Interviews
Kandie Seeks To Soar The Highest On The Bloch
story by Tony Jones Maybe you have heard of her or maybe you haven’t. But one thing is for certain after this season, Kandie Bloch (Sr., Argenta-Oreana) will no longer be a mystery among the track and field fandom. Bloch emerged from a 5-6 jumper as a sophomore to Class A state champion last year […]
Grant Nykaza: Poised To Be At The Top Of The Class
by Tony Jones You would be hard-pressed to find a better distance runner as well as popular runner overall than Grant Nykaza in the state of Illinois. The senior lad who hails from the tiny community of Beecher has earned the ultimate respect from his peers by becoming one of the best runners over the past two years […]
Chicago State University Revival On The Horizon
Sometimes change is painful… but the positive outcome will somehow win over the masses if one can persevere and weather the storm. If there is such a person that can wake a sleeping giant such as the Chicago State University Men’s and Women’s track and field program it is head coach Craig Collins. Collins took over […]
Courtney Clayton: The Queen Of Illinois Middle Distance Is Ready For Big Season
Produced by Tony Jones/images by C. Clayton Over the past decade the state of Illinois has seen a resurgence of fast times in the middle-distance races from the girls. Arguably, they may be better than their male counterparts on the state and national levels. The list is long if you consider the likes of Samantha […]
Exclusive Interview: Angelo Brown Brings The Illinois Elite Heat
Story by Tony Jones/images by D. Pierre Behind every successful athlete is someone that is a mentor, coach, counselor, or role model. In superstar Aaliyah Brown’s case, the Supreme force in her life happens to be her father Angelo Brown. The aforementioned adjectives seem to fit the senior Brown like a glove. In addition, the many […]
Exclusive Interview: Coach Brian Evans Sets The Record Straight
by Tony Jones It’s not easy taking over the throne from a king… especially one named Gary Haupert who reigned supreme at South Holland IL’s Thornwood High School for over 30 years. After all, he collected four boys 2A state championships from 2001-2004, which brings his total count to 10 state trophies. Brian Evans took over […]
Illinois Prepster 