LAPORTE | Cross country coaches often preach a pack mentality.

HEBRON | The greatest pride in coaching is having athletes who go on to advance the sport to another generation.

The girls varsity teams charge from the starting line Saturday morning at the inaugural Dave Walker Invitational at Hebron High School.

Lowell's Jordyn Boyer rounds the fence Saturday morning after the first mile of the inaugural Dave Walker Invitational at Hebron High School.

Jordyn Boyer races toward the chute, pulling away from the competition to win the inaugural Dave Walker Invitational Saturday morning at Hebron High School.

Highland's Reilly Panozzo passes Lowell's Jordyn Boyer to take the lead shortly before the 2-mile mark during the inaugural Dave Walker Invitational Saturday morning at Hebron High School Satu…