{"id":471941,"date":"2021-05-10T13:02:32","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T20:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=471941"},"modified":"2021-05-11T18:20:03","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T01:20:03","slug":"illinois-keeps-ihsa-100-fly-sectional-champion-jillian-wilson-in-state-for-2022-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/illinois-keeps-ihsa-100-fly-sectional-champion-jillian-wilson-in-state-for-2022-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Keeps Junior National Qualifier Jillian Wilson In State for 2022-23"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Illinois has received an in-state verbal commitment for the 2022-23 season and beyond from Junior National qualifier Jillian Wilson\u00a0<\/strong>of South Elgin, Ill.<\/p>\n

She will join\u00a0Sara Jass<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and Brigitta\u00a0<\/strong>Neverman<\/strong><\/a> as a member of the Fighting Illini\u2019s Class of 2026.<\/p>\n

She told\u00a0Swimming World:<\/em><\/p>\n

“I’m so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Illinois! I owe a huge thank you to my coaches, family and friends for their endless support throughout this process! Go Illini! #jointhefight”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A talented butterflyer, Wilson trains year-round with Academy Bullets Swim Club and most recently placed sixth in the 200m fly at the TYR 18&U Spring Cup in Des Moines after earning three best times at the NCSA Championships where she finaled in the 100\/200 fly.<\/p>\n

Her best times include:<\/p>\n