AA Girls Shot Put Preview
Since the calendar turned to the 2021, this has been a huge year for Ashlyn Giles in the shot put. The Schuylkill Valley senior has been putting down huge marks in the shot all indoor season and she's continued that into the spring. After claiming the national title at adidas Indoor Nationals, Giles has had a big outdoor season and she will look to cap it off with a state title on Friday.
Giles moved up to PA No. 2 all-time this spring with a toss of 52-11 at a Throws U Spring Series meet. Certainly 50-foot barrier is on her mind for states again, and she'll have a shot at Allyn Laughlin's 2006 meet record of 50-10.75.
But winning the state title in the shot put will be no walk in the park for Giles. That's because Emma Callahan is in the mix here. Callahan, a junior at Shenango, is actually the top seed entering the weekend based on district meet marks. It's been a big last few weeks for Callahan, who has put down 49-foot marks in each of her last two meets, with a best of 49-3.5 to win the WPIAL title.
That consistency is a good sign headed into the biggest meet of her career. Giles may have the highest ceiling on Friday, but Callahan has the opportunity to chase the win, too. This won't be an event to miss.
Three others enter the meet with season bests over 40 feet. United's Maizee Fry, who was third at the state meet two years ago, comes in with a season best and PR of 43-1. She has great experience and will be looking for her third straight trip to the podium.
Homer Center's Justley Sharp (40-10.75 SB) and Punxsutawney's Mackenzie Martin (40-7 SB) will also be looking to top the 40-foot mark once again and compete for high spots on the podium.
ENTRIES:
Event 216 Girls Shot Put AA
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NFHS Record: 57-01.25 2017 Alyssa Wilson, Donovan Catholic HS, NJ
PIAA Record: 50-10.75 2006 Allyn Laughlin, Center 07
NFHS Hnr Rol: 46-00
36-06.00 SQS
Name Year School Seed Mark Finals
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1 Callahan, Emma 11 Shenango 07 49-03.50 SQS
2 Giles, Ashlyn 12 Schuylkll Vly 03 48-00.25 SQS
3 Fry, Maizee 12 United 06 41-00.50 SQS
4 Martin, Mackenzie 12 Punxsutawney 09 40-01.25 SQS
5 Sharp, Justley 10 Homer Center 06 39-10.00 SQS
6 Sanders, Patience 12 West Catholic 12 39-06.00 SQS
7 Downs, Madison 12 Lewisburg 04 39-00.00 SQS
8 Schramm, Miranda 12 Burgettstown 07 38-09.00 SQS
9 Dowkus, Avery 10 Mount Carmel 04 38-06.00 SQS
10 Jacobs, Alexis 11 Southmoreland 07 38-02.25 SQS
11 Sheredy, Regan 12 Nthrn Cambria 06 37-06.50 SQS
12 Kuzma, Claire 12 Quaker Valley 07 36-10.50 SQS
13 Page, Rosalyn 12 Coudersport 09 36-09.50 SQS
14 Dlugos, Lizzie 10 Greensburg CC 07 36-08.50 SQS
15 Holler, Sarah 12 Bald Eagle 06 36-06.50 SQS
16 Myers, Mercede 11 North East 10 36-06.50 SQS
17 Shiderly, Lexi 12 Mohawk 07 36-06.00 SQS
18 Rosario, Jaidah 12 Greenville 10 36-05.50
19 Hoover, Alexis 12 McConnellsbrg 05 35-02.00
20 Paul, Montanna 12 Greenwood 03 34-11.50
21 Hilferty, Delaney 12 Palisades 11 34-01.50
22 Sims, Helena 12 Conwell-Egan 12 34-00.00
23 Raczka, Kaycee 9 Minersville 11 33-02.00
24 Case, Gabby 11 Lakeland 02 31-06.50
25 Lafferty, Tanner 12 Jenkintown 01 30-07.75