2026 Pre-Season XC Previews: 1A Boys Individual Rankings

Class 1A has consistently produced some of Illinois' most exciting distance runners, and the 2026 season looks no different. With returning All-State finishers, state qualifiers, and a talented group of emerging underclassmen, the battle for individual honors should be one of the highlights of the fall. Our preseason rankings recognize the top 25 athletes entering the 2026 cross country season based solely on performances achieved prior to July 1st, 2026, meaning any races or results after that date were not considered in the evaluation. While these rankings reflect each athlete's body of work heading into the season, every race this fall will provide an opportunity for runners to climb the rankings and establish themselves among the state's best.

1. Evan Knobloch (Jr., Toulon [Stark County])

1600m: 4:24.62

3200m: 9:32.06

3 Mile: 14:46.30

Evan Knobloch enters his junior season as the favorite for the IHSA Class 1A state championship after establishing himself as one of the premier distance runners in the classification. The Stark County standout finished as the Class 1A State Cross Country runner up last fall while posting an outstanding personal best of 14:46.30 for three miles. After coming so close to a state title as a sophomore, Knobloch returns with the experience and confidence of already proving he can compete for a championship at Detweiller. Knobloch backed up his exceptional cross country season with another outstanding spring on the track. He lowered his personal bests to 4:24.62 in the 1600 meters and 9:32.06 in the 3200 meters while earning All State honors in both events at the IHSA Class 1A State Meet. His season was highlighted by a runner up finish in the 3200 meters and an eighth place finish in the 1600 meters, solidifying his place among the state's top distance runners. With another year of development and an already impressive championship resume, Knobloch enters the fall as the runner everyone else in Class 1A will be chasing.

2. Vinny Gullone (Jr., East Dubuque)

1600m: 4:24.35

3200m: 9:26.85

3 Mile: 15:08.80

Vinny Gullone enters his junior season as one of the most exciting returning runners in Class 1A after a tremendous breakthrough during the track season. The East Dubuque standout earned All State honors with a 19th place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting a personal best of 15:08.80 for three miles. Although he was already one of the better runners in the classification last fall, his performances during the spring elevated him into the conversation as a legitimate state title contender. Gullone enjoyed one of the biggest breakouts of any distance runner in Illinois this past track season. He lowered his personal bests to 4:24.35 in the 1600 meters and 9:26.85 in the 3200 meters before earning a ninth place finish in the 3200 meters at the IHSA Class 2A State Meet. He also qualified for the state meet as part of East Dubuque's 4x800 meter relay, showcasing his versatility and value to the program. With one of the fastest returning track resumes in Class 1A and tremendous momentum entering the fall, Gullone has all the tools to challenge for the top spot at the state meet this season.

3. Eli Anderson (Jr., Monticello)

1600m: 4:25.57

3200m: 9:28.85

3 Mile: 14:59.10

Eli Anderson enters his junior season as one of the top contenders in Class 1A after establishing himself as one of the classification's premier distance runners over the past year. The Monticello standout earned All State honors with a 13th place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an outstanding personal best of 14:59.10 for three miles. Breaking the 15 minute barrier as a sophomore demonstrates the talent Anderson possesses, and he enters this fall with legitimate state championship aspirations. Anderson continued his outstanding development during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:25.57 in the 1600 meters and 9:28.85 in the 3200 meters. He narrowly missed All State honors with an 11th place finish in the 3200 meters at the IHSA Class 2A State Meet, proving he can compete against one of the deepest distance fields in the state. With another year of experience, continued progression, and one of the strongest resumes among returning Class 1A runners, Anderson enters the season as a strong candidate to finish on the state podium once again and challenge for the individual title.

