It’s the IHSA boys cross country 3A regional at Waubonsie Valley High School. All the Naperville area high schools, including Benet Academy and the DVC champs, Neuqua Valley are here to compete for a spot in next week’s sectional in Hinsdale. T his highlight is sponsored by BMO.

The runners are off at the sound of the starter’s gun. There are 84 runners competing in this race, with Grayson Meek of Neuqua Valley getting off to a good start, but Legend Alka of Willowbrook sprints his way to the front of the pack. Meek’s typical partner in crime, Jesse Gudauskas, who won the DVC, is out with an illness.

Conrad Saner leads the early charge

Running alongside the tennis courts is Conrad Saner of Downers Grove South, taking the lead with Meek keeping pace with another, Wildcat Anish Bhaga

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