OJHS Track Competes at State Meet

Jilien Harre setting school record

By Debbie Frederking
The junior high track season came to a close Saturday at the SIJHSAA Class S State Track and Field Meet hosted by DuQuoin High School.
Top eight finishers in each event earned points for their team and received a medal. Top four boys’ and girls’ teams took home trophies. Even though Okawville’s teams were not in the top four, the state qualifiers had an unforgettable meet. Two school records were set, as well as a handful of new personal records.

Read more and see results in the 5/17/23 issue.