Madalyn Marx was all smiles after a tremendous conclusion of the 2024 indoor track and field season
Eight of the top ten performers are back, including the leading three sophomores. Though the "quarter-mile" is not as strong as the other speed events, it is still competitive. There is a feeling in the air that some stout times are going to parlay all over the leaderboards.
Check out a summary of the top returners-
Madalyn Marx (Jr., Mahomet-Seymour): Top returner by time and 2A Illinois Top Times champion. Marx was also the state champion, and it would be tough to face her.
Mariyah Robinson (Jr., Homewood-Flossmoor): A 57.47 performer last winter has now switched allegiance from the Chicago Public League to the South Suburban Red will propel Robinson into a new realm. The Vikings are immediately one of the top state trophy chasers in the spring. There is no timetable for a debut.
Morgan Navarre (Jr., Elmhurst York): Bust on the scene last year and won four of five contests including the Top Times 3A crown. Navarre is also a talented Lacrosse player, competing simultaneously with track- but not during the indoor season. If she returns, the stakes will be higher as sharks in the water will be hungry and waiting to feast.
Naomi Bey-Osborne (Sr., Kankakee): A premier talent who has signed with the University of Illinois. She is back on the scene with a sassy attitude and the track wheels to match. At the Misfits Invite, Bey-Osborne competed in her first race since a season-ending injury in May 2024. She placed fourth in the 300m with a time of 39.88. She proceeded to let the world know she was back afterward. Expect her to be louder as she continues to elevate.
Katelyn Lehnen (Sr., Chatham-Glenwood): It is hard to believe that the state's top quarter-miler and defending 3A state champion has never run the event indoors!! Lehnen has a personal best of 54.68 as well as All-American honors at New Balance Nationals Outdoors.
Madalyn Marx tore up the track at Vanderbilt last winter en route to an outstanding indoor season (Tennessee Milesplit credit)
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Top returners by classification-
3A-
Rank | Time | Athlete/Team | Grade | Meet DatePlace |
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1 | 57.49 | 2026 | ||
2 | 57.77 | 2026 | Illinois Top Times1st F | |
3 | 57.99 | 2025 | ||
4 | 58.03 | 2025 | ||
5 | 58.08 | 2027 | Illinois Top Times2nd F | |
6 | 58.13 | 2026 | ||
7 | 58.61 | 2025 | Illinois Top Times5th F | |
8 | 58.86 | 2025 | ||
9 | 59.35 | 2026 | ||
10 | 59.49 | 2025 |
2A-
Rank | Time | Athlete/Team | Grade | Meet DatePlace |
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1 | 56.91 | 2026 | ||
2 | 58.26 | 2025 | ||
3 | 58.78 | 2025 | Illinois Top Times2nd F | |
4 | 1:00.58 | 2027 | ||
5 | 1:00.60 | 2025 | ||
6 | 1:00.79 | 2025 | Illinois Top Times4th F | |
7 | 1:00.81 | 2026 | ||
8 | 1:00.94 | 2027 | Illinois Top Times5th F | |
9 | 1:01.01 | 2026 | ||
10 | 1:01.02 | 2027 | Illinois Top Times6th F |
1A-
Rank | Time | Athlete/Team | Grade | Meet DatePlace |
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1 | 59.42 | 2025 | Jersey Winter Thaw2nd F | |
2 | 1:00.44 | 2025 | Rantoul Invite1st F | |
3 | 1:00.85 | 2027 | ||
4 | 1:02.11 | 2026 | ||
5 | 1:02.23 | 2026 | Midway Miles #31st F | |
6 | 1:02.41 | 2025 | WL Individuals7th F | |
7 | 1:02.49 | 2027 | ||
8 | 1:02.72 | 2026 | Midway Miles #33rd F | |
9 | 1:02.76 | 2025 | ||
10 | 1:02.84 | 2024 | Clinton Last Chance5th F |