La Grange’s Riley Youens Second at Junior Olympics in Javelin

La Grange High School junior Riley Youens placed second in the nation in the girls 15-16-year-old division in the Javelin throw at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in North Carolina last week, with a distance of 125-7. This marks the second consecutive national runner-up finish in the event she has accomplished in the last two years. Above are a trio of photos from nationals, left to right: Youens being interviewed after her silver medal performance, Youens during the competition, and Youens being lifted up by her coach after the competition.