Tony's Take Presents Female Athlete Of The Year: Lajarvia Brown

Imani Carothers (So., Chicago Brooks College Prep) is a rising junior who produced a great sophomore campaign with great efforts in the horizontal jumps and hurdles. Carothers was a key contributor to her team's stout relays indoors and outside.

  • Won second consecutive 2A state title in the 100HH with all-conditions and personal best 13.92
  • IL #3 all-conditions long jump of 19'6" at the North Lawndale Invitational
  • Won state championship in the long jump completed undefeated season
  • Illinois Top Times 2A long jump record holder 
  • Produced IL#3 60HH time of 8.85 in winning Illinois Top Times 60HH
  • Won state championship triple jump in first year of competing in event with personal best and IL #4 40.0.75" (+1.8)