McHenry Cross Country

McHenry Warriors Cross Country will not be active on X for the 2025 season and beyond. Community engagement will primary be through instagram: instagram.com/run_mchs. Fans can also check for meet results, photos, and team stats at linktr.ee/run_mchs. ✌️

Last Friday we hosted the 2nd annual Run with the Warriors middle school XC invitational. We had 13 teams participate and it was a big success. The course can handle a few more teams so DM if you want to "Run with the Warriors" in 2026! More pics: instagram.com/run_mchs

Runners of all ages and fitness levels are invited to lace up their running shoes and attend the second annual McHenry Runathon one-hour challenge on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 8 to 9 p.m. at McCracken Field in McHenry. @WE_R_WARRIORS1 @run_mchs shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

Incredibly proud of these former MCHS XC runners. Their performance at the Boston Marathon was seriously impressive. Congrats to Curtis Weisenberger (MCHS '08) and Andrew Pilat (MCHS '18). Proof that consistent dedication over many years leads to great achievements in running.

Skyler Balzer '24 - Bradley - D1 Missouri Valley Conf 5000m - 12th - 17:30 The MVC meet is still going on right now so good luck to @BradleyXCTrack, currently in 5th Danny Thomas '24 - Lyon - D3 SLIAC DMR - 5th Congrats to these former running warriors!

Danielle Jensen '24 - High Point - D1 Big South Conf 5000m - 5th - 17:01 Danielle helped HPU win the Big South! Doug Martin '24 - UW Parkside - D2 GLIAC DMR - 3rd - All conference! 800m - 1:50.57 - 4th Doug was named GLIAC Freshman of the Meet... a great achievement.

MCHS XC alumni report from NCAA Indoor conference weekend. Proud of these former warriors! Caleb Schopen '21 - Cornell College - D3 Midwest Conf 3000m - 7th - 8:51 5000m - 4th - 15:26 Contributed 7 pts to help Cornell win the MWC... congrats!

Alumni fun run tomorrow! Some former warriors are going to meet up for an easy run tomorrow. Alumni of any generation and fitness level are welcome to join. Spread the word and bring a friend! Monday, 12/23 10:00 am at Freshman Campus (east campus).

Take a moment to read the inspirational story of Delaina Floden. I promise you won't find a more deserving candidate for "Most Improved Player" award. From 33:41 in her first 3 mile race to 19:31 by the end of sophomore season...🤯 #running #RunningMotivation #crosscountry

Final alumni update. Danny Thomas (MCHS '24) was 44th of 75 in the SLIAC St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for Lyon College, AR. Results: liveresults.trxctiming.com/Results/Track/… We're proud of all our former warriors who are competing at the next level!

Another alumni report... A great result for Caleb Schopen (MCHS '21) at the Midwest Conference meet. He placed 5th out of 100 runners and helped the Cornell College Rams win the MWC. 25:29 8k! Recap and results: cornellrams.com/news/2024/11/2… Pic from instagram: instagram.com/cornellramsxct…

Hoffman Sectional results. Delaina ran great, finishing 95th in the sectional. A satisfying end to a season of great improvement. Nate went all out in a bid for state qualification and unfortunately was forced to withdraw from the race exhausted with 1/2 mi to go. No regrets!

Good luck to Delaina, Nate, and all the runners across Illinois chasing state dreams today! IHSA 3A Sectional at Busse Woods Forest Preserve - Groves #17-25 10:00 Girls Race 11:15 Boys Race Live results: live.michianatiming.com/meets/41760

Two former warriors competed well in the Missouri Valley Conference meet this morning. Alyssa Moore (MCHS '23) was Murray State's 2nd runner, placing 43rd. 22:00 6k PR Skyler Balzer (MCHS '24) was Bradley's 6th runner and helped the Braves win the MVC title! 27th in 21:18 6k PR

More alumni results. Danielle Jensen (MCHS '24) was High Point's 4th runner and 6th place overall as HPU dominated the Big South Conference meet. 17:39 for 5k. Results: live.timinginc.com/meets/41748/ev… Big South Freshman of the Year. Wow! Pic from the HPU insta: instagram.com/hputrackxc

It's NCAA XC Conference season! Check here for updates on our MCHSXC alumni throughout the weekend. ...Starting with Doug Martin (MCHS '24). Doug ran a great race for UW Parkside in the GLIAC meet. 4th UWP runner and 43rd overall. 25:56 for 8k. Results: my.raceresult.com/313957/live

2024 checking in. Course looks great 👍 See you at Busse woods on Saturday!

We're baaaack :) Dinner at Portillos after Busse Woods course preview. Could be a bit muddy on Saturday...

Dinner at Portillo's after Busse Woods course preview. Best team tradition?? Course looks pretty muddy for sectionals on Saturday

More from regionals. Star Runner of the Meet: Lauren Blake. The senior inspired the team with a huge :47 PR in her final race. Projected finish 51st. Actual finish 35th! Photos: photos.app.goo.gl/3qAzSXKiyw3fwa… Stats & notes: drive.google.com/file/d/1tomXpJ… Results: athletic.net/CrossCountry/m…

IHSA Regionals today at Warren HS. End of the road for the 2024 Warrior boys and girls as a team. Not without a fight, though, as 10/14 runners achieved lifetime PRs. Congrats individual sectional qualifiers Delaina Floden and Nate Martin. #makeyourmark next Saturday!

@Huntley_CC Congrats, Ladies. Great team running.

Fox Valley Conference Meet Varsity Girls Huntley wins!! Led by conference champ Izzy Ciesla!! 6 girls all conference honors!