GIRLS CAPSULES-
Shepard (@Ladyastrostrack): 6 straight SSC-Red titles. Key Returners: Hayley Goebel & Nicole Walsh (discus), Donnie Betts (100H), Nikki Carter (Sprints). Kathy Myrda & Madzia Myrda (1600)- Riley Lyons looks to emerge in PV... All 4x1 & 4x2 legs return.
Downers North (@DGNXCTF): Three return from all-state 4x2, two from all-state 4x4. Strong in field events & sprints. Emerging young distance crew. Key Returners: Kim Brent, Sprague, Miller, Olekanma, & C. Bonga (Sprints). Maletich (jumps). Santen, Janowicz, & Boyd (throws).
Evergreen Park (@EPCHSGirlsTrack) Looking to improve on 2nd Place finish in SSC-Red, compete for another Sectional Championship, & make an impact downstate. Key Returners: L. Sader (Hurdles), K. Burke (Distance), Sprinters K. Carpenter, TR. Jones, & T. Walker
Lake Zurich (@LZGTF1) New coach Jeremy Kauffman looking to rebuild another program. Key Returners: Bandel (hurdles). Sydney Mark, Pardun, Eder, Georgia Adam (Sprints). Izzy Klett, Skoby, Kearnen (Jumps). Baffa, Multra, Krause, Houghton, & Emily Burns (distance). Rothas (PV).
Danville (@DanvilleXCTRACK): Vikings have key returners in a variety of events, & look forward to an exciting year. Key Returners: Ameia Wilson (2nd Pl 3A 100+200). Illini signee Shanice Garbutt (distance), Gabi Springer (PV), Frosh Hallee Thomas could contribute (hurdles)
Plano (@ReaperTnF) The program is young and looking to build a culture. Top returner is junior hurdler Alyssa Dolan (100H &300H 2A qualifier). Look for contributions from Sophomore Alyssa Smith in the sprints events as well
Dixon (@duchessestrack) Seeking 4th straight conference title. All events look improved to provide depth. Key returners: Illini signee Tayla Schwarz (1st Pl 2A Disc/State record holder), 4x8 returns four (Fazekas, Dregenberg, Goral, & Renkes). Watch Fr. Paige Stees (distance)
Whitney Young (@ladydolphins_TF) CPS Champs, Three time State Champ & Minnesota signee Amira Young's farewell tour begin. All four return from 4x4 (4:01; Alana Berry, Michaela Zollicoffer, Young, Zyana Cabrera) Surprises in store from jumps, hurdles, and 4x8