EHS girls win SW Illinois Relays; boys grab third; home meet flawless except for chill wind

Josh White wins the high jump Saturday at the Southwestern Illinois Relays with a leap of 5' 10". Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

Everything she touched Saturday turned to gold. Senior Laila Jason won the long jump, and led EHS relay teams to first place in three events: the 1600-meter relay, the 800-meter relay, and the 4 X 100 Yard Shuttle Hurdle. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

Michael Gorsage runs the opening leg of the 4 X 800 meter relay Saturday. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

Kuna Lahai-Pumagoi (right) makes sure with both hands that Deonte Andresen has the baton in the 4 X 200 meter relay. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

Freshman Lauren White (whose brother Josh won the boys high jump) grabs 2nd place Saturday, jumping 5' 2". Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

John Miller finishes fourth in the discus with a toss of 134 feet. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

GUTSY PERFORMANCE - Briana Chamberlain holds off a late charge from Rockwood Summit, preserving the Tigers' 1st place finish in the Distance Medley. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

Tiger girls Distance Medley relay team celebrates after grabbing first place at SW Relays. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)

Spectators bundle up to watch the chilly relays Saturday. Photo/Tom Atwood (click image to enlarge)