It was an impressive day across the board for Joliet area runners at the IHSA Cross Country State Finals Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria, as they battled through rain, cold weather, wind and a muddy course to place favorably – and in several cases – earn all-state honors.

The Cougars grouped their runners within a second of each other

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Minooka host the Class 3A regionals on a beautiful Saturday morning in Channahon.