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Daniel Lucas (Sr., Cowden-Herrick) came on the scene last spring as the 1A state shot put champion. His efforts helped his team to a third-place finish. Already signed to the University of Iowa, Lucas appears locked and loaded for his final prep track and field season.
Lucas opened his season at the Eastern Illinois University HS Invitational and won the shot put with an all-time personal best effort of 57'5.75." It's the third-best performance among state throwers.
Lucas won his first performer of the week honor by snagging 409 votes (39.2%).