Junior high cross country runners compete at Du Quoin Invite

Connor Gross of Du Quoin improves his position in the home stretch. Jon Montgomery photo

Du Quoin runners J.B. Brown and Jamison Van Zandt work their way through the crowd after emerging from the woods at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Jon Montgomery photo

Da'Marion Johnson of Du Quoin battles this Triad runner at a junior high cross country meet last week at the fairgrounds. Jon Montgomery photo

From left: Drew Schneider (1262) and Gideon Sledge (1265) from Pinckneyville Junior High are shown here battling for position at a cross country meet last week in Du Quoin. In the background is Jonathan Kuhnert of PJHS. Jon Montgomery photo