4. Adam Perry (So., Eureka)

1600m: 4:31.56

3200m: 9:24.77

3 Mile: 15:37.00

Adam Perry enters his sophomore season as one of the most intriguing young runners in Class 1A after a remarkable breakthrough during the track season. The Eureka standout finished 55th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet as a freshman, but the athlete he became over the course of the spring has dramatically changed his outlook heading into this fall. Perry also comes from one of Illinois' most accomplished distance running families, as he is the younger brother of former IHSA Cross Country State Champion Anna Perry and the cousin of Illinois distance legend Craig Virgin. Perry enjoyed one of the biggest breakout track seasons in the state, lowering his personal bests to 4:31.56 in the 1600 meters and an outstanding 9:24.77 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 2A State Meet and finished 14th in the 3200 meters, an impressive accomplishment for a freshman competing against one of the deepest fields in Illinois. With elite track credentials already in place and another year of development ahead of him, Perry has all the tools to make one of the biggest jumps in Class 1A cross country and emerge as a legitimate contender for All State honors this fall.

5. Coriell Green (Sr., Delavan)

800m: 1:51.81

1600m: 4:25.65

3 Mile: 14:50.60

Coriell Green enters his senior season as one of the most dangerous runners in Class 1A thanks to his unique combination of cross country strength and elite middle distance speed. The Delavan standout earned All State honors with an eighth place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an outstanding personal best of 14:50.60 for three miles. Having already proven he can compete with the best distance runners in the classification, Green returns for his final season with legitimate aspirations of climbing even higher on the podium. Green enjoyed another exceptional track season, highlighted by capturing the IHSA Class 1A state championship in the 800 meters with a blistering personal best of 1:51.81. He also lowered his 1600 meter personal best to 4:25.65, further demonstrating his impressive range. Few runners in Class 1A possess Green's finishing speed, a weapon that could prove decisive in championship races this fall. With a state title already on his resume and one of the fastest closing kicks in Illinois, Green enters the cross country season as a serious contender for the Class 1A individual championship.

6. Joe Faris (Sr., Dwight)

800m: 1:52.92

1600m: 4:18.46

3 Mile: 15:28.20

Joe Faris enters his senior season as one of the biggest wild cards in the Class 1A field after an outstanding breakout during the track season. The Dwight standout finished 41st at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet last fall, but his performances throughout the spring transformed him into one of the classification's top distance runners. If he can carry that track fitness onto the cross country course, Faris has the potential to make one of the biggest jumps in the state this fall. Faris put together a spectacular senior track campaign, lowering his personal bests to 1:52.92 in the 800 meters and 4:18.46 in the 1600 meters. He earned All State honors with a runner up finish in the 800 meters at the IHSA Class 1A State Meet and also qualified for the 1600 meters, where he placed 12th. His combination of elite speed and tremendous improvement makes him one of the most intriguing names in Class 1A. After a breakout spring, Faris enters the cross country season with the talent to contend for an All State finish and potentially much more.

7. Edgar Garcia (Sr., Murphysboro)

1600m: 4:28.98

3200m: 9:30.80

3 Mile: 15:20.40

Edgar Garcia enters his senior season as one of the top returning runners in Class 1A after continuing to develop into one of the classification's strongest distance athletes. The Murphysboro standout finished 38th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting a personal best of 15:20.40 for three miles. Although he finished outside the All State positions last fall, his continued improvement throughout the year has positioned him to make a significant jump this season. Garcia took another major step forward during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:28.98 in the 1600 meters and 9:30.80 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 2A State Meet, finishing 13th in the 3200 meters, and also earned a state berth as part of Murphysboro's 4x800 meter relay. Those performances showed that he can compete against some of the deepest distance fields in Illinois. With another year of experience and a breakout spring behind him, Garcia enters the fall as a strong candidate to move into the All State positions and challenge the top runners in Class 1A.

8. Grady Smith (Jr., Johnsburg)

1600m: 4:30.72

3200m: 9:29.17

3 Mile: 14:57.30

Grady Smith enters his junior season as one of the top returning runners in Class 1A after an outstanding sophomore campaign in both cross country and track. The Johnsburg standout earned All State honors with an 11th place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an impressive personal best of 14:57.30 for three miles. Breaking the 15 minute barrier as a sophomore established Smith as one of the classification's premier young talents and gives him one of the strongest returning cross country resumes in the field. Smith continued his development during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:30.72 in the 1600 meters and 9:29.17 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 2A State Meet and finished 20th in the 3200 meters, gaining valuable experience against one of the deepest distance fields in Illinois. With another year of growth, proven championship success, and one of the fastest returning three mile times in Class 1A, Smith enters the fall as a legitimate contender to challenge for a spot on the state podium once again.

