1/31 - Kate Papenberg edges out Koons

 

Juniors Kate Papenberg, Red Lion, and Frances Koons, Allentown Central Catholic, battled in both individual distance races. Papenberg captured the 3200 by two seconds over Koons, going 11:24. In the 1600, both were timed in 5:22, with Papenberg again getting the edge. However, Cedar Cliff soph Janelle Young was timed in 5:18 for the win in the 1600. Lewistown's Emily Lexley was a double winner, taking the 55 Hurdles in 8.4 and the 200 in 27.4. In boys competition, Oley's Zach Fogel cleared 6-04 in the High Jump. And the 4x200 provided a tight finish, with Harrisburg going 1:36.5 to nip 2nd place York by .2 and 3rd place Dallastown by 1.3 seconds. Drew Eckman, Oxford, went 50.2 in the 400 for the victory.