PEORIA —  It was yet another successful day down at the state meet for both the Minooka boys and girls cross country teams, as they placed 16th and 19th, respectively, at Detweiller Park in Peoria on Saturday.

The girls race was first, as the Indians came in with a very balanced team. Using the team-mentality they've used all year, the Minooka girls improved on its 22nd place finish last year.

"Each year, these girls have taken a step forward," head coach Kevin Gummerson said. "Today was another big step. I'm proud of how they raced today. Watching each of them cross that line today made me proud of their effort and performance."