The race begins

CHRIS FOX PHOTO

Willowbrook’s boys cross-country team ran in the West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at St. James Farm in Warrenville on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Warriors are pictured at the start of the 3-mile race. Senior Kevin Diederich (No. 1733) of Willowbrook won the meet’s individual title. He completed the race in a first-place time of 15 minutes, 46.95 seconds. Senior Charlie Hayes (No. 1734) delivered a 16th-place finish. Diederich and Hayes both earned All-Conference distinction by placing among the top 16 finishers. Also pictured are senior Henry Sloan (No. 1735) and junior Sam McNeilly (No. 1739). Willowbrook finished third in the team standings of the conference meet, which featured six full teams. The Warriors will compete in the IHSA Class 3A Lyons Township Regional on Saturday, Oct. 22.