Scouting the DuPage County and Fox Valley girls track and field season
Spring has arrived, which means the girls track and field season is emerging from hibernation and headed outdoors. DuPage County and Fox Valley schools feature a plethora of talent that is ready to leave the indoor tracks behind and punch their ticket to Charleston this May:
DuPage County
Addison Trail
A young, hungry, and competitive team will be led by the trio of Leyla Mahutovich (sprints/hurdles), Kaitlyn Sosin (sprints/hurdles), and Mya Gomez (hurdles/relays). Tatyana Santiago and Angela Carillo are young sprinters who will rotate in and out of the varsity lineup. The middle distance group and hurdlers are top returners who work hard and have great work ethic. All but one senior was named to the academic all-conference team last season, something that coach Anthony Beltrano hopes to replicate once again this year.
Benet
Last year’s state qualifiers Keira Jenke (middle distance), Gabi Brown (sprints/hurdles), and Emma Briggs (throws) will lead the way for Benet Academy as the Redwings look to send each of them downstate once again this spring. Jenke ran the fastest 800m in the state and won the Illinois Top Times championship during the indoor season. Brown finished third at Illinois Top Times in the 400m and set a new school record. Briggs was top 10 in the state indoor season this winter for shot put. Newcomers Sara Luo, Sarah Read, and Abby Morrissey are expected to be strong contributors as well.
Downers Grove North
Anna Grapenthien, Aniya Hubbard, Charlotte Stanton, Blake Welter, and Adriana Marsicano will run sprints for Downers Grove North. Macy Ermitage, Kayla Solem, Katelyn Cutright, Sophia Schlueter, and Helen Justice will run middle and long distance. Hurdles will be led by Ava Flynn, with Molly Van Anne contributing as well. Rylie Marshall and Sophia Solecki will throw shot put. Caroline Phillip and Emilie Kuchta will pole vault with Welter, Grapenthein, Van Anne, and Maya Nicholson handling jumps.
Downers Grove South
Downers Grove South will lead its sprint group with Allison Mytys, Karen Boakye, Kailyn Parker, Sam Sadelski, Eleanor Loznicka, and Jada Judkins. Nia Ortega, Nora Maier, and Rose Jones will run distance. Judkins and Claire Mallo will handle hurdles with Alana Wright and Ariana White throwing shot put and Breia Graefen and Nana Cann doing pole vaulting. Boakye, Mytys, and Alanna Banks will help make up the jumping group.
Fenton
Diana Zima (long jump) and Josslyn Wade (middle distance) will lead Fenton, as they will be joined by three freshmen on middle and long distance events: Nikola Mateju (400/800), Amalie Adamczyk (800/2600/3,200), and Amy Kroupa (400/800/1,600). The team strength will be its balance. The Bison expect to be competitive within conference in relays and distance events. Their potential in long and triple jump will likely show at the end of the year, as well as their depth in pole vault. Long distance runner Susanna Malinowski is another name to watch. “Her leadership has had a multiplier effect on the team this year,” said coach Frank Kekstadt.
Glenbard East
Kiza Emena, Julia Daoud, Alexandra Van Dam, Melina Torres, and Grace Cross will run sprint races. Evelynne Barry, Ava Ihms, and Pauline Uribe will cover the distance races. Allison Yuknis, Kayden Pruitt will handle the hurdles. Emena, Daoud, Haley Greenfield, and Taylor Griffith will race in relay events. Madison Leicht and Taylor Schaub will throw shot put. Yukis will partner with Anna McFarland in high jump. Makayla Hagenbart will compete in pole vault.
Glenbard North
Gabrielle Gutman, Aliyah Cary, Hailey Dove, Peyton Marshall, and Andrea Lopez will run sprint races for Glenbard North this spring. Jazlene Korsch and Melissa Gomez will run distance. Dove will also compete in hurdles and high jump, with Gabriella McGinn and Deanna Banks throwing shot put. Mollie Emody and Madelyn Pascual will pole vault. Janelle Mosley will lead the jumping group.
