2007 Doug Conley Invitational

The Doug Conley Invitational features the top-20 ranked boys and girls Arizona high school cross country teams, regardless of class level, as well as top individuals from non-invited teams. Not surprisingly, the meet produces excellent performances, that sometimes surpass the state meet…

*** Click here to view photos from the 2007 Doug Conley Invitational ***

Jim Walmsley from Horizon High School tied Foot Locker Champion Kenny Cormier’s winning time from 2004, en route to winning the Boys Varsity race. In the Girls Varsity race, Jessica Tonn from Xavier College Preparatory defeated defending champion Lindsay Prescott.

Doug Conley Invitational Girls Varsity individual results (on Arizonatrack.com)

Doug Conley Invitational Girls Varsity team results (on Arizonatrack.com)

Doug Conley Invitational Boys Varsity individual results (on Arizonatrack.com)

Doug Conley Invitational Boys Varsity team results (on Arizonatrack.com)

Doug Conley Invitational Boys Non-Varsity individual results (on Arizonatrack.com)

Doug Conley Invitational Boys Non-Varsity team results (on Arizonatrack.com)

Doug Conley Invitational Girls Non-Varsity individual results (on Arizonatrack.com)

Doug Conley Invitational Girls Non-Varsity team results (on Arizonatrack.com)

Jessica Tonn leads Lindsay Prescott with one mile to go

Jim Walmsley tied Kenny Cormier's old course record from 2004

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Arizona D’backs — View from the Bullpen

Watching the activity in a Major League Baseball bullpen is fascinating. Here are a few images from a recent Arizona Diamondbacks game…

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Juan Cruz warming up

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2007 Cross Country Season — Upcoming Coverage

Cross country season is underway in Arizona at the high school and collegiate levels. Here are the meets that we plan to photograph…

September 29: Doug Conley Invitational

October 13: Canyon West Classic

October 26: NJCAA Region I Championships (tentative)

November 3: AIA State Cross Country Tournament

November 17: Nike Team Nationals Southwest Championships

Jessica Tonn leads Tara Erdmann at the 2006 Doug Conley Invitational

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Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It’s a charming Southwestern city that combines its unique history with an interesting blend of cultures…

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New Mexico Symbols

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San Diego 2007

Every summer, heat-weary Arizonans flock to San Diego to relax near the coast. On a sunny Friday afternoon, the sail boats were out in force, including the majestic Californian, a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence, that patrolled the coast of California enforcing federal law during the gold rush.

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The Californian sailing San Diego Harbor

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Saranac Lake, NY

Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains, Saranac Lake, New York provided a cool escape from the Arizona heat. The area is rich with history from the pre-Revolutionary war era, to the present, and offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and canoeing.

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Ampersand Bay provides access to Saranac Lake

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