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Eureka girls win the Class 1A cross country state title at Detweiller Park

The Daily Peoria teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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The Eureka girls cross country team captured its second Class 1A state championship Saturday at , winning by 37 points.

37 pointsEureka's winning margin in the Class 1A girls race

The Hornets hoped to peak at the state meet, and they did.

Source: Central Illinois Proud

“That's always the plan. Get to November and run a race you're proud of.”

Olivia Morris, Eureka coach

In the same race, Bishop McNamara freshman Haven Barwegen took second in 17:15.1, behind St. Anthony's Isabella Keller. It was the first time in nine races this year Barwegen didn't finish first.

  • Barwegen: only freshman girl in any class to place higher than 14th
  • Manteno: 22nd with 533 points
  • Elmwood boys also won a state title Saturday

St. Anthony's Isabella Keller won the Class 1A girls race

PlaceRunnerSchoolTime
1stIsabella KellerSt. Anthony16:06.5
2ndHaven BarwegenBishop McNamara17:15.1

Source: Shaw Local

Sources: The Pantagraph, Central Illinois Proud, Shaw Local

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