The team arrived at Holmdel Park, ready to conquer their race. They set up their tent and began to prepare for their races.

As the races approached, each runner is given their bib that they must attach to their uniform.

Meet Fantasia, the official mascot of Lakeland cross country. Fantasia travels with the team to every meet.

First of the Lakeland teams that raced at this meet were the JV boys. Here is the team getting in some strides at the starting line just before their race begins.

Shortly after the JV race, the varsity boys arrived at their assigned spot on the starting line. The team had their game faces on and were ready to give it their all.

Here, Lakeland stood alongside the other teams they raced against. They were lined up and ready to go on the starting line, moments before the gun marking the start of the race was shot off.

Owen Horevay, junior, finished the race in 17 minutes flat, placing fourth.

Divine Crilly, junior, after finishing the race, told The Ledger that he was “really happy” and said, “I really has to push myself, which is pushing everyone else.”  The boys finished in third place out of 23 teams.

The girls varsity team stood in their usual pre-race huddle, moments before yelling “Lakeland” and returning to the starting line.

Seconds before the race began, the girls varsity team prepared for the hilly 5k course that lies ahead.

Supporters lined up as senior Angelina Perez sprinted to the finish line, taking 1st place and running a 17:37 on a course many consider to be the toughest in NJ.

The girls team and their coaches celebrated their first place win with their trophy and new backpacks.

Members of both the boys and girls teams attended homecoming the same night of the meet, showing that, in addition to the moments on the courses, the team enjoys moments together that are non-sports related as well.