it's quiet now on the range but soon we will all be on pins and needles for the track and field season
there was not a shred of evidence as to who was the premier queen of distance running was this season
there is nothing like a fresh pair of sneakers prior to the start of the season
when an athlete improves YOY, kudos go out to the coaches, parents, and the program
We will reiterate again how important the closer is on a cross country team
The boys athlete of the year was a unanimous choice to say the least
A newcomer can either be an incoming freshman or first time senior
It is always a treat to find out who has improved the most year over year
There is no more important than the fifth runner on a cross country team
the girls awards are in the book; congrats to all who were recognized
There is nothing like a talented fresh face who comes on the scene and shows out
Recognition is part of the game and it's good to recognize those who perform well
We start the journey off beginning with the most underrated athlete in cross country
There was another big post-season meet to consider for a very small group of solid runners
There are not many cross country meets on the docket these days but this should be a real good one
The final tally of the season is hot off of the press for you all to enjoy
The marquee class is in effect with the photo collage. Come inside and see
The final version of the collage has some of state's elite performers
Depth and competitiveness dominates this group classification
The gravy train continues for the all-Shazam top 25 performers
The all mighty collage moved from Detweiller and the IHSA to the Shazam series
We place a photo with all 25 All Shazam performers in the physical
A long but festive weekend of cross country ended with a huge smile
The best was saved for the last during the Shazam Championship rampage
The production exceeded the hype in the girls race. Ava and company ran well
The boys matched the girls with tremendous intensity and desire
Cross country at its best was exhibited in central Illinois
The impact of the sectionals played a major role in determining this penultimate group of 25
The penultimate edition has a few wrinkles in it courtesy of a festive sectional round
The championship of championships is on the horizon! Winnebago is the team to beat and Lianna Surtz is aiming for another major title