DUBUQUE — This one counts. Linn-Mar junior Abby Mecklenburg became the first high school girl in state history to officially soar 20 feet in the long jump, doing it — twice — Monday at ...

But this year, Lia Rose was listed as competing in the girls category. In 2024, Lia mostly competed against JV boys, with a top finish of second place and a personal record of 5 feet even.