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Sean Donnelly describes the best part of competing for Benet in cross country as being ‘just you and a pair of shoes.’

September 23, 2020 at 10:58 p.m.

Benet senior Sean Donnelly sounds like an advertisement for Nike. "It's just you and a pair of shoes," he said. "I think that is one of the best things about...

At a Cross-roads: Already a leader as a junior, Alec Cross goes from ‘hate’ to ‘love’ in emerging as Neuqua Valley’s No. 1 player

September 23, 2020 at 10:36 p.m.

At first, Neuqua Valley junior Alec Cross and the sport of golf did not get along. Just the opposite. "I played when I was younger and I hated it, which...

Alex Vulich finds her voice as senior captain and No. 1 runner for Waubonsie Valley: ‘I have a few key words that I tell myself.’

September 24, 2020 at 10:52 a.m.

During every cross country race, Waubonsie Valley senior Alex Vulich hears a voice all her own. Every 3-mile course is going to have its share of obstacles, so Vulich spices...

‘I never give up’: A junior in his third varsity season, Kenton Esch emerges as the No. 1 golfer for Waubonsie Valley

September 18, 2020 at 11:43 a.m.

Waubonsie Valley junior Kenton Esch plays golf like a card shark. His mind is constantly circling and playing out the odds. "When I see an obstacle in front of me...

With future in place at the University of Alabama, Campbell Petersen renews focus on present for Naperville North: ‘I am happy to race again.’

September 17, 2020 at 11:56 a.m.

When she first got serious about running, Naperville North senior Campbell Petersen looked out toward her future. "Ever since I was in sixth grade," she said, "it has been a...

Golden Graham: Naperville Central’s Arthur Graham ‘learned how not to run’ from last year’s debut in the cross country state meet

September 15, 2020 at 12:42 p.m.

Naperville Central senior Arthur Graham was all nerves and adrenaline. It felt like he was running on jet-propelled legs. In looking back at last year's Class 3A boys cross country...

A hole-in-one on his 14th birthday inspires Metea Valley’s Aman Shah to seek even tougher shots: ‘He is fearless on the golf course.’

September 11, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.

A couple of years ago, on his 14th birthday, Metea Valley junior Aman Shah orchestrated the perfect moment. Playing on the 17th hole at the Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora,...

Haley’s comet? Naperville Central’s Haley Hayes attacks the golf course with an intense focus: ‘My mind is going a mile a minute.’

September 8, 2020 at 9:08 p.m.

In discussing her approach to golf, Naperville Central junior Haley Hayes revealed an intense style. You could say she plays like a comet. "When I am on the course, my...

She’s a freshman. She’s the No. 1 golfer for Metea Valley. But Meadow Rolence relies on her experience: ‘The better you get, the more fun it is.’

September 4, 2020 at 6:11 p.m.

The start of her high school career has been like a walk in the park for Metea Valley's Meadow Rolence. Before even taking her first class, the precocious freshman earned...

A fun run for Logan as Hoag goes from fifth to being the No. 1 golfer for Naperville North: ‘I usually get better as the season goes on.’

September 3, 2020 at 12:45 p.m.

In his varsity debut last season, Naperville North senior Logan Hoag had a humbling experience. "The difference between JV golf and varsity is actually pretty big," he said. "Varsity is...

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