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West Aurora’s DaVion Cross has finished runner-up in the Class 3A triple jump each of the last two years.

DaVion Cross aims to end three-sport career at West Aurora on high note

June 4, 2018 at 5:44 p.m.

DaVion Cross has had a remarkable four-year career at West Aurora as a three-sport athlete. The senior has one final athletic weekend as a Blackhawk. "This is the last hurrah...

USC recruit Isaiah Robinson heads Neuqua’s dominant relay effort in sectional

June 4, 2018 at 7:15 p.m.

Neuqua Valley senior Isaiah Robinson is the ultimate team player. "We had a team meeting, and we thought our best bet would be to stack up on the relays," Robinson...

Geneva's Tyler Dau finished sixth in the 1,600 meters at last year's Class 3A state meet.

Florida State recruit Tyler Dau mulls mile battles

June 4, 2018 at 9:18 p.m.

Tyler Dau has decisions to make in coming weeks. "If I run the 3,200-meter relay, we want to be All-State," the Geneva sprinter said. "There is a lot to consider,"...

Boys track notes: Wes York wants to build on new goal for Waubonsie Valley

June 4, 2018 at 11:53 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley junior Wes York is itching to reach his peak. "I haven't been in a race where the other competitors have had the same goal," York said. "Specifically in...

Huntley's Dubem Anikamadu is back for his junior year after winning state medals in the 400 and 800 relays last spring.

Boys track notes: Dubem Anikamadu looks dangerous in sprints for Huntley

June 5, 2018 at 1:56 a.m.

Huntley junior Dubem Anikamadu has been fearless as a sprinter this spring. He was the mainstay behind the Red Raiders winning their sixth consecutive McHenry County Meet championship on April...

Metea Valley's Alonzo Taylor-Jones, left, and Waubonsie Valley's Tre'von Petty head to the finish in the 100 meters during Friday's Red Grange Invitational.

Alonzo Taylor-Jones of Metea Valley races to 100 title at Red Grange invite

June 5, 2018 at 3:16 a.m.

Metea Valley's Alonzo Taylor-Jones held a special distinction Friday night at Wheaton Warrenville South's Red Grange Invitational. Taylor-Jones won the 100-meter dash in 11.09 seconds to be crowned the fastest...

West Aurora's Camron Donatlan won the high jump at the Class 3A state meet last year and hopes to clear 7 feet this season.

Boys track notes: West Aurora’s Camron Donatlan set for title defense

June 5, 2018 at 3:55 a.m.

Camron Donatlan has only one height in mind during the boys track season this spring. "Actually, if I get 7 feet, I am going to take track more seriously," the...

Boys track notes: Southern Cal recruit Isaiah Robinson leads Neuqua at Arcadia

June 5, 2018 at 5:15 a.m.

The annual pilgrimage for a select group of Neuqua Valley track athletes to suburban Los Angeles last weekend ended with mixed results. "Our expectations were much different this year," Wildcats...

Double duty: Neuqua Valley’s Isaiah Robinson plans on competing in 400 and 800

June 5, 2018 at 9:07 a.m.

Neuqua Valley senior Isaiah Robinson relishes the ultimate challenge. "I am really excited to pursue that double," Robinson said. "I am prepared for that grueling task." With the boys outdoor...

West Aurora's DaVion Cross is a three-time state finalist in the triple jump.

DaVion Cross’ fire: West Aurora senior hungers for triple jump state title

June 5, 2018 at 10:36 a.m.

In the earliest years of track and field, the triple jump was known as the hop, skip and jump. West Aurora senior DaVion Cross has taken the event to new...

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