Like any sport, cross country has its share of crunch-time performers. Unlike most sports, their performance is clearly spelled out by a ticking clock.

Both Rockford teams sit atop the OK Conference rankings, as the Lady Rams ran to a top-10 finish at the Division 1 state meet for the 20th consecutive season.

It takes strength, speed and stamina to excel at cross country. And a little something more. Bay City Western's Antonio Wenglikowski and Laura Estrada have that something.

The Irish girls cross country team won a state title with five all-state runners

ROCKFORD -- Rockford's cross country teams have been prospering this season from the brother-sister combination of Camryn and Grant Gabriel.

The girls Concord Cross Country team went to the state meet Saturday, November 7th after failing to make it there the previous year. Samantha Saenz placed 7th with a time of 19:12.3. She earned All-State honors. Gabby Brandonisio placed 34th with a tim...