IL HR0682

Illinois House Resolution congratulating Bentlee Lawrenz of Montmorency Elementary School in Rock Falls for winning the 2025 IESA 3A Boys Cross Country State Championship

Lawrenz won the state title on October 18, 2025 in Normal with a finishing time of 10:14.9, equating to a 5:07 per mile pace on the two-mile course

His time was the fastest across all four IESA classification levels at the state championship

The IESA organizes 19 state final events annually, involving over 500,000 student-athletes across Illinois

A copy of the resolution will be presented to Bentlee Lawrenz as an expression of esteem and respect