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2013 Class 2A Boys Field Events Preview

2013 Class 2A Boys Field Events Preview

Long Jump- 2012 State Champion: Tavon Diggins (Sr., Galesburg) 22-3 [+0.9] Key returners: Diggins, Chris Moore (Sr., Cahokia), Gary Hickman (Jr., Cahokia), Mitch Kimble (Sr., Jerseyville Jersey), Devin Valentine (Jr., Freeport). Outlook: Diggins is the returning champion but he should not count himself as a huge favorite.  Moore placed fifth last year but he did […]

2013 Class A Girls Field Events Preview

2013 Class A Girls Field Events Preview

by Tony Jones The key to winning any championship is doing well in the often overlooked field events.  This season will be key for a number of teams vying for crucial state points after the exodus of many top athletes.  Just ask schools like Moweaqua (Central A&M) or the Roselle (Lake Park) boys team.  They […]