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| 03/29 |
Highlights by Phil Grove: People outgrow many things over the passage of time – clothes, cars and even houses. Jordan Geist gave notice at Saturday’s inaugural Knoch Relays that his powerful right arm might be too much for some shot put sectors to contain, blasting a state-leading and US#12 performance of 61 feet, 4 inches. 
Knoch freshman Jordan Geist unleashed a US#12 shot put of 61-4. (Photo by Phil Grove - as 61-4 put is about to hit the ground) Only a freshman, Geist did not waste any time in showing that four throws at his home facility would result in record-breaking marks. His opening heave of 57-5.5 broke Knoch’s varsity record of 54-9.5 from 1984, and that was just the start. “My opening throw, I never go full out, maybe 70-80 percent,” said Geist, who finished second in the 2014 PTFCA state indoor championships at Penn State. “Throwing 57 on that, I knew I was going to hit a big one coming through.” The second time in the ring was the keeper for the 15-year-old. Nailing his technique, Geist had a good look at the 12-pound ball as it traveled down the middle of the sector and almost landed on the grass surrounding the throwing area. “It’s cold today, it’s hard to stay warm, but once I got nice and warmed up, I got a good technical throw,” Geist said of his 61-footer. “It just felt right coming out. I knew it was going to be good.”
Video Interview with Knoch frosh
Geist added marks of 53-6 and 56-1.5 to dominate the relay-style field of three throwers per school that also included senior Alec Rideout of Canon-McMillan. Rideout, who was sixth at the state indoor meet four weeks ago with a PR 55-5.25, was next best at 51-1.5 under cloudy, breezy conditions. On the track, Canon-McMillan cranked out a PA#8 clocking of 3:33.59 in the boys’ 4x400 relay and was an easy winner in the distance medley in 11:23.92. Butler was quick in the sprint relays, running 44.82 in the 4x100 relay and crossing first in the 4x200 in 1:34.35.
In the girls’ track relays, Seneca Valley closed out the meet with a 4:19.43 in the 4x400, while Canon-McMillan turned in a PA#10 51.13 in the 4x100. Avonworth-Northgate dominated the distance events, covering the 4x800 in 10:19.05 and registering a PA#5 13:14.83 in the DMR. (More coming on individual field marks) |
Saxonburg, PA
PARTIAL RESULTS POSTED |
| 03/29 |
30th Pennsylvania Track Classic
Plymouth Whitemarsh
 
Photos by Patty Morgan and Don Rich
Cyre Virgo of Fleetwood repeated as high jump champion with a clearance of 5-8, good for a tie at US#10 for the early outdoor season. Dasia Pressley of Neshaminy won the 100 (12.52, 12.50 prelims) and 200 meter dashes (25.79, 25.57 prelims). Garnet Valley ran 12:28.52 to win the distance medley relay.
Liz McGroarty also won the 800 meter run in 2:24.66. Ariana Przybylowski of Pennridge jumped 17-6.75 to win the long jump.
For the boys, Chance Post of Conestoga Valley ran 38.28 to win the 300 meter hurdles. Donaldo Benjamin won the 110 meter hurdles, running 14.70 in the prelim rounds. Morgan Shigo of Fleetwood threw 156-2 to win the discus and 49-4 to win the shot put. David O’Such of Spring Ford ran 50.36 to win the 400 meter dash. Jim Belfatto of Cardinal O’Hara ran 9:37.38 to win the 3200 meter run.
