Boys track notes: Waubonsie’s Tyler Kirkwood has high hopes in hurdles
For Waubonsie Valley senior Tyler Kirkwood, the final day of last year's boys track and field season was a defining moment. "No one expected me to be as high as...
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Boys track notes: Connor McCue to run distance double for West Aurora
There has been no answer for West Aurora's Connor McCue. For example, the Upstate Eight Conference indoor track meet went down to the wire last month before determining a champion....
Healthy Connor Horn leads talented Neuqua Valley distance crew in track
There are essentially two seasons for distance runners. But Neuqua Valley senior Connor Horn could only watch helplessly as cross country played out last fall. The Wildcats' top runner was...
South Elgin sprinter Jaurice Thomas wants to leave no doubt in 200
Social scientists would probably employ the words "power vacuum." But for South Elgin sprinter Jaurice Thomas, the graduation losses among elite local sprinters is a godsend. With Jacobs' Josh Walker,...
Chris Walker, DaVion Cross give West Aurora jump on competition
The look of dejection was inescapable. Chris Walker, the then-reigning state runner-up in the Class 3A triple jump, stared into the distance at Geneva wondering if his season could be...
Pendergast sets course record, but Naperville North finishes second
PEORIA — It was an arresting performance by Judy Pendergast on the final day of the girls Class 3A cross country season. But the Naperville North senior, who became the...
Strong finish helps Neuqua Valley take third at 3A state
PEORIA — Depth has been the central ingredient for the success of the Neuqua Valley boys cross country team this season. After a stunning three-week period of performances in the...
Yorkville girls are dominant Class 2A program in state
The quest has begun for the Yorkville girls cross country team. Last weekend at the Class 2A Wheaton Academy Sectional, the four-time defending state champions were nearly perfect in their...
Judy Pendergast sets pace for Naperville North in cross country
Judy Pendergast will seek to duplicate her state title in track with a win this weekend in Peoria. Last May, the then-Naperville North junior became the first girl in school...
Aidan Livingston leads Neuqua Valley’s strong boys cross country team
Neuqua Valley senior Aidan Livingston crossed the finish line at the Class 3A boys cross country regional in 15 minutes, 30 seconds last Saturday in West Chicago. Finishing 2-5 in...