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2026 Pre-Season Track & Field Previews: Girls Discus


The Illinois high school track season has delivered outstanding performances in the throwing events, and the Top 10 ranked girls in the discus across Classes 1A through 3A represent the elite talent in the state. Requiring a precise combination of strength, balance, timing, and technique, the discus often produces dramatic swings in the standings and clutch throws in championship settings. From athletes launching season-best marks to competitors who deliver when it matters most, each thrower on this list has earned her ranking through consistency and high-level performances against top competition. Together, they highlight the depth, skill, and excitement of girls discus across Illinois high school track and field.


3A

  1. Arisa Bisofa (So., Lake Zurich)

PR - 155'6"

  • 3rd at AAU Junior Olympics

  • AAU Region 13 Champion

  • AAU Central District Champion

  • National Champion at USATF Junior Olympics

  • USATF Region 7 Champion

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • State Champion at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Round Lake Sectional Champion

  • NSC Conference Champion


  1. Isabella Thurston (Jr., Normal University)

PR - 144'9"

  • 31st at Nike Outdoor Nationals

  • State Champion at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Central State 8 Conference Champion


  1. Mackenzie Matejka (So., Normal University)

PR - 139'7"

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Pontiac Sectional Champion


  1. Carly Uehlein (Sr., Algonquin [Jacobs])

PR - 139'6"

  • 47th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • AAU Central District Champion

  • Runner- Up at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Huntley Sectional Champion

  • FVC Conference Champion

  • McHenry County Champion


  1. Jaloni Wiley (Sr., Homewood-Flossmoor)

PR - 144'8"

  • 26th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • 5th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Lockport Sectional Champion

  • Southwest Surburban Conference Champion


  1. Joi Story (Sr., Edwardsville)

PR - 141'5"

  • 3rd at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Alice Kotelnikova (Sr., Lake Zurich)

PR - 136'4"

  • 4th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Lake County Champion


  1. Klara Volkova (Sr., Roselle [Lake Park])

PR - 139'3"

  • 8th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Hoffman Estates Sectional Champion

  • DuKane Conference Champion


  1. Jayla Gathing (Sr., Edwardsville)

PR - 136'10"

  • USATF Ozark Champion

  • 13th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Bloomington Sectional Champion

  • Southwestern Conference Champion

  • Madison County Champion


  1. Rylie Marshall (Jr., Downers Grove North)

PR - 128'7"

  • 10th at IHSA 3A State Meet


2A

  1. Elsie Williamson (Jr., Williamsville)

PR - 136'6"

  • 5th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • AAU Region 13 Champion

  • 4th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Apollo Conference Champion


  1. Saidie Shemek (Sr., Sherrard)

PR - 138'1"

  • TRAC Conference Champion


  1. Krista Cobb (Sr., Sycamore)

PR - 128'3"

  • 5th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Sterling Sectional Champion

  • Interstate 8 Conference Champion


  1. Sophia Most (So., Manteno)

PR - 124'1"

  • 7th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • ICE Conference Champion


  1. Vivian Smith (So., St. Joseph-Ogden)

PR - 125'2"

  • 12th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Illini Prairie Conference Champion


  1. Jada Bell (Jr., Danville)

PR - 125'0"

  • 16th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Big 12 Conference Champion


  1. Stori Hurckes (So., Johnsburg)

PR - 119'6"

  • 11th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Hannah Smith (Sr., Salem)

PR - 122'9"

  • 15th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Adalyn Varner (Jr., Lincoln)

PR - 119'0"

  • 16th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Abi Moser (Sr., Clinton)

PR - 119'7"

  • 18th at IHSA 2A State Meet


1A

  1. Emma Whightsil (Sr., Warrensburg-Latham)

PR - 146'10"

  • 4th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Ellie Doubet (Sr., Cambridge)

PR - 129'8"

  • 5th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Rockridge Sectional Champion


  1. Reagan McGlauchlen (Sr., Pana)

PR - 131'8"

  • 18th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Newton Sectional Champion


  1. Makayla Gajewski (Jr., Nashville)

PR - 127'8"

  • SIRR Conference Champion


  1. Brooklyn Peterson (So., Port Byron [Riverdale])

PR - 123'4"

  • 8th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Piper Tyson (Jr., Mt. Pulaski)

PR - 123'11"

  • 9th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Karsyn Palmer (Sr., Winnebago)

PR - 121'7"

  • 10th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Big Northern Conference Champion


  1. Grace Klessig (Sr., Downs [Tri-Valley])

PR - 126'0"

  • 25th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • HOI Conference Champion


  1. Chloe McAdams (So., Carrollton)

PR - 120'3"

  • 13th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Greene County Champion


  1. Ashtynn Rosenbrock (So., Clifton Central)

PR - 117'6"

  • 11th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Westville Sectional Champion

 
 
 
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