PIAA T&F State Championships 2006

Two-time Class 2A 100 meter high hurdle champion Lindsay Dolan said something unique when interviewed by a group of reporters after collecting her gold medal at Shippensburg last Saturday. \"My coach once told me I hurdle like a dancer,\" the Center High senior said. It turns that\'s because she used to be one. Beginning at age three and for about 12 years Dolan did ballet, jazz and tap dance. (Front page photo by Karen Ward)

Craig Miller\'s magical prep career ends with injury.

This will be the final bow for several of Pennsylvania\'s best. Reggie Carter, Kenneth and Kevin Talley in the sprints. Brad Kanuch in four events. Jake Walker, Liz Costello and Brad Miller in distance. The annual battles between Erin Hannon and Rachel Gehret. Lindsay Regan in the Pole Vault. And more... plus we\'ll miss a few top athletes sidelined by either injury or illness... Craig Miller, Keith Capecci, Josh Hibbs, Sarah Morrison, Kristin Reed, and probaby some we have missed. Enjoy the show!

The Pennsylvania Cable Network will broadcast the two days of action at the PIAA State Track & Field Championships four times. Once on Saturday May 27 at 5pm, and then 5/28 - 2:00 p.m., 5/29 - 9:00 a.m. and 5/29 - 7:00 p.m. You can order your own VHSs or DVDs of the meet when it is available at the following link: http://www.pcntv.com/TFXCCorderpage.htm

Rachel Gehret, Altoona, out of the High Jump at 5-4. Ryann Krais goes down hard early in the race, and finishes out of the advancers in the 100 Hurdles. But she comes back in the afternoon to jump a big PR of 20-03-1/3 with wind of 2.5 to win the AAA Long Jump. Caesar Westbrook, John Carelli and Tyrone Faverey are all over 48\' in the AAA Triple Jump. Afternoon champs include Brittany Maun in the AA High Jump, Connor McGee in the AA Shot Put, Natalie Clickett in the AA Discus, Lorraine Hill in the AAA Javelin. Morning finals in the field now posted, champs include Hannon, Miller, Fahringer, Liebold, Shump, Roberts, Meissner. Both Hurdles Prelims posted. Now posted: All 4x800 advancers. 100 Hurdles Girls.

Front page photo: Three over 48\' in AAA TJ: Tyrone Faverey (48-04.75), Ceasar Westbrook (48-09.75), John Carelli (48-06.25) After missing the semis of the 100 Hurdles because of a fall at Hurdle #1, Ryann Krais regrouped and unleashed a monster 20-03 Long Jump on her final attempt to win the AAA Girls event. Caesar Westbrook lead two Parkland athletes over 48 feet in the AAA Triple Jumpl. Natalie Clickett hit a huge PR in the Discus to win the AA Girls. Karen Shump repeated with a throw over 47. Erin Hannon and Brittany Maun each cleared 5-07 to win the AAA and AA High Jumps. And that doesn\'t include all the running trials (and tribulations), includng Ryann Krais\' mishap over the first hurdle.

The PIAA will be publishing real time results from teh 2006 Track & Field Championships at Shippensburg University

Karlee McQuillen ups her PA all-time best in Javelin to 162-04. Ryann Krais took over the all-time best in the PA history in the 300 Hurdles with a 41.46, bettering the 1996 mark of 41.88 set by Joyce Bates of Simon Gratz. Gratz US#3, North Penn US#4, 3200 meter relay. Brad Miller,4:10.43 1600. Ryann Krais US#4, 41.46. Allyn Laughlin, 50-10.75 SP. Fast 800\'s including a sub-1:52. Front page: Karlee McQuillen improves her PA best (photo by Megan Zeller)

Splits courtesy of Mark Schwartz, AJ Holtzerr, Aaron Rich, Terry Lillicrapp

12 Photo Galleries by Karen Ward of Friday Track Action @ PIAA State Championships

46 Photo Galleries of PIAA State Track & Field Championships action.

17 Photo Galleries by Karen Ward of Saturday Track Action @ PIAA State Championships

When the Philadelphia Public League became PIAA District 12 in 2004, no one knew exactly what impact the teams would have at the state level, but Simon Gratz head coach Robert Massie had an idea they\'d do very well. His team had run US#1 ranked relays most of the indoor and outdoor campaigns. They rolled over national competition. And Massie says, there was little reason to expect anything different when they arrived at the 2005 PIAA T&F State Championships, their first.

PennTrackXC.com reporter Kim Jaick spent Saturday at States talking to a lot of athetes about their experiences, overcoming obstacles and surprises, near-misses, and exceeding expectations. Read about the Central Bucks West 4x800 near-disaster, why Jake Walker went down after his 3200 victory, why Jamar Jones was no surprise to Adam Smith, and more...

The online order page is now up for you to order your VHS or DVD of the 2006 PIAA State Track & FIeld Championships held May 26, 27 at Shippensburg University. On this page, you can also order any past championships of the state T&F championships since 2002, or any of the Cross Country state championships since 2000. PIAA HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEOS AND DVDS FOR PURCHASE

During the two days of competition, and then throughout the beginning of this week, Don Rich talked with athletes and coaches about their experiences at States, and learned some very interesting things. Quaker Valley record-setting 4x100 was mostly a family affair. Simon Gratz was not the first to sweep three relays in a state meet... but it\'s been a long time. And Brad Miller did get something from twin brother Craig before his Friday race, and it wasn\'t advice.

6 Photo Galleries by Megan Zeller of Field Action @ PIAA State Championships

10 Photo Galleries by Don Rich of Friday & Saturday Action @ PIAA State Championships

Friday Photo Gallery of PIAA State Championships by James K. Wood

A lot of lives changed the day a track coach/biology teacher walked down the school hallway past a familiar-looking girl and her mother.

Mea Culpa. Sometimes keeping track of the stats is overwhelming. And sometimes the workload is, too.

For photos from the Awards podium at the May 26-27 PIAA Track & Field Championships, contact Colorgrahics by calling 800/621-6261.

6/8-2006 PTFCA All-State Track & Field Teams The 2006 All State Outdoor Track and Field Team was selected by a committee of the PTFCA on 6/8 taking into consideration honors won, quality and consistency of performance and head-to-head competition. Congratulations to all the new All-State athletes, and Coaches and and Athletes of the Year.