3A Boys preview here: Hersey is among the key teams seeking one of the state trophies today (Colin Boyle photo)
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#1 Orland Park Sandburg is the favorite to take the boys title but defending champion #2 Hinsdale Central is expected to fight like a pitbull and seek another one
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Jesse Reiser (Sr., McHenry) is the slight favorite over Zach Dale (Sr., Hoffman Estates Conant) in the individual race
3A Giirls preview: #1 Glenbard West is the heavy favorite win their second consecutive title in a row
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The top ranked Lady Hilltoppers are a deep team that has rolled through its season virtually untouched. They are healthy and hungry to keep the ball rolling
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#2 Hinsdale Central has all of its pieces together with sophomore Alexa Haff in the fold; junior Anne Zaher and the talented freshman duo of Reilly Revord and Grace McCabe are ready
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#3 Naperville Central has not messed around with the competition since mid-October. They are red hot!
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The individual race could be an epic one with junior Lindsay Graham leading the way
2A Boys preview: Yorkville is ready to repeat amid tough competition
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#1 Yorkville are indeed what their nickname indicates this weekend: the Foxes are the hunted ones for sure
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#2 Mahomet-Seymour has been hot since placing 2nd at the Richard Spring Invite in September
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#3 Lansing (Illiana Christian) was favored to win it last year. They are determined to steal the title away this time
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The Hoffert twins: seniors Jake and Luke are expected to go 1-2. Can junior Alex Keeble of Mahomet-Seymour break up the monopoly?
2A Girls preview:
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#1 Yorkville is going for a four-peat. Can they do it this time? Junior Skyler Bollinger will lead the Lady Foxes
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#2 Belvidere North has emerged as a serious threat and sophomore Jenna Lutzow is ready to lead her team to the promised land
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Maryjeanne Gilbert, the fantastic junior from local Peoria (Notre Dame) is looking for a state title. She is the heavy favorite and may even threatened the class record of 16:22
1A Boys preview:
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Elmwood-Brimwood and Monticello are expected to go head to head for the title
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Jon Davis (jr., Oakwood) is untouchable on the individual scene
1A Girls preview:
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Sophomore Anna Sophia Keller is the big favorite in the individual race
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Petersburg-Porta and St. Joe Ogden will fight against St. Teresa for the team title
