Will Brewster of Grayslake Central chased Jamison Dale of Chicago Jones across the finish line in the 1,600. They were the top two qualifiers for today’s Class 2A state-championship race. |. Patrick Gleason~For Sun-Times Media
Joel Ooms of Illiana Christian tries to qualify for the 300-meter hurdles. Patrick Gleason ~ For Sun-Times Media
Bremen's Charles Jideonwo competes in the 400-meter run. | Patrick Gleason~For Sun-Times Media
Glenbard South's Elven Walker leads Peoria's Brandon Lindley by inches in the second heat of the 300-meter hurdles. Patrick Gleason ~ For Sun-Times Media
Jamison Dale of Jones has no problem defeating the competition in the second heat of the 1600 meter prelim. Will Brewster of Grayslake Central follows behind. Patrick Gleason ~ For Sun-Times Media
Andrew Helmin, of Providence. | File photo
Jeffrey Rector tries to qualify for the 1600 meter for Roosevelt. Patrick Gleason ~ For Sun-Times Media
Burlington Central's Clint Kliem pushes himself after taking the baton from teammate Ryan Olsen in the 1600-meter relay Friday. | Patrick Gleason ~ For Sun-Times Media
Jamal McNeely of Kelvyn Park (left) and Troy Sheppard of Providence Catholic (center) try to qualify for the 200 meter. Patrick Gleason ~ For Sun-Times Media