Glenbard South
Vanessa Whittaker, Nel Adamczyk, Genevieve Corbin, Milly Clarin, and Jillian DeMayo will run sprint races for the Raiders. Audra Loney, Rachel Van Tholen, Lina Meah, and Marlena Kendra will compete in distance events. Whittaker and Adamczyk will pair with Georgia Bryan, Mila Goetting, as well as DeMayo and Clarin.
Glenbard West
Glenbard West sprints will feature Hailey Tran, Saniya Patterson, Annie Franz, Morgan Witcher, Ronnie Doumek, and Addie Nordman. Alexa Novak, Shayne Dietzen, Ava Chase, and Maya Slowikowski will run distance. Cathlea Ben and Parneet Randhawa will hurdle with Maeve Farrell and Annabel Coffey throwing shot put. Charlotte Franz and Ashley Stevens will pole vault. Randhawa will lead the jump team along with Tran, Ben, and Hannah Evans.
Hinsdale Central
Lily Hodneland (middle distance), Ella Satre (middle distance), Morgan Kohn (1600m), and Avery Bonino (long jump/triple jump) are top returning talents for the Red Devils. Expectations will be high, as they will lead a team that qualified for state in the 4x100, 4x200, 4x400, 800m, 1,600m, and 3,200m last season.
Hinsdale South
Hinsdale South cites its top returning athletes as Kennedy Ruff (sprints/hurdles) and Janelle Lewis (sprints/relays). Audrey Koepfle is returning this year and coming out of qualifying from state cross country and hoping that momentum can carry into the track season. Anna Frankel was injured during much of cross country, but returns for the relay team. Freshmen Sky Herbert, MiMi Womack, April Hardy, and Rachel Tolentino will contribute to a young core group that the team hopes to build around. Emma Koehler (distance), Emma Glashin (hurdles/pole vault), Zaga Golubovic (throws), and Alysia Lu (throws) will add depth to a strong team.
IC Catholic Prep
Grace Gildea (distance) and Chloe Brandt (sprints) are expected to be top returning contributors. The team feels the off-season work they put in has given them an edge to improve in the events ahead with the goal of sending multiple athletes to the state meet in May. Leona Carmello joins the team to run sprints and coach Reginald Collins believes the 3,200 meter run and triple jump will be top events. “This year our team is dedicated to the process,” said Collins. “This team is hard working and they have the drive to want to be successful.”
Lake Park
The Lancers boast three returning state qualifiers: Klara Volkova (throws), Olivia Stranz (high jump), and Gianna Goldsmith (high jump) that hope to continue progressing throughout the season. Volkova placed sixth in shot put and eight in discus at the state meet last spring. Ruth Dellaria is a two-time cross country state qualifier and Laila Anderson is a sophomore that hopes to contribute in sprint events. Ella Ratini, Maya Stradowski, Rachelle Orrico, and Aubrey Haugh are newcomers who will add depth and make an impact for Lake Park group that coach Jay Ivory says is positive, hard working, and coachable.
Lisle
Riley Ryan (sprints/hurdles/triple jump), Alexa Walker (sprints), Danielle Erickson (distance), Anya Kutkoski (middle distance/long jump), Keshawnna Lucas (throws), Cadence DuBois (pole vault/sprints/hurdles), and Ashley Ritchey (middle distance) will lead Lisle in the spring after winning conference for the second year in a row last season. Ryan, Walker, and DuBois qualified for state in the 4x100, while Erickson, Kutkoski, and Ritchey all qualified in the 4x800 event. Aminah Muhammad returns after taking sophomore year off for basketball. She will contribute in sprint events. Freshman Madelyn Madsen was a state qualifier in long jump in junior high and will contribute in several areas.
Metea Valley
The Mustangs will lean on Mia Johnson, Brooklyn Stafford, Julia Hannon, and Raya Townsend in the sprint events. Zoey Tumpach will join Townsend in the 800m. Kaylee Russell, Kailyn-Kira Chhe run distance. Jaycee Albert and Stafford partner for the hurdles. Sofie Joiner and Jahanna Stephens throw shot put. Johnson also competes in high jump, as does Bolu Fanami. Jaclyn Sonetz does pole vaulting and Maielle Ernser, Rayna Chears, and Laila Jackson lead the jumping squad.
