The 3-mile record for New Trier cross country has been broken three times in this decade alone. First, it was Nick Falk in 2021 with a time of 14:14.11. Then, during the Sectional race this year, Ben Crane ran 14:14.01. To be the best, Crane not only had to beat out the other runners—he had to beat himself. The senior ran 14 minutes and 3 seconds at the state meet and broke the New Trier school record by 11 seconds. With the 13th fastest time in state history, Crane managed to outrun the second-fastest runner, Grant Schroder of Downers Grove North High School, by 8 seconds. He ran faster in that particular race than some Olympians and future national champions. Staff Reporter Jake Levin wrote the story. Read More - Link in Bio