AA Boys Long Jump Preview
Less than two inches separates the top four seeds in the AA boys long jump ahead of Friday's competition with a state title on the line. In fact, it's less than two inches. This one is going to come down to some close measurements!
While he's seeded fifth entering the meet, Wyalusing Valley's Kashawn Cameron is the top-ranked AA long jumper of the season. He leapt 22-8.5 to win the NTL title a few weeks ago. He added a District 4 title with a jump of 21-11 and could be the one to beat on Friday.
But a number of boys are riding into Ship on the heels of some big PRs. East Allegheny's Amaryeh Luckey is seeded first after he jumped 22-4-75 for the win at the WPIAL Championships. That was a huge PR for the senior, who will look to replicate that performance at Ship. Delco Christian's Josiah Bronkema also put down a massive PR of 22-4.25 to take home the District 1 title on Saturday. That should give him a ton of confidence as he enters the state meet.
Archbishop Carroll's Malachi Hansen and Pine Grove's Josh Leininger both jumped 22-3 to win their respective district titles this past week. Hansen was the District 12 champ, while Leininger won at District 11. Likewise, those were also big PRs for both boys, who are gaining steam at the right time. Annville-Cleona's Casey Hess, the District 3 champion, jumped 22-0 to win the L-L League a few weeks ago and looks to be in a good spot headed into states as well.
After a district week that saw a ton of surprise performances, it's anyone's guess who could take the top spot at Shippensburg in the AA long jump. Expect a close competition that could come down to the quarter inches.
ENTRIES:
Event 614 Boys Long Jump AA
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NFHS Record: 26-04.75 1989 James Stallworth, TulareHS, CA
PIAA Record: 24-03.50 1976 Russell Dickinson, Octorara 01
NFHS Hnr Rol: 24-00
21-06.00 SQS
Name Year School Seed Mark Finals
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1 Luckey, Amaryeh 12 E Allegheny 07 22-04.75 SQS
2 Bronkema, Josiah 12 Delco Chrstn 01 22-04.25 SQS
3 Hansen, Malachi 12 Abp Carroll 12 22-03.00 SQS
4 Leininger, Josh 12 Pine Grove 11 22-03.00 SQS
5 Cameron, Kashawn 11 Wyalusing Vly 04 21-11.00 SQS
6 Merwin, Tanner 12 AC Valley 09 21-11.00 SQS
7 Williams, Dietrich 12 Reynolds 10 21-10.00 SQS
8 Hess, Casey 12 Annv-Cleona 03 21-10.00 SQS
9 Whyte, Colton 12 Burgettstown 07 21-08.50 SQS
10 Shoats, Justice 11 Holy Redeemer 02 21-08.50 SQS
11 Ali, Idris 12 Loyalsock Twp 04 21-08.00 SQS
12 Mills, Brandon 12 Everett Area 05 21-07.50 SQS
13 Smith, Zuke 12 Kane Area 09 21-07.25 SQS
14 Stahlman, Jt 12 Cranberry 09 21-07.00 SQS
15 Dreves, Josh 11 Grove City 10. 21-07.00 SQS
16 Bertolasio, Luca 10 Hickory 10 21-06.50 SQS
17 Owens, Cam'Ron 11 Neshannock 07 21-06.00 SQS
18 Coppock, Billy 12 Abp Carroll 12 21-04.25
19 Weisshaar, Jayden 12 Littlestown 03 21-02.50
20 Johnson, Hunter 12 Juniata Vly 06 20-10.00
21 Reed, Brandon 12 Riverside 02 20-10.00
22 Marinak, Nick 12 Penn Cambria 06 20-09.50
23 Mallon, Zach 12 Bellwood Ant 06 20-08.25
24 Quinlisk, Connor 12 Derry Area 07 20-07.25
25 Harris, Khian'dre 12 Conwell-Egan 12 20-07.25
26 Fuse, Davoun 10 Washington 07 20-06.00