NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Jeff Bovee announced the addition of 14 student-athletes to the Redbird squad during the fall signing period. Thirteen individuals will join the team for the 2019-20 season, while Aanise Sajna will be eligible to compete immediately in the 2018-19 season.
The 14 incoming student-athletes garner numerous accolades and awards. Collectively, the newest Redbirds have:
- Qualified for the High School Track & Field State Championship (indoor or outdoor) 78 times
- Qualified for the High School Cross Country State Championship 19 times
- Won nine High School Track & Field Individual State Championships
- Placed second at the High School Track & Field State Championship seven times
- Finished third at the High School Track & Field State Championship six times
- Won two High School Cross Country Individual State Championships
"It was important with this recruiting class to not only sign high-level performers, but to also add depth to our team since we will be graduating a very talented group of seniors this spring," said Bovee.