To win state, you must have great talent and a good work ethic. Allen has both. I knew the first summer three years ago that Allen was a special runner. Russo acknowledged that St. X will be tough to beat but hasn't ruled out the Lancers as a strong contender. The state meet comes to a season in itself.
Some kids have a hard time handling the pressure and emotions.
Anything can happen that day. Madeira is the only other Cincinnati team to qualify. The Mustangs will compete in the Division II race as a result of finishing fourth at the Troy Regional. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.