Woodruff Invitational

The AAA Fresh/Soph race gets underway at the huge Woodruff Invitational in Peoria at Detweiller - 414 athletes in this one race.

Sean, Alex, and Ross getting a good start

Sean, Alex, and Ross working together at the one mile mark.

Alex at about 2.5 miles into the race

Ross and Alex coming to the finish - Alex would end up passing Ross and finishing in 47th place (Ross in 48th) in a time of 17:23, the fifth runner for his squad.

Coach Vandersteen

Coach Saul (leader of the sophomore squad) holds their 2nd place trophy after the meet.  Each time a squad wins a trophy or plaque, the coaches pick one member of the squad to receive the trophy.  That team member did something special that day to really help the team out.  You can only get this honor once a year, so it's pretty special.  Wonder if Alex will get one this season...