Tamaqua's 4x800 is the defending AA state champs. With two new members this season, they looked just as strong at the District 11 AA championships 5/16 @ Blue Mountain HS.  Saturday, May 18, 2002 - District 10 AA Championships @ Hickory High School - It appears that AA XC Champ and Footlocker Finalist Andy Weilacher is back in the groove after his serious car accident almost six months ago. He held off the Jed Christiansen, the younger brother of AA XC Champ Jesi of Greenville by just over three seconds, going 9:27.62 to win the 3200. In the sprints, Lavonne Rowan of Mercyhurst Prep had a great double, going 10.66 and 22.24. For the girls, Jesi continued her quest to repeat as outdoor 3200 champ with an 11:17.87. Sharon's Morgan Bradley went 12.84 and 26.27. In the mid-distance events, Leah Kerstetter took the 800 in 2:22.02 and the 1600 in 5:13.07; while in the hurdles, it was Melissa Sopher of Slippery Rock notching two wins, 15.06 and 45.18. Wilmington's Cassie Buckwalter won the Shot Put (38-08.50) and the Discus (128-08). Results Saturday, May 18, 2002 - District 9 AA Championships @ Clarion University - Cody Roberts, a Smethport junior, captured three events, the 100 in 11.44, the 200 in 23.45, and the 400 in 51.84. The girls also boasted a triple champ, Erin Carter of Ridgway Area, who went 27.08 (200), 15.73 (100H), and 47.69 (300H). Girls double winners included Jen Friedl of Elk County, the champ of the Discus (105-06), and the the Javelin (112-11); Emily Pfeufer, an Elk County sophomore, who took the Long Jump (16-01.75) and Triple Jump (35-02.00); and Erica Hoffman, also an Elk County soph, the champ in the 1600 (5:30.04) and the 3200 (12:14.64). Results courtesy of Bob Tonkin. Saturday, May 18, 2002 - District 4 AA Championships @ Montoursville High School - Central Columbia's Osagie Osunde, a senior, was a triple winner, taking home the championship in the Long Jump (20-10.50), the Triple Jump (44-06.50), and the Javelin (178-00.00). Teammate Jeff Baird won the 110 Hurdle in 15.07 and the 300 Hurdles in 39.96. North Penn's Chris Cummings won the 800 in 2:01.28 and the 1600 in a very strong 4:19.71. Lewisburg distance specialist Ashleigh Wetzel, easily won the 1600 in 5:04.47 and the 800 in 2:20.24. Ashley Janasko of Sayre Area, won the short sprint, going 13.08 and 26.83. In the field, Cori Brago of Warrior Run, took the Shot Put (35-08.00) and the Discus (118-11.00). Results Friday-Saturday, May 17-18, 2002 - District 1 Championships @ Coatesville High School - There were 23 Dyestat Elite performances, many of them in the shorter distances despite the colder, windier weather. Tiffany Abney, Merion Mercy, is on track to defend her three individual state championships in the 200, 300H and 400. She won all three at Districts, going 24.50, 42.01 and 55.81. She anchored their 4x400 to a 3:51.54 win. Norristown's Courtney Clark was 2nd in the 300H with a 43.38. Merion Mercy's 4x800 also took top honors with their 9:26.49, followed by North Penn, 9:30.06, Great Valley, 9:30.66, and Villa Maria, 9;31.66. Villa Maria was lifted from back in the pack by a 2:17.3 anchor from Kim Malcolm, who also took the 1600 in 5:03.09. Wissahickon's Erin Franklin ran hard all weekend, and earned a 3200 crown with her 10:54.61. In the 800, Merion Mercy's Evelyn Dwyer, fresh off a 2:10.89 5/13 at Villanova, was victorious in 2;11.59. Meghan O'Neil, Spring-Ford, was 2nd in 2:14.16. Jakki Bailey, Kennett, ook the 100 in 11.93. In AA, Gwynedd-Mercy's Meghan Bishop took the 800 (2;21.29), the 1600 (5:07.93) and was on the winning 4x800 (9:47.83). Teammate Karen Scully took two