
Things should get interesting in the boys high jump this spring. Tunkhannock's Trejon Turner was last year's breakthrough performer. As a sophomore, he jumped a best of 6-9 before taking fourth at states in AAA. After some major PRs last year, what does he have in store for his junior year? He'll be among the favorites in a deep classification that will make for an interesting state meet.
Cole Peterlin of Perkiomen Valley will be looking to follow up his indoor success with a solid outdoor season. Peterlin won the indoor state title last month after a dramatic jump-off. He missed out on qualifying for states last year and will be very motivated this season. Reading's Juan Mato-Segura will be a factor. He's the only returning state medalists in AAA besides Turner. He's fresh off a strong indoor season and will contend here, too.
Other strong AAA returners include the Bethlehem Catholic duo of Bobby Kulp (6-6 best) and Matt Stianche (6-5 best), and three others with best jumps of 6-5 from ...