MINOOKA — It has become a normal routine for both the boys and girls cross country teams at Minooka to hold November practices. That's because both teams are usually vying for state titles, whether it be individuals or the entire team.

Well, the November practices will keep on coming, as once again both boys and girls team will compete at the highest level of running in the state, the 3A state finals Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Both teams have taken different paths to reach this point in the season. For the girls, it has been more of a "team-like" approach, with all the runners staying together in a group. This style has proven well for the Indians, as they won the regional two weeks ago and placed second at sectionals this past Saturday.