100m Dash
2019 State Champion: Serena Bolden (Springfield Southeast), 11.74
Key Athletes: Seven Hicks (Sr., Peoria Richwoods), Mattie Lieb (Sr., Monticello), Melody Jones (Sr., Chicago [De La Salle]), Wynesha Rodgers (Jr., Chicago Morgan Park), Arianna Walker (Jr., Richton Park [Rich South]), Tanaya Young (Jr., Rantoul), Tori Thomas (Jr., Rock Island [Alleman]), Markia Lampley (Jr., East St. Louis), Domonique Thomas (Jr., Woodstock [Marian Central Catholic]), Samantha Spencer (Sr., New Lenox [Providence Catholic]), Lauren Doerr (Jr., Morton)
Breakdown: Who is ready to become the speed queen? The returning list leader is Seven Hicks who possess the fastest wind-legal and overall time (12.01). She looks to hold off a hungry field of short sprinters and add another individual title (1A Champion '18) to her resume.
Melody Jones looks to build on her summer track momentum and early indoor season personal bests while continuing to make a name for herself.
Mattie Lieb is one of the top returners and will be on the prowl for big team points towards her team's trophy chase.
Arianna Walker and Tanaya Young also looks to shake things up this season and add their name to the title chase.