Naperville Central
Eloise Graft (distance), Charlotte Danahy (distance), Emma Breese (distance), Reese Henige (hurdles), Estella Czech (sprints), Maya Stohner (sprints/jumps), Emily Tilton (sprints), Valencia Ingram (sprints), Kenzie Gettemy (sprints), Liv Monteith (sprints), Keira Friant (sprints/hurdles), and Piper Hill (throws) are top returners for a veteran squad that set several school records and sent quite a few representatives to the state finals last year. Izzie Barnard (distance), Maddie Calvey (distance), Maggie Muszynski (distance), Rosena Mazza (sprints/jumps), Kaavya Parameswar (high jump), and Medha Devineni (sprints) will be newcomers to watch for a team with big goals in 2026.
Naperville North
Returning state qualifiers include Shania Tandon (3,200m) and Rianna Tandon (3,200m). The Huskies also bring back Leah Davis (sprints/jumps), Emerson Hebel (hurdles/jumps), Jael Badie (jumps), Sophia Schulz (distance), Elliana White (distance), Haddie Stilling (distance), and Eve Rowe (middle distance). Kathryn Rohr (distance) is a soccer player who joins the team this season. Gina Yang (jumps) is another newcomer. Expect Naperville North to be strong in distance and jumps this year.
Neuqua Valley
Lillian Jaglin, Ava Belle, Olivia Dalson, Paige Danaher, and Ariya Azeem will lead the sprint efforts for the Wildcats this spring. Alexis Willis, Charlotte Anderson, Charlotte Lee will cover middle distance. Ariana Namvar, Valentina Namvar, and Anoki Raikar will run long distance. Corinne Williams and Kassidy Pepping will run hurdle races, with Kennedy O’Connor and Lisa Luzhina throwing shot put. Deeksha Ram and Anderson will compete in high jump, while Sophia Cabrere and Iva Petreva compete in pole vault.
St. Francis
Danielle Dabeca, Lincy Estrada, Alicen Sheldon, Thalia Haraldson, and Lauren Henkel will run sprint races for the Warriors. They will be supported by Erin Hinsdale, Abby Yarusso, and Margaret Andrzejewski in distance runs. Dabeca will also run hurdles and relays, while Keely Unroe and Parker Sierzega throw shot put. Ainsley Clark will combine with Yarusso and Sierzega to form the jump team.
Timothy Christian
The Trojans sent nine athletes downstate last year and will compete in 2A this season. Kiara Holmes (sprints), Georgie Romano (middle distance/hurdles/long jump), and Ella Potoshnick (distance) are standout returners from that group. Holmes is looking into running the 400m this year, after cracking the school top five list in the 200m last year. Eden Moore, Bella Hackert, and Chloe Wilgenburg all qualified for state in the 4x800 last season. Lily Dishman (hurdles/400m) and Anneliese Hopp (100m/400m) both bring depth to the team. Leah Friend prefers the 100 and 200, and will keep the 4x100 and 4x200 in every race. With her and Holmes, Timothy Christian sprint relays are going to be fun to watch.
Waubonsie Valley
Camille Crayton, Emma Hummel, and Kyla Akins lead the sprint group for Waubonsie Valley. Abigail Swanson, Katherine Heap, and Mia Bertolini run distance. Akins also does hurdles with Ava Sheffler. Gwendolyn Narney and Edythe Wise throw shot put. Annabelle Black, Hummel, and Myrna Jamal compete in jumps. Ella Buchenauer does the pole vaulting.
West Chicago
Leah Ashline (hurdles/relays), Anahi Munoz (distance/relays), Fernessa Reyes (sprints/relays/long jump), and Piper Kaiser (throws) will lead a strong West Chicago squad. Ashline made all conference in both the 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles last year. Munoz was the 3,200m meet champion at the Addison Trail Invitational in early March. Reyes took top five in the Upstate 8 for long jump last year, while Kaiser took second in shot put in Addison this March. Freshmen Mahassin Brahim (sprints/relays), Jah'lita Bailey (sprints/relays), Marisol Hernandez (relays/distance) all look to contribute early on.
