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Team: Great Oak (CA)
Analysis: The Great Oak boys team has become a dynasty not only in California but nationally as well. The team has been top three at almost every Division 1 CIF State Cross Country Championships in the past decade and has made it to NXN almost every year over the same amount of time. Last year the Wolf Pack had hopes of being National Champions but went home with a disappointing sixth-place finish. The team returns four of its seven form Portland last year. They will look to again challenge for the national title after winning it in 2015.