Just 24 seconds? I don't know how much you know about a 5k...but 24 seconds slower than any time is not good...unless German wins in 14:48...then that will still be fast. But comparing a 17:20 to a 16:56 is like comparing a 4:10 to a 4:14. Both are good, but the 4:14 pails in comparison...as does the 17:20.
Boys
1. Luke (kicks down German)
2. German (will get caught in last 300-500)
3. Chris (too good to put him below this)
4. Donn (very strong, could be a solid top 3)
5. Colby (texas curse will get him, maybe top 3, probably lower than this)
Girls
1. Jordan (probably not, but it would be cool for her to win again)
2. Durkin (should be my #1)
3. Kathy
don't really care after that