City of Morris recognizes Morris Elementary's state-winning track and field athletes

Mayor Chris Brown presents certificates to state-winners Malachi Congo (left) and Aniston Caputo.

The Morris City Council and Mayor Chris Brown recognized IESA 3A state-winners Aniston Caputo and Malachi Congo during its meeting Monday night.

Caputo, 7th grade student, took home first place in discus, throwing a distance of 28.69 meters. Congo is a back-to-back state champ in shot put, throwing it 15.48 meters.

Morris Mayor Chris Brown presented both of them with a certificate for their accomplishments.

Michael Urbanec

Michael Urbanec

Michael Urbanec covers Grundy County and the City of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, and more for the Morris Herald-News