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Weekend Summaries
1/29 TSTCA Shot Put Competition
RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
Hempfield throwers C.J. Clegg and Kimberly Kanala were victorious at the TSTCA Shot Put Competition on Tuesday. Clegg put the shot 53-09, while Kanala threw 41-01.5. Rodney Richter, Connellsville School, was 2nd for the boys with a throw of 52-01.5, and Chris Spicer, South Fayette, was 3rd with a put of 51-00. Carol Cress, Knoch, was 2nd for the girls with a put of 40-11 and Torey Pattera, Elizabeth Forward, was 3rd with a throw of 36-10.
2/1-2/2 Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup (College)
2/1 101st Millrose Games
Millrose Games on TV Friday and Saturday
RESULTS POSTED
Photo by MaroonNews of NJ for the MileSplit Network
By Aaron Rich
Vince McNally and Nick Crits finished 7th and 8th respectively in the Millrose Games HS mile. McNally ran a time of 4:19.69 and Crits finished in 4:23.59. The winner was Kyle Merber(NY), who ran a time of 4:13.86. Crits led the race for 5 laps before Dorrell and White took control at the end of the 5th lap. Starting on the inside rail, Crits was concerned about getting pushed inside and tripping – as he had seen in previous races. "When the gun went off, I got out fast so I wouldn't get boxed in by the rail." He found himself in front, and felt comfortable, so he stayed in the lead. "...but after several laps I realized it was too late to pull back. My goal was to run like I had done at the New Balance Games, but it just wasn't the best strategy for Millrose." By the 7th lap, Merber had moved up to White. Smith moved into 2nd place behind Dorrell on the 8th lap with White and Merber on his shoulder. By the start of the 10th lap Smith and Merber were side by side with White and Dorrell right behind. Merber broke away on the backstretch of lap 10 with Smith hanging on to 2nd place. At the start of the 11th and final lap Andrews closed on Smith and ended up 2nd to Merber with White in 3rd and Smith on his heels in 4th. McNally trailed for most of the race and ended up passing Crits with one lap to go. Crits says he'll take what he has learned, and is looking forward to States.
2/1 Slippery Rock HS Invitational #2
RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
Mallory Mitchell, Montour, won the long jump with a leap of 17-06. Kristy Woods, Grove City, won the shot put with a throw of 41-03. The boys long jump was won in 21-03.50 by Matt Bellay of Montour. McDowell's star putter won another one. Dan Kwiatkowski won with a throw of 61-02. C.J. Clegg, Hempfield, was 2nd with a throw of 55-03.
2/1 WV Flyers Indoor #3
RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
Taelor Fowler, Penn Hills, won the 200 with a time of 26.68 and she was 3rd in the 60 meter dash with a time of 8.02. Laurel Highlands sprinter Aleesha Washington won the 60 meter dash in a time of 7.94. Monique Sims, Schenley, was on her heels with a time of 7.95. Iman Wilkerson, Penn Hills, won the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:05.30. Penn Hills also won the 1600 meter relay with a time of 4:19.99. For the boys, Tristan Stagger, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, was 2nd in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.11. He also won the 400 meter dash with a time of 54.66. Darius Reeves, Uniontown, won the 60 meter hurdles by almost half a second, with a time of 8.79. Penn Hills boys won the 1600 meter relay with a time of 3:38.01. The pole vault was won by Laurel Highlands Nathanial Hensh, who achieved a mark of 13-00.00.
2/2 7th Annual Poreda Invitational
RESULTS POSTED
Northampton's Ashley Hunter won the 55 dash in 7.79, and she finished 3rd in the 55 hurdles in 9.12. The Hill School boys were 3rd in the 4x800 relay, going 8:30.82.
