2017 New Balance Indoor Nationals Girls' Events Preview

State of the Action: The top seeds both have something in common.  They'd both be US #1 if not for a year with Sammy Watson in the ranks.  But in Watson's absence, US #2 over 800m Terri Turner will take on US #2 over 1000m Rachel McArthur to determine the top middle distance runner in the country.  Turner has set an All-Time best this season, winning the PA State Meet in 2:08.58.  However, McArthur has an outdoor best almost two seconds faster, running 2:06.55 last spring.  Not to be counted out is Olivia Arizin, who's outdoor best is just off McArthur, as Arizin has clocked 2:06.80.  Splitting the pair is Kaitlin Ryan, who hit 2:06.65 last spring as well.  It looks like it will take a sub-2:06 performance to solidify the win in a competitive final.