Tigers take 2nd at Jerseyville; most Edwardsville varsity runners sit out meet, prepare for weekend races in Peoria

Shanice Rice leads Edwardsville varsity girls to a 2nd place finish at Jerseyville Invitational. Edwardsville boys varsity also took 2nd. Photo/Tom Atwood

Freshman Chad Maxwell wins open race at Jerseyville. Photo/Tom Atwood

A strong performance for Delia Jahns, who finished 2nd Monday among Edwardsville varsity girls. Photo/Tom Atwood

The sun is shining on Zach Bertels as he runs Mile #2. Photo/Tom Atwood

Kacie McGauley battles for position down the stretch. Photo/Tom Atwood

Brendan Colligan nears the finish line at Jerseyville Invitational. Photo/Tom Atwood

Medalists: Cherelle Jackson, Delia Jahns and Bre Schuett all win medals in the varsity race Monday at Jerseyville. Photo/Tom Atwood

Varsity girls help remove an insect from the eye of Greg Dunn. Photo/Tom Atwood