-We chronicle over 300 returning cross country runners from last year to the present timeline- 9.22.
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-We have reached the halfway point of the season. We will now highlight some key differences between runners over the three-mile distance.
Lincoln-Way East sophomore Brendan Hanrahan has made an incredible leap from 15:52 to 14:25 in less than a year! He did not have the opportunity to compete in a state championship, unlike many of his counterparts. He will be a key individual to watch for during the second half of the year and especially in the postseason.
Chicago Mather is having an excellent season so far, and senior Yacoub Fedjer is a major reason why. His 1:35 improvement from 16:23 to 14:48 is nothing to sneeze at.
One of the key reasons why Downers Grove North has been able to stay a state championship-contending team is its ability to develop and reload. Here comes another one: Senior Tyler Lynch-Goff was essentially a junior varsity hand until ...