titles, the 100 in 13.05 and the 200 in 26.46. Boys: Norristown's Mike Whitehead had to improve his state-leading Triple Jump to stay ahead of teammate Kevin Spence and Glen Mills' Mavis Polk. Whitehead cleared 48-00.50. Polk went 47-07, and Spence was third at 47-02.24. Rob Robertson, Coatesville, held off new talent Eric Fleming of Bishop Shanahan in the 3200, running the 2nd fastest PA time this year in 9:14.54. Fleming was 2nd in 9:16.58, but came back within three hours to win the mile in 4:16.71. Council Rock's Rob Hampson was 3rd in the 3200 (9:19.35). Abington's 4x400 took the district title with their 3:17.62, Glen Mills was 2nd 93:18.26),and North Penn 3rd (3:19.06). North Penn won the 4x800 in 7:58.40. Cheltenham's Jess Patterson won the 110 and 300 Hurdles (14.62/39.06). In AA, Harriton's Dan Engle won three individual (11.07 100, 22.24 200, 51.10 400) titles, and anchored his team to a 3;30.52 4x400 title. Christopher Dock's Isaac Franks won the 800 (2:04.88), the 1600 (4:35.17) and anchored the winning 4x800 (8:36.95). Lower Moreland's Mike Simone won the Discus (137-08) and the Shot Put (47-09). Top 8 Results Friday-Saturday, May 17-18 - District 3 @ Shippensburg University - Friday: Angie Saterstad, the Hershey junior, shook off the effects of a rough spring to win her third straight District 3 3200 championship, going 10:56.22. She'll face much the same competition in 2003, as 2nd-4th place went to two sophomores and a junior. Eight girls qualified for states in the 3200, with 9th and 10th also meeting the qualifying time. At 9th was a freshman we'll probably hear about a lot, Janelle Young of Cedar Cliff. Wyomissing's Amy Huss took the AA in 11:10.26. State indoor 300 champ Ryan Blood took the AA 3200 title in 9:41.90, but the top 7 in AAA were faster, led by Cedar Crest's Pat Clark in 9:20.11 and Cedar Cliff senior John Butler, in 9:23.77. 15-0+ Pole Vaulter Adam Bingaman took care of business, winning a district title by clearning 14-03. Frosh Jessica Kratzer of Greenwood captured her first district crown, winning the Shot at 38-07.00. Saturday: Harrisburg senior Dominique Darden won the 200 by a second, going 24.44, the fasted District qualifier. She also took the 400, going 56.48, and the 100 Hurdles, in 14.09 The 4x800 is going to be a great race at States. Add the top three D3 teams to the mix of potential champs. Manheim Township won this one in 9:25.49. Hempfield went 9:27.01, and Cumberland Valley 9:28.62. Wyomissing junior twins Amy and Debbie Huss added the 1600 to their family championship collection, as Debbie ran 5:09.35, with Amy less than two seconds back (Amy won the AA 3200 Friday night). In the 800, Ganne Way of Warwick (2:13.26) had all she could handle from Cumberland Valley junior Nicole Erby (2:13.77). Schuylkill Valley's Dane Miller added to his lead in the Shot Put state rankings, throwing 62-06.25. Warwick's Brad Zimmerman moved into PA#2 with a Jav toss of 212-01. Jaren Hayes posted the fastest 100 in PA with his 10:67 win. He added a 200 victory (21.90) and anchored Cedar Crest to a 42.69 4x100. Results courtesy of District 3 Friday, May 17, 2002 - District 4 AAA Championships @ Montoursville High School - Selinsgrove's Charity Payne and North Penn's Jessica Johnson are the only two girls over 44'. Payne posted her PA#2 mark at her district meet, going 44-00.75 to win by over 7'. She also qualified in the Javelin, matching her seed exactly, 126-05.00. Justina Hollenbach, Shikellamy, took the Long Jump (16-07.25) and Triple Jump (35-10.25). Christa Sawko, a Montoursville junior, took the 300 Hurdles (46.48) and the 400 (59.95). Double champs for the boys included Steve Huffman, Montoursville, 11.17, 22.98; Eric Baker, Montoursville, 50.48, 1:58.91; and Dave Scheller, Montoursville, 21-07.00, 44-03.75. Results Thursday, May 16, 2002 - District 7 AAA @ Baldwin High School - Sam Bair, Shaler, tuned up for states by focusing on the 1600. His 4:12.45 set a meet record. That left the 800 to Matt Evans of Hempfield, who took a 1:53.30 to the winner's stand. Later in the evening, Baldwin's Dan Mazzocco ran alone in the rain, but still managed a 9:19.73 3200. Mt. Lebanon's 4x800 showed they are ready for Ship with a 7:53.89. Kiski's Joey Tutchstone was a double winner, going 38.97 in the 300H and 14.85 for the 110H. Greensburg Salem took both the 4x100 (42.98) and the 4x400 (3:23.46). For the girls, the Discus and Jav were notable, with Melissa Stewart, Indiana tossing the disc 135-09, and Ringgold's Stephanie Kuhn gong 140-08. Stewart also won the Shot Put (41-02.25). In the 4x800, Mt. Lebanon posted a very telling 9;22.08, the best in PA this season. North Allegheny was less than two seconds back at 9:23.42, PA#2. The 800 should be entertaining at States with the help of Amy Egan of Latrobe (2;14.21). Stephanie Madia left her options open, winning both the 1600 in 5:02.51, and the 3200 in 10:51.87. Other double winners included Caitlyn Ward, Hampton, 25.18 and 57.65; and Denia Matthews (15.23 100H and 44.77 300H. Results courtesy of the WPIAL. Thursday, May 16, 2002 - District 2 AAA @ North Pocono High School - Chasing Fedeli over the High Jump will be Tunkhannock's Matt Blaisure, a junior who cleared 6-10. Coughlin's Justin Ryncavage cleared 200' again, going 200-11 in the Jav. Wyoming's Irving Blackwell won the 100 in 11.15 and the 200 in 22.37. For the girls, Cycerli Ash of Honesdale dominated the Shot, throwing 42-02.75. She was 2nd in the Discus with a throw of 121-11. Tiffany Medeiros, and Abington Heights soph, won the 100 and 200 (13.21, 26.86). Results courtesy of Jim Sabatini. Thursday, May 16, 2002 - District 6 AAA @ Mansion Park, Altoona - Tyler Fedeli, Altoona, became the first PA athlete over 7' in several years, matching that height, while also taking the Long Jump with a leap of 21-09.00. Terelle Johnson, Altoona took the 100 in 11.39 and the 200 in 22.93. Teammate Bob Boston won the distance events, 4:29.51, 10:00.18. Brian Johnston, Altoona, took the Hurdle events (15.05, 38.95). The Altoona relays were also unbeatable, going 43.88, 3:25.94 and 8:16.51. State College dominated the girls' relays, with wins of 50.66, 4:06.67 and 10:14.86. Results courtesy of Tom Musselman. Thursday, May 16, 2002 - District 11 AA @ Blue Mountain High School - Bethlehem Catholic's Ed Scipio launched two fast district championship times, taking the 100 in 10.92 and the 200 in 22.06. Zack Fronk of Shenandoah Valley won both the 110 and 300 Hurdles in 14.98 and 40.71. Jump specialist Matt Martucci Pius X, took the Long Jump with his 21-08.50 effort just hours after spraining his ankle on his final preliminary Triple Jump. Fortunately for him, his 2nd prelim jump held up for the District title at 44-05. For the girls, Saucon Valley's Casie Williams won the Long Jump (17-07, the Triple Jump (35-01, and the High Jump (5-04). Catasaugua's Erin Recker took both sprints, 12.76 and 26.62. Results and Photo Page One / Page Two. Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - District 9 AAA Championships @ Brookville High School - Renee Shaffer of Punxsutawney captured both mid-sprints, the 200 in 27.78 and the 400 in 59.72. Bradford Sophomore Jenna Daggett took the 1600 in 5:40.24 and the 3200 in 12:03.24. The boys boasted a pair of triple winners: Marc Sedor of Dubois, who took the 100 in 11.38, the 200 in 23.48 and the 400 in 50.44; and Ken Ciolek of Bradford took the Long Jump with a leap of 21-09, Triple Jump by going 43-11.25, and the Javelin, throwing174-10. Saint Mary'sRobert Meyer won the 800 in 2:00.58 and the 1600 in 4:23.8h. Results courtesy of Bob Tonkin. Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - District 11 AAA @ Blue Mountain High School - Two of the state's top female pole vaulters come from D11, and they performed up to expectations. Easton's Courtney Regan set a district record, going 11-09. Liberty's Lauren Birckhead was close behind, clearing 11-06. The two vaults are the best in PA this season. Beth Crocus, Freedom, won the Discus (107-03) and the Javelin (130-09). Other double winners were Gabby Russo in the Hurdles (15.68, 46.65), and Shantell Davis, Allen, in the short sprints, 12.51, 26.18. Brian Powell, Parkland, won the 110 Hurdles in 14.75 and the 300 Hurdles in 39.50. Joel Thomas of Emmaus, ran a very strong 3200, winning by over five seconds in 9:20.23. Results. Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - District 10 AAA @ Hickory High School - With three US kids over 17-00, it should be no surprise that PA has two guys over 15-00. Andrew Rademacher, the Hickory sophomore, tied for PA#1 with his 15-05. Brothers Eric and Brian Soder of Harbor Creek, went one-two in that order, in the 1600 (4:33.19-4;35.04) and 3200 (9:47.55-9:49.04). Sheena Gordon put together the best four events of her season, winning each (19-02.50 LJ, 5-10 HJ, 39-06.75 TJ, 14.21 100H). Her teammates took the 4x800 in 9:29.77, plus the 4x400 and 4x100. Other multiple winners included Lindsey Havko, 5:05.24, 2:23.44; and Kate Funk, 26.97, 12.99. Results courtesy of Mark Sunseri. Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - District 2 AA @ North Pocono High School - Gina Volpicelli of Hanover, captured three District championships, winning the 200 in 26.84, the 400 in 1:00.97, and the 300 Hurdles in 47.60; and was 2nd in the 100 Hurdles in 16.15. Erin Davis of Western Wayne, took the High Jump (5-06) and the Triple Jump (34-10.75). For the boys, Lakeland's Bobby Machiesky won the 200 in 22.63 and the 400 in 50.37. Results courtesy of Jim Sabatini. Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - District 5 (AA only) @ Chestnut Ridge High School - Windber's Jeff Kiss captured two titles (110 H:14.59 & 300 H:40.06) and was 2nd to McConnellsburg's Josh Liniger (20-11.50/44-03.50) in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump with his 20-05.75 and 43-07.50 performances. Dan Gardner of Berlin Brothersvalley, took the 100 (11.40), the 200 (22.89) and the 400 (50.16). In the Field, Bedford's Damien Crissey won the Shot Put (47-04) and the Discus (151-10.50). Meyersdale's Meredith Troutman won the 200 in26.26 and the 400 in 58.21, plus the Javelin with a throw of 125-06. Katie Koenig, Chestnut Ridge, captured the 100 in 13.19 and the Long Jump with a leap of 16-05.50. The distance events belonged to Everett's Steph Blackstone, who took the 1600 in 5:31.71 and the 3200 in 12:02.20. Results courtesy of Mike Miller Tuesday, May 14, 2002 - District 6 AA @ Mansion
Park, Altoona - Double winners were Girls: Becky Leap,
Richland, 12.76, 27.00; Sonya Hinish, Bishop Guilfoyle,
5:16.92, 11:19.70; Kim Rorabaugh, Purchase Line, 36-04.25
SP, 122-00 DT; Boys: Todd Lantz, Saltsburg, 11.08,
50.85; Adam Nyman, Bald Eagle Area, 15.07 110H, 22-03
LJ; Joe Pearce, Purchase Line, 40.66 300H, 44-03 TJ.
Results
courtesy of Tom Musselman.
