After dominating the middle distance division during the indoor season, earning all time state record status for the mile, many fans were looking forward to seeing what Brianna Schwartz of Shaler Area would do for an encore this spring. The junior did not disappoint!
The 2013 AAA 1600 meter state champion and arguable the best middle distance runner in Pennsylvania for the past 12 months made her season debut at the Butler Invitational last Friday and came away with two victories. She won the 1600 meter run in a national leading time of 4:45.43 and then came back and won the 800 meter run in a US#4 2:10.15! The 4:45.43 is her best performance outdoors and she equaled her 2013 best in the 800 meter run. Congratulations to our athlete of the week, Brianna Schwartz!
