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2006 Section 2AA Preview
Boys:
On the boys side, the team battle will be for second place between teams such as Buffalo, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee and Mankato West.  Willmar is the clear favorite for getting first as they have been ranked #1 in MN and in the top 10 in the nation the whole year.  On the individual side contending for section champion will be Abdi Awale(#9 MN AA), Kaafi Adeys(#10 MN AA), Mustafa Yusuf, Mohammed Bedel, Mahad Hassan (all 5 from Willmar), Kyle Schmidt (Hutchinson) and Keagan Marble (Waseca). Willmar is the only team rated from section 2, but that doesn't mean the race will be meaningless as there'll be 3 to 5 teams competing for the coveted 2nd place and advancement to the state meet on November 4th at St. Olaf in Northfield.
The top 2 teams and top 10 individuals all advance to the state meet.

Predictions:
1. Abdi Awale 15:28
2. Kaafi Adeys 15:30
3. Mustafa Yusuf 15:40
4. Mohamed Bedel 15:45
5. Mahad Hassan 15:50
6. Keagan Marble (Wa) 15:58
7. Kyle Schmidt (H) 16:00
8. David Holmberg (MW) 16:25
9. Scott Boros 16:30
10. Andrew Nicklawsky 16:32

Team:
1) Willmar       15
2) Hutchinson  82
3) Buffalo       86
4) Shakopee    101
5) Chaska       105
6) Mankato West  109
Girls:
The girls race will be the race of the day as 3 ranked teams and 3 ranked girls are running in the race.  #3 Marshall looks to be the heads on favorite to take first as long as there normal #3 runner can regain her form from a disasterous race at Roy Griak. Fighting for second will be #10 Chaska and #11 Prior Lake.  Also in contention will be a very strong, but unranked Waseca squad who placed 3rd last year.
Top ranked runners in the state include #1 Laura Hughes of Mankato West, #6 Brooke Wyffels of Marshall and receiving consideration is Megan Lundgren of Mankato East. 
The Willmar girls won't have any runners in the top 10 more than likely, but will have a strong pack placing in the late teens into the 30's.  This should help them place in the top 5.

Predictions:
1. Brooke Wyffels (M) 14:30
2. Laura Hughes (MW) 14:32
3. Megan Lundgren (ME) 14:46
4. Hannah Mcraith (Wa)  14:51
5. Megan Huer (PL) 14:52
6. Alexis Boyd (M) 14:54




Team:
1. Marshall 54
2. Prior Lake 68
3. Chaska 71
4. Waseca 94
5. Willmar 140
6. New Prague 143