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The Belleville Wildcats had their sights on State and personal bests at the State Qualifier race in Fennimore last Saturday. Although they came up short for a state bid, the runners fought hard on a rough and hilly course.

The boy’s team was led by Julian Fullbright, who came in 35th overall with a time of 19:57. He was followed by Caden O’Rourke (20:04), Gary Salmela (20:53), Otto Anson (21:15), Sean Campbell (21:57), Alan Woller (22;24) and Derek Shrader (23:06). The boys placed 11th of 18 teams.

The girls placed 9th out of 17 teams and were led by Kalin O’Rourke, who came in at...