Southwestern Conference girls track teams swept the top three places in the final team standings Friday of the IHSA Class 3A Rock Island Sectional.

MASCOUTAH • A compressed schedule and early start did little Friday to hinder the Cahokia girls track and field team from rolling to the IHSA Class 2A Mascoutah Sectional team title.

Orchard Farm's pole vaulters often create a buzz.

Natalie Fallert tried to convince her youngsters to stay in the shade but they did not heed her words.

Katie Ladlie sought to be allowed to score points for her team in track events.

WATERLOO • The best race Thursday played a part in Mascoutah taking the team title at the Mississippi Valley Conference girls track and field championships at Waterloo High School.