Oswego East's Michalek, West Aurora's Spagnola Steal Show
Plainfield North senior Cessily Jones and her fellow 100-meter dash finalists emerged from a group hug at the end of their race with beaming smiles. (via Chicago Tribune )
Collinsville’s Mink Is Healthy And Looking Strong In 800
With her college decision out of the way, Jackie Mink is focused on winning a medal in the 800-meter run at the Class 3A state track and field meet. Mink, a senior at Collinsville, will attend Illinois State University on a track and cross country scholarship. (via )
Q-and-A With Kevin Gummerson, Minooka Girls Track and Field Coach
Kevin Gummerson, Minooka Gummerson is the girls track and cross country coach. He graduated from Schaumburg High School in 1994 and from Loyola University before coming to Minooka in 1999. (via Herald News )
PC's Downey Set To Run At AU
Putnam County senior Brianna Downey said she “really wasn’t planning on running” in college.But when she advanced out of the Class 1A Seneca Regional in cross country, she was contacted by the coaches at Aurora University. (via News Tribune )
Palatine relays: Kendrick Cornelius shines for Palatine
Last year Kendrick Cornelius battled an opponent tougher than any on Palatine's schedule — cold weather. Arriving from Lake Charles, La., last December, Cornelius got a rude introduction to the spring track season in Illinois. (via triblocal )
Spotlight Athlete - Sami Staples
Crystal Lake Central freshman Sami Staples is making big waves across Illinois in her first high school season. Staples won the Illinois Cross Country State Championship then the 1500 and 3000 meter runs at USATF Nationals. See how she got started in the sport, what typical training week is like, her goals for the outdoor season, and much more.
Alumni Report: Week of April 16 - April 22, 2012
Check out performances by Illinois alumni for the week of April 16, 2012 - April 22, 2012.
Week In Review: April 16 - April 22, 2012
Here's a look back at the top performances from across Illinois for the week of April 16 - April 22, 2012.
Sky’s The Limit For Rochester’s Pasley
Rochester High School’s Blake Pasley is a state champion in football and would love to be one in the pole vault. Pasley finished 11th at last year’s Class 1A state track and field meet as a sophomore when he cleared 13 feet 9. (via http://www.sj-r.com)
Metea Valley Second To None At Glenbard East
Metea Valley took an unorthodox approach to capture the most significant girls track and field crown in its brief history. Despite not winning any of the 18 events Saturday at the Ram Invitational in Lombard, the Mustangs secured the title to the 16-team meet largely courtesy of eight runners-up finishes. (via Daily Herald)
Kaneland Wins Own Invitational
Sixteen teams came to Kaneland High School on Saturday in hopes of winning the Peterson Prep Invitational, but it was the home team that finished first. The Knights placed in 15 of 18 events, won two relays and had three individual champions on their way to capturing first place with 84 points. (via beaconnews.suntimes.com)
Westmont Girls Track Lands In Third In Quad Meet
The Westmont girls track team finished in third place with 73 points at their own quad meet on Tuesday. (via http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/westmont)
Record Heave
CRYSTAL LAKE – Cary-Grove senior Josh Freeman knew when he let released the shot that it was going to be something special. (via www.mchenrycountysports.com)
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College Commitments
- Brianna Downey to Aurora University
- Autumn Miller to University of Minnesota
- Rebecca Stearns to Loyola (Chicago) University
- Hannah Finnegan to Xavier University of Louisiana
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- Whitney Walker to Indiana State University
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- Tyler Schneider to University of Missouri
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