Dan Horyn Niles North Invitational 2014

Loyola Academy cruised to victory on the strength of Christian Swenson's 2:02 third leg- 8:22.86

Lane's Eric McMiller edges teammate Malik Hamilton 11.03-11.08

Payton's Chris Herrera 12.02

Sean Alexander of Glenbrook South 11.83

Peter Wassman of Glenbrook South 15.71

Deerfield sophomore Chris Douglas 15.16

jon vara of Lane Tech 9:49.33

More than a week ago head meet managers Paul Swanson and David Shafron were furiously trying to put the finishing touches on the newly named Dan Horyn Invitational (formely Niles North Viking Relays). Specifically, Swanson was hoping for a respectable field and good weather. He got exactly what he wanted.

Lane Tech 42.98; Proviso West 43.74

Niles North 44.93

Proviso West 1:32.22, 2) Lane Tech 1:32.22

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David Schmieg of Lane 1:57.70

Alex Wolfe of Deerfield 4:44.82

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Nick Newell of Loyola Academy 52.35

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Jake details his race and what the Dan Horyn Invite mile meant to him

The former Niles North Boys Invitational is now the Dan Horyn Invitational. The once low-key invite that was held on a Tuesday in mid-April has been moved to a date more suitable for a traditional spotlight that many fans and athletes can appreciate.

Jake Hoffert 4:16.12; Pavlo Hutsalyuk 4:17.85; Luke Hoffert 4:20.33