Matt Wilkinson Provides Pictures for Photo of the Day

Members of the Tigers team prepare for the start of the open race at Granite City.
New member of the EHS Alumni, Greg Dunn, runs with current athletes Collin Christ and Michael Oltman during the open race at Granite.
Ben Tharp and John Schoeberle racing at Granite City.
Emily Firsching shows she still has it a Granite City, as she runs with current Tigers Andrew Stratmann and Allen Bilbruck.
Gordon Day charges to the finish line during his first ever cross-country race early this year at Grantie City.

Tigers compete today in Jerseyville, more photos from East Peoria by Beth Warnecke.

Members of the EHS Boys Varsity team stride out to meet with Coach P. before their race on Saturday.
Beth Warnecke catches the start of the Boys Varsity Race on Saturday.
Sophomore Chad Maxwell and junior Austin Abegg battle during the Boy's Varsity Race.
Junior Steffan West competes at East Peoria.
Junior Michael Stubban works hard during the Varsity Boy's Race at ICC on Saturday.

East Peoria Photos provided by Beth Warnecke

Members of the girls varsity team warm up for their race at the ICC/East Peoria course on Saturday.
Members of the EHS Girls Varsity team talk strategy with Coach Chapman on Saturday before finishing 2nd overall as a team.
Junior Caden Cramsey shaves some second off his time as he sports his new hair cut. Caden finished as the second man for the Tigers with a time of 16:22.
Senior is congratulated by his father after a solid performance on Saturday.
Coach Chapman is all smiles as he congratulates senior Josh Laurent after his run on Saturday.

EHS Freshman Boys Compete at Hazelwood East: Photos by Laurie Bonk

Members of the freshman team join Coach P. for a team huddle before the race.
Members of the freshman team stride out before their race.
In his second race since returning from injury, Matt Davis looks strong on Wednesday.
Allen Bonk battles at Hazelwood East.
Donnie Lucy finishes strong on Wednesday.

Blast from the Past: Mrs. Coach chooses some of her favorite photos for Photo of the Day.

I picked this photo because it is one of my favorite "running families." Included are Allie, Eli, Valerie, Garrett, and Willie at last year's state meet.
I chose this picture because I am impressed with how hard Ryker has been working and the amount of improvement he has shown so far this year.
This picture is from about two years ago from the Edwardsville Invite. Showing off their medals are: Brendan Colligan, Eli Sweatt, Devon Dudding, Daniel Mazar, Chris "Texas" Taglieri, Garrett Sweatt, and Tyler Cann.
I am biased, because of the families involved, but this picture shows "The Cannlaks." By the way, did you know that I beat Coach P. in the only Soda Mile we competed in!!!!!
This picture shows Texas, Daniel, Garrett and Devon at 157 and Chain of Rocks Road during the ten mile country loop last year.

Photo of the Day expert Diane Dudding catches the meaning of family!

Kira and Geordan Patrylak, the children of Coach P. and Mrs. Coach, are in position to cheer the team on while mom and dad are being crazy some where on the course!
Senior Dameon Morgan gets a hug and a chance to pose with his mother and sister after the race on Saturday.
Senior Chris Shaw takes some time to be photographed with his mother, Lindsay, and brother, Rory, at the Edwardsville Invitational.
Senior Michael Gorsage is congratulated by his grandfather after placing 15th in the Varsity Boys race on Saturday.

More scenes from the Edwardsville Invite, including workers and volunteers. Newspaper links added! Photos by Diane Dudding.

Belleville News Democrate Article
Alton Telegraph ArticleIn deep conversation during the Varsity Girls race on Saturday are Keith Dudding, Mr. Mawell, and starter and former EHS teacher and coach, Babe Stahlhut.
Helping out for part of an SIUE assignment are some of Coach McClendon's classmates.
Coach Chapman and EHS Athletic Director Brad Bevis are all business on Saturday as they discuss the girls performance.
EHS Assistant Principal Joe McNamara writes down some notes while cheering on the Tigers on Saturday. It is always great to see Mr. McNamara support the program.
Running in the open are Rory Shaw (younger brother of Chris Shaw) and alum Tyler Cann. Tyler dropped out of the race instead of loosing to Rory!

Tigers win three events at the Edwardsville Invitational: Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls, and Fresh/Soph Boys

Members of the Boys Fresh/Soph team take off at the start of the Fresh/Soph Race. The boys won easily, placing all seven runners in the top 24.
Getting the early 9:00 a.m. start to kick off the 45th Annual Edwardsville Invitational is the Varsity Boys race. Edwardsville won their second meet of the year and Garrett Sweatt made it a perfect 4 for 4 on the season.
Members of the Fresh/Soph team pause for a photo before their race. All seven runners medaled. Pictured are: Mark O'Brien, Ben Gabel, Chris Miller, Ryker Frohock, Chandler Reed, Chad Maxwell, and Marcus Barker.
Members of the Girls Varsity team get out fast, as the girls won their first invitational of the season.
Members of the Edwardsville Boys and Girls teams start the open race on Saturday.

Photos by Diane Dudding.

I would like to thank the parents, athletes, SIUE students, and even Stephanie Cann for all of their help on Saturday. Steve and I are blessed to have such a great and supportive running family working with us. It is your effort that helps us to host such excellent events. Thank you!

--Coach P.

Saturday Tigers compete at SIUE, Wildcats and Panthers at Franklin. Photos by Walter Siganga

Vickie (Dr.) Scott provides photos of Liberty from Alton and Parkside for Photo of the Day.

Vickie Maxwell provides pictures of Woodruff. Links provided for Suburban Journal articles.

Click here to read the Suburban Journals preview for the Boys and Girls teams.
Check out this article from the Suburban Journal on Garrett Sweatt.

Junior Joel Burroughs runs tough in the AAA Boys Varsity race at Woodruff.
Junior Michael Oltmann battles on during the boys open race on Saturday.
Senior Josh Laurent competes in the boys open race at Detweiller Park.