Nathan Dyer, 14, competed in the State Jr. Olympics on June 19-20 and took first place in javelin, second place in shot put, third place in high jump and second place in discus. He will compete in the Regionals in Indianapolis Thursday-Sunday, July 8-11. If he qualifies in the top three, he will go on to Nationals in Sacramento, Calif., the week of July 26.

Nathan will be a freshman at Kaneland High School in August.