Girls Highlights
Boys Highlights
Preview by Lex Mercado
A rainy forecast is in store for the annual PA Track Classic at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. This meets marks the beginning of the outdoor season for many teams in Southeastern PA and everyone will hope to get off to a good start! Indoor 200 meter state champion Dasia Pressley of Neshaminy will be competing in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. The sophomore had a fine finish to the indoor season and will look to stay at the top this spring. Taylor Chapman of Pennridge will go head to head with Pressley in the 200 while Jameela Muhammad of Paul Robeson will go up against Pressley in the 100. Quadisha Newkirk of Paul Robeson will look to put on a strong 400 meter performance after winning a gold medal in the indoor 4x400 meter relay at states. In the hurdles, Markeeta Thomas of Paul Robeson will contest the high hurdles and she will be joined by Jenny Martin and Nicolette Serratore of Methacton. In the 300 meter hurdles, Thomas will also compete and look to run a good race for her 1st long hurdles of the season. In the distance races, 800 meter indoor champion Liz McGroarty of Garnet Valley will compete in the 800 meter run against Marissa Sheva of Pennridge. Sheva will also contest the mile as she looks to start the spring season on a high note. The Great Valley duo of Elise Claffey and Anna Willig will join Sheva in the 1600. In the 3200 meter run, Kara Steinke of Methacton and Paige Stoner of Pottsville will square off and look to put a fast time on the books. In the field events, Cyre Virgo of Fleetwood is back for the high jump after setting the meet record last year. The junior earned another All American certificate this winter and is back to start her outdoor title defense. Ariana Przybylowski of Pennridge will compete in the long jump while Serratore will compete in both the long and triple jump, with the latter being her better event. In the throws, Macey Tanseco of Perkiomen Valley will compete in the shot put and the discus after a breakthrough winter season in the shot put. The relays are always tough to predict since we are not sure how strong the coaches will make their squads. Nonetheless, the relays always feature some of the best teams we saw during the winter season, such as Great Valley in the distance medley and Paul Robeson in the 4x400. For the boys, indoor 60 meter champion Christian Brissett leads his Cheltenham squad to the Classic after winning the team championship indoors. Brissett will run the 100 meter dash and will go head to head with Lamont Veal of Cardinal O’Hara. Issac Lewis will run the 200 meter dash for Cheltenham and will be challenged by Jhaloni Johnson of Springfield Montco and Dave Stellato of Wissahickon.Stellato will also contest the 400 meter dash with Tyrone Leach of Norristown, David O’Such of Spring Ford and the returning Malik Jones of Ridley. In the hurdles, Donaldo Benjamin of Delaware Valley Charter is on the road to recovery after a tough finish to the winter season. He will compete in both hurdle events where he will be joined by Stephen Fiorentino of Methacton. In the distance events, Cardinal O’Hara will be loading up the 3200 meter run with four competitors featuring Jim Belfatto and Kevin James, two of the legs that brought home the national championship in the distance medley relay 2 weeks ago. The challenging field is deep and may be the most competitive race of the day. Zach Brem of Carlisle starts his outdoor season in the 1600 meter run and he will come back to run the 800 meter run as well. Eli Mercado of Boyertown will challenge Brehm in the 800 while Nick Smart of Cardinal O’Hara will square off with Brehm in the 1600. In the field events, Jordan Bryan of St Joseph’s Prep will compete in the high jump and the long jump. Bryan has jumped 23 feet in the long jump and has high jumped 6-6 this winter. Andy Pancoast of Malvern Prep will challenge in the high jump while Byron Coleman of Plymouth Whitemarsh will be the top challenger in the long jump. Morgan Shigo of Fleetwood will be competing in the shot put and the after winning both events on the opening weekend last week. Elijay Shalaway of Boyertown will be the top challenger to Shigo in the discus and he will be a favorite in the javelin with his personal best of 208 feet from last year. In the relays, Cardinal O’Hara will run the distance medley relay and the 4x800 meter relay, where Germantown Friends, Malvern Prep and Great Valley will look to challenge them. Cheltenham will compete in the 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays and if the winter season is any indication, they will be tough to beat in both events on Saturday.
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Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA
RESULTS POSTED |
| 03/29 |
39th Annual Altoona Igloo Invitational
Altoona Area
Meet Feature by Sharon Weisner:
The Altoona Igloo Invitational lived up to its name as competitors battled cold, wind, and rain. Despite the conditions, the incredible Altoona staff made it a memorable experience for spectators and runners alike as several noteworthy performances were produced at this early season meet.
