The motto for the York girls cross country team this season is LEO – Love Each Other.

The Dukes’ experienced runners already know they can depend on each other.

In 2024, York delivered its best race at the Class 3A state meet – and nearly won its second state championship in three seasons.

The Dukes (131 points) were just one point behind champion Barrington (130) and one ahead of third-place Downers Grove North (132) for their fourth straight top-two state finish.

“The team energy we had all kind of motivated each other and that all came together at the state meet,” York senior Sophia Galiano-Sanchez said.

“We definitely all pushed each other and kind of knew what we had to do to get the job done. It was just a great way to end off the season. We’re definitely going to try and re

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