Sterling is set to face Washington on Monday with a shot at qualifying for state on the line. Sterling and Washington faced off in the first Illinois state girls championship in 1977. Two Sterling players, Nia Harris and Janelle Collay, have relatives who played on that team.





Hinsdale Central won its third straight state swimming title in dominant fashion, while Marmion was second. Individually, St. Charles North's Thomas McMillan set a state record in the 100 fly and Oswego Co-op's Chase Maier swept the 200 and 500 free.