Westmont
Westmont will be led by Eila Costello, Kayci Richey, Jazlene Mendoza, and Kallie Niemer in the sprint s. Aelyn Anderson will cover distance events. Niemer and Eva McDermott will throw shot put, with Addisyn Haseltine and Grace Shannon competing in jumps.
Wheaton Academy
Nicole Camiola (sprints/relays), Sydnie Becker (sprints/relays), Aria Villareal (long jump/hurdles), and Addie Painter (distance/relays) are among the top returners for a Wheaton Academy team that is looking for their fourth straight conference title. Camiola made all-sectional with fourth in the 200 last year, while Villareal made it into the sectional finals for the long jump. Becker took third in the 400m with a state-qualifying time of 1:00:20. She also won the conference in the 400 and broke the school record with a time of 58.86. Ashleigh Nickel (long jump/hurdles) will be a top newcomer.
Wheaton North
Wheaton North hopes to bring a strong squad to the track this spring. It will be led by Lauren Baker and Reagan Stoneberg in the sprint races. Autumn Gruenwald, Ema Eissler, and Annika Carlson will be joined by Emily Offutt and June Rectenwald in distance events. Keep an eye out for Elianna Moody in the hurdles and Ophelia Baker in shot put. Ruth Ann Sakyiama will also throw for the Falcons. Kara Wilkinson will compete in pole vault. Ellie Korntheuer, Mia Little, and Moody will also compete in jumping events.
Wheaton Warrenville South
Top contributors are expected to include McKaileigh Hughes (sprints), Natalie Larson (sprints), Clara Franken (middle distance), Eva Martin (middle distance), Emily Fahrman (800M), Addy Lindsay (distance), Abby Barrett (distance), Kate Jeffers (distance), Treasure Strong (hurdles), Tessa Bachner (throws), Gracyn Mangelsen (high jump), and Katie Schwartzhoff (pole vault).
Willowbrook
Janell Adam, Gianna Flamm, Jada Johnson, Khloe Adeniji, Paige Simek, and Rachel Simek will run sprints for Willowbrook. Mariangela Popoca, Kate Borho, Bethany Yurich, and Juliet Oddo will run middle and long distance. Kaitlyn Santos and Quintia Stallworth will throw shot put. Phoebe Aldana and Macy Morris will high jump. Mikayla Pender-Bey and Morris will triple jump, with Eugenia Kissane and Shaniya Rodriguez pole vaulting.
York
Jillian Booth, Abigail Pointon, Morgan Navarre, Julia Weseloh, and Molly Krupa will run sprints. Meanwhile, Karlin Janowski, Katharine Cifelli, and Stella Rosso will handle the middle and long distance races. Lily Carone and Paloma Berrones will hurdle. Olivia Silkaitis and Alyssa Korkowski will throw shot put. Haley Klaibor and Tatiana Kallianis will pole vault and Lauren Gunn, Pointon, and Peyton Larson will jump.
Fox Valley
Aurora Central Catholic
Cece Hilby (800m/1,600m/4x4) and Molly Russelburg (pole vault) are both returning all-staters. Annalyse McCarty (sprints/long jump) qualified for the state meet and will be running the 4x400 this year. Ailidzie Perez (800m/4x800m) is another state qualifier who returns to this small, but mighty group. Gina Dutkanych (400m/relays) rounds out their state qualifying veterans. Freshmen Kaelyn DeMars (hurdles/relays), Lauren Dallas (sprints) and Kassie Kuttner (pole vault) are expected to compete from day one.
Aurora Christian
New coach Mayra Johnson takes the reins for the Eagles this season. She will look to push the group forward and add more state qualifiers to the program. “So many of them were so close last year, but did not make it,” said Johnson. Top returners are Grace Knight (sprints), Owen Fenska (1,600m), Payton Jewell (long jump), Kia Jewell (hurdles), and Dylan Coley (throws). Kaylee Becvar is a newcomer who hopes to bring great form and technique to the hurdles and sprints.
