[October 8, 2015 - Niles, IL] Over 40 teams and 700 runners participated in Notre Dame College Prep’s 6th Annual Grade School Cross Country race on October 7, 2015. Held on the campus of NDCP in Niles, Illinois, four races were held including one mile runs for 5th/6th grade girls and 5th/6th grade boys and one and one half mile runs for 7th/8th grade girls and 7th/8th grade boys. The race was sponsored by NDCP’s Cross Country Team and the Enrollment Department.
"This annual race provides a tremendous opportunity for young athletes to experience great competition with other grade school teams. Each year we are impressed by the quality of running and the sportsmanship that is exhibited by the athletes," said Notre Dame College Prep's Head Cross Country Coach John Barrett. He is also a Class of 2007 alumnus. "We're glad to have such a beautiful and large campus to hold this free event. It's wonderful to see so many runners participating in the race and to have their families here cheering them on. We look forward to seeing everyone back next year," added NDCP's Vice President for Advancement and Enrollment Shay Boyle. The top 25 individual racers in each race received a medals and an NDCP Cross Country t-shirts. The top three teams in each division received trophies. The results for the races are below.
Varsity Boys (7th/8th Grade - 1.5 mile) - Top 25 Individuals:
Varsity Boys (7th/8th Grade - 1.5 mile) - Top 12 Teams
Varsity Girls (7th/8th Grade - 1.5 mile) - Top 25 Individuals
Varsity Girls (7th/8th Grade - 1.5 mile) - Top 14 Teams
Junior Varsity Boys (7th/8th Grade - 1 miles) - Top 25 Individuals
Junior Varsity Boys (5th/6th Grade - 1 mile) - Top 14 Teams
Junior Varsity Girls (5th/6th Grade - 1 mile) - Top 11 Teams
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Want to learn more about Notre Dame College Prep? Open House #2 is Sunday, October 25 from 11 am to 2 pm. Grade school boys and their families will receive personal tours from NDCP students. For more information, visit www.nddons.org and follow us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/NotreDameCollegePrep and Twitter at https://twitter.com/nddons