It was the Aurora Central Catholic boys and Winnebago girls dominating the 30-team Oregon Cross Country Open.

For Winnebago, who has more state titles than any other girls program in Illinois, it’s early evidence in the quest for a 14th IHSA championship.

“We have a good culture, good kids and I like where we’re at right now,” Winnebago coach Joe Erb said.

Celicia Hilby of Aurora Central Catholic, a returning all-stater and younger sister of running star Patrick Hilby, took first at 19:01 on the 3-mile Park West course.

“Without being pushed, I felt smooth,” said Hilby, who won by 24 seconds. “I’ve got to be mentally tough. It’s going to be different running against 2A after being in 1A last year.”

Molly Webb, Morgan Capriola and Ella Carlson went 2-3-4 for Winnebago and Avery Dimke

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