1600m-
2019 State Champion: Daniel Chen (Aurora [Illinois Math and Science Academy]) 4:20.91
Key Athletes: Elias Bergman (Sr., Chillicothe [Illinois Valley Central]), Brooks Harlan (Jr., Centralia), Luke Sokolowski (Jr., Monticello), Dan Weizeorick (Sr., Wheaton [St. Francis]), Ryan Jones (Sr., Woodstock [Marian]), Zach Rose (Sr., Chicago Payton), Sam Lange (Sr., Morton), Dawson Smith (Sr., Rock Falls), Anthony Farmer (Sr., Burlington Central), Ryder James (So., Paxton-Buckley-Loda), Drew Rogers (So., Herscher), Chris Cherry (Jr., Taylorville), Stephen Thomas (Jr., Rockford [Christian]), Alexander Partlow (So., Carbondale), Wilson Georges (So., Bartonville [Limestone]), Rohn Ritchie (Jr., Aurora [Central Catholic]), Drake Bleier (Jr., Troy [Triad])
Outlook: This is an open race with four names that all have resumes that show they can be the top dog this year. Elias Bergman returns with the #1 time as he ran 4:21.32 to be the runner-up at state last year. Bergman is a very quiet competitor throughout the year as he doesn't go to any high profile meets, could that change this year?
It could be the downfall for the Grey Ghosts star as his competition continues to sharpen themselves against some of the top talent in the classification.
A great example Brooks Harlan who has a great resume as well as one of the best 2A schedules in the state.
Brooks Harlan, Luke Sokolowski, and, Dan Weizeorick are also names of note to keeping an eye out for.