Region I-5A Boys Preview

ALEX ALDACO

Aug 08, 2008

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The Region I-5A Meet is always one of the toughest regions in the State. This year should be no different with the return of Chris Brown and Craig Lutz. The team competition should be as competitive as ever with solid teams like Plano and Plano West moving to Region I this year from Region II. Plano had some very strong performances on the track in 2008 which usually translate to a strong cross country season.

Something also to look at in the team competition is District 6-5A. It is stacked with Southlake Carroll, Flower Mound, Marcus, and Coppell. Each of these teams have a shot to make it to the state meet but only top 3 will qualify for the Region I-5A Meet. Who is left out?

Region I-5A meet is also a wildcard because it has the toughest of all the region courses. The 3 mile course is located at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock but it is challenging and at 3200ft altitude. Also you have to factor in the wild weat...