Lockport's Michelle Johnson stays close to the lead on her way to a second-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle Saturday in the Sandburg Sectional. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg's Caitlin Krull strokes her way to a sectional title in the 200-yard freestyle Saturday in the Sandburg Sectional. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg's Kim Katner works a leg of breast stroke in the 200-meter individual medley Saturday in the Sandburg Sectional. She won the event. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg coach Jane Caliendo (far left) pays homage to her 200-yard free relay team that broke her school record Saturday during their sectional meet. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Joliet West's Trisha Cavarubbia (top) works, but Providence's Maria Papes pushes to win the 100-yard butterfly Saturday in the Sandburg Sectional. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
As a freshman, Emily Gallagher became the first Lincoln-Way West athlete to qualify for an IHSA state event. Now a senior, Gallagher is hoping to end her high school career on a high note. Swimming at Saturday’s Sandburg Sectional, Gallagher won the 100-yard freestyle and …