‘We’re going to remember this forever’: Illini West’s Bentzinger, Liberty’s Sunde share track for final time

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 1, 2024
Illini West's Ian Bentzinger, left, takes the baton fromk Liberty's Keegan Sunde during the 4x100 relay at Friday night's Illinois/Missouri Senior All-Star Track Meet in Palmyra, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

PALMYRA, Mo. — Illini West’s Ian Bentzinger and Liberty’s Keegan Sunde spent all season as rivals. On Friday, they were teammates, and they made sure to have some fun. During the Illinois/Missouri Senior All-Star Track Meet at Palmyra High School, the state-qualifying sprinters made up the first two legs of the Illinois boys 4×100 meter…

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Prairie State Profile: Eagles’ Sunde allows passion for sprinting to carry him to fast times

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | April 9, 2024
Liberty's Keegan Sunde, left, sprints toward the finish line in a 60-meter race during the indoor track and field season. | Photo courtesy Russ Tate

LIBERTY, Ill. — Spend any amount of time chatting with Keegan Sunde about his track career and you come away with one overriding realization. His passion for the sport is all encompassing. The Liberty senior sprinter enjoyed a solid indoor season, running the 60-meter dash in 7.25 seconds at the Illinois Top Times Meet at…

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