No. 12: Romeo (MI)
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Analysis: The Romeo Bulldogs enter the 2024 season as Michigan's Division 1 team to beat, fresh off a state championship victory at Michigan International Speedway. With Annie Hrabovsky (3rd), Natalia Guaresimo (6th), Emmerson Clor (10th), Lillian Deskins (17th), and Olivia Purdy leading the way, Romeo boasts a strong top five that helped secure their title last year. Their top five 5K average of 18:02.22 ranks #8 going into the season.
However, depth is a concern, with only their top six runners having 5K PRs under 19 minutes. Staying healthy and consistent will be key as they aim to defend their state title and make a serious run at an NXR Midwest regional berth for Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). With their sights set on the national stage, Romeo has the talent and drive to make this season one to remember.
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PRESEASON GIRLS TEAM RANKINGS
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RANK | Team |
|---|---|
| 25 | Champlain Valley Union (Vt.) |
| 24 | Wayzata (Minn.) |
| 23 | Flower Mound (Tex.) |
| 22 | Saratoga Springs (N.Y.) |
| 21 | Timpview (Utah) |
| 20 | Jesuit Portland (Ore.) |
| 19 | East Aurora (N.Y.) |
| 18 | Brentwood (Tenn.) |
| 17 | Lincoln (Ore.) |
| 16 | Downers Grove North (Ill.) |
| 15 | Webb School (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
| 14 | Union Catholic Reg (N.J.) |
| 13 | Barrington (Ill.) |
| 12 | Romeo (Mich.) |
| 11 | Ventura (Calif.) |
| 10 | Lone Peak (Utah) |
| 9 | Bethlehem (N.Y.) |
| 8 | Santiago Corona (Calif.) |
| 7 | Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.) |
| 6 | JSerra Catholic (Calif.) |
| 5 | Trabuco Hills (Calif.) |
| 4 | Niwot (Colo.) |
| 3 | Buchanan (Calif.) |
| 2 | Mountain Vista (Colo.) |
| 1 | Air Academy (Colo.) |