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.