Running used to be an afterthought for Devin Meyrer. That must seem like a long time ago.

Running used to be an afterthought for Devin Meyrer. That must seem like a long time ago.

A rising star for the Panthers' squad finished 116th in the Class 3A state meet (15:35), fourth-best among Metro East runners. Finished second at the Southwestern Conference meet and third at the St. Clair County meet.

Had a banner debut season and figures to be one of the best in the Metro East the next three seasons. Won the Belleville West Invitational and the Tiger Classic. Has second-place finishes in the Alton Invitational and the Madison

Finished sixth in the Class 4 state meet with a time of 16:00.69. Was first at the Webster Groves Invitational and second in the Capital City XC Challenge. Finished fourth at both the regional and sectional races. A first-team all-Suburban

St. Louis University signee was one area runner who could put a dent in Lafayette's complete domination. Dugan was third in the Class 4 state race with a 15:51.23 on the 5-kilometer course. Won his district race and was third

Steadily improved as the season progressed. Black finished third at the Southwestern Conference meet and was 84th in the Illinois Class 3A state meet, which was the best finish in 3A for Metro East runners. He helped O'Fallon to a

A big part of the Tigers successful season and second consecutive Class 3 state team title. The senior finished 12th individually at the state meet. Also won the Festus Invitational and was second in the JCAA meet.

Part of a powerful, talented quartet of runners that led the Lancers to consecutive Class 4 state team titles. Placed 11th individually at state with a time of 16:19.67. Finished fourth in the Suburban West Conference race. Signed with Missouri.

Earned all-state honors in Illinois with his 13th-place finish in the Class 2A meet, running a time of 14:57 on the 3-mile course. He improved 49 places and 41 seconds from last season. Won conference, regional and sectional titles. Also