The Yorkville High School boys track and field team poses for a photo after they captured their first-ever Class 3A sectional championship in Moline, May 20. Yorkville scored 136 points to finish ahead of runner-up East Moline United Township, with 86. Standouts included Owen Horeni who won the 800 meters and 1600 meters; Aiden Kolkmeyer who won the 110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, and high jump; and Jayden Ruth sweeping the 100 meters and 200 meters. State qualifiers heading to the IHSA finals include, Peyden Shepherd in the 300 meters hurdles, Evan Fals in pole vault, James Sapp, Jr. in discus, and the 4×400 relay team.Steve Groth photo
Evan Fals of Yorkville High School clears the height in pole vault to qualify for the IHSA State finals May 28-30, at Eastern Illinois University.Steve Groth photo
Jayden Ruth, center, helps Yorkville High School win the Class 3A TRB sectional in Moline May 20 by sweeping the 100 meters and 200 meters races. Steve Groth photoAiden Kolkmeyer of Yorkville High School leaps and wins the high jump at the Class 3A TRB sectional in Moline, May 20. Kolkmeyer also won the 110 meters hurdles and 300 meters hurdles. Steve Groth photo