KUTZTOWN PIX/VIDEOS/RESULTS + SLIPPERY ROCK RESULTS POSTED TUE PM SUMMARIES POSTED FOR NJ CLASSIC, SUSQUEHANNA CLASSIC, SLIPPERY ROCK, AND GREAT BEAR INVITEVIDEO: 2008 Kutztown Golden Bear 55m Hurdles Finals VIDEO: 2008 Kutztown Golden Bear 55m Dash FinalsPHOTOS: Photo Gallery of the 2008 Kutztown Golden Bear Invitational NJ Varsity Classic:  Chris Aldrich runs a PA #1 time in the 1600 of 4:17.3.  Carly Hamond ran a PA#2 3200 time of 10:55.3.  Susquehanna Classic:  Juan Steward won the 200 in a time of 22.47. DVGTCA # 8:  WC Henderson  runs PA #1 time of 12:17.6 in the DMR.  Kent State: Carly Seymour won the 3200 in a US #1 time of 10:47.16.  She also won the 1600 in 5:09.93.   TFCAGP D2 #9: Doug Moppert won the long jump with leap of 22-02.  Max Kaulbach won the mile in 4:23.8.  TFCAGP D1 #9: Mark Dennin runs a US#4, PA #2 time of 8:46.7 in the 3000 meter run.  Jermaine Lowery runs 1:58.3 for 800 meters. At the Golden Bear Invite in Kutztown Heather Giovagnoli finished 2nd in the 3000 meter run  with a PA #2 time of 10:21.73.    Colgate Games: In the 800 meter run Chanelle Price claimed victory with a time of 2:09.35.Millrose Games:  Vince McNally finished 7th in the Millrose Games HS mile with a time of 4:19.69.  Nick Crits was 8th in a time of 4:23.59.  Kyle Merber(NY) won the race with a time of 4:13.86.TSTCA Shot Put Competition: C.J Clegg wins with 53-09 and Kimberly Kanala wins with 41-01.5.   On Sunday at the Kent State (OH) Invitationl #2, Carly Seymour, Central Cambria, will race against fellow Foot Locker finalist and all-American Kacey Gibson of Neshannock, in the 3200. Click here for the meet summaries from this week's competition 

Methacton HS sophomore jumping specialist Carlton Lavong was in a serious car accident earlier the week of January 27. He was discharged from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Wednesday. None of his injuries were life-threatening and doctors are very optimistic that he will have a full recovery. He's hoping( planning) to be back for ourdoor. Carlton would like to thank all those who have sent their concerns, support, and prayers his way. He looks forward to seeing you all again on the track. Spike Life Forever - Carlton (MORE>>>)

Jenkintown HS is looking for a head coach for its outdoor Track & Field teams. If interested, contact the athletic director, Robert Devers-(215) 886-9393- deversr@jenkintown.org. Strath Haven is in urgent need of a boys/girls volunteer (par or full tim) Pole Vault Coach. Contact Bill Coren at Jumpdr1@aol.com. Owen J Roberts H.S. is looking for a Head Boys Track Coach. Contact athletic director David J. Strock @ 610-469-5153 or email dstrock@ojrsd.com | Archbishop Wood H.S. is in need of a boys/girls spring track coach. Anyone interested, should contact Joe Sette-A.D. at 215-672-5050 Ext. 260.

DVGTCA (Delaware Valley Girls Track Coaches Association) Girls Leader List - Through January 25, 2008 – Compiled by Greg Stanczuk

The Susquehanna Indoor High School Classic, slated for this Sunday at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, is now closed to new entries. Those coaches and individuals who have been sent entry info, have until Thursday at 5PM to return it to the meet director.

  Two time Foot Locker all-American, and four-time PA state champion (2 track, 2 xc), Carly Seymour of Central Cambria, has made a verbal commitment to become a Duke Blue Devll next fall. Seymour made the choice after a recent visit, her third official visit. Her fellow 2007 Foot Locker finalist, Kacey Gibson of Neshannock, will be attending and competing for Florida State University. 800-meter specialist Elliot Rhodes of Engineering & Science, will compete at the University of Pittsburgh. And Northern York star Rachel Wong has signed a Letter of Intent to attend the NAIA's Cedarville, Ohio.

