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CHARLESTON, IL-

Eastern Illinois University was the host, and O'Brien Stadium was the scene of so many great performances over three outstanding days of the 2026 Girls State Championship.
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Team scores:
Edwardsville and
Homewood-Flossmoor tie for 76 points,
Normal University gets 3rd with 50. One of the most exciting team races in state history. Dave's fave: St. Charles North soph
Kara Glenn's epic performance (4x8, 3200, 1600, 800)- 6 races in less than 15 hours!! Glenn defeated previous state champs
Mia Sirois (Barrington),
Emily Stecky (Chicago DePaul Prep), and
Annika Swan (Chicago St. Ignatius) en route. Pierre:
Evanston girls 4x400 in 3:48.63 was sick! Tonyprepster: the 4x800 was fire! St. Charles North put on a show! The Lady North Stars ran an all-time best
of 8:54.50. Additionally, their time is the 5th-fastest in the country; last place was 9:19.18 (12th)! This team usually places in the top 6.