RENSSELAER | Morgan Township nearly pulled off the improbable Thursday night at Rensselaer.

Portage's Mat Marsh stays just ahead of New Prairie's David Kempf midway through the 1,600-meter race on Thursday at the Portage Sectional. Marsh pulled away from the pack later in the race an…

Portage's Alberto Corral eyes his landing during the high jump on Thursday at the Portage Sectional.

Michigan City's Makiyah Smallwood, center, goes to clear the last hurdle during the 110-meter hurdles on Thursday at the Portage Sectional.

Portage's Laron Parker digs in deep on his landing during the long jump Thursday night at the Portage Sectional.

Michigan City's Matthew Lockridge uses his head to cross the finish line before Valparaiso's Dylan Johnson can get ahead of him Thursday at the Portage Sectional.