2/2 Colgate Women's Games Finals
RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
In the 800 meter run Chanelle Price claimed victory with a time of 2:09.35. Second place went to William Penn Charter runner Elyse Wilkinson, who ran a time of 2:17.13. Vicky Gocht, Upper Dublin, was 3rd in a time of 2:20.18. In the 400 dash Jonae McAllister, Engineering and Science, was 6th in a time of 1:01.84. Alex Brasington, Upper Dublin, was runner-up in the 1500 meter run with a time of 4:56.24. Notre Dame runner Allison Constant was 3rd in 5:00.33. Engineering and Science runner Syeeda Gee was 5th in 5:02.66.
2/2 DVGTCA Indoor Meet #8
RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
West Chester Henderson won the DMR with a PA #1 time of 12:17.6. Karen Shump won the shot with a put of 47-01. Paul Robeson blazed to a 4:03.4 winning time in the 1600 meter relay. A close finish in the 800 meter relay as CB East pulls out the win in 1:45.1 and Swenson finishes 2nd in 1:45.5. In the sprints Latifah Porter,Girls High, won the 400 in 59.9 and Ijeoma Iheoma, Council Rock South, won the 200 in 25.5. Gwynedd Mercy's Taylor Bumpas won the 800 in 2:19.9 and Meghan Lutz, Nazareth, won the mile in 5:16.6.
2/2 Kutztown High School Golden Bear Invite
RESULTS POSTED
VIDEO: 2008 Kutztown Golden Bear 55m Hurdles Finals
VIDEO: 2008 Kutztown Golden Bear 55m Dash Finals
PHOTOS: Photo Gallery of the 2008 Kutztown Golden Bear Invitational
By Aaron Rich
At the Golden Bear Invite the boys excelled in the long jump, pole vault, and shot put. Matt Cannell, Daniel Boone, won the long jump with a leap of 22-09.75. Tim Layng, Canton, won the pole vault with a height of 14-06, and Wesley Lavong won the shot with a put of 54-10.50. Other notable performances were Ray Quill, Pottstown, in the high jump, with a winning leap of 6-04. Austin Perron, Engineering and Science, won the 400 dash in 51.10, and Mike Skocik, Central Dauphin, won the 1600 in 4:28.37.For the girls races Heather Giovagnoli, Spring-Ford, won the 800 meter run with a time of 2:21.58 and was 2nd in the 3000 with a time of 10:21.75, which is a PA #2 performance. Alysha Cook, Harrisburg, won the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:00.52. Abby Schaffer won the pole vault with a height of 11-09.
2/2 TFCAGP D1 Indoor Meet #9
RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
Mark Dennin runs a US#4, PA #2 time of 8:46.7 in the 3000 meter run. Mike Palmisano, Upper Dublin, finished in 8:56.2 for 2nd, and Kris Kroeger, Truman, was 3rd in 8:59.6. Jermaine Lowery runs 1:58.3 to win the 800 meters. Justin Brookheimer, North Penn, was 2nd in 1:58.5. The pole vault was won in 14-00 as both Derek Hynes, Central Bucks South, and Craig Sherwood, Pennridge, cleared the distance with Hynes the winner. Central Bucks East won the 3200 meter relay in 8:08.6. Jason Johnson, O'Hara, won the triple jump with a leap of 44-03.25.
2/2 TFCAGP D2 Indoor Meet #9
PARTIAL RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
The 400 meter dash had an exciting finish as Toddrick Darden, Valley Forge, and Shawn David, Penn Charter, both ran 52.1 with Darden the winner. Doug Moppert, Malvern Prep flew 22-02 to win the long jump. Max Kaulbach, Germantown Friends, won the mile in a time of 4:23.8. Nick Bonaventure, Penncrest, took first in the 3000 meter run with a time of 8:56.2. Jimmy Torsnane, Perkiomen Valley, won 2nd in 9:03.4. Chris McDonnell, Marple Newtown, was 3rd in 9:13.2. Friend's Central won the DMR in 10:53.7. Malvern Prep was 2nd in 11:09.2 and the Haverford School was 3rd in 11:14.9. Archbishop Carroll sprinter Kevin Eckel won the 200 in a time of 23.3. Penncrest's Jerry Thompson won the 60 hurdles in 8.3 seconds.
