Courtney Sockwell could change the dynamic of high school track and field if she competes for her school this season (Stockwell photo credit)
100m-
2015 State Champion: Mariah Woods (Sr., South Holland Seton Academy) 12.36
Key returners: Woods, Jada Williams (Jr., Chicago Luther North), Isabella Newingham (Sr., Macon Meridian), Willow Stuedemann (Sr., Seneca), Courtney Sockwell (Jr., Rockford Christian Life)
Outlook: Mariah Woods came through last year in what some termed an "upset" over Natasha Brown of Aurora Christian. That win should have been a surprise since Woods took the indoor 60m crown at Illinois Top Times. The undercover dash crown is usually an indicator for future success outdoors. The fastest time of the season actually came void of the IHSA season via Courtney Sockwell. Strangely, she burned the track on the AAU and USATF circuits and not through the high school season for which she did not compete for last year. Sockwell has again started her season competing for the Illinois Jets. If she can get on the IHSA schedule this spring the outlook may change for the classification.
Top marks from 2015-
| RANK | TIME | WIND | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE | MEET DATEPLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.18 | 2017 | |||
| 2 | 12.25 | 2016 | |||
| 3 | 12.32 | 2016 | |||
| 4 | 12.38 | 2018 | |||
| 5 | 12.42 | 2017 | |||
| 6 | 12.43 | 0.5 | 2017 | ||
| 6 | 12.43 | 2015 | |||
| 8 | 12.45 | 2015 | |||
| 9 | 12.51 | 2015 | |||
| 10 | 12.52 | 2016 |
400m-
2015 State Champion: Amanda McClain (Sr., Sullivan) 55.18
Key returners: Madison Meyer (Jr., Carterville), Willow Studemann (Sr., Seneca), Edoise Omoike (So., Lisle), Jorji Sparrgrove (Sr., Moweaqua Central A&M), Megan Reed (Sr., Cambridge), Sophie Keith (Sr., Pinckneyville), Audrey Harrod (Jr., Hinckley Big Rock)
Outlook: This classification has produced some outstanding quarter-milers over the past several year. Two-time defending champion Amanda McClain snatched the state meet record before dashing over to Illinois State University. Fourth place state finisher from last year Sophie Keith should duel Audrey Harrod and Maddi Meyer for top honors this season.
Top times from 2015-
| RANK | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE | MEET DATEPLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55.18 | 2015 | ||
| 2 | 57.34 | 2015 | ||
| 3 | 57.73 | 2015 | ||
| 4 | 58.59 | 2015 | ||
| 5 | 59.24 | 2017 | ||
| 6 | 1:00.22 | 2017 | ||
| 7 | 1:00.37 | 2017 | ||
| 8 | 1:00.50 | 2015 | ||
| 9 | 1:00.52 | 2018 |