Discus Throw-
2021 best: Hunter Matuch (Vernon Hills) 180-9.25
2021 3A State Champion: Ryan Faut (Sr., Glenbrook South) 178-11.25
2021 2A State Champion: Barry Evans (Mascoutah) 176-8.5
2021 1A State Champion: Garrett Taylor (Jr., Salt Fork) 170-11.5
Top returners: Faut, Taylor, Zachary Petko (Sr., Cary-Grove), Paolo Gennarelli (Sr., St. Charles North), Kyle Clabough (Sr., Yorkville), Chris Garcia-Cloud (Sr., Collinsville), Ashton Noble (Jr., Roxana), Chris Boyd (Jr., Tuscola), Joshua Harris (Sr., Chicago Marist), Sam Mika (Sr., Waubonsie Valley), Maverick Ohle (So., Naperville Central)
Breakdown: The state's top thrower Ryan Faut is back! He took the 3A title and now will be looking to be someone who tosses the discus in the 190-foot range. Now that there is open season to get technical work in the season. Gennarelli, Clabough, and Noble are figures to watch.