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2013 Class A Boys Field Events Preview
by Tony Jones Long Jump- 2012 State Champion: Dontae Pryor (Kewanee) 23-3.75 Key returners: Kyle Landon (Sr., Chester), Austin Wenskunas (Jr., Argenta-Oreana), Jacob Segrest (Sr., Piasa [Southwestern]), Devin Johnson (Sr., Erie). Outlook: the top three performers from last year’s state final have graduated. Thus, the stage has been set for last year’s fourth place finisher […]
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 […]
2013 Class A Girls Relays Preview
by Tony Jones There are some folks who think relays are for the fans, as if the coaches that put together fast units are doing it for fun or to supplement their egos. Yes, it is true that some schools pride themselves in being termed a “relay school.” But by and large relays serve a […]
2013 Class A Girls Sprints/Hurdles Preview
Sprint-oriented events are the bread and butter of track and field whether you like it or not. There are a lot of coaches that will build their teams around just a handful of talent because points can be racked up very quickly in a state final setting. This year’s crop of talent will be […]
2013 Class A Girls Distance Preview
By Tony Jones The state of distance affairs will be interesting because a ton of mainstay athletes have graduated. However, the league will not be void of talent as it always seems someone will step up and produce some great efforts. If this past fall’s cross country season is any indication of what is to come, […]
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 […]
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 […]
EIU Stadium Renewal: Football Field & Track Stadium
Although it is the beginning of the indoor track season, it’s never too early to start thinking about the outdoor campaign. Soon enough it will be May and time to flock to Eastern Illinois University and O’Brien Field for the state championship. Below are a few photos of the progress of the stadium operation. It was […]
ITCCCA Recap: The Golden Anniversary
Perhaps there was something in the air that made this weekend so special. Yes, the weather was above the normal climes for this time of the year with the high in the low 50s. But that wasn’t it. It was clear the excitement generated came from within the confinements of Oak Park-River Forest High School. The 50th […]
Weekend Preview: 2013 Season Starts To Simmer
The 2013 track and field season is slowly but surely beginning to come to life. Last weekend several Illinois athletes dusted off their spikes in the Lone Star State at the Texas A&M HS Classic. Senior Aaliyah Brown (Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort Ill), who recently committed to Texas A&M, gave her future fans a taste […]
Illinois Prepster 