2/3 Case Western University Open HS Meet
RESULTS POSTED
NO PA ATHLETES
2/3 Kent State HS Open #2
Performance List for 2/3 Kent State HS Open #2 (OH)
RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
Carly Seymour is a double winner as she runs impressive times for both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. Carly ran 5:09.93 to win the 1600 and 10:47.16 to win the 3200, showing that she is in great shape leading up to the State Meet. T.J. Hobart won the boys 1600 meter run with a time of 4:25.44. Tristan Stagger had a good day in the sprints as he finished 4th in the 200 with a time of 22.37, and 12th in the 55 dash in 6.71. Also with a great day in the sprints was Eric Kasunich, who was 4th in the 400 in 51.26, 7th in the 55 hurdles in 8.07, and 10th in the 200 dash in 23.11. Dave Farina won a fast 800 meter run with a time of 1:58.07. Michael Steffenino won the pole vault, clearing a height of 14-06. Cody McCoy won the 55 hurdles in a PR time of 8.73 seconds. Matt Courter, Peters Township, was 3rd in the boys 55 hurdles, with a PA#4 time of 7.80.
2/3 Oberlin College HS Meet #3
RESULTS POSTED
NO PA ATHLETES
2/3 Slippery Rock All-Comers #2
RESULTS POSTED
Sarah Strayer, Forest Hills, won the 3000 meter run in a time of 10:42.00. Matt Bellay, Montour, ran an elite time of 23.04 in the 200 meter dash. Ken King, Connellsville, ran 6.74 seconds in the 55 meter dash.
2/3 Sportsplex Track Showcase All-Comers Meet
2/3 Susquehanna Indoor High School Classic
RESULTS POSTED
Performance List for 2/3 Susquehanna University Indoor Classic
By Aaron Rich
Graham Huber, Lewistown, won the high jump with a height of 6-04. Juan Steward, Cumberland Valley, won the 55 dash in 6.64 seconds. He also won the 200 meter dash in a time of 22.47. Nathan Zondlo, Pittston Area, won the 1600 with a time of 4:27.42. David Smith, Trinity, won the 400 dash with a time of 51.65. Kalyn Fisher, Lewisburg, won the 800 with a solid time of 2:17.84. Chloe Schmidt, State College, was 2nd in 2:18.58.
2/4 NJ Varsity Classic
RESULTS POSTED
By Aaron Rich
Chris Aldrich ran a 1600 meter race fast enough to put him up with PA's best, winning in a time of 4:17.3. That is good enough for PA#1 in the 1600 and would make him #2 on the Mile list. Carly Hamond ran a PA#2 time of 10:55.3 in the 3200 meter run, and is only behind Carly Seymour's 10:47.16. Chris Bodary, Bishop Shanahan, won the boys 3200 meter run in 9:24.1. Steph Fulmer, Saint Pius X, was 6th in the girls 1600 in 5:15.6. Colleen Gilmore was 3rd in the 800 with a time of 2:18.3. Liz Barrett was 9th in 2:22.2. Glen Mills was 5th in the 1600 meter relay in 3:28.8. Radnor was 6th in the 3200 meter relay with a time of 9:49.5. Kenneth Bell, Glen Mills, was 9th in the shot put with a distance of 50-05.
WEEKEND PREVIEW: This weekend has the potential to be a very exciting one for PA athletes. Vince McNally and Nick Crits are running the mile at the Millrose Games. Both of these guys are in solid shape and should be ready to run great races. Crits has run 4:17.07 already this year, finishing 4th in the mile at the New Balance Games. McNally has opted for a low profile start to the season, running a solo 3k of 8:53, so it will be exciting to see how he steps up in this high-profile mile race.