VIDEO: Dan Kwiatkowski's 63' Shot Put, courtesy of Erie McDowell PHOTOS: Photo Gallery by Carl Strub from the 1/25 TSTCA Indoor Meet #4 @ SRU PHOTOS: Photo Gallery by Don Rich from the 1/25 TSTCA Indoor Meet #4 @ SRU 55m: Taelor Fowler (Penn Hills) 7.2 / Julie Kolodziej (Bethel Park) 7.3 / Cambria Jones (Woodland Hills) 7.1 On Sunday at the Jersey City Armory USATF Developmental Meet in NJ, Chanelle Price took care of some USATF business – making the qualifying standard for the late-February USATF Championships – with a 2:07.3 800. Three other Philly athletes made their state qualifiers at the same meet. Syeeda Gee, Engineering & Science, ran a 5:20.9 1600. Tori Perri, Mount Saint Joseph, went 5:23.1. And Acoya Goines, Engineering & Science, ran 1:00.6 for 400. On Saturday in the semi-finals of the Colgate Women's Games at Pratt Institute in New York, Chanelle Price added another record run to her gathering prep legacy, taking down an 18-year-old record held by Shola Lynch. Price's 2:09.62 eclipsed the mark of 2:09.73 run by Lynch in 1986. On Friday night at Slippery Rock University in the TSTCA Indoor Meet #4, emerging shot put star Dan Kwiatkowski of Erie McDowell, hit five official throws ovewr 60', with the 5th of the series his best, a PR and US#1 63'. In the evening's opening event, the 3000, Central Cambria's Carly Seymour ran a US#12 10:14.4 after an opening mile of 5:20. Close on her heels for the first half of the race was Latrobe's Natalie Bower, who in running her first-ever 3000, went 10:33.2. In the 55's, Cambria Jones of Woodland Hills, ran 7.1, while a 6.4 was posted by Pittsburgh Central Catholic's Tristin Stagger. On Thursday Night at the Race at the Armory in New York, Alex Brasington ran a 10:39.3 3000. On Thursday, Ridley's Kevin Wilbank wins both the 60m (6.8) and 200m (22.7) races at the Delco Indoor Boys Championships. Steve Werner of Cardinal O'hara won the 60m Hurdles in 8.2 and took 3rd in the 200m with a time of 23.1. Penncrest's Anthony Batch wins the 400m in 51.4 and takes second in the 200m (23.0). On Thursday Night at the Races at the Armory in New York, Alex Brasington ran a 10:39.3 3000. Terence Lee, Engineering & Science, posted an 8:51.6, just off his PA#2 8:50 from earlier thsi season. And Patrick DeSamato, Friends' Central, ran 9:03.3, now PA#8.    

 Based on his 4:17.07 4th place finish in the New Balance Games mile, Wissahickon senior Nick Crits is joining Conestoga Valley senior Vince McNally in the prestigious Millrose Games Boys Mile on Friday, February 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

INDIANAPOLIS - Chanelle Price of Easton Area High School in Easton, Pa., has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after setting a new women's high school indoor 500m record Saturday at the 2008 New Balance Games held at the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory in New York City. Click Here for the full news release on USATF.org, along with US leaders in each event.

Nazareth Academy High School in Northeast Philadelphia is looking for a parttime Varisty Track and Field Coach.  They also have openings for an assistant Trackand Field and Varisty Cross Country for the 2008-09 school year. Please contact Danielle Wilson at 215-268-1027 or dwilson@nazarethacademyhs.org  The Unionville High School Track & Field team is in need of a part-time high jump coach.  If interested, please contact Mark Lacianca at mlacian@ucfsd.org or (610) 347 - 1600 x 3060. Unionville is in Chester County. 