Homer Center: They do have a boys’ team
After playing basketball all winter, the Capitosti brothers of Homer Center did a number on the jumping events in their first meet of the season. John, a sophomore, won the high jump as the only competitor to clear 6’2. He added a second win in the long jump with a mark of 19’10. In the long jump, he was hoping to jump at least 20’1, but given the weather conditions and the fact that he took his final attempts just moments after the completion of the high jump, John was satisfied with the day’s results, but is far from complacent for the season. Meanwhile, senior brother Joe was just as busy, jumping 6’0 to take third in the high jump. Vaulting to New Heights Penn State commit Hannah Mulhern of Altoona vaulted 12'4 to win the pole vault. She bettered her old meet record of 11'3 while also improving upon her previous personal best of 12'3 and setting a new school record. Weather conditions prevented Hannah from dusting off her pole before last week, but it was not evident. A few run-throughs at practice were enough to set her up for a promising start to her season. Other News: After missing his cross country and indoor track seasons due to injury, Brent Kennedy of Kiski Area showed that he was back by winning the 3200 in 9:31.96. Kennedy Weisner of Elk County Catholic won the 400 in a 58.14, cruised to the 3200 win in 11:03, and ran the lead off leg of ECC’s victorious 4x400 relay. Highlights by Lex Mercado: Kennedy Weisner of Elk County Catholic successfully completed the 400 (58.14) and 3200 meter double (11:03.90). Hannah Mulhern of Altoona cleared a state leading 12-4 to win the pole vault. Brooke Hinderlitter of Redbank threw 135-5 to win the javelin. Freshman Alli Wyland of Hollidaysburg won the 100 (12.48) and 200 meter dashes (27.10). For the boys, Brent Kennedy of Kiski Area ran a state leading 9:31.96 to win the 3200 meter run. Altoona ran 43.41 to win the 4x100 meter relay and 3:27.63 to win the 4x400 meter relay. Gus Yahner of Northern Cambria cleared 14-6 to win the pole vault. David Lucas of Warwick threw a state leading 170-2 to win the discus. Girls Highlights
Boys Highlights
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Altoona, PA
RESULTS POSTED |
| 03/29 |
Brother Jerome Benway Memorial Invitational
Saint Basil Academy
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Jenkintown, PA
RESULTS POSTED
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He added a fourth place finish with his triple jump of 39’7. It was a great start for what could be a memorable season for the brothers.| 03/29 |
Mount Lebanon
Kelsey Potts of Mount Lebanon became the new state leader in the 1600 meter run with her winning time of 5:05.32 ahead of teammate Audrey Gordon (5:12.22). Teammate Jillian Hunsberger won the 3200 meter run with a time of 11:10.61. Kaley Donitzen of Mount Pleasant cleared 5-5 to win the high jump. Courtney McQuaide of Grennsburg Salem cleared 11-6 to win the pole vault. Mitch Valko of South Fayette ran 14.54 to top the state list in the 110 meter hurdles. Patrick Kimball of Mount Lebanon ran 40.50 to win the 300 meter hurdles. Lawson Monta of Greensburg Salem won the discus (PA#1 172-2) and the shot put (53-1). Girls Highlights
Boys Highlights
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Pittsburgh, PA
RESULTS POSTED |
| 03/29 |
Baldwin
Girls Highlights
Boys Highlights
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Pittsburgh, PA
RESULTS POSTED
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OUT-OF-STATE
| 03/29 |
Central High-PG
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Capitol Heights, md |
DUAL-TRI-QUAD
| 03/25 |
Northern Lehigh vs PenArgyl vs Saucon Valley
Northern Lehigh
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Slatington, PA
RESULTS POSTED
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| 03/25 |
Southern Lehigh vs Palmerton @ Wilson (11)
Wilson Area (11)
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Easton, PA
RESULTS POSTED |
| 03/26 |
Bethlehem Catholic vs Nazareth
Nazareth Area
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Nazareth, PA
RESULTS POSTED |
| 03/27 |
Easton Area
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Easton, PA
RESULTS POSTED |
| 03/27 |
Philadelphia Public League #1 @ Northeast
Northeast HS
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Philadelphia, PA
RESULTS POSTED |
| 03/27 |
Philadelphia Public League #1 @ Simon Gratz
Simon Gratz
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Philadelphia, PA
RESULTS POSTED |
COLLEGIATE
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03/28 - 03/29 |
Carnegie Mellon University
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Pittsburgh, PA
RESULTS POSTED
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03/27 - 03/29 |
Mountain View
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Stafford, VA
RESULTS POSTED
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| 03/29 |
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Baltimore, MD |
| 03/29 |
2014 Towson University Invitational
Towson University
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Towson, MD |
| 03/29 |
University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA |
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03/28 - 03/29 |
Widener University
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Chester, PA
RESULTS POSTED
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03/28 - 03/29 |
Susquehanna University
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Selinsgrove, PA RESULTS POSTED
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