NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Jeff Bovee announced the addition of 21 student-athletes to the 2019-20 Redbird track & field/cross country teams. These 21 student-athletes join the 13 that committed during the fall signing period.
The following student-athletes are the newest Redbirds to join the cross country and/or track & field teams:
Sydney Apgar (Carbondale, Illinois / Carbondale High School) / Throws
PRs: Shot Put – 11.89m (39-0.25 ft.) / Discus—43.51m (142-9 ft.)
- 2019 IHSA Class 2A State Champion in the discus
- 2018 IHSA Class 2A third place finisher at state in the discus
- Qualified for the IHSA Class 2 state championship meet three times
- Won the discus every meet she competed in her senior season
Catherine Daily (Machesney Park, Illinois / Harlem High School) / Throws
PRs: Shot Put – 11.