9. Caiden Cook (Sr., DuQuoin)

1600m: 4:27.17

3200m: 9:37.85

3 Mile: 14:53.00

Caiden Cook enters his senior season as one of the top returning runners in Class 1A after another outstanding cross country campaign. The DuQuoin standout earned All State honors with a ninth place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an excellent personal best of 14:53.00 for three miles. With one of the fastest returning cross country marks in the classification and valuable championship experience, Cook has already established himself as one of the leading contenders entering the fall. Unfortunately, Cook's track season was cut short because of an injury, preventing him from building on the momentum he carried out of the cross country season. Before his season ended, he had already recorded personal bests of 4:27.17 in the 1600 meters and 9:37.85 in the 3200 meters, showing he remained one of the top distance runners in Class 1A. If he returns to full health, Cook has all the tools to compete for a place near the front of the field and challenge for one of the top finishes at the state meet this fall.

10. Cayden Bostic (Jr., Clinton)

1600m: 4:36.25

3200m: 9:39.32

3 Mile: 14:52.80

Cayden Bostic enters his junior season as one of the top returning runners in Class 1A after an impressive sophomore campaign that established him among the classification's elite. The Clinton standout earned All State honors with a 12th place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an outstanding personal best of 14:52.80 for three miles. Breaking the 15 minute barrier as a sophomore is a significant accomplishment, and Bostic enters this fall with one of the strongest returning cross country resumes in the state. Bostic continued to develop during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:36.25 in the 1600 meters and 9:39.32 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 2A State Meet and finished 26th in the 3200 meters, gaining valuable experience against one of the deepest distance fields in Illinois. With another year of maturity, proven championship success, and continued improvement, Bostic is well positioned to build on last year's All State finish and contend for an even higher placing at the Class 1A State Cross Country Meet this fall.

11. Weston Hodel (Jr., El Paso-Gridley)

1600m: 4:31.75

3200m: 9:32.04

3 Mile: 15:10.40

Weston Hodel enters his junior season as one of the biggest breakout candidates in Class 1A after a tremendous track campaign transformed him into one of the classification's top distance runners. The El Paso Gridley standout finished 32nd at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet last fall while running 15:10.40 for three miles. Although he narrowly missed qualifying for All State honors in cross country, the progress he made throughout the spring suggests he is poised to make a significant jump this fall. Hodel enjoyed a major breakthrough during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:31.75 in the 1600 meters and 9:32.04 in the 3200 meters. He earned All State honors with a fourth place finish in the 3200 meters at the IHSA Class 1A State Meet and just missed adding another medal after placing 11th in the 1600 meters. Those performances established him as one of the premier returning runners in Class 1A and showcased the tremendous development he made over the past year. If Hodel can carry that momentum into cross country, he has all the tools to contend for an All State finish and challenge for a place near the front of the field this fall.

12. Keegan O’Brien (So., Maroa-Forsyth)

1600m: 4:27.87

3200m: 9:30.09

3 Mile: 15:32.10

Keegan O'Brien enters his sophomore season as one of the most exciting young runners in Class 1A after an extraordinary breakout during the track season. The Maroa Forsyth standout did not qualify for the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet as a freshman, making the transformation he underwent during the spring one of the biggest improvements in Illinois. Few runners in the state raised their profile as dramatically over the course of a single season. O'Brien put together an outstanding freshman track campaign, lowering his personal bests to 4:27.87 in the 1600 meters and 9:30.09 in the 3200 meters. He placed fifth in the 3200 meters at the IHSA Class 1A State Meet to earn All State honors and added a 15th place finish in the 1600 meters, narrowly missing a second medal. Those performances immediately established him as one of the premier returning runners in Class 1A. If he can carry his breakthrough track fitness onto the cross country course, O'Brien has the potential to make one of the biggest jumps in the state and quickly emerge as a contender for a top finish at Detweiller.

