Top Story Sports Lincoln-Way Central senior sets school record in taking state discus title Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jun 4, 2022 Jun 4, 2022 Updated Oct 28, 2024 0 Marla Hayes was on top of the state discus world as the Lincoln-Way Central senior won a state championship on May 21. Provided/Lincoln-Way Central Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeff Vorva Times correspondent In 2021, Lincoln-Way Central junior Marla Hayes finished fifth in the Illinois High School Association Class 3A state discus event.kAm%96 7@FC 2E9=6E6D :? 7C@?E @7 96C H6C6 D6?:@CD] k^AmkAm$@[ E96 a_aa 42>A2:8? 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