Girls Track Teams Shine in Weekend Invitational Meets

Girls' Team Dominates at Glenbard North Invitational

Downers Grove North’s girls' track team stepped up big time this weekend, securing first place at Glenbard North’s invitational with a commanding 47-point lead over Lockport. Their athletes delivered stellar performances across multiple events:

• Gianna Modica blazed through the 800 meters in 2:22.93
• Maya Nicholson soared to 1.52 meters in high jump
• Blake Weltler leaped 5.27 meters in long jump
• The 4x200 relay team clocked 1:45.88 to seal the victory

Other Standout Performances

While Downers Grove North stole the spotlight, other teams flexed their muscles too:

• Benet’s squad landed in third place with dominant wins in the 1,600, 3,200, shot put, and 4x400 relay
• Huntley dominated a 21-team meet at Wheaton Warrenville South
• Timothy Christian & St. Francis competed in a fierce invitational where Evergreen Park took the crown
• Kiara Holmes (Timothy Christian) swept the 100 and 200 meters
• Elena Mamminga (St. Francis) secured the 800-meter win

Boys' Competition Heats Up

The boys' side saw tight races and record-breaking moments:

• Hinsdale Central narrowly edged out Downers Grove North in a thrilling meet
• Philip Cupial (Downers Grove North) dominated the 1,600 meters
• Bloomington High claimed first place in another meet, with Glenbard East close behind
• Timothy Christian’s team won its invitational, with Chandler Brady sweeping sprint hurdles and relays

Baseball & Softball Keep the Momentum Going

The action wasn’t just on the track—baseball and softball teams brought the heat:

• Lyons mounted a stunning comeback against York
• Wheaton Warrenville South outdueled Wheaton North in a pitcher’s duel
• Softball saw high-scoring games everywhere:
• IC Catholic Prep dismantled Glenbard South
• Benet pulled off a nail-biter against Fenwick
• Lemont’s offense exploded in a high-scoring win
• Lake Park edged out Wheaton North in another close battle

Another *action-packed weekend* in Illinois high school sports—who’s ready for more?