April 26- Saturday @ The Penn Relays - Attrition was the name of the game as the fourth Pennsylvania American champ was crowned when Hickory's Andrew Rademacher cleared 15-01.25 in the Pole Vault on a damp, cool morning. In other Championship of America competition, Norristown's Michael Whitehead was 3rd in the Triple Jump with his 47-07.75 effort. In the boys' 4x800 COA, Cumberland Valley was the top PA team with a time of 7;59.03. In the Tri-State 4x100, William Penn won in 46.40, while North Penn won the Philly-area 4x400 in 3:17.49.

April 25 - Friday @ The Penn Relays - On his very first throw of the preliminaries, Brad Zimmerman had everyone else in the competition start competing for 2nd. His 215-03 stood the test of two flights and the finals. Cedar Crest's Thomas Jordan was 2nd as the only other guy over 200', going 209-07. Tyree Suber of Glen Mills got back into explode mode holding off the challenge of the #1 seeded Jamaican to go 62-02.50 for the win (and the watch). North Hills' Ian Fitzgerald, a junior, showed patience in his first-ever 3000, resisting the temptation to go after the leader before unleashing a drive that would bring him into 2nd, just two seconds behind the repeat Champ Brian Dalpiez in 8:30.16. Cardinal O'Hara DMR anchor Steve Hallinan refused to give up, methodically working his way back to the leaders before paying the price over the final two laps. His effort brought his team a 3rd place finish in 10:21.14. Methacton's Blake Taylor cleared 6-08.25 to get 2nd in the High Jump. Carson Pickens, Germantown Friends Academy, and Juan Cave, St. Joseph's Prep, each cleared 6-06.25 and tied for 5th. The best 6th and 9th place finishes of the meet for PA probably have to be Gwynedd-Mercy and Haverford in the Championship of America 4x800. Each Gwynedd-Mercy girls set a PR (Kelley McGrath 2:17.8, Kate Vernan 2:15.7, Kahki Mealey 2:16.1, Meghan Bishop 2:14.9) enroute to a 9:04.03. Haverford got solid runs from everyone, including two PRs to get 9th in 9:13.90. William Penn ran into the Long Beach Poly juggernaut in both COA races, getting 5th in the 4x100 in 46.27 and 6th in the 4x400 in 3:50.21. In the Mile, Lewisburg's Chris Spooner, Quakertown's Adam Breisch and Springfield (Montco)'s Mark Korich went 6-7-8. And North Penn, Cumberland Valley and Lewisburg all advanced to the COA 4x800.

April 24 - Thursday @ The Penn Relays - A remarkable first day for Pennsylvania girls, as three Philly-area hurdlers went 2-3-4 in the 400 version of the event. Nicole Leach, the West Catholic phenom who broke 60-seconds for the first time just two weeks ago, ran a 59.00 to become the first American across the line. Merion Mercy senior Tiffany Abney was 3rd in 59.18 and William Penn senior Christina Smith was 4th in 59.89. Hershey senior Angie Saterstad set about a 20-second PR by gaining 3rd in a very fast 3000, going 9:49.91. PA cleaned up the 5-6-7 spots with senior Emily Kruger, Lampeter-Strasburg, and juniors Kylee Schuyler, Chambersburg, and Francis Koons, Allentown Central Catholic. Four PA teams advanced to the COA 4x800's, including Gwynedd-Mercy (9:20.48) and Wyomissing (9:30.60) in the Small Schools, and Haverford Township (9;22.14) and Hatboro-Horsham (9:23.55) in the Large Schools. In Field Events, Williamsport's Ruby Radocaj was 2nd in the Javelin with a 147-08 effort, while Easton Pole Vaulter Courtney Regan was 3rd with an 11-03.75. The fastest 800 split of the day was delivered by Hatboro-Horsham sophomore Caitlin Klaas iln 2:13.8. And William Penn qualified for BOTH the 4x100 and 4x400 Championship of America races, taking their heat of the 4x100 in 46.88 and the 4x400 in 3:47.21. West Catholic ran 3:48.32 to make the COA.

Saturday, April 26 - Lock Haven University High School Classic -
Thursday, she broke 5:00 at the Penn Relays in the Invitational Mile. Saturday, she dropped down to the 800 and set a meet and stadium record in Lock Haven, going 2:13.50. Lewisburg's Ashleigh Wetzel was pushed by Montoursville senior Christa Sawko, who finished in 2;17.00. Sawko also won the 400. The Lewisburg 4x400 girls team also won the 4x400 in a MR 4:07.53. Younger sisters of good runners also fared well. Abby Wetzel was 2nd in the 1600 in 5:23.11, while Tricia Learn (Charity's sister), was 3rd in 5:23.61. Tricia also took the 3200 in 11:29.34. Both girls are sophomores. In the boys competition, Jersey Shore's Jesse Hershey won the Javelin with a throw of 205-02.00, a MR; and one of eight MR's on the day for the boys. Chris Cummings was a double victor for North Penn, winning the 1600 in 4:27.81 and the 3200 in 9:35.74. James Hale, Williamsport, won the 100 in 11.44 and the Long Jump with a 21-07.75 effort. Montoursville's Eric Baker set two MR's, winnin the 400 in 49.13 and the 800 in 1:58.72. Results courtesy of Aaron Russell, Lock Haven University.

Saturday, April 26 - Stanley Morgan Invitational @ Carlisle HS - Warwick senior Ganne Way tuned up for the post-season by easily winning the 800 in 2:13.97. Kylee Schuyler, the Chambersburg junior, followed up her 6th at the Penn Relays in the 3000 with a 10:58.63 3200 win. Red Lion junior Kate Papenberg had to wonder what she had to do to get a win, getting 2nd in 11:09.80 and also 2nd in the 1600, this time to teammate Erin Zellers, who won in 5:11.56, just .54 ahead. Zellers also took 3rd in the 800 in 2:23.62. Kirsten Andrews of Garden Spot won the Long Jump (16-07.50) and the Pole Vault (10-10.00). Ashley Hodge, Carlisle, won the 100 in 12.77 and the 200 in 26.02. East Pennsboro senior Ryan Blood needed less than a second to win two events, taking the 1600 in a MR 4:20.06 over Red Lion junior Matt Dennish by .62; plus the 3200 in 9:32.92 by .18 over Red Land's Chