Beautiful sunset at the 1A El Paso-Gridley boys’ track sectional; the hosts have already won the team title with a 50+ point lead going into the final event.
Braden Gibson played a big part winning the 100 and 200, and anchored both of their 4 x 100 and 200 winning relays.
Here is a link to my story about the Central Illinois placers in the girls state track meet (click on the media and news tabs): Illinois Top Times - Normal U High, EPG girls snare state team titles https://t.co/JjUun7rH55
There were plenty of great moments from yesterday's girls' track state finals.
For EPG coaches Michael Melick and Alex DePauw, winning the first team title in school history was the culmination of years of hard work.
"It's nice that we got the title, but I think it's better that we've developed the culture that can win the titles," might be one of my favorite quotes I've ever heard in an interview.
4x8 PRed by 12 seconds, 4x1 PRed by almost a second, 4x2 dropped over two seconds, and 4x4 dropped two seconds. EPG girls brought their best when it mattered most. So happy for the payoff on all their hard work over the last few months.
El Paso-Gridley takes 2nd in the 1A 4x200 in a school record 1:42.90, which ranks 5th in area history. U High takes 3rd in 2A in a school record 1:42.42, which ranks 4th in area history.
THIS is cross country! Ain't no stinking manicured golf course to run on here! El Paso-Gridley Invitational at Furrow Farm is always a unique thrill for Illinois high school cross country runners!
Hey @AmericanAir my flights been delayed for 21 hours. I’ve boarded, sat there for 2 hours, deplaned, had to get my own hotel/meal because there weren’t any vouchers, told to be here at 6 am and now we’re delayed another 4+ hours. What are you gonna do about it. #terribleservice