On a perfect day for high school cross country, Deer Grove East Forest Preserve was the backdrop for the 31st Annual Palatine Meet of Champions. The climes reached past 70 degrees and partly sunny by the time the boys’ varsity race took flight at 10:50am.
Coverage

Palatine girls coach Parks details his team's winning effort

Palatine junior Kelly O'Brien talks about her big Palatine Invite win


Palatine Varsity Boys Invite winner Jesse Reiser of McHenry chats about his big win

The Yorkville senior duo Jake and Luke Hoffert discuss their solid Palatine effort

Loyola senior Todd "Christian" Swenson says he is Todd and Christian. He also talks about his whereabouts and his team's prospects

description of start, mile, 1.5m, and finish

highlight reel includes the start, 1k, mile, 1.25, 1.50, 2m, and finish
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In the NCAA ranks, this will be the first weekend that invitationals will count toward their "countable season". The countable season basically means results will count toward at-large consideration into the NCAA Championships. The IHSA does not have this (perhaps they should and that is a discussion for another day)...