Oregon coach Shalane Flanagan had been waiting all season to unleash her cross-country team. When it finally happened Friday morning, the Ducks didn't disappoint. Silan Ayyildiz and Maddy Elmore ...

Niwot became the first boys cross country team from Colorado to win Nike Cross Nationals, and the Mountain Vista girls claimed a team title of their own.

Cross Creek is set up well for this level of players. It's a good challenge." Tour rookie Danielle Downey of Spencerport, N.Y., agreed. "It's very narrow, so tee shots are key.

Oregon finished seventh in the men's NCAA West Regional meet and will not compete at the national meet, though Elliott Cook, who placed 10th, was selected for individual at-large berth on Saturday.