The sophomore standout was the top individual performer at last week’s Illinois Class 2A sectional meet in Herrin.
Lewis won three events to lead the Comanches to the sectional championship with 135 points. Lewis won the long jump, triple jump and 100-meter high hurdles.
Lewis won the long jump with a leap of 18 feet 3 inches, the triple jump with an effort of 36 feet 2 ¾ inches and the 100-meter hurdles in a time of 15.05 seconds.
Lewis will be one of the top athletes to watch at this weekend’s upcoming IHSA Class 2A State Track and Field Championships in Charleston, Ill.
