AA Girls Javelin Preview
Two years ago, sophomore Maryann Ackerman of Slippery Rock Area placed second in the AA girls javelin at the state meet, just about three inches off the state title. Last year was lost to the pandemic, but Ackerman -- now a senior -- has returned and will be looking to claim the state title that has likely been on her mind for two years now.
It's been a big season for Ackerman, who has hit 140 feet twice. The most recent one came on Saturday to win the District 10 title with a best of 140-4. She comes in as the top-ranked AA girl. Her experience on the big stage will be crucial as she looks to get that state title once and for all.
But this competition will be close. Ackerman's D10 counterpart Audrey Friedman is having a terrific season. The junior was second to Ackerman in D10 and has a season best of 138-11. Up until Saturday's defeat, Friedman was unbeaten on the season. It should be a great matchup on that all-weather runway at Ship.
Mount Carmel's Lauren Shedleski can't be slept on either in this field. She's been throwing great over the last month, launching a best of 135-7. She's thrown over 130 two other times, including a 132-11 to win the District 4 title. The senior is a contender here, too.
Karns City's Ashley Fox (129-9) and Chestnut Ridge's Belle Bosch (128-11 SB) are a pair of girls right on the cusp of 130 that will look for a big day at Ship.
ENTRIES:
Event 218 Girls Javelin Throw AA
===============================================================================
NFHS Record: 185-08 2015 Madison Wiltrout, Connellsville HS, PA
PIAA Record: 167-02 2008 Fawn Miller, Lakeview 10
NFHS Hnr Rol: 140-00
121-00 SQS
Name Year School Seed Mark Finals
===============================================================================
1 Ackerman, Maryann 12 Slippery Rock 10 140-04 SQS
2 Friedman, Audrey 11 Fort Leboeuf 10 133-04 SQS
3 Shedleski, Lauren 12 Mount Carmel 04 132-11 SQS
4 Bosch, Belle 10 Chestnut Rdg 05 128-11 SQS
5 Wehner, Josi 12 Forest Hills 06 125-09 SQS
6 Snyder, Alex 12 Hughesville 04 125-06 SQS
7 Fry, Maizee 12 United 06 125-02 SQS
8 Newton, Tori 9 Elk Cnty Cath 09 122-04 SQS
9 Weightman, Casey 12 Apollo-Ridge 07 121-07 SQS
10 Paul, Montanna 12 Greenwood 03 121-04 SQS
11 Watts, Addi 11 Neshannock 07 120-10
12 Reasoner, Abby 12 Kutztown 03 119-00
13 Fox, Ashley 11 Karns City 09 117-10
14 Hoover, Katya 12 Pen Argyl 11 117-06
15 Croyle, Marley 9 West Branch 06 117-05
16 Shoemaker, Katelyn 11 Palisades 11 115-03
17 Minichello, Toni 11 Wyoming Area 02 112-00
18 Schramm, Miranda 12 Burgettstown 07 111-10
19 Bryant, Maria 9 Shenango 07 111-07
20 Gologram, Zoee 12 Hopewell 07 110-08
21 Sanders, Patience 12 West Catholic 12 85-04
22 Farrell, Molly 10 Bristol 01 83-10
23 Richardson, Abigail 11 Bshp McDevitt 12 64-02
24 Walker, Margaret 10 Conwell-Egan 12 44-06