Sutherland, Verplank Best in Long Run

It was fast company in the final of the 3,200 meters today at the girls state meet in Charleston.
Here's the top eight, all sub-11 performances (thanks to IHSA site for this information):
1 Kristin Sutherland (Sr), Orland Park (Sandburg) 10:31.34
2 Lindsay Flanagan (Jr), Roselle (Lake Park) 10:36.34
3 Caitlin Comfort (Sr), Peoria (Notre Dame) 10:42.95
4 Nicole Benson (Sr), Bartonville (Limestone) 10:49.51
5 Lizzy Hynes (Jr), St. Charles (East) 10:54.00
6 Stephanie Strasser (So), St. Charles (North) 10:54.55
7 Kristina Aubert (So), Crystal Lake (South) 10:56.72
8 Katherine Rack (So), Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) 10:59.14

And in the 1,600 final . . . six went under 5 minutes. Nice doubles for Strasser and Benson.
1 Ashley Verplank (Sr), Bloomington (H.S.) 4:54.99
2 Liz Phillips (Sr), Lockport (Twp.) 4:57.23
2 Rebecca Tracy (Jr), Barrington 4:57.23
4 Heather Olson (Jr), Gurnee (Warren) 4:57.31
5 Stephanie Strasser (So), St. Charles (North) 4:59.41
6 Nicole Benson (Sr), Bartonville (Limestone) 4:59.57