Although threatening skies loomed over Small Memorial Park during the final stretch of the race, cross country teams from across the area managed to wrap up the Bishop McNamara Irish Conditioner on Wednesday afternoon before the storms rolled in.

Representing the Daily Journal area were athletes from Bishop McNamara, Beecher , Bradley-Bourbonnais , Clifton Central , Donovan , Herscher , Iroquois West , Kankakee , Manteno , Peotone and Watseka , with Morris , Chicago Christian and Dwight rounding out the field. 1 of 7

Cross Country: Irish Conditioner Bishop McNamara's Izzy Wilkey, center, strides out to secure a leading position during the Irish Conditioner at Small Memorial Park in Kankakee on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (Tiffany Blanchette/Tiffany Blanchette)

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