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Anna Harden (Sr., Hersey)- In full stealth mode after two consecutive great performances. In this latest affair, Harden jetted away from the stern competition at the Palatine Meet of Champions to win in a personal best 16:57.

Natalie Bierbaum (Fr., Normal University)- One of the state's pleasant newcomers continues to make great strides. Bierbaum swept her two meets last week: Randy Sharer Intercity Meet (17:47) and East Peoria Invite (17:46- 2.95 miles)

Sarah Fischer (Sr., Hinsdale Central) continues to step up for the Red Devilettes this season. At the Janesville Midwest Invitational in Wisconsin, Fischer was put to the test against some of the best competition in the cheese state. She won the 5K in 17:42.

Ahry Comer (Jr., Pope County) it was another solid performance for Comer who defeated tough foe Elena Rybak (So., Father McGivney) by 20 seconds in 17:33.