The Metro-East Lutheran boys cross country team earned a return trip to the Class 1A state meet, while Maryville Christian celebrated its first state berth.
The Knights finished fourth and the Lions sixth at the Murphysboro Sectional on Oct. 31 at Murphysboro High School.
The top six teams and the top 10 individual runners from non-advancing teams qualified for the state meet, scheduled for Nov. 7 at Detweiller Park in Peoria…