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Analysis: Andy Monroe is one of the many strong runners coming out of Oregon this year. He placed fourth in last year's border clash invitational, running 15:32. The only 2017 returner to place higher than him was Lincoln Senior High School's James Mwaura who won running 15:25.
Monroe had several other impressive finishes including winning the 2016 5A OSAA Oregon state championships. At the Bob Firman Invitational Monroe placed fifth in an absolutely loaded field which included names like Talon Hull, Garrett Barton, and Grant Gardner. One of his most impressive races was at the Nike Cross Nationals Northwest Regional where he placed third to earn a spot on the line in Portland at NXN. At NXN he finished 35th.