Runners depart for Peoria; hundreds at EHS give cross country, soccer teams sendoff to state finals

Varsity girls show their support for freshman Ariane Wright. Wright qualified individually for the state meet tomorrow, along with the Tiger boys team. Photo/Tom Atwood

Fortunately, Wright is not injured during photo opportunity. Photo/Tom Atwood

Varsity boys pose for Photo of the Day before boarding bus for Peoria. Photo/Tom Atwood

Hundreds gather outside commons at EHS Friday morning. Photo/Tom Atwood

Garrett Sweatt waves to fans at EHS state sendoff. Photo/Tom Atwood

Head Coach George Patrylak introduces runners competing at state meet. Photo/Tom Atwood

Girls huddle before sending freshman Ariane Wright to run at Detweiler Park. Photo/Tom Atwood

Runners pose for snapshots before leaving for state meet. Photo/Tom Atwood

Coach Patrylak says he will be in charge of DVD player on the charter bus to Peoria. Photo/Tom Atwood