13. Lucas Hollinshead (Sr., Williamsville)

1600m: 4:23.69

3200m: 9:35.39

3 Mile: 15:00.90

Lucas Hollinshead enters his senior season as one of the top returning runners in Class 1A after another outstanding year competing against some of the state's best distance talent. The Williamsville standout earned All State honors with a 14th place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an impressive personal best of 15:00.90 for three miles. Consistently competing at a high level has made Hollinshead one of the most dependable runners in the classification entering his final high school season. Hollinshead continued his strong development during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:23.69 in the 1600 meters and 9:35.39 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 2A State Meet in both distance events, placing 19th in the 1600 meters and 28th in the 3200 meters while gaining valuable experience against one of Illinois' deepest fields. With proven championship credentials, outstanding track marks, and the motivation that comes with entering his senior year, Hollinshead has the tools to improve upon last season's All State finish and challenge for a place near the front of the Class 1A field this fall.

14. Holden Gerdes (Sr., Fairbury [Prairie Central])

1600m; 4:28.74

3200m: 10:01.24

3 Mile: 15:05.20

Holden Gerdes enters his senior season as one of the top returning runners in Class 1A after putting together a strong junior campaign in both cross country and track. The Prairie Central standout earned All State honors with a 16th place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an impressive personal best of 15:05.20 for three miles. His consistency throughout the fall established him as one of the classification's top competitors and gives him a solid foundation heading into his final high school season. Gerdes continued to showcase his versatility during the track season, recording personal bests of 4:28.74 in the 1600 meters and 10:01.24 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 2A State Meet in the 1600 meters, finishing 29th, and also earned a state berth in the 4x400 meter relay. His combination of distance strength and middle distance speed makes him a dangerous championship racer, and with another year of experience, Gerdes enters the fall as a strong candidate to improve upon last year's All State finish and compete for an even higher place at the Class 1A State Meet.

15. Cameron Roedl (Sr., Toledo [Cumberland])

3200m: 9:49.39

3 Mile: 15:11.00

Cameron Roedl enters his senior season as one of the more experienced returning runners in Class 1A after another solid year in both cross country and track. The Cumberland standout finished 34th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while running 15:11.00 for three miles. Although he narrowly missed All State honors in the fall, he gained valuable championship experience and remained one of the classification's most consistent performers throughout the season. Roedl continued to develop during the track season, highlighted by an All State performance in the 3200 meters. He placed eighth at the IHSA Class 1A State Meet in the event while lowering his personal best to 9:49.39. He also qualified in the 1600 meters and finished 23rd, demonstrating his versatility across the distance events. With another year of experience and proven success on the championship stage, Roedl enters his senior season as a strong candidate to move into the All State positions in cross country and finish his high school career on a high note.

16. Harrison Hays (Sr., Paris)

1600m: 4:36.65

3200m: 9:41.23

3 Mile: 15:17.60

Harrison Hays enters his senior season as one of the more intriguing runners in Class 1A after continuing to make steady progress throughout the past year. The Paris standout finished 30th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting a personal best of 15:17.60 for three miles. Although he narrowly missed All State honors, he established himself as one of the stronger returning runners in the classification and gained valuable championship experience heading into his final season. Hays carried that momentum into the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:36.65 in the 1600 meters and 9:41.23 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 1A State Meet in the 3200 meters and finished 25th, continuing to gain experience against the state's top distance runners. With another year of development and the motivation that comes with his senior season, Hays has the potential to make a significant jump this fall and contend for an All State finish at the Class 1A State Cross Country Meet.

