The Southern Illinois Coaches Association has announced its Class 2A All South Track & Field selections for 2025, recognizing nearly 150 of the region’s top high school athletes—including an impressive showing from Richland County High School (RCHS).
Boys Track & Field – 8 Tigers Honored in 10 Events
Eight Olney Tigers earned All South honors in a total of 10 events:
- Shot Put: Casey Thomann
- High Jump: Gavin Root
- Long Jump: Rex Hallam, Gavyn Cothern
- Triple Jump: Rex Hallam
- 3200 Meter Run: Quaid Berger
- 100 Meter Dash: Felipe Goncalves
- 200 Meter Dash: Ian Pianfetti
- 400 Meter Dash: Felipe Goncalves
- 4×100 Meter Relay: Ian Pianfetti, Rex Hallam, Gavyn Cothern, Felipe Goncalves
- 4×200 Meter Relay: Ian Pianfetti, Ryan Kirby, Gavyn Cothern, Rex Hallam
Additionally, RCHS Head Coach Ryan Denton was named All South Class 2A Coach of the Year—a well-earned honor for a season of excellence and leadership.
Girls Track & Field – 7 Lady Tigers Honored in 5 Events
Seven Olney Lady Tigers were named to the All South Team in the following events:
- Triple Jump: Hadley Denton
- 800 Meter Run: Mackenzi Thomas
- 3200 Meter Run: Josie Ginder
- 4×800 Meter Relay: Lily Stevens, Bella Stevens, Briley Kocher, Mackenzi Thomas
- 100 Meter Hurdles: Brielle Seiler