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left hand. Brian Heifferon was named to the MPSF 1997 First Team, and Beaubien and Chris Aguilera to the second team. Stanford will lose only one senior and has a formidable group of redshirt frosh ready to play next year. All come with national achievements, including playing on the U.S. Junior National Team.

RUNAWAY SUCCESSES  Payton Jordan, who coached from 1957 to 1979, and Brooks Johnson, who coached from 1979 to 1992, were named to the U.S. Track Coaches Hall of Fame. Octogenarian Jordan still runs track, this year breaking world records in his age category for the 100- and 200-meter sprints. Johnson is administrator for track and field and cross-country events at Disney’s new Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando. At Stanford, the success of the cross-country teams ­ the men won the NCAA championship and the women took second place ­ also led to a slew of honors. Ten athletes were named All-Americans, and Coach Vin Lananna (pictured) was chosen Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year (as well as District 8 Coach of the Year). Making the All-America list: Nathan Nutter (third time), Mary Cobb (third), Brad and Brent Hauser (second for both), Sarna Renfro (second), Jason Balkman, Jonathan Riley, Jason Lunn, Julia Stamps and Sally Glynn.

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