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How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU

Charleston, Illinois · Charleston

How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU

Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O’Brien Field in Charleston, IL on March 31. (Bryce Parker) Hosting the Illinois High School Association state track and field finals annually brings benefits to Eastern Illinois University and the Coles County area. EIU Deputy Athletic Director Mark Bonnstetter said the largest on-campus financial winner is University Housing, wh…Read Article

Three win medals at Boys State Track Meet

Charleston, Illinois · Charleston

Three win medals at Boys State Track Meet

Depew wins two medals, breaks 200-meter record 4×100 relay team again sets a new school record By Rich Bauer Three area athletes returned home from the IHSA Boys State Track Meet with medals. Vandalia’s Kohnor Depew picked up two medals, finishing eighth in the 100-meter run and sixth in the 200-meter run, again setting a new school record in the 200. Vandal Jackson Wimberly continued his junior high success in the pole vault by placing eighth…Read Article

Brian E. Smith captures 400m state title, cements sprint legacy for North Shore Country Day

Charleston, Illinois · Charleston

Brian E. Smith captures 400m state title, cements sprint legacy for North Shore Country Day

Smith became just the third individual state champion in school history for North Shore Country Day. Senior medaled in three events at Saturday's state track finals. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks North Shore Country Day's Brian E. Smith turns to acknowledge the roar of the crowd after winning the Class 1A 400m Dash title on Saturday at the IHSA Boys Track & Field State Finals in Charleston. CHARLESTON - North Shore Country Day senior Brian E. Smi…Read Article

Athletes conclude track seasons

Sentinel Staff Report Landyn Mitchell CHARLESTON — For Landyn Mitchell it was the crowning achievement to his track and field season. The junior from Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School captured first place in the 110 high hurdles Saturday in the Class 1A state finals at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field and took second in the triple jump. “Landyn did al the work and put in the countless hours to make himself a champion,” said CORLHS …Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Three area athletes capitalize on opportunity to compete in Illinois state track and field finals - Muddy River Sports

CHARLESTON, Ill. — Three area athletes enjoyed solid finishes at the Class 1A boys track and field state championships after qualifying for Saturday’s finals.West Hancock senior Nolan Gooding wrapped up his high school career with his second state medal, finishing 10th in the triple jump. Gooding posted a jump of 13.05 meters (42 feet, 9.75 inches). Gooding finished seventh in the triple jump as a junior.Altamont’s Ben Roedl won the triple jump …Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal

Gallery • 4 Photos (File) Former Eastern Illinois softball pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi committed to transfer to the University of Kentucky on Friday. The NCAA softball transfer portal opened May 18 and will remain open until June 16. Four players have entered the portal to leave the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference champions as of Saturday, May 31: McKenzie Oslanzi Incoming junior pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi committed to the University …NCAA · Charleston Read Article

PREP BOYS TRACK: Jackson, Sherman make state final

CHARLESTON — Danville’s D’Mario Jackson and Matthew Sherman will be spending an extra day in the IHSA Class 3A track meet.Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Morrison sprinters in record form in IHSA state qualifying

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Morrison High School sprinters set a Class 1A relay record during qualifying at the IHSA track & field meet this week in Charleston, Ill.Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Fourty-two SI athletes advance to Saturday's track and field finals

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CHARLESTON — Southern Illinois posted a few top marks and had plenty more advance to championship Saturday in the boys track and field state championships.Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

PREP BOYS TRACK: Salt Fork's Maddax Stine punches his ticket for Saturday's state finals

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CHARLESTON — Winning a title is obviously the primary goal of every athlete at the IHSA Class 1A State Track and Field Meet.Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Dwight's Meister lead the pack in state shot put

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks CHARLESTON - Dwight's Graham Meister throw the shot during the Class 1A Shot Put preliminaries. Meister led the field of 36 competitors at the end of the first day of competition with his longest throw of 17.81m. .::. More IHSA state track photos and stories .::. 📲 Share this photo: Facebook X (Twitter) Tagged: IHSA Boys' State Track Meet, Dwight Shot Putter Leads the Pack, State TrackCharleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

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