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April 19, 2002 - Angie Saterstad of Hershey has been reinstated to her team. Story in Heard Around the Track. April 18, 2002
- Penn State University lands
the prior two PIAA AAA Boys XC State Champs in Heard Around the Track, plus a transfer from Kent
State - Great Valley's Eamon Brazunus. New summer camps to be added 4/23 NEWS ******* News Headlines:College Announcements: Jessica Perry (Peters Township) University of North Carolina - Madonna Patterson (William Penn) Kutztown University - Jakki Bailey (Kennett) Stanford University - Meghan O'Neil (Spring-Ford) Georgetown University - Steve Meyers (Conestoga) Penn State University - John Butler (Cedar Cliff) Auburn - Dorian McDonald (Liberty) Penn State - Corey Rogers (Pottsgrove) Kutztown - Troy Roberson (William Tennent) University of Pittsburgh, Brandon Levithan (Lower Moreland) Indiana University, Bloomington - Justin Ryncavage (Coughlin) University of North Carolina - Tariq Boston (Bishop McDevitt) Penn State - Kelly O'Connell (Coatesville) University of Pittsburgh - Matt Evans (Hempfield-7) University of Pennsylvania - 2000 XC State Champ Shawn Cavanaugh (Mount Lebanon) Penn State - Juliette Poussot (Agnes Irwin ) - Justin Ryncavage, (James M. Coughlin) University of North Carolina - Dan Mazzocco (Baldwin) Penn State - Ryan Sherwood,(McDowell) University of Buffalo for football + track - Dane Miller (Schuylkill Valley) Penn State - Ian Wolfson (Alderdice) Columbia University - Danielle Rodgers (Penn Wood) Georgetown / Loucks Games, White Plains NY, has hosted some top PA talent, including William Penn, McDevitt, Julia Pudlin. See their site for updates / adidas Outdoor Championship Guidelines & Info on Dyestat - 1999 Coatesville grad Katie Nowak finishes 15th at Stanford Invitational in 5000 3/29 - Six state indoor records set and one tied by the girls during the 2002 season - Rob Robertson to the University of North Carolina - New meets posted 4/12 - Great Valley HS adds a meet the same day as the Judge Relays, which has its own site. ******* FEATURES
Who won the boys' PA 800 in 1951? It was a Lowthert. A family you can get to know from PA T&F history, in Features. Send those Field results from Relay meets PLEASE! We have received appeals from the PTFCA and ArmoryTrack to make sure that field athletes get credit for individual performances at these early relays. So if you know of a deserving performance, let us know. We'll pass it on! ADVERTISING IS COMING TO PENNTRACKXC. FOR INFO! ARTICLES FROM PAIN RELIEF & PHYSICAL THERAPY HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE KEVIN DARE POLE VAULTING SCHOLARSHIP FUND. STATE RANKINGS LISTS Did you know that 3 PA records are also National Prep Records? Check these lists!
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1999 Coatesville grad Katie Nowak finished 15th at the prestigious Stanford Invitational in the 5000 3/29, running a 16:34.24 NCAA DI Provisional Qualifying Time. The Ball State soph was 3rd at the 1998 PA AAA Girls' State Championships in 18:15.99 at Penn State, just nine seconds behind champ Liz Churchville of Upper Merion. March 31, 2002 - Six indoor state records set and one tied during the 2002 Indoor Season. After Karina Francis, William Penn, broke the seven-year old 60 dash record of 7.50 that was held by Joyce Bates of Simon Gratz with a 7.46, along came Jakki Bailey of Kennett, going 7.44 at the Nike Indoor Classic. William Penn's Juanita Broaddus took .03 off the 24.05 200 record of Jennifer Wilson of William Penn, who set the mark in 1992. Sheena Gordon, McDowell, topped her Triple Jump Record by 1.5", going 41-06; and she tied the 6-0 High Jump record of Central Dauphin East's Hyleas Fountain, which had been set in 1999. The new boys' records were all in the relays, and two belonged to Glen Mills. They went 1:28.49 in the 800 meter relay, and 3:18.73 in the 1600 meter race. North Penn set the new standard in the 3200 meter relay, going 7:52.05. See the PA Indoor and Outdoor State Records page for boys and girls. March 25, 2002 -Rob Robertson commits to the University of North Carolina.
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"Last year I missed a state qualifying slot by one spot.
I hated the feeling..." - Eric Fleming, junior,
Bishop Shanahan, just after getting a 3-second PR of 4:16.71
to win the District 1 mile 5/18 @ Coatesville, which was
only a few hours after getting a 15-second PR of 9:16.58
in the 3200. More 
Gordon-Hickey-Bair-Swanker
"Just because the
rest of the state goes there for their Championships doesn't
mean we have to. The whole idea of Cross Country is change-in
scenery, in hills, in surface, etc." Reaction was
swift and loud from PA coaches and athletes about the PIAA
selection of Hershey as the site for the next 3 PIAA XC State
Championships. Read the 
3/26/03 - What T&F teammates won't do for
each other. (A short, but long-lasting favor from three Henderson
teammates to another.) IN 
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