Winter made a brief return to the Chicago area Friday night, but it was toasty warm at the FMC Natatorium.
It was also, as usual, loud and boisterous with a ton of excitement in the wraparound stands.
West Chicago coach Troy Murray had every reason to smile.
Murray's Wildcats claimed first place in the talent-laden St. Charles East sectional with 256 points. St. Charles North was the runner-up with.