Hurdles and jumps will be very competitive as a strong senior and junior group return and set the bar for the incoming lowerclassmen competing. “We have a handful of sprinters that we can combine to put together a strong relay team for the 4x100 and 4x200, and we have the ability to have these individuals earn points in any individual event we put them in. “Our distance runners and their 4x800 team are well-seasoned and ready to compete,” Lee said. With Beatty added, that relay already this spring has a second in the 4x800 and third in the 4x400 at Sycamore, with Miller second in the 800, one spot ahead of Beatty. Worth noting: In Miller, Schaefers and Cryer, the Indians return three of the four 4x800 runners that finished 13th at state last spring. Top returners: Dayton Beatty, distance, sr.

I’m looking forward to watching this group of guys compete.” Sandwich We should be a lot stronger in the sprints this year combined with a solid throws crew and an improved jump crew. “We had a younger squad last year, and now a lot of the guys have got a year of track under their belt and are starting to make some good progress. “We have a lot more experienced depth this year on our boys team,” Maxwell said. The Irish have budding stars in the speedy Flynn and Stack, who is already the group’s best in the 400. According to Maxwell, the sprint and short relay times are “way better than last year.” Poyner is back to lead the distances, Bogner (ranked top 10 in 1A in the shot put) and Thomas (state qualifier in discus) the throws and Farcus, Wright and the finally-healthy Grant, a state qualifier as a freshman, lead the sprinters and jumpers. Worth noting: The experience the Irish gained as youngsters a year ago gives them a depth of talent that has dwindled in recent seasons. Top returners: David Bergeson, sprints, sr. We’re really looking forward to their development this year.” Seneca … We have a solid group of freshmen sprinters and jumpers. Our other sprint relays should be solid as well,” Carlson said. “Aneefy is our top returning sprinter, and our 4x1 relays should be solid with three returners. Look for Legeralde and Kearfott to shine in the hurdles. Danko, an all-stater in cross country, is also a medal contender in the distances. Ford also anchored the 4x100 relay that boasted Jeffries and Goforth, going 16th at state. 12 off that of the state champ, Herrin’s Chris Nelson. Worth noting: The Bulldogs, whose numbers have jumped from 20 a year ago to 38, have a bonafide state championship contender in Ford, the reigning Times Boys Track Athlete of the Year after finishing fourth in the 2A 100 meters with a clocking of 10.82 seconds, just. Jon Davis, sprints/jumps, fr Sam Seaton, sprints/jumps, fr. Gabe Gutierrez, distance Chase Lane, distance, fr. We are really excited about the upcoming season.” Streator We have good leaders that have learned from the previous years and are excited to pass on the tradition and excellence that is Ottawa Pirates track. “This year’s team has a lot of freshmen and sophomores, which we are excited about, but of course that makes us a young, untested team going into the season. “All events are well covered, but we are always on the lookout for boys that are interested in pole vault and distance running,” Swords said. Worth noting: Haerle is off to a solid start in the jumps for the Pirates, who placed fifth at the Interstate 8 Conference meet last spring. Here’s a look at The Times area’s boys track and field teams from Ottawa, Streator, Marquette, Seneca, Sandwich, Newark, Fieldcrest and Earlville: Ottawa Sports Betting Guide (Opens in new window).Hub Arkush on the Bears (Opens in new window).Seneca High School football (Opens in new window).Fieldcrest High School football (Opens in new window).Marquette Academy football (Opens in new window).Streator High School football (Opens in new window).Ottawa High School football (Opens in new window).Woodland High School sports (Opens in new window).Somonauk High School sports (Opens in new window).Serena High School sports (Opens in new window).Seneca High School sports (Opens in new window).Sandwich High School sports (Opens in new window).Leland High School sports (Opens in new window).Newark High School sports (Opens in new window).Fieldcrest High School sports (Opens in new window).Earlville High School sports (Opens in new window).Marquette Academy sports (Opens in new window).Streator High School sports (Opens in new window).Ottawa High School sports (Opens in new window).

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