Batavia runners dominated the track events at the Les Hodge Invitational Friday.
The host Bulldogs won the opening and closing events, the 800 and 400 meter relays, and five individual races in betwee.
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.
When the last stroke was completed Saturday, the St. Charles North boys swimming team had claimed the DuKane Conference team title with 252 points.
The meet was contested at St. Charles North. Rival S.