Mundelein's Lardner chooses Augustana
Will Lardner, a standout athlete from Mundelein High School will be continuing his athletic career at one of the finest Division III track and field programs in the country.
Lardner has announced he will enroll at Augustana College in the fall and plans to compete on coach Paul Olsen's program.
The Vikings, who are ranked first in the nation in dual-meet competition, captured their 16th College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin outdoor title this year.
Lardner was a co-MVP for coach Kevin Shifley's Mundelein program as a junior and was named a Mustangs captain before his senior season.
His strongest event is the pole vault, where he cleared 12 feet at this year's Flyin' Hawk Invite at Bartlett High School.
He also lettered in soccer and participated in wrestling at Mundelein and was a four-year member of the honor roll.
Basketball camp
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