At the beginning of the cross-country season, Dixon’s Daniela Lovett had hopes of ending her high school career with a trip downstate. Little did she realize that something much more significant would happen.

At the Class 2A state meet at Detweiller Park, Lovett ran the race of her life in placing 19 th individually to earn all-state honors.

“This is amazing,” said Lovett, sprawled out exhausted on the ground afterwards, but with a big smile on her face. “I never thought I would be at this point. I have so many emotions right now about ending on such a great high.”

A key for Lovett was sticking with the chase pack the entire race. In a model of consistency, she went from 23 rd place at the 1-mile mark to 21 st at 2 miles.

“I did not feel consistent or knew I was in top 25,” Lov

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