Find out who were the 4 boys and 4 girls teams selected as the at-large squads for 2014 NXN!
Coverage
Feature on NXN Midwest Regional individual champion and Michigan homeschooled runner Sarah Kettel.
Which at-large bubble teams impressed the most in their regional races? Speed ratings do not lie!
See how your times rank and matchup against other top teams and individuals in their NXN regional
Watch the trailer of On The Rise: Allie Ostrander, part of a new MileSplit original video series.
Since 2004 the Nike Cross Nationals has brought the fastest high school cross country teams and athletes in the country to Portland, Oregon to compete for the ultimate prize – a national championship. In its 11th year, the Nike Cross Nationals will be contested for the first time ever at Glendoveer Golf Course.
Feature on the NXN Northwest Region girls team champions from Camas High School in Washington.
Watch FULL Episode 1 of ON THE RISE: Allie Ostrander! Check Out Trailer for Sneak Peak!
That final Who's #1? before NXN. We project out top 22 teams that will toe the line in Portland on Saturday
It is the La Salle Academy (RI) Boys first appearance in history at NXN. Despite the minimal experience, they didn't just come here to enjoy the experience. The goal for the 3rd ranked team in the nation is to win.
The storied CBA program is quite familiar with NXN and looks to use that to its advantage come Saturday as the eye a national crown. This team that got 2nd last year was ranked #1 to start the season, but hasn't had the season many expected and currently are projected to place 12th in Portland. The CBA boys have other plans, to bring back the star trophy back to Lincroft, NJ.
Dart Schwaderer was the first Colorado boy to qualify to NXN as an individual. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning boys cross country teams within the states of the NXN Southeast Regional including Alabama, DC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning girls cross country teams within the states of the NXN Southeast Regional including Alabama, DC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning boys cross country teams within the states of the NXN South Regional including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning girls cross country teams within the states of the NXN South Regional including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. List is generated by using the average time of the top 5 returnees on each team from their 2013 XC season 5K bests. Note that these are not subjective rankings, which we will produce during the season, but a guide to show some of the top teams coming back in the region.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning boys cross country teams within the states of the NXN Northwest Region including Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning girls cross country teams within the states of the NXN Northwest Region including Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning boys cross country teams within the states of the NXN Southwest Region including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning girls cross country teams within the states of the NXN Southwest Region including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning boys cross country teams within the states of the NXN Heartland Region including Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning girls cross country teams within the states of the NXN Heartland Region including Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning girls cross country teams within the states of the NXN Northeast Region including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
A list of the top 25 fastest returning boys cross country teams within the states of the NXN Northeast Region including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Pre-season scouting report on a national powerhouse cross country program in the American Fork boys of Utah.
Pre-season scouting report on the Davis High School boys and girls cross country teams of Utah.
Jimmy gives the low down on all the XC action across America.
For the first time ever, MileSplit is providing race video coverage at all 8 Nike Cross Nationals Regional meets!
What do the speed ratings think of the boys teams from their NXN regional races?
They have qualified for NXN 5 years in a row. Strong finishes in the past, but can they win it all this year?
Nike has decided this year to let you the people decide who are the 4 at-large teams to NXN! JUST KIDDING!
Which 4 boys teams on the bubble deserve the phone call on Sunday that they are going to Portland?
Joseph Benson and Sam Hedquist will be taking trips with their teams to Portland, Oregon, next Thursday. Photos by Alan Versaw.