To say that the start of track events in the final day of the IHSA girls track and field state championships was explosive would be an understatement.
In a heated battle for the title in the Class 2A .
St. Francis used a strong final leg from freshman Erin Hinsdale to win the Class 2A 4x800 relay in a record time and Downers Grove North took second in the Class 3A 4x800 relay, leading area medalists at the IHSA state track and field meet in Charleston.
The top three runners for Evanston’s girls cross-country team this season – Stella Davis, Rory Malia and Sammy Schuneman – are enjoying banner years so far.