BOYS TEAM CAPSULES-
Rockford Christian (@rcyouknow) 1A 800m champ Riley Wells is back. Josiah Vogel (400), James Smith (Disc), Noah Fulcomer (110H) & Brent Bruner (1600) are key returners. All four legs of 4x1 & 4x8 return + three legs from 4x2 & 4x4. Goal is a team trophy.
Andrew (@Boltstrack): Young group w/ tons of returners. Goals are to contend for conference title & qualify a big group for state! Key Returners: Sprinters John Bickel, Luke Watzke, & Mychah Spells (hurdles). Milers Jack Ballard, Tom McPeek, Moe Maro, & Jordan Vela.
Rushville-Industry (@RIBOYSTRACK): Balanced team seeking 6th conference title in 8 years & sectional title. Connor Davidson & Harley Street return from 4x8 finalist. Sprint crew led by All-Staters Basil Buckner & Charly Tshibuabua. Top Frosh: Crook, Seaver, & Allen
Homewood-Flossmoor Vikings (@HFtrack_field) SWSC & sectional champs, 5th/3A, & Combined Champs. All return from 1st Pl 4x1 (41.49) & 4th Pl 4x2. Returners: Jesuseun Adeyiga, Grant Floyd, Marcell Ellis & Josh Bridges (sprints/relays). EJ Burruss, Christian Reed, Jalen Hunter, & Justin Hall (jumps). Davell Clemon & Tyler Roberson (relays). Matthew Lewis-Banks (hurdles)
Edwardsville (@trackEHS): 1st Pl/3A, 42pts graduated. Young nucleus led by Blake Neville (PV), Franky Romano (800), & All State QB Kendall Abdur-Rahman (Sprints). Expect help from Kenyon Johnson (IL#1 FR. LJ) + Four 21ft+ LJs. Prenzler, Pifer, & Walters will improve in distance
South Elgin (@runsehs): The Storm missed going to Charleston in '17 after six straight trips. The return trip happens with Desmond Lockett & Jerlon Teems (sprints) and Hector Rodriguez (distance). Keep an eye for freshman Davion Cherwin.
Danville Boys (@DanvilleXCTRACK) The Vikings are hoping to turn regular season success into postseason success in '18. 4x8 returns 3 legs. Key Returners: Phillip Hall (800; 7th/3A), Quemarii Williams (400; IL#3), Sincere Davis (800), and Michael Moreman (distance).
Plano Boys (@ReaperTnF): Return a lot of experience but also have added many new members to the team. Key Returners: Dameon Russell, Mauricio Perez, & Kevin Dixon (sprints/relays). Sebastian Esparza (Mid-Distance), and Q Fox (Jumps). Watch Frosh Shamarr Bowen (sprints)