Oregon’s Anaya earns all-state honors, sets school record as Junior XC Hawks debut at state

Oregon Junior High’s cross country teams capped a milestone season at the IESA Class 3A State Championships on Oct. 17 at Maxwell Park in Normal. In Oregon’s first state appearance with complete girls and boys teams, the Hawks delivered strong performances, highlighted by Kollins Anaya’s ninth-place all-state finish and a new school record.Anaya completed the two-mile course in 12:02.0 (announced 12:01.94), setting a personal best and a new standard for Oregon girls cross country. The girls finished 21st as a team, while the boys placed 19th, with all seven boys earning personal records.“We are bursting with pride,” Coach Emily Anaya said. “Watching Kollins earn all-state honors and set a school record was an incredible moment. We know the dedication behind that finish – the training, the determination, and the courage to keep pushing when it hurts. Seeing her hard work come together on the state course is something we will always treasure.”The state appearance came during the program’