CHANELLE PRICE USR 1:10.30 500m #3 Junior All-time PHOTOS: Photo Gallery by Carl Strub from the 1/18 TSTCA Indoor Meet #3   PHOTOS: Photo Gallery by Don Rich from the 1/19 New Balance Games   VIDEOS: Races + the Chanelle Price interview from the 1/19 New Balance Games   Saturday at the New Balance Games in NY, Chanelle Price ran a US record time for 500 meters of 1:10.30. According to Mike Kennedy, T&F News Women's HS editor, this time is #3 on the all-time Juniors list. #1 on the list is Kseniya Zadorina, Russia, 1:08.94, and #2 on the list is Francena McCrory, U.S., 1:09.16. Conestoga won the 3200 meter relay in a US #1 time of 9:11.48. The Paul Robeson girls ran a PA#1 3:58.25 in the 4x400, for 4th place. Father Judge won the boys 1600 meter relay in a time of 3:25.99. Chester was 2nd in the Sprint Medley in 4:09.14. Swenson took 3rd in the 800 meter relay with a fast 1:43.54. Nick Crits, Wissahickon, finished 4th in the HS Boys Invitational mile in 4:17.07 after leading the race by 10 meters early. Council Rock South's Ijeoma Iheoma finished 3rd in the 500 meter run in 1:14.05. Tony Shirk, Phoenixville, was the top boys vaulter with a PR height of 15-06.00. Girls' High of Philadelphia won the triple jump relay, with Joelle Neilson jumping 37-1, and Jasmine Wanamaker in at 35-4. Jason Johnson, Cardinal O'Hara, moved into PA#3 in the triple jump with a 46-00.00 effort. Friday night at the DVGTCA Indoor Meet #7 @ Lehigh, Penncrest senior Karen Shump cracked the big 5-0 in the shot put - bettering that magic distance by 3.25". Council Rock North ran alone to a 9:33.6 4x800. And Meghan Lutz, Nazareth Academy, was solo as well in a 10:22.1 3K. At the TFCAGP D2 meet Engineering and Science put up a meet record and PA #1 DMR of 10:27.6. At the F&M HS Invite Conestoga Valley senior Vince McNally won the 3000 by 38 seconds in 8:53.20.   A trio of 6.4's L to R: 2. DaJoun Heidelberg (Cathedral Prep) - 1. Matt Belay (Montour) - 3. Bisi Ezekoye (Central Catholic) (Photo by Carl Strub)      

While the officials signing period isn't for weeks, more and more of PA's seniors are making their college selections. So far this week, Boiling Springs distance ace Kara Millhouse, Cumberland Valley sprinter Juan Steward, Spring-Ford distance runner Heather Giovagnoli, and Mercer distance runner Melissa Smith have chosen Penn State, Syracuse, Rider and Bucknell, respectively.

Oh, by the way, I would rather have a sore ars than aqua jog, I hate the water and chlorine!

Lissa Regets at the 2007 NCAA West Regional Championships  - Photo courtesy Arizona State AthleticsSome people look at a challenge, and run the other way. Some look at a challenge as an obstacle to be overcome. That is, if others tell them it's possible. But a select few actually look for a challenge – and then grab it, attack it, and submit it to their will with skill, preparation, and perseverance. Most of us fit in the first two categories. Lissa (pronounced the way it's spelled), Regets; of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; is one of that rare breed who is always looking for something new to master.

Chanelle Price and Dalilah Muhammad match up at 500m with the National Record at stake.  The High School mile fields will once again be deep as a ticket to The 101st Millrose Games on the line.  Throw in Elite men's and women's mile and over 200 high schools and you have the making of a yet another great Armory meet.Wissahickon's Nick Crits is in the elite mile field. FULL HS MILE FIELDS HERE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE

PIAA State champs and Foot Locker All-Americans Neely Spence of Shippensburg and Mark Dennin of Boyertown have been named the Gatorade Runners of the Year for Pennsylvania.

For years, we have been looking for a way to both honor retired coaches, and to share some of their knowledge and stories of the sport. While the PennTrackXC Retired Coaches Series is a beginning, we hope it can grow. If you have ideas, or are or know a retired coach, please share our questionnaire (click here to download the PDF). If the coach simply wants to answer the questions and email to don@penntrackxc.com, or would like to talk about their careers, we simply want to here their stories.The first retired coach is from my home district, Haverford Township. Jay Williams ran for Villanova under Jumbo Elliott, and coached for a year in New Jersey before his 34-year career at Haverford. In the interest of full disclosure, he was my son's coach, and was the major reason he medaled in cross country at states in 1997. VIDEO: Jay Williams - Haverford Township School District