Bartlett
Jazzy Clark, Samantha Martinez, Wynnie Piskule, Maria Aguilar, Kamila Wojtach, Grace Keen, and Isabella Ajeigbe will compete in sprint races for the Hawks. Elise Wheeler, Hailey Netzel, and Alessandra Gregory will run the distance races. Maya Zbizek will combine with Clark, Martinez, and Piskule for relays. Emilia Nwabuego will throw the shot put. Piskule and Clark will high jump, with Alexis Lally in the pole vault.
Batavia
The Bulldogs are hopeful that their diversified group of talent can help send their team downstate this spring. Batavia features a strong mix of newcomers and experienced veterans. Avery Hacker (distance) was an all-state medalist in the 3,200 last season. Elizabeth Wende (sprints/relays) was a state qualifier in 4 events last season. Abby Wirth (triple jump/sprints/hurdles/relays), Brooke Berggren (sprints/relays), Maddie Cassidy (distance/relays), and Gwennie Krodel (distance/relays) all also qualified for state last spring. Hacker finished second in state during cross country in the fall. Wende is committed to DePaul. Wirth set school records in triple jump. Look out for newcomers Avery Haney, Ingrid Wit, Molly Kuhn, Temperance Carter and Gracie Rozonsits, among others.
Burlington Central
Burlington Central will be led by Julia Scheuer, Lexi Pineda, Emma Ruthenberg, Callie Gates, and Violet Erdemsoyol in sprint events. Maria Kutrovats, Callie Pflug, Addison Davis, Lydia Rickard, Julia Haacker, Emalyn, Davis, Valentina Klassy, and Izzy Gutierrez will lead distance events. Stella Volk and Kate Kadusale will handle the hurdles. Emilie Anderson, Scarlett LaFleur, and Nather Takhar will throw shot put. Pineda will be joined by Hailey Franci and Volk in high jump. Gracelin Turschman and Emma Newby will pole vault.
Cary-Grove
Kennedy Manning (sprints/jumps), Olivia Parker (sprints/hurdles), Carlie Mendro (pole vault/sprints/jumps), Becca DeKett (sprints/hurdles), Maddie Roy (throws), Sarah Korn (sprints), Hannah McFail (throws), Penelope Olsen (jumps), Fiyinfunoluwa Onafeko (sprints/jumps), Sofia Seaburg (sprints) lead a large group of returning contributors for Cary-Grove. It is a well-balanced team that can cover a lot of events and has had outstanding leadership from upperclassmen. Addie Hankin (sprints), Maggie Jablonski (sprints), Bella Limburg (distance), and Alexandra Santoyo (distance) round out their group of veterans. Also keep an eye out for freshmen Kara Dunker, Erin Rebscher, and Leah Tatroe in the sprints and jumps.
Crystal Lake South
Crystal Lake South will be led by Caroline Lucas this spring. She runs long distance, primarily the 1,600 and 4x8, but also dabbles in the 3,200 and 4x4. According to coach Sam Babick, Caroline’s top moment from last year was a race at Schaumburg in which she ran a PR 5:23.73. Babick is also confident in the group of new talent joining the program. “We have a lot of newcomers that show promise. We are excited to see how they develop over the outdoor season. We have some new high jumpers that should contribute well to the team down the road,” said Babick.
Dundee-Crown
Praise Komolafe, Marvellous Shobola, Jordyn Shelley, Destiny Torres, and Delilah Kissane will run sprint events for Dundee-Crown. Yazleen Santos, Brigid McCrate, and Sarah Hillyer will run distance. Penelope Murray and Alexa Baxter will handle hurdles. Clara Meier and Elisabeth Hahn will throw shot put. Murray returns for high jump and Baxter will pole vault. Shelley will long jump and Aaliyah Olla will lead triple jump.
