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Alleman Pioneers Coach: Scott Stoll (1st season) 2012: 6th at Western Big 6 Conference meet Returning state qualifiers: None Other notables: Srs.: Sallie Doak (distance), Carli Hogan (distance); Jr.: Erin Morrisey (throws); Sophs.: McKenna VanMeighem (pole vault), Isabel Watts (sprints/jumps); Fr.: Nicole Polzin (throws) Stoll's view of the Pioneers: "This is definitely a team for the future. Nearly 10 percent of our team is participating in track for the first time, and for several girls, this is their first time ever doing the sport. Therefore, the preseason prognosis is that of an extremely 'green' team, but we're pretty sure that by the end of the current season, we'll see our program start to bear fruit." Geneseo Maple Leafs Coach: Joni Nelson (1st season) 2012: Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference and Class 2A sectional champions; 16th at state Returning state qualifiers: Srs.: Kelcey Adams (distance), Emily Ford (distance), Hannah Waller (hurdles); Jrs.: Morgan Kelly (distance), Rayne Bodeen (sprints); Sophs.: Ashley Kempher (sprints), Samantha Mannon (sprints) Other notables: Sr.: Maggie Schlindwein (distance); Jrs.: Halle Olson (mid-distance), Jamie DeFauw (jumps), Audrey Anderson (throws); Soph.: Katie Puls (mid-distance), Hanna Vanderheyden (hurdles/sprints) Nelson's view of the Maple Leafs: "We've had a lot of success in the last couple years. We want to continue with that. We have a little more depth than we've had before. I'm excited to see what that can bring us." Moline Maroons Coach: Joel Bohnsack (12th season) 2012: 3rd at Big 6 Returning state qualifiers: Sr.: Haley Verbeke (distance) Other notables: Sr.: Taylor Jefford (jumps/hurdles); Jrs.: Laquia Booker (sprints), Brisa Almanza (distance), Desiree Washington (hurdles/sprints); Sophs.: Hailey Cook (jumps/sprints), Lily Eastman (sprints/hurdles), Haley Reagan (sprints); Fr.: Rose Gamamou (sprints/jumps) Bohnsack's view of the Maroons: "We have great numbers and we are starting to realize the potential of the new athletes. We are excited to have both quality and more depth than we had last season. Our returning varsity athletes worked hard in the offseason and seem to be better and better prepared. Our new members seem to want to really work hard and are trying to get better each day." Rock Island Rocks Coach: Michelle Lillis (17th season) 2012: Big 6 champions; Class 3A sectional runner-up; 13th at state Returning state qualifiers: Srs.: Troy Jackson (sprints/relays), Olivia Brooks (sprints/jumps); Jrs.: LaCresha Linton (sprints/relays), Mystique Thompson (sprints/relays) Other notables: Srs.: Chelsey Temple (jumps), Brianna Smith (throws), Dominique McQueen (throws); Jrs.: Kirsten Tauke (distance), Claire Bacon (distance); Soph.: Mariah Anderson (sprints/hurdles) Lillis' view of the Rocks: "It's obvious by looking at the varsity roster that we are dominated by underclassmen. Many of the girls who have already significantly contributed to team scores in meets this season are underclassmen. ... I look for the team to grow in experience, strength and skill throughout the season." United Township Panthers Coach: Andrew Round (4th season) 2012: 4th at Big 6 Returning state qualifiers: None Other notables: Srs.: Brianna French (sprints/relays), Ciara Little (sprints/relays); Jrs.: Kendra Miller (mid-distance/pole vault), Kassidy Reese (sprints/relays); Sophs.: Baylee Burklund (jumps/sprints), ShaTavia Lowery (sprints/relays/jumps) Round's view of the Panthers: "Overall, the attitude and spirit of this team is one of the best I've had, so I'm excited to see what they can do. Our goal is to improve on last year's fourth-place conference finish and qualify more athletes for state." 
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Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
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