Team Rankings

Class A #1 Winnebago

Winnebago – Winnebago ended up running away with the Aurora Christian Sectional on Saturday. They appear to be running well at the right time and will be challenged by no one at the state meet.
Elmwood-Brimfield – Elmwood-Brimfield looks to be getting everyone back healthy and looks to be a lock for the second spot at state. They easily won the Elmwood Sectional even with a still injured Alejandro Montoya.
Robinson – Robinson easily won the Edwardsville (MEL) Sectional against some very good competition and should compete with PBL for a shot at a trophy. If they can continue to run like they have a regionals and sectionals, the trophy should be theirs.
Paxton Buckley Loda – PBL was a major surprise at one of the deepest sectionals in a long time. They had a great meet from all of their runners and if they can duplicate their performance at the sectional at state, they will definitely be in the hunt for a trophy.
Rockford Christian – Rockford Christian placed a solid second at the Aurora Christian Sectional against another deep field. Their top two runners led the team to their great finish and look to help Rockford Christian finish in the top five at state.
Beecher – Like PBL, Beecher had another great performance at the PBL Sectional on Saturday. Led by top five performances by their top two runners, they beat some very good teams that were supposedly the best teams at the sectional. If their top two can repeat this performance at state, this team could really surprise some people again.
Cumberland – Cumberland finished in third place at the PBL Sectional on Saturday. After coming in being seen as the favorite by many people, they were shocked by PBL and Beecher. If they don’t have a letdown after sectionals, they could very well challenge for a trophy again.
Shelbyville – Shelbyville finished a surprising fourth at the PBL Sectional on Saturday. Shelbyville will need a better finish from their fourth and fifth runners if they want to be in the top ten at state.
Westmont – Westmont is definitely a team on the rise after finish third at the Aurora Christian Sectional on Saturday. They seem to be coming together at the right time and will definitely be a team that will be in the hunt for a top ten finish.
Nashville – Nashville seems to be running well at the end of the year. They have quietly been having a very solid year and look to continue this trend at state. If they can keep their strong pack going, they will finish in the top ten.

Individual Rankings

Parker Thompson – Tremont (Jr.) – Parker Thompson still has to be considered the favorite after his great performance at the Elmwood Sectional on Saturday. If he can put himself in a position at the end of the race, he will be the state champion.
Brian Peterson – Fieldcrest (Sr.) – Brian Peterson put together a strong race to finish second behind Thompson at the Elmwood Sectional on Saturday. He has been running strong as of late and will definitely continue this into the state meet.
Trenton Tedrick – Winnebago (Sr.) – Trenton Tedrick finished in the top spot at the Aurora Christian Sectional on Saturday. He has steadily improved each week and if he continues, he could challenge for the championship.
Matt Paarlberg – Beecher (Sr.) – Matt Paarlberg had a great race to win the sectional championship at the PBL Sectional on Saturday. He beat the defending state champion by over 20 seconds.
Matt Feldhake – Effingham St. Anthony (Sr.) – Matt Feldhake does not seem to be back in top form at the moment. He has been playing soccer at the same time as running this year and it might be playing a factor in his running right now.
Jordan Patterson – Williamsville (Sr.) – Jordan Patterson finished third behind Thompson and Peterson at the Elmwood Sectional on Saturday. If he can continue to run well, he will make a place for himself in the top five at the state meet.
Graham Morris – Lawrenceville (Jr.) – Graham Morris won Edwardsville (MEL) Sectional and looks to be making a place for himself in the top five at state this year. It looks like it will be very close from 1-10.
Dustin Emerick – Elmwood/Brimfield (Sr.) – Dustin Emerick cruised into the fourth spot at the

Trent Tedrick, Winnebago

Elmwood Sectional on Saturday. With some rest this week, he should be able to put together a great race and maybe break into the top five.
Sean Smith – Winnebago (Jr.) – Sean Smith has continued to run well into the postseason. He finished second behind teammate Trenton Tedrick at the Aurora Christian Sectional on Saturday.
Trace Carlson – Oregon (Sr.) – Trace Carlson finished third overall at the Aurora Christian Sectional on Saturday. He helped his team clinch the final spot at a very deep sectional.
David Guinn – Wayne City (Sr.) – David Guinn finished second overall at the Edwardsville (MEL) Sectional on Saturday. If he can put together another great performance, he will be among those vying for the top ten.
Mike Mirioux – Hall (Sr.) – Mike Mirioux has quietly put together a phenomenal season and his last four races have shown some very strong strides. If he can continue this success, it wouldn’t surprise me if he makes it into the top ten at state.
Justin Rehfedlt – Rockford Christian (Fr.) – Justin Rehfedlt continues to run really well as a freshman this year and should be able to put together another great race to finish in the top fifteen in the state meet.
Tom Pacey – Paxton-Buckley-Loda (So.) – Tom Pacey looks to be healthy again and should do very well again at state. He finished third overall at the PBL Sectional on Saturday.
Logan Block – Knoxville (Sr.) – Logan Block continues to comeback from an injury that set him back earlier this year. I just have a feeling that he will put it together and break into the top fifteen to help cap a very good story from this season.