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2026 Pre-Season Track & Field Previews: Boys Discus



The Illinois high school track season has showcased elite talent in the throwing events, and the Top 10 ranked boys in the discus across Classes 1A through 3A represent the best throwers in the state. Demanding a blend of strength, balance, timing, and technical precision, the discus consistently produces big marks and tightly contested competitions. From athletes delivering consistent series to throwers rising to the occasion with clutch attempts at championship meets, each competitor on this list has earned his ranking through strong performances against elite competition. Together, they highlight the depth, power, and excitement of boys discus across Illinois high school track and field.


3A

  1. Francis Sessenou (Sr., East Moline [United])

PR - 181'9"

  • 6th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Western Big 6 Conference Champion


  1. Logan Abrams (Sr., Cary-Grove)

PR - 172'7"

  • 7th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Huntley Sectional Champion


  1. Rodrigo Gonzalez (Sr., Roselle [Lake Park])

PR - 171'4"

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • 8th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Joseph Michelini (Sr., Roselle [Lake Park])

PR - 175'2"

  • 10th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Lex Griffith (Sr., Geneva)

PR - 172'4"

  • 15th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Ben Blank (Jr., Naperville Central)

PR - 178'0"

  • 29th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • DVC Conference Champion

  • DuPage County Champion


  1. Jonathan Sibley-Diggs (Sr., Oak Park-River Forest)

PR - 167'8"

  • 13th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • AAU Central District Champion

  • 11th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • St. Ignatius Sectional Champion

  • WSC Silver Conference Champion


  1. Tim Preissig (Jr., Naperville Central)

PR - 172'5"

  • 23rd at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Elijah Pacheco (Jr., West Aurora)

PR - 177'0"

  • 41st at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Judah Van Engen (Sr., Tinley Park [Andrew])

PR - 175'9"

  • FOUL at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Lockport Sectional Champion

  • SWSC Conference Champion


2A

  1. Landen Hoffman (So., Princeton)

PR - 171'0"

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Pontiac Sectional Champion

  • TRAC Conference Champion


  1. Will Rosenow (Jr., Sycamore)

PR - 173'1"

  • 9th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Rochelle Sectional Champion

  • Interstate 8 Conference Champion


  1. Chase Hendrickson (Sr., Columbia)

PR - 160'7"

  • 6th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Zane Losch (Jr., Roxana)

PR - 162'0"

  • 8th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Civic Memorial Sectional Champion

  • Cahokia Conference Champion


  1. Anthony Beckman (Sr., Williamsville)

PR - 167'9"

  • 22nd at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Sangamon County Champion

  • Sangamo Conference Champion


  1. Joseph Frierdich (So., Carbondale)

PR - 166'6"


  1. AJ Ioerger (So., Metamora)

PR - 152'2"

  • 12th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Metamora Sectional Champion

  • Mid-Illini Conference Champion


  1. Mitchell Clapp (Jr., Mattoon)

PR - 157'7"

  • 16th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Apollo Conference Champion


  1. Michael Surburg (Sr., Marion)

PR - 148'8"

  • 15th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • South 7 Conference Champion


  1. Henry Riley (Sr., Glen Ellyn [Glenbard South])

PR - 153'4"

  • 19th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Ridgewood Sectional Champion


1A

  1. Maddax Stine (Sr., Catlin [Salt Fork])

PR - 179'0"

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Hoopeston Area Sectional Champion

  • Vermilion Valley Conference Champion

  • Vermilion County Champion


  1. Michael Beaber (Sr., Alton [Marquette])

PR - 167'11"

  • 4th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Gateway Metro Conference Champion


  1. Graham Meister (Jr., Dwight)

PR - 170'6"

  • 6th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Seneca Sectional Champion

  • Tri County Conference Champion


  1. Carson Murrah (Sr., Johnston City)

PR - 172'2"

  • 9th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Fairfield Sectional Champion

  • Black Diamond Conference Champion


  1. Isaac Willis (Jr., Shabbona [Indian Creek])

PR - 165'7"

  • 5th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Oregon Sectional Champion

  • Little Ten Conference Champion


  1. Alex Rodriguez (Sr., Granville [Putnam County])

PR - 163'2"

  • 7th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • El Paso-Gridley Sectional Champion


  1. Braxton Barnett (So., Dupo)

PR - 159'6"

  • 8th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Chester Sectional Champion


  1. Hunter DeWall (Sr., Forreston)

PR - 155'10"

  • 11th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Ogle County Champion


  1. Joe Cheever (Sr., Colfax [Ridgeview])

PR - 150'0"

  • 14th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Blake Trimmell (Jr., Catlin [Salt Fork])

PR - 151'6"

  • 19th at IHSA 1A State Meet

 
 
 
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