Spring has sprung: 1st outdoor meets for boys and girls teams; Belleville West and O'Fallon host events

Laila Jason wins 1st heat of the hurdles at O'Fallon meet Wednesday afternoon. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

Ellen Atwood leads off the Tigers 1600-meter relay Wednesday. Photo/Tom Atwood

Garrett Sweatt wins the 1600-meter run at Belleville West. Photo/Diane Dudding

Robin Umbaugh dominates the 300 meter high hurdles on O'Fallon's track. Photo/Tom Atwood

Ashley Johnson prepares for the 800-meter run.
Photo/Tom Atwood

David Parks takes handoff during running of Belleville West 1600-meter relay. Photo/Diane Dudding

For Michelle Pranger, it is a hop, skip and a jump in the triple. Photo/Tom Atwood

Kayla Johnson down the stretch in the open 800 meter run at O'Fallon. Photo/Tom Atwood

Freshman Caden Cramsey finishes strong in the 4 X 400 relay at Belleville West. Photo/Diane Dudding

Freshman Katie Speicher runs varsity mile at O'Fallon. Photo/Tom Atwood

Tigers chant, cool down after meet at O'Fallon. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)