SPORTS

Johnston takes 6th in discus

Staff Writer
Geneseo Republic
Galva High School senior Karly Johnston celebrates on the podium after receiving the sixth-place medal in the discus Saturday.

Galva High School senior Karly Johnston placed sixth in the discus Saturday at the IHSA Class A Girls State Track and Field Meet in Charleston.

It was the first medal for the four-time state qualifier. Her best effort was 121-feet, 9 inches.