Official Foot Locker Media Press Release:Megan Goethals of Rochester, Mich., and Lukas Verzbicas of Orland Hills, Ill., won the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships (FLCCC) Midwest Regional today. The girls’ race began with a pack of ten runners, led by Goethals, Emily Sisson from Chesterfield, Mo., and Sara Kroll from Westland, Mich. After the two-mile mark, Goethals and Sisson separated from the pack, with Goethals securing the title in 17:24. Five of the top ten finishers are repeat qualifiers for the National Finals. Goethals is a two-time Midwest Regional Champion (2008 and 2009) and Sisson is a four-time qualifier. In the boys’ race, Verzbicas took an early lead, followed by a small pack of runners, including Walter Schafer from Centennial, Colo., and Tyler Byrne from Georgetown, Ind. Verzbicas crossed the finish line in first place in 15:34, followed by Schafer in 15:41 and Byrne in 15:46. (Official Foot Locker Press Release; Kenny Fried)
