.    Dallin Farnsworth & Emily Nist lead the Idaho contingent, while Travis Neuman & Kyle Thompson along with paul Adams will lead Oregon.