The Lady Knights excelled at the Lady Maroon Invite on April 3, highlighting their individual talents and team performance. Ava Gallia achieved a historic milestone in the 300m hurdles by setting a personal best of 45.23 seconds, now the fastest time in Triad history and in Illinois Class 2A. Addie Field ranked third in Class 2A for the 100m with a personal best of 12.37 seconds, while she and Izzy Stein dominated the 200m, ranking first and second respectively in their class. Other standout performances included Maddie Schram and Abby James, who both set personal bests in their respective events. The team prepares for their next challenge at the upcoming Triad Invitational on April 10.

By the Numbers
  • Ava Gallia's winning time in the 300m hurdles: 45.23s (fastest in Triad history).
  • Addie Field's personal best in the 100m: 12.37s (ranked 3rd in Illinois Class 2A).
  • Izzy Stein's time in the 200m: 25.16s (2nd in Class 2A).
  • Maddie Schram's time in the 400m: 1:04.02s (12th out of 30 competitors).
State of Play
  • The Lady Knights showcased numerous personal bests at the Lady Maroon Invite.
  • Gallia and Field solidified their rankings as top sprinters in Illinois Class 2A.
  • Mason and Powers performed well in long-distance events, adding to the team's competitive edge.
What's Next

The Lady Knights will look to maintain their momentum at the Triad Invitational on April 10, where they will aim to set new personal and team records. Field and Gallia are expected to be key competitors again.

Bottom Line

The outstanding individual performances at the Lady Maroon Invite put the Lady Knights in a prime position for future competitions, highlighting a strong roster and a promising season ahead.