It's time we sort this out. Each state gets to pick their Top 7 best high school xc runners and we talk about which team would win. My pick for each Top 7 (in no order for both lists):
Illinois:
1. Craig Virgin
2. Lukas Verzbicas
3. Dave Merrick
4. Jorge Torres
5. Don Sage
6. Matt Withrow
7. Chris Derrick
Honorable Mention: Tom Graves
California:
1. Jeff Nelson
2. Eric Hulst
3. Rich Kimball
4. German Fernandez
5. Marc Davis
6. Bryan Dameworth
7. Thom Hunt
Honorable Mentions: Meb Keflezghi, Louie Quintana, Eric Reynolds, Ryan Hall, Jay Marden
Which state wins?