Foot Locker West Regional

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Grabill and Shrader Capture First Place Titles in 31st Annual Foot Locker Cross Country Championships West Regional

Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Mount San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif.
 
COURSE/WEATHER: 5K; good course conditions; slightly overcast; 56 degrees

Molly Grabill of Poway, Calif., and Brian Shrader of Flagstaff, Ariz., won the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships (FLCCC) West Regional today.  In the girls’ race, Grabill and Megan Morgan of Del Mar, Calif., took an early lead to set the pace for those vying for a coveted spot to the National Championships.  Included in the pack were Jessica Tonn (Arizona), a four-time national qualifier, and Karlie Garcia (California), the only freshman qualifier representing the West Region.
 
In the boys’ race, Wade Meddles of Gardnerville, Nev., claimed the lead after one mile, chased by a group of runners, including Shrader.  Nearing the finish, with 200 yards remaining, Shrader made his move to pass Meddles for the win in 15:25, with Meddles finishing second in 15:29.

2009 Results