Dufrain qualified for State meet

The Staunton boys track team competed at the 1A TRB Sectional meet at Virden on Wednesday, May 18.

Drake Dufrain qualified to advance to the State competition with his second-place finish in the 110 high hurdles. He will compete Thursday at Eastern Illinois University.

While not advancing to State, Staunton did have some finish in the top five. The 4x100 relay team of Drake Dufrain, Ethan Rantanen, Colin Mullenix and Jacob Dillon placed 4th. The 4x400 team of Ryan Strebel, E. Rantanen, Michael Matesa and Braden Buffington finished 5th.

Braden Buffington placed 5th in the long jump and Michael...