We are at Settler’s Hill in Geneva for this year’s girls’ cross country twilight invitational. Although Naperville North still hosts the meet, the races were moved due to turf construction being completed at Naperville North. Neuqua Valley, Waubonsie Valley, Metea Valley, and Naperville Central join the Huskies with 19 schools in total competing. T his highlight is sponsored by BMO.
As things get underway, Sandwich star senior Sundara Weber takes an early lead, with Batavia’s Avery Hacker within arm’s length. Minooka’s Natalie Nahs and Lane Tech’s Ainsley Carter are within striking distance. Wheaton Warrenville South’s Olivia Martinez follows close, as well. Waubonsie Valley runners Katherine Heap, Shanya Shanmugasundaram, and Mia Bertolini get underway along with Ariana Namvar, Dela