We’re at Metea Valley High School to open up the Cross Country season, as it’s the school’s first year hosting the Aurora City Invite. Six teams are running in the girls’ race to start the morning. The black and gold are looking to improve upon last year’s results after placing third. 204 rivals Waubonsie Valley, who qualified for state as a team last fall, are hoping to repeat as Aurora City Champions. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.

Aurora Central Catholic’s Cecilia Hilby immediately takes the lead at the 2025 Aurora City Invite

As the gun goes off, so do the runners! Aurora Central Catholic senior Cecilia Hilby emerges in the early going and takes the first lead. Central junior teammate Ailidzie Perez is not far behind. Grace Knight, one of two runners from Aurora Christian,

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