Cross Country season is now here! Over the next couple of days, we will be taking a look at the top 25 2A Boys in Illinois, as well as some of the other teams who might crack that top 25.
The boys' varsity distance races at Proviso West High School this weekend look to be the deepest races so far this indoor season. Some runners are making their large invitational debut while some others are looking to improve on the top times in the state so far this season.
The distance events (including the 4x8 relay) is going to another pressure cooker this season. Count on it!
Not a single competitor at the 2A Boys track level enters this season with a state track or cross country state championship…
Throughout the 2014 cross country season, as weekly national rankings were published and dominated by east and west coast teams, those of us in Illinois knew the team depth in the Prairie state was being grossly overlooked...
State week! Historic Detweiller Park in Peoria has held a special place in my heart ever since I first ran there my sophomore year during the season but I don’t think I’m the only person in Illinois who feels that way. I’ve been to the state meet both as part of a qualifying team and to watch individuals from our school, and it is hard to parallel the excitement and energy at the park.