CHARLESTON - Alton’s girls' track team advanced two to the IHSA Class 3A State Track and Field Meet Saturday finals on Friday afternoon.

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Sprinter Jeanea Epps led the way, recording a time of 12.33 to move ahead in the 100 meters and shot putter Bria Thornton qualified with a toss of 41-3.5.

Pole vaulter Lauren Weiner had a strong outing in the pole vault, clearing 9-6 but did not advance and the 4 x 100 relay team of Epps, Sierra Stahlschmidt, Taylor Arnold and Renee Raglin did not move ahead. Raglin, only a freshman, placed fourth in her heat in the 100 meters with a time of 12.53 and is expected to return to state next year.

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Granite City senior Toni Rush did not advance in the 100 meters, but finished sixth in her heat with a time of 12.6.

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