The Thornton Fractional South Cross Country Running Red Wolves concluded their season with an 11th-place finish out of 13 teams at the New Lenox 3A Regional. The event took place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Oaks and was hosted by Lincoln Way Central.
According to the team, the cool and crisp weather provided a suitable environment for the Red Wolves’ performance. Despite knowing that team qualification was not possible, they ran with intensity. Junior Ricky Budlove led the team with a 44th-place finish in a time of 16:48, narrowly missing Sectional qualification by just 16 seconds. Sophomore Alonzo Magana finished in 61st place at 17:47, while senior Jayden Ruiz completed his run in 18:14 for 70th place. Junior Princeton Harb finished in 74th place with a time of 18:22. Seniors Xavier Ruiz and John Carson contributed with finishes in 75th and 78th places respectively, while Josue Delgado closed the scoring for the team in 86th place.
The team’s next scheduled activity is Summer Conditioning, which begins on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Schultz Park at 8 a.m., providing athletes an opportunity to build on their existing foundation.
In last year’s regional competition against Bloom Township, Thornton Fractional South (TFS) narrowly trailed behind. This year’s performance further solidified the Red Wolves’ reputation for resilience and determination, leaving fans proud of their athletes’ unwavering effort.