Elgin
Depth is at an all-time high for the Maroons: they will feature 68 athletes (and counting) this year. Top returners are Alexandra Lopez (4x200/200m), Gabriella Torres (hurdles/long jump), and Teagan Culver (3,200m/1,600m). Sherlyn Gonzalez (1,600/800), Giselle Flores (1,600/800), Cindy Mondragon (800m), Ruth Adebiyi (long jump/triple jump), and Zah'Nae Scott (4x200/200m) are expected to bring contributions as newcomers. Coach Ricardo Del Toro feels his squad is, “ready for challenges” and “having fun while getting better.”
Geneva
This will be a big year for Geneva with many seniors who will look to build off previous successes. The Vikings plan to be competitive in the county, conference, and sectional meets. They hope to send several girls to state. Sofia Borter (distance), Taylor Peahl (middle distance), Alyssa Flotte (sprints/hurdles), Ava Mehren (pole vault), Lexi Weber (pole vault), Hadley Mason (sprints), and Harper Kobbeman (sprints) each qualified for state last year. Isa Sida (throws), Caitie Potvin (throws), Leah Friede (pole vault), and Nia Flotte (sprints/hurdles) each bring unique talents to this squad as well. Elena Hamilton (sprints/middle distance) and Vivian Schreiber (sprints) are top newcomers.
Hampshire
The Whip-Purs will be lead by a strong group of returning contributors, including Hailey Homola (throws), Alyssa Garcia (sprints), Ava Garcia (sprints), Chichi Ukachukwu (sprints/hurdles), and Reese Long (middle distance). Homola was all-state in shot put last year, while Alyssa Garcia was a state qualifier in 4x100, 4x400, and the 400m. Ava Garcia is returning from an injury that kept her out last season, while Ukachukwu and Long also return from state qualifying relay teams. Hannah Nalugemwa (hurdles/sprints), Cassie Gatza (middle distance), Miya Moraga (sprints/middle distance), Riley Riopel (high jump), and Zoee Percival (pole vault) will be newcomers.
Huntley
Huntley has claimed conference and sectional championships for four straight seasons under coach Jason Monson. This season’s team will be led by Addi Busam (jumps/sprints), Brianna Felde (throws), Elena Fetzer (throws), Emma Garofalo (pole vault), Izzy Ciesla (distance), Haley Rahman (distance), Morgan Sauber (distance), Cori Kilvinger (distance), Aspen Maldonado (distance), Reagan Ellis (relays), Myla Wade (relays/sprints), Ava Acevedo (relay) and Rachel Hogan (relays). Each of those 13 athletes qualified for state last season. They will be joined by Olivia Pontious, Abi McKoy, Kalia Parris (Marian), Ari Ford, Maddie Hilliard, and Tife Amu.
Jacobs
Aaliyah Guichon, Briana Ramsey, Lauren Grenlie, Kailyn Schlicht, and Lily Sarnowski will run sprint races for Jacobs. Amisha Schlicht, Julia Felton, Lennox Szymonik, and Mackenzie Cronin will run distance. Carly Uehlein, Brianna De La Pena, Adelynn Hostetler will throw shot put. Sarina Acheatel will high jump. Grenlie will also pole vault, with Brianna VerBurg and Liliana Nava handling triple and long jumps.
Kaneland
Kaneland will have three new coaches this season and are already seeing them make an impact on their young roster. Ellip Olp (sprints/relays/triple jump), Amani Meeks (sprints/long jump), Delainey Baran (pole vault), Kyla Schulz (shot put), and Danielle Bower (middle distance) are top returning contributors for a group that hopes to build on the momentum created by the 2025 senior class. Baran qualified for state last year. Grace Brunscheen (long jump/sprints), Allainna Siwy (high jump), Sydney Davis (triple jump), and Avery Zwick (throws) will be newcomers.
Larkin
The Royals will be led by Kaliyah Brewster, Kenira Johnson, Daijah Malone, Makayla Preuss, and Brinlee Jimenez in sprint races. Emily Merlo, Maya Uriostegui, and Brinlee Jimenez will run long distance events. Leslie Vargas and Preuss will compete in hurdles. Mariah Chandler and Adamari Jaramillo will throw shot put. Vargas will also compete in high jump.
