BYU's Nico Montanez. Photo courtesy of BYU athletics

 Photo courtesy of BYU athletics

BYU’s Nico Montanez, a St. Augustine High School grad, is a favorite to win the West Coast Conference men’s cross country championship Friday in San Diego. Montanez, a senior, finished second in the WCC finals a year ago, and is currently ranked No. 19 of all NCAA runners by FloTrack.com. 

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