Lyons Township's Madison Findley sprints to the finish line to be the top finisher for the Lions during the IHSA Class 3A XC Sectional at Katherine Legge Park Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 in Hinsdale. | Steve Johnston
Madison Findley

Lyons Township

* College plans: Cross country and track at Lewis University (Romeoville); NCAA Division II

* College major: Undecided
 
* Reasons I chose Lewis: “I want to go into a team and have a coach that seemed inclusive and that would help me get better at the sport that I love. Coach James Kearny and many of the team members at Lewis University have shown what it would be like and I’m very excited that I’m going to be a part of this team.”

* Recruiting memories: “I first heard of this school because my older brother goes to Lewis University.”

* On playing college sports: “My overall decision to run in college was because I loved being able run with a group of people and it’s another way to get involved at school. I made the decision when schools started to reach out me.”

* What I learned from high school sports: “The main thing I learned my experience in high school was that even if I don’t do as well as I wanted to, it’s OK and I can always improve.”