 On Friday night at the Slippery Rock University Indoor #1, McDowell's Dan Kwiatkowski continued his breakout season with a US#1 shot put of 61-11.50. Joining him at the top of the US list last weekend was Penncrest senior Karen Shump, who PRed at 49-08 Tuesday at the DELCO Girls' Championships.PHOTOS FROM 2007 PIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS PHOTOS: 2008 TFCAGP D2 Indoor Meet #6 @ Haverford College  PHOTOS: 2008 TFCAGP D1 Indoor Meet #6 @ Haverford College  VIDEO: Montgomery Invitational - Girls & Boys Mile (Dennin & Hobart) and 3200 (Dennin & Lutz) by Kevin Milsted VIDEO: 60m Finals @ 1/12 TFCAGP D2 Indoor Meet #6 @ Haverford College  PHOTOS: 2008 DVGTCA Indoor Meet #6 @ Haverford CollegeAt the Lebanon Valley HS Meet #2, Wilson's Shane Witmyer leapt a PA#1 23-03.75 long jump. Schuylkill Valley's Devan Coon won the 55 and 200, but a minor injury will sideline her from the loaded 500 meter race this coming Saturday at the New Balance Games in New York. At the Maroon & Gold Inv at Kutztown University, Chanelle Price soloed to a 2:10.20 in the 800 a night after posting a 2:10.7 @ Colgate Women's Games in NY. Also at Kutztown, Pottstown's Ray Quill clear 6-8 in the HJ. At the Montgomery Invitational, PA carted hom five wins: Meghan Lutz, Nazarth Academy, went 11:17.33 in the 3200; Mark Dennin ran 9:25.98 in the 3200 (He was 5th in the Mile in 4:21.53); Carlton Lavong, Methacton, leapt 22-03.50 in the long jump (46-04.75 3rd in triple); Wesley Lavong threw the shot 57-03.50; and teammate Percell Berry cleared 14 in the pole vault. Hot 3000's on Saturday 1/12 in both TFCAGP meets at Haverford College. In the morning, Central Bucks East senior Josh Izewski ran solo to an 8:43.1, US#1. In Divison 2 in the afternoon, Terence Lee, Engineering & Science, put on a big 150m kick to pass Shanahan's Chris Bodary, and post an 8:50.0 (Mile 4:38). In New York at the Stanner Games, Simon Gratz's Khaliff Featherstone bettered his season-best in the 600, going 1:20.67. On Thursday night 1/10 at Pitt, in the TSTCA Indoor Meet #2, Baldwin's David Adley ran 9:04 to win the 3000 by three seconds over Canon McMillan's Kyle Gibson. Three others were at or under 9:19. On Friday night 1/11 at the DVGTCA meet at Haverford, William Penn's Brittany Wallace broke and 18-year-old facility record, going 41.7 for 300 meters.

 Based on his 4:08.99 mile at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in June, 2007, Conestoga Valley senior Vince McNally has received and accepted an invitation to race in the prestigious Boys' Mile at the 101st Millrose Games on February 1 at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

 PHOTO GALLERY: 2008 Lebanon Valley College HS Inv. #1VIDEO Lebanon Valley: Girls/Boys 55m Prelims & Finals, Boys 55m Hurdles Finals VIDEO Hispanic Games: PA athletes in Boys Mile - Boys 2 Mile - Boys Inv 400 - Girls 4x200 - Girls 400  Meghan Lutz won the 3k at the Hispanic Games with a time of 10:23.06. Shanae Bailey captured the 200.  Jermaine Lowery and Khaliff Featherstone went 2-3 in the 400 with times of 49.03 and 49.11.  Juan Steward took 2nd in the 200 in 22.11.  At the Reno Pole Vault Summit in Nevada Abby Schaffer went 12-11.5 to take 2nd place.  At the 5th DVGTCA meet of the year Ryann Krais and Karen Shump delivered solid performances.  Krais won the 600 meter run, 1:41.6, and the long jump, 18'1.50", while Shump took the shot put, 48'01".  At the Colgate Women's Games Chanelle Price won the 800 meter race with a time of 2:13.  Upper Dublin won the DMR and SMR at the TFCAGP D1 meet with times of 10:43.2 and 1:36.2. At TSTCA #1 at Pitt, Dan Kwaitkowski, McDowell, cleared the state field with a shot put nearing 60'”. Photo: At the Lebanon Valley College HS Invite #1, Fatima Gaston (right), Erin Guty (Trinity), and Brooke Mathews (Indian Valley), ripped top 55 dashes.  

For the Sat. Jan. 5th meet, the drop-off time, at the earliest, is now 5:00 pm due to a conflict with a wrestling match. Every effort will be made to start the meet by 5:30, but it will definitely be 1/2 hour after the finish of the Pitt wresting. Following are the times and bus instructions for the indoor meets at Fitzgeral Fieldhouse at the Uniiversity of Pittsburgh...

 Five-time PA shot put state champion Karen Shump of Penncrest, has made a verbal commitment to the University of Oklahoma where she will compete for a program with dozens of Olympians in their history.