Vote for 2026 preseason Peoria-area boys track athlete of the year

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The Journal Star is asking readers to vote for the preseason high school boys track and field athlete of the year in the Peoria area for the 2026 season. The poll will run through March 30, with the winner having no bearing on the end-of-season athlete of the year or all-area team selections.

Why it matters

This preseason fan vote allows the local community to engage with and build excitement around the upcoming high school track and field season, highlighting some of the top returning talent in the Peoria area.

The details

The poll includes eight players who were previously named to the Journal Star's athletes to watch list released on March 21. Readers can cast their vote for the preseason athlete of the year through noon on Monday, March 30. The winner of this fan vote will not impact the selection of the Journal Star's official athlete of the year or all-area team at the end of the season.

• The poll will run through noon on Monday, March 30, 2026.
• The Journal Star's athletes to watch list was released on March 21, 2026.