17. Danny Sharp (Jr., Elmwood)

1600m: 4:42.03

3200m: 9:43.69

3 Mile: 15:23.70

Danny Sharp enters his junior season as one of the more promising returning runners in Class 1A after continuing to develop throughout his sophomore year. The Elmwood standout finished 36th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting a personal best of 15:23.70 for three miles. While he narrowly missed All State honors, Sharp showed he could compete with many of the top runners in the classification and gained valuable championship experience that should benefit him this fall. Sharp continued to make steady progress during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:42.03 in the 1600 meters and 9:43.69 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 1A State Meet in the 3200 meters and finished 24th, adding another important championship race to his resume. With another year of development, continued improvement, and experience competing on the biggest stage, Sharp enters the season as a strong candidate to move into the All State positions and establish himself among the top runners in Class 1A.

18. Nicholas Jelinek (Sr., Bloomington Central Catholic)

1600m: 4:24.06

3200m: 9:47.73

3 Mile: 15:50.00

Nicholas Jelinek enters his senior season as one of the biggest breakout candidates in Class 1A after a tremendous leap forward during the track season. The Bloomington Central Catholic standout finished 82nd at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet last fall, a result that does not reflect the athlete he developed into over the course of the spring. Few runners in the classification improved as dramatically as Jelinek, making him one of the most intriguing names to watch this fall. Jelinek enjoyed a major breakout on the track, lowering his personal bests to 4:24.06 in the 1600 meters and 9:47.73 in the 3200 meters. Those performances established him as one of the fastest returning runners in Class 1A despite his modest cross country finish a year ago. If he can translate his newfound speed and fitness to the cross country course, Jelinek has the potential to make one of the biggest jumps in the state rankings and emerge as a legitimate All State contender during his senior season.

19. Ryan Patrick (So., Williamsville)

800m: 1:56.98

1600m: 4:26.12

3 Mile: 15:12.90

Ryan Patrick enters his sophomore season as one of the top returning young runners in Class 1A after an impressive freshman campaign in both cross country and track. The Williamsville standout narrowly earned All State honors with a 21st place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an outstanding personal best of 15:12.90 for three miles. Competing at that level as a freshman demonstrates the talent Patrick possesses and gives him one of the brightest futures in the classification. Patrick continued to build on that success during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 1:56.98 in the 800 meters and 4:26.12 in the 1600 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 2A State Meet in both events, finishing 22nd in the 800 meters and 38th in the 1600 meters while gaining valuable experience against one of the deepest fields in the state. His combination of middle distance speed, cross country strength, and continued development makes him one of the top sophomores in Class 1A and a strong candidate to climb even higher in the state rankings this fall.

20. Blake Lindberg (Sr., Rockford Christian)

800m: 1:59.51

1600m: 4:28.27

3 Mile: 15:15.00

Blake Lindberg enters his senior season as one of the top returning runners in Class 1A after another strong year competing at a high level in both cross country and track. The Rockford Christian standout narrowly missed All State honors with a 25th place finish at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting an impressive personal best of 15:15.00 for three miles. His consistency throughout the season and valuable championship experience make him one of the stronger returning seniors in the classification. Lindberg followed that up with an outstanding track campaign, showcasing his versatility across multiple events. He lowered his personal bests to 1:59.51 in the 800 meters and 4:28.27 in the 1600 meters while helping Rockford Christian capture the Class 1A state championship in the 4x800 meter relay. He also earned All State honors with a fifth place finish in the 4x400 meter relay, proving his value as both a distance runner and a key relay contributor. With another year of development and proven success on the championship stage, Lindberg enters the fall as a strong candidate to move into the All State positions in cross country during his senior season.

21. Pacer Szopinski (So., Pinckneyville)

1600m: 4:40.07

3200m: 10:14.09

3 Mile: 15:17.10

Pacer Szopinski enters his sophomore season as one of the top returning young runners in Class 1A after a strong freshman campaign that saw him come agonizingly close to earning All State honors. The Pinckneyville standout finished 26th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet, missing the All State podium by just one place while posting an impressive personal best of 15:17.10 for three miles. Despite the disappointment of narrowly missing a medal, his performance established him as one of the classification's brightest young talents. Szopinski continued to gain valuable experience during the track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:40.07 in the 1600 meters and 10:14.09 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 1A State Meet in the 1600 meters and finished 31st, adding another championship race to his resume. With another year of growth and experience, along with the motivation of coming so close to All State honors last fall, Szopinski has all the tools to make a significant jump and emerge as one of the top sophomores in Class 1A this season.

22. Clark Roland (Sr., Broadlands [Heritage])

800m: 2:02.56

1600m: 4:42.72

3 Mile: 15:17.20

Clark Roland enters his senior season as one of the more experienced runners in Class 1A after narrowly missing All State honors during the cross country season. The Heritage standout finished 28th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet, just three places shy of earning a medal, while posting a personal best of 15:17.20 for three miles. After coming so close to the podium last fall, Roland enters his final season with plenty of motivation to finish among the state's best. Roland continued to build on that success during the track season, recording personal bests of 2:02.56 in the 800 meters and 4:42.72 in the 1600 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 1A State Meet in both events, gaining valuable experience against the state's top competition. His versatility across the middle distance events and his proven ability on the cross country course make him a strong candidate to improve upon last year's finish. With another year of development and the confidence gained from competing on the championship stage, Roland has the potential to move into the All State positions this fall.

23. Caden Hageman (Sr., Hinckley-Big Rock)

1600m: 4:39.58

3200m: 9:47.82

3 Mile: 16:22.30

Caden Hageman enters his senior season as one of the more intriguing runners in Class 1A after an outstanding breakthrough during the track season. While his personal best of 16:22.30 for three miles does not yet place him among the fastest returning runners in the classification, his rapid improvement on the track suggests he has taken a significant step forward. That progression makes him a runner capable of outperforming his previous cross country resume this fall. Hageman enjoyed an impressive spring campaign, lowering his personal bests to 4:39.58 in the 1600 meters and 9:47.82 in the 3200 meters. He earned All State honors with a seventh place finish in the 3200 meters at the IHSA Class 1A State Meet, demonstrating that he can compete with the best distance runners in the classification when the stakes are highest. With the confidence of an All State track finish and another year of development, Hageman enters his senior season as a strong candidate to make a substantial jump in cross country and contend for All State honors at Detweiller.

24. Beau Green (So., Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond)

1600m: 4:27.65

3200m: 9:46.31

3 Mile: 15:24.50

Beau Green enters his sophomore season as one of the most promising young runners in Class 1A after an outstanding freshman track campaign. The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond standout finished 37th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet while posting a strong personal best of 15:24.50 for three miles. Although he finished outside the All State positions in the fall, the progress he made during the spring suggests he has developed into one of the classification's top young distance runners. Green enjoyed a tremendous breakout track season, lowering his personal bests to 4:27.65 in the 1600 meters and 9:46.31 in the 3200 meters. He earned All State honors with a ninth place finish in the 3200 meters at the IHSA Class 1A State Meet and also placed sixth in the 3200 meters at Illinois Top Times indoors, proving he could compete with the state's best throughout the season. With another year of growth and experience ahead of him, Green has the potential to make one of the biggest jumps in Class 1A cross country and emerge as an All State contender this fall.

25. Tim Sikorski (Jr., Monticello)

1600m: 4:26.08

3200m: 9:53.96

3 Mile: 15:18.50

Tim Sikorski enters his junior season as one of the more intriguing runners in Class 1A after making significant strides during the track season. The Monticello standout finished 58th at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet last fall while posting a personal best of 15:18.50 for three miles. Although his finish at Detweiller did not reflect the level he would later reach, the progress he made throughout the spring suggests he is capable of a major breakthrough this fall. Sikorski enjoyed an outstanding track campaign, lowering his personal bests to 4:26.08 in the 1600 meters and 9:53.96 in the 3200 meters. He qualified for the IHSA Class 2A State Meet in the 1600 meters, gaining valuable championship experience against one of the state's deepest fields. His dramatic improvement over the past year has positioned him as one of the biggest sleepers in Class 1A. If he can carry his track fitness onto the cross country course, Sikorski has the potential to make a substantial climb in the state rankings and contend for All State honors this season.