Cross Country – Bear Facts

Brooke Johnston, freshman, races towards the finish line. Johnston loves to run and with her fast times, she was able to compete in State as a freshman.

Running to the top

January 7, 2020

Varsity freshman show athletic agility

Varsity freshman show athletic agility

April 30, 2019

Boys Cross Country members take off at the start of a race. The boys made it to state and placed 23rd.

The rundown: fall sports bring mix of team achievements and losses

November 19, 2018

Two members of the girls cross country team run through downtown LZ. Even on runs like these, female runners say that they have to stay cautious of any threats that may come their way.

A long-running problem: female runners face everyday threats of harassment

September 20, 2018

Two runners of the boys cross country team finishing their warmup. Members like these are going to have to work really hard considering the seniors are gone.

Boys cross country: staying strong with loss of seniors

September 17, 2018

Hayley Burk, freshman, Emily Burns and Jillian Baffa, juniors, running after school for Polar Bears. Members of Polar Bears meet daily after school to train in the offseason.

The Polar Bears of Lake Zurich

December 18, 2017

Seniors Patrick True (left) and Patrick Burns (right) shown here in a middle school cross country race, will be considered 12 sport athletes by the time they graduate after participating in three sports each of their four years throughout high school. Although the boys agree that being a part of the cross country, swim, and track teams is a time commitment, the two have no regrets and say it is all worth it.

Over 1200 days of practice later

November 13, 2017

Brian Griffith and Matt Periera, seniors, are the first non-siblings to qualify to nationals from the same team in over 30 years. The teammates will compete at the Foot Locker Nationals Saturday at 10am in San Diego, California.

Racing for the dream: Cross Country seniors qualify for Nationals together

December 9, 2016

Patrick and Emily Burns stand together in their cross country sweatshirts at the IESA State Championship in 2013.

Lake Zurich’s fastest siblings: Patrick and Emily Burns

November 18, 2016

Cross Country’s forecaster

Cross Country’s forecaster

August 26, 2016

Hard Work over Time Beats Talent

Hard Work over Time Beats Talent

August 26, 2016

The boys cross country team won Sectionals and qualified their entire team to IHSA State Finals next weekend. Matt Pereira, Kyle and Brian Griffith led to a team victory placing first, fourth, and fifth respectively.

Boys cross country team crowned Sectional Champions, qualifies for State

November 3, 2015

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