PLT 8th grader Anden Kochevar won the 100m sprint. Kochevar was second after the prelims and improved his time by .10 to clock a field best 12.05 in the final. He also added a team point placing eighth in the high jump clearing 1.55m (5’01”).
Erie Middle School also had a state champion as sixth grader Kacey Temple won the pole vault with a winning height of 2.46m (8′ 00″). She also had multiple medal day as she placed eighth in the 100m in 14.00.
Temple’s older sister, seventh grader Quinn also brought home a medal as she finished fifth in the pole vault clearing 2.06m (6′ 09″).
Erie dominated in the pole vault as they picked up their third medal in the event as eighth grader Natalie Wright took bronze with an effort of 2.46m (8′ 00″).
PLT added their third medal of the day as Haydn Bryan soared to fifth place in the seventh grade high jump clearing 1.50m (4′ 11″).
Both schools will have several more athletes competing on Day 2 in East Peoria.
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Congratulations to Erie P-Town for placing at State! Just to be there is an honor, to place!! Fabulous!! Great Work!!