John Lapke

Showcasing the best Illinois Boys performances achieved in All Events last week by athletes representing the Class of 2028.

Showcasing the best Illinois Girls performances achieved in All Events last week by athletes representing the Class of 2029.

Showcasing the best Illinois Boys performances achieved in All Events last week by athletes representing the Class of 2029.

Ranking the top Girls performances for All Events in Illinois during the month of March.

Ranking the top Boys performances for All Events in Illinois during the month of March.

A look at the returning athletes positioned to shape this year’s outdoor season.

A look at the returning athletes positioned to shape this year’s outdoor season.

The Beach District Meet will be held on Wednesday at the Sportsplex 5K course in Virginia Beach. Both Ocean Lakes boys and girls\' teams will be looking to defend their team titles from last year, while Cox senior Eddie Judge will be making an assault on his own course record as the defending Beach District champ.

The Kellam girls and Ocean Lakes boys appear to be the teams to beat this fall in the Eastern Region, while Derrick Robbins is expected to easily defend his regional crown. Meanwhile, Western Branch freshmen Aurora Scott, who already has some national age group records under her belt, will be expected to make a huge splash on the Virginia high school running scene.