The SIJHSAA state cross country meet was held Oct. 18 at the DuQuoin Fairgrounds. The Red Bud Elementary girls finished fifth out of 14 schools participating. Lilyana Hess received a medal for her 17th place finish. Pictured in front, from left: Allie Melching (78th), Lainey Simpson (32nd), Arabella Guile (106th), Lilyana Hess (17th), Danica Narup (35th) and Jase Cooper (27th out of 128 in the boys division). In back: Kelly Hahn (55th), Gabriella Hess (40th) and Manager Marlee Melching. The Royals are coached by Megan Dahlem and Ashley Stellhorn.