Joey Gonzalez, Crystal Lake South , sr.
A varsity runner since his freshman year, Gonzalez has improved each season. As a junior, he finished eighth in the Fox Valley Conference meet, 13th in the Class 2A Kaneland Sectional and 48th at state. He also ran at state as a sophomore. An All-Area second-team selection last year, he started his senior season by finishing fifth in the McHenry County meet.
Nate Martin, McHenry , sr.
Martin is another FVC runner who has continued to improve the past three years. An All-Area second-team selection as a junior, he placed fifth in the FVC meet, 22nd in the Class 3A Warren Regional and earned a sectional berth. He got his fourth varsity season off to a great start by finishing third in the McHenry County meet.
Ellery Shutt, Woodstock