FORGET SOCCER: Edison High School senior Shelley...

FORGET SOCCER: Edison High School senior Shelley Taylor, above, had a reason for getting into cross-country running as a freshman: She thought it would help her get in shape for soccer. But her soccer days ended quickly. Taylor got into cross-country full time and this year won about every award in sight, leading Edison to the state team title. She is The Times’ Orange County girls’ runner of the year. (C1) . . . “I couldn’t have asked for a better season,” she says.