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in the past four years (fifth in 2012
and fourth in 2013).
Coach Mike McGuire: "We're show-
ing nice, steady, consistent improve-
ment. Probably the biggest contribut-
ing factor is we're healthy.
"We're aware of the rankings, but
we're not consumed by them. We're
just focused on what we can control
and that's getting better and staying
healthy. And if we're able to do it — I
like our chances going forward and
into the championship part of the
season."
U-M's Best Players: Junior Erin Finn
has led the team in each of its first
four races this season, winning three
5,000-meter events and placing sixth
overall at the NCAA Pre-Nationals
Oct. 16 … For her consistency, Finn
was named Big Ten Cross Country
Athlete of the Week on two separate
occasions … Just behind Finn, senior
Shannon Osika has finished in the
top 15 in all four of Michigan's meets.
"On the front end, what we didn't
Junior Erin Finn has led the women's cross country squad in each of its first four races this
season, winning three meets.
PHOTO COURTESY MICHIGAN ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS
