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IHSA 3A Sectionals: 9th
IHSA 3A Sectionals: 9th
SPC Championship: 3rd
Final Race: Nico Cimino finishes 36th at IHSA 3A State Finals
The members of the 2024 boys cross country team include Isaiah Baker, Daegan Barten, Jordi Caballero, Stephen Cameron, Samuel Cernetich, Ribhu Chaher, Brendan Chew, Nicolas Cimino, Jase Cook, Connor Coons, Colton Coughlen, Grady Eales, Christian Egwunwoke, Alexander Esquivel, Westcott Evans, Wesley Evans, Eli Forte, Sam Forte, Bryce Fuhrman, Trenton Grabs, Ethan Guzy, Conner Herlin, Nathan Janulis, Samuel Kies, Cody King, Robert Lightner, Toby Mareno, Rylan McFadden, Jack Mitchell, Nathan Napoli, Alexander Null, Mason Raspolich, Joshua Reece, Ryan Resar, Mark Rodeghero, Brian Rodely, Nathan Schalk, Jack Schramm, Gavin Sifuentes, Marcelo Smith, Braden Smith, Nick Tapia, Cayson Traxler, Vaughn Van Eck, Jacob Von Holten, Samuel Von Holten, Carter Wikoff, Owen Wilson, Evan Wilson, Zachary Witcofski, Thomas Zbranek, Carter Zemaitis Gavin Ziech, assistant coach Matt Clark, assistant coach Leslie Hencinski, assistant coach Jessica Hopkins, asisstant coach Ashley Tutt, and head coach Kevin Gummerson.
Season Summary
Through many miles and races, the 2024 boys cross country team put together their best performance of the year at the SPC Championship on Oct. 18. They finished third at that conference meet, only behind state trophy winners Plainfield North and Plainfield South.
During the regular season their best finish was the Minooka Flight Invite where they finished 2nd as a team. Carter Wikoff won flight 6, Ryan Resar won flight 5, and Nico Cimino was 2nd in the top flight.
Cimino would be the top runner throughout the season. He was fifth as an individual as regional, where he led the team to a third-place finish, good enough to advance to sectionals. At the Normal West sectional, Cimino would finish 18th, qualifying him for the state finals as an individual. The team was ninth at sectionals, and failed to advance.
Cimino ran a great race at the state finals in wet conditions. He finished 36th overall with a time of 14:45, his best ever for 3 miles.
Page researched by Vinnie Visvardis
Head Coach: Kevin Gummerson
Assistant Coaches: Matt Clark, Leslie Hencinski, Jessica Hopkins, Ashley Tutt
Home Course: Ron Lehman Community Park in Channahon and MCHS Central Campus, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka IHSA Class: 3A
Conference: Southwest Prairie
Assistant Coaches: Matt Clark, Leslie Hencinski, Jessica Hopkins, Ashley Tutt
Home Course: Ron Lehman Community Park in Channahon and MCHS Central Campus, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka IHSA Class: 3A
Conference: Southwest Prairie
All-Conference Athletes: Nico Cimino, Nate Schalk
State-Qualifying Athletes: Nico Cimino
Photos
2024-25 Yearbook
State-Qualifying Athletes: Nico Cimino
Photos
2024-25 Yearbook
Sources: Nook News, MCHS athletic department, Joliet Herald-News, Minooka cross country team website
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