Many of last year's state qualifiers will once again run, jump, and throw for a chance at becoming a state champion. Here is a look at some of the Class 1A track and field athletes who will make their way to state again, and a few who made their final journey to Charleston.
As The Sentinel prepares to cover this year's IHSA Girls State Track & Field Finals, we’re diving into our archives to celebrate the athletes and moments from last year's state championships. Here's a look of state qualifiers and finalists from 2024 and how they fared.
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Walking on air
Villa Grove's Baylee Martin sails down the runway during the Class 1A Long Jump prelims. Martin went on finish 12th in the finals with her best attempt for 5.09 meters or 16' 8.5". The sophomore will compete tonight in the Tuscola Sectional to advance to next week state meet in Charleston.
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
Senior Moment
North Mac senior Alexis Bowman tries to stop after crossing the finish line in first place in heat 3 of the Class 1A 200m Relay. Bowman along with teammates Kaelyn Swift, Emma Crawford, Addison Earley turned in a time of 1:45.71. After qualifying for the finals, the squad ran again on Saturday to win the bronze medal with an even better time of 1:42.91.
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
Heritage junior Loran Tate finished last year's state meet in 25th place with her best leap in the Triple Jump at 10.00m or 32' 9.75".
Photos: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
St. Anthony distance runner Isabella Keller made a splash her freshman year, placing second in the Class 1A state cross country meet in Peoria. Keller won her prelim heat in the 1600m run and went on to finish second in the championship event on Saturday.
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