TOM ANDERSON SENIOR, ANDOVER

Best shot put distance: 65 feet, 8 inches

Best discus throw: 179-5

Class 2A state titles: Shot put (2011)

College plans: Arizona State

Peer and roommate: Measures performances against elite discus thrower Kyle Long of Pennsylvania, who will be his roommate this fall at Arizona State

« WHEN I WAS LITTLE I WANTED TO BE JUST

LIKE MY PARENTS. NOW, I WANT TO BE

BETTER.»

MAGGIE EWEN JUNIOR, ST. FRANCIS

Best shot put distance: 48-6

Best discus throw: 172-7

Class 2A state titles: Shot put (2011) and discus (2010 and 2011)

College: Undecided. No fan of airplane rides or consistently warm climates

Killer talent: North Suburban Conference MVP in volleyball with more than 400 kills

« I JUST ENJOY THROWING. EVEN DURING THE SUMMER I LIKE TO GO OUT AND DO IT RECREATIONALLY. »

DAVID LA VAQUE