Rosary
Katie Kostro (high jump) and Peyton Saltijeral (relays/sprints) are expected to lead the way for Rosary this spring. Both athletes are committed to compete at the collegiate level next fall. Kostro won state high jump, clearing 5-foot-7, and will jump for Notre Dame. Aleah Luna, a freshman, is a fast starter and is going to be running several sprints events. Eva Rowe will also contribute in sprint events. Coach Katherine Kelly says to, “look out for the bright pink ribbons, bedazzled spikes, and royal blue uniforms,” at Rosary.
South Elgin
Ceilidh Bicocchi, Maeve Callahan, Leilani Mitchell, Cherontae Sanders, Elissa Quinones, Irma Jimenez, Kayleia Lindsey, and Caitlin Wennerstrom will race in sprint and middle distance events. Luna Pozos and Melody Guzman will go the distance in the 3,200m. Sanders will be joined by Victoria Stephen in the hurdles. Zoey Isley and Alondra Williams will throw shot put. Isley will also compete in pole vault.
St. Charles East
Nicole Mayer (sprints/middle distance/relays), Adley Wilson (distance), Amalia Im (middle distance), Ruby Garcia (hurdles/middle distance), Mady Piekarz (sprints/relays), Fiona Post (triple jump, sprints), Siri Forsell (long jump, sprints), and Luca Ketter (sprints/relays) are going to lead the Saints on the track this spring. Mayer, Piekarz, Forsell, and Ketter combined to run an all-state 4x400 relay last year. Newcomer Leah Sutherland will contribute in a handful of middle distance events.
St. Charles North
Alexandria Richardson, Elise Pimsner, Katie Shook, and Alanna Gupta will compete in sprint races for the North Stars. Julia Rodney, Reese Thomas, Kara Glenn, Julia Rodney, and Alyssa Oblak will run longer distance races. Gupta will compete in hurdle events, while Pimsner, Sydney Johson, Richardson, and Paige Choi will help make up the relay team. Glenn, Shook, and Gupta will also run relays, with Madison Brolsma and Elle Fuhr throwing shot put. Johnsona and Shook will also compete in jumping events.
St. Edward
Fitzana Williams, Camilia Labedz and Amelia Plonski will lead the Green Wave. The team will feature an assortment of returning experienced successful athletes with a blend of younger enthusiastic ones who are ready to take on the season head on. Coach PJ White is excited to get things going. “The season will bring great performances for our whole team by the end of the season,” said White. “Our experience and senior leadership will help guide our team to both team and individual goals. Hayden Poole, Sophie Holland, Camilia Labedz, Amelia Plonski, and Itzel Soto also qualified for the 2025 Lisle sectional meet as a team.
Streamwood
Flor Mendez, Najaha Burris, Karen Mendez, Kelly Jimenez, and Jayonni Young will run sprint events. Zanilla Jackson and Jordin Thomas will run hurdles. Zeliyat Jubril and Passion Anderson will throw shot put. And Mariyah Humphrey will compete in high jump.
West Aurora
Aliyah Sylvester, Aiyanah Sylvester, Samantha Zaragoza, Marie Tuyishme, and Trynice Robinson will run sprint races for West Aurora. Abbey Hauser, Itzel Figueroa and Michelle Carlos will do hurdles. Aiyanah Sylvester will also throw shot put with Nayeli Diaz. Taya Jones will do high jump. Aliyah Sylvester, Juliana Warren, and Rachel Hieronimi will also compete in jumping events. Gracie Quiroz and Giada Donaldson will pole vault.
Westminster Christian-Harvest Christian
Giselle Moret (distance) and Yulia Stefanyuk (middle distance) will return this spring and hope to lead Westminster even further. Moret qualified for state in the 3,200m last spring. Stefanyuk ran strong in the 800m. Freshman Molly Lang showed a lot of potential during the cross country season. Fellow freshman Savanah Jurs showed a lot of potential in long sprints. As an eighth-grader she finished second at the state meet in the high jump. Kayla Dagamac is another freshman showing potential for a good sprint season.