Freshman Jordan Geist is staying put in the family business. And he is moving up fast.
Apr 15, 2014
For generations, countless Americans have trained in the “family business,” with the goal of one day taking over the grocery store, farm, restaurant or any other enterprise that their parents were operating.
For as much as they've been paired together their whole lives, there's a disheartening contrast when it comes to Colin and Ethan Martin. Throughout their respective running careers at Fox Chapel, the twins have trained together, raced together and experienced their biggest career accomplishments together. By the time they took the medal stand, they would be on different levels, but they were still side by side, bonded by a shared sense of excellence. Heading into the final months of their senior season, though, there is a sort of disconnect. While Colin is still running and succeeding -- as evidenced by some of his recent performances -- Ethan has been forced to watch, stung by an injury that has plagued him since September. "It's very terrifying," Ethan said. "I was supposed to have a (via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
When Regan Rome tries to explain why she is headed to William & Mary University to continue her cross country and track and field careers, she h... (via Times Leader)
"I need to make USADA want me again by performing at an elite level. Definitely a goal for 2014 is to get back to the status of a USADA athlete." (via Level Renner)
Critics say administrators are scapegoating Title IX, as funding pressures and football programs take priority (via america.aljazeera.com)
Posted by: Jason BristolHARRISBURG -- Bishop McDevitt's Anna Bailey will throw the javelin for Penn (via WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg)
The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association has named Lady Raider sprinter Cierra White as one of 18 athletes nationally in consideration for the 2014 Bowerman Trophy. (via www.texastech.com)
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — A community organization is raising money to replace Waynesboro Area Senior High School’s track and install a synthetic turf football field. (via Herald Mail Media)
State College native and Penn State receiver Alex Kenney will forgo his final season of eligibility with the football team and will join Penn State's track and field squad this winter Penn State officials confirmed on Wednesday. (via www.statecollege.com)