Pre-Season Twitter Team Previews: The Second Edition

The 400m is just one of many events that will keep the track on fire for the 2018 season!

Springfield (@SHS_TRACK) Another solid 2A XC season in the books. Team looks to improve in distance & relay events. 3A triple jump qualifiers Tyrone Treadwell & Qaron Hawkins return. 4x8 returns three. The guys are looking for improved performances to make an impact at sectionals & beyond.

Oak Lawn (@OLCHSBoysTFXC) A hungry squad that is ready to be competitive. 3A state qualifier Pat Michaels is back (shot & disc) along with Anthony Glover (sprints), Zach Olejniczak (hurdles), and Alfred Agapito and Josh Rios (distance) 

Normal West (NCWHSrunwest) Normal West is coming off of their highest finish in school history in XC. Key Returnees: Illinois State Recruit Micah Amerson (Sprints), Tyler Dunn (Mid Distance), Michael Cleary (Mid Distance), Charlie Wetzel (Distance) http://bit.ly/2CL4Ith 

Kaneland (@KHSBoysTrack): 1st year in 3A, 90 kids,many multi-sport. Key Returners - Matthew Richtman (2A XC Champ), Hannula (3rd Pl/2A SP+DT), Gould (hurdles), O'Sullivan (PV), Noah Butzman (sprints), Daniel Occhipinti (distance). Watch Frosh Conroy (HJ) & Allen (PV). 


Montini (@MontiniTrack_XC) The Broncos look for continued success in the sprint relays while the young distance squad looks to build off XC. Sprinters Matt Quaglia, Jalen Slater, Zack Olson, & Nick Fedanzo  looks to lead the charge w/ Jake Mondschean (distance) & Max May (jumps).

Reavis (@Reavis_XCTF, @ReavisThrowers, @ReavisAthletics ) State qualifier and school record holder Matt Beach (Discus) is back this season. He's looking to break the SSC Red Conference record as well as make it to Saturday at the state meet. 

Wheaton-Warrenville South (@wwsbtf ) The Tigers hope to win the final DVC titles. Several returners will help the cause. Cedric Rowzee & Joe Zubak leads the sprints-hurdles group along w/ Danny Schricker. The distance unit comes from 3rd Pl/3A XC team (Scott Maison & Sean Maison , William Hauenstein, Jacob Kluckhohn) 

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 AdeyigaGrant 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 ReturnersDameon Russell, Mauricio Perez, & Kevin Dixon (sprints/relays). Sebastian Esparza (Mid-Distance), and Q Fox (Jumps). Watch Frosh Shamarr Bowen (sprints)