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Directly after completing the race, junior Ryan Halterman hugs Coach Zach McKinley as he reveals to him that he had placed 27th place on Nov. 1. The competition was intense, as only the top 30 had a guaranteed ride to state.

Success Across the Team

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignment Editor November 10, 2025

Signaling the beginning and end of each cross country season, is lower mileage. Over the summer, running is recommended but not required, which leads the coaches to slowly start integrating more miles...

Needing to prepare for the race, Elle McDevitt finds Noel Rice, who gives her the courage she needs for the upcoming race. She also wrote an empowering quote on her forearm to help her get through the race.

The Mental Race

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer November 6, 2025

Cross country, for many, is more than running. It can prove to be a very mentally and physically demanding sport. Runners have to push past this mental block to perform their best, running through...

Junior Sam Coburn runs alongside two competitors during a track meet. As he strides along his face shows determination to keep pushing through to the finish line.

Twice the Drive

Kyson Blaise, Staff Reporter October 21, 2025

Most high schoolers struggle to survive in the sports season. Between practices, games, and the constant pressure of school grades, it's a very hard act that few dare to double. Though there are not many...

Sophomore Chris Hererra runs toward the finish line in his second cross-country meet. Herrera normally runs track but competed with the cross country team this season and performed as well as he could on a challenging course.

Runners High

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer September 25, 2025

Hitting the ground running, the cross country teams competed at the St. Charles First Capitol 2025 Event at McNair Park on Sept. 5. Hosted by St. Charles High School, it was the Spartans' second meet...

Reese McDevitt looks at the course ahead during a cross country race. McDevitt set a school record of 19:16.7 this year to become the fastest female junior in school history.

A Hunger to CompEAT

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter May 22, 2024

As the official blows his whistle to signal five minutes until the cross country race begins, runner Laney Parmeley rips open a packet of Skittles while Reese McDevitt drinks honey from a small bottle....

Ally Brower and Layla Sanchez keep a steady pace as they make their way across the track.

Effusing Effort

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer November 2, 2023

As fall sports come to a close across the school, athletes look back on their performances throughout the season. Players can almost always find something to criticize in every game, practice, or meet....

Junior Reese McDevitt checks on her teammate Freshman Noel Rice to make sure she is decent after her challenging race.

Racing to the End

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer November 2, 2023

  Through the adversities and trials, the cross country team is still able to enjoy their time competing with each other. On Oct. 12 the girls and boys team had a successful conference meet....

Freshman Charlie Renken speaks in the final huddle to hype them up before they have their final race of the season.

The Final Stride

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer November 2, 2023

Looking to extend their season for a final week the boys and girls cross country team competed at their district meet. On Oct. 28 the boys season came to an end but will be able to build off of the...

Senior Laney Parmeley leads the final chant before the girls varsity race. The team does this before every race to bring up the energy the final few minutes before the race begins.

Just Warming Up

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer October 2, 2023

  An early morning on the course turned into an electrifying finish. The varsity and junior varsity cross country team traveled to Forest Park for the Fort Zumwalt Invitational on Sept. 9....

Setting the Pace

Analiesa Hollowood, Staff Reporter November 16, 2022

Another historic year is in the books for the girl’s cross country team. After making state for the second year in a row, with the team placing 11th and Reese McDevitt placing 10th, these girls deserve...

Ezra Bailey, is running to the finish line.

Racing Toward First

Bryce Cash, Staff Photographer November 7, 2022

The varsity men and women competed at the GAC's on Thursday, Oct. 13 at McNair Park. The girls placed second and the boys placed 11 out of 14 teams in total. As it was head to head for multiple people...

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