Zach Piatt

Maine

Editor-in-Chief at Ball State Daily

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IHSA state track and field finals: Tuscola boys win another runner-up team trophy

6 days ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

CHARLESTON — In case you didn’t hear Tuscola senior Kam Sweetnam when he said it the first time on Thursday, “We’re definitely still here.”The Tuscola boys’ track and field team made headlines last year with a Class 1A runner-up trophy, the highest team placement in program history. The Warriors found themselves in the same exact spot Saturday at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field, matching that historic finish with another second-place trophy.
Unity relays make state finals along with Danville’s Jackson

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

CHARLESTON — There was no mistaking Unity senior Brock Schlittler for anyone else on the track during Friday’s Class 2A boys’ state track and field prelims at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field, as he tied his long, curly hair into a pair of buns and donned a red, white and blue headband. At this point, his teammates are used to it, but they still get a chuckle out of seeing him each time he gets into his element.
Makabu focused on reclaiming high jump title: ‘He wants gold, and he’s going to get it’

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

CHARLESTON — Two years ago, a sophomore first-year high-jumper from Centennial by the name of Voldy Makabu shocked the IHSA track and field scene by winning a Class 3A state title. “It was an amazing feeling,” Makabu recalled. The following year, Makabu was on cloud nine all season. He made it back to the state stage but ultimately settled for second place after losing a jump-off. “It was tough,” Makabu said.
Piatt's OT: Lacy, Russell relive memories while working state track meet

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Zach Piatt

May 30—CHARLESTON — If you pulled up to O'Brien Field on Eastern Illinois University's campus last weekend, Macie Russell may have greeted you, taken your money and told you where to park. Later in the day, you may have seen her holding blocks for sprinters on the track for the IHSA girls' track and field state championships. Look around the complex, and you could have also seen Daniel Lacy taking videos of the races or ringing the final-lap bell next to the finish line.
Hoffman, Hogan, Kimme eyeing podium finishes; Tighe turns to next chapter

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

CHARLESTON — Every IHSA sprinter wants the title of “Illinois’ fastest man.” This year, coming into the boys’ state track and field meet with the best 100-meter dash qualifying time in Class 1A, one of those hopefuls to earn that title is Ridgeview/Lexington sophomore Zane Hoffman. “There’s only one No. 1 seed, and to be that is awesome,” Hoffman said.
Piatt’s OT: Lacy, Russell relive memories while working state track meet

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

CHARLESTON — If you pulled up to O’Brien Field on Eastern Illinois University’s campus last weekend, Macie Russell may have greeted you, taken your money and told you where to park. Later in the day, you may have seen her holding blocks for sprinters on the track for the IHSA girls’ track and field state championships. Look around the complex, and you could have also seen Daniel Lacy taking videos of the races or ringing the final-lap bell next to the finish line.
Warriors in hunt for second straight state trophy: ‘That’s how Tuscola does it’

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

CHARLESTON — This time last year, the Tuscola boys’ track and field team realized what was possible. The Warriors won third place in 2008 to take home their first state trophy in program history. In 2014, they added another third-place prize to the trophy case. It took another decade after that, but Tuscola made history again last spring with a Class 1A runner-up finish, just three points behind champion Winnebago. That’s the new standard.
Hoffman ready to compete for 300 hurdles state title: ‘It’ll be a fun last meet’

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

MAHOMET — Travis Hoffman worked closely with former Mahomet-Seymour assistant boys’ track and field coach Jason Franklin for his first three years of high school to turn him into one of the best 300-meter hurdlers in the state. After Hoffman placed fifth in Class 2A last year, however, Franklin had to step away from the Bulldog coaching staff because of his work schedule.
Champaign Central, Mahomet-Seymour softball set up matchup for regional title

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

RANTOUL — For most teams in the Champaign Central softball team’s position, it can be tough to find motivation to get up for early postseason games. The top-seeded Maroons came into Wednesday’s Class 3A Rantoul Regional semifinal matchup against the host Eagles with a 23-3 record and had their way with most of their regular season opponents, including a couple of their fellow regional teams.
Bates pitches beauty, Unity softball hangs on to reach sectional final

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Zach Piatt

TOLONO — A two-run base hit to the left-field wall in the sixth inning brought Unity softball coach Matt Reed out of the dugout to talk to his players in the field. His pitcher, senior stud Lindy Bates, had tossed a gem to that point, but now the top-seeded Rockets’ lead over No. 2 seed Marshall was down to just one run, and they needed it to stay that way. “I always feel confident,” Reed said of having Bates in the circle. “Lindy is a warrior out there.