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CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The atmosphere was electric as the girls’ track season reached its exhilarating conclusion at the IHSA State Finals. This prestigious event saw the state’s finest athletes vying for glory, and it was a particularly triumphant day for Central Illinois competitors.
Athletes from various schools in the region proudly returned home with medals, showcasing their remarkable talent and dedication. In a thrilling highlight, the competition in Class 1A concluded with an unprecedented tie for the team gold medal.
Effingham St. Anthony and Maroa-Forsyth emerged as joint champions, sharing the top spot in the team standings. Their outstanding performances were a testament to their hard work throughout the season.
For a closer look at some of the standout local finishers and a comprehensive list of results, be sure to explore the detailed outcomes of this unforgettable event.
Team Standings: Effingham St. Anthony and Maroa-Forsyth tie for first
4×800-meter Relay: 3) Shelbyville, 4) El Paso-Gridley, 5) Pleasant Plains
4×100-meter Relay: 2) Teutopolis, 4) El Paso-Gridley
3200-meter: 1) Klaire Eighner, Maroa-Forysth, 2) Maggie Zimmerman, PORTA, 4) Ellie Emberson, Fisher, 5) Kate Foltz, Tuscola
100-meter Hurdles: 4) Josie Trossen, Tri-Valley
100-meter: 2) Madison Yazel, Maroa-Forsyth, 3) Reese Hoene, Effingham St. Anthony, 5) Isabella Niebrugge, Teutopolis
800-meter: 3) Aubrey Denning, Effingham St. Anthony
400-meter: 1) Aubrey Hoene, Effingham St. Anthony
300-meter Hurdles: 4) Isabella Niebrugge, Teutopolis
1600-meter: 1) Klaire EIghner, Maroa-Forsyth, 2) Maggie Zimmerman, PORTA, 3) Henley Parsons, St. Thomas More
200-meter: 1) Aubrey Hoene, Effingham St. Anthony, 3) Madison Yazel, Maroa-Forsyth, 4) Isabella Niebrugge, Teutopolis
4×400-meter Relay: 5) Tri-Valley
High Jump: 3) Evalice Callison, Villa Grove
Long Jump: 2) Reese Hoene, Effingham St. Anthony
Shot Put: 1) Zion Young, Maroa-Forsyth, 3) Addison Lucht, Milford/Cissna Park, 4) Addison Johnson, St. Teresa, 5) Emma Whightsil, Warrensburg-Latham
Triple Jump: 1) Addison Lucht, Milford, Cissna Park
Discus: 1) Emma Whightsil, Warrensburg-Latham
CLASS 2A
Team Standings: 2) Danville
4×100-meter Relay: 2) Danville
100-meter Hurdles: 2) Kendall Smith, Mt. Zion
800-meter: 4) Taylor Short, Lincoln
4×200-meter Relay: 2) Danville
400-meter: 1) Madalyn Marx, Mahomet-Seymour, 3) Mickaylee Patton, Charleston
300-meter Hurdles: 1) Kendall Smith, Mt. Zion, 2) Aubreyana Thompson, Rantoul
200-meter: 1) Jamia Esther, Danville, 3) Madalyn Marx, Mahomet-Seymour
4×400-meter Relay: 2) Mahomet-Seymour, 4) Mt. Zion
Pole Vault: 1) Samantha Brown, Danville
High Jump: 2) Emelyn Roberts, Argenta-Oreana, 3) Camdyn Burgholzer, Effingham, 4) Keagan Noel, Paris
Long Jump: 2) Jillian Schlittler, Unity, 4) Peyton Zeidler, Rochester
Shot Put: 1) Abi Moser, Clinton, 3) Vivian Smith, St. Joseph-Ogden, 4) Keagyn Koenig, Effingham
Triple Jump: 3) Kendall Smith, Mt. Zion, 4) Alannah Lowery, Southeast
Discus: 1) Elsie Williamson, Taylorville, 2) Vivian Smith, St. Joseph-Ogden
CLASS 3A
100-meter: 4) Nina Brown, Centennial