The North Ridge 8th grade girls had an assembly in their honor Thursday afternoon before departing for Normal for the state title game against Quincy. The 23-2 Lady Runners will be the first North Ridge team to finish in the top 2 at state since 1990, and the first 8th grade team to play for a state championship.

Danville’s Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr addresses the North Ridge students with Principal Ms. Brooks looking on; North Ridge students salute their team; Coach Drew O’Connell heads for the bus with his team.








