The incomparable Anna Sophia Keller has defeated boys and girls alike this season (Beth Scheid photo)
Editor's Note: This is a subjective sneak peek of the upcoming top 25 individuals that will be listed in order after regionals. The final product (premium edition) will include full athlete profiles generated by the computer as well as in-depth thoughts co-signed by MileSplit IL editors
A. Anna-Sophia Keller (Sr., Effingham St. Anthony)- Arguably the best that Class A has ever seen. Keller has not disappointed in her senior year with blowouts in every race this season. She has been healthy as well this fall opposed to last year when she was hurting with hip pain issues. No additional commentary necessary.
B. Daly Galloway (Sr., S. Wilmington)- Has maintained her status as one of the state's top runners over the past several years. Galloway again beefed up her schedule competing tough 3A competition whenever she can. Galloway has not run as well as she is capable yet, but her fast times are coming!
C. Katelyn Robbins (So., Liberty) Back and healthy as of last week running and winning the Liberty Invite in a season best effort.
D. April Vanryn (Sr., Palos Chicago Christian)- Beat Galloway at Morris Early Bird and made some noise in her season opening victory at the FTTF.
E. Claudia Magnussen (Sr., Pana) -Strong top five candidate based on what we've seen thus season with some very strong performances. Magnussen has the second best time behind ASK. She also placed 9th in the deep Richard Spring Invite ahead of many top 3A girls. Magnussen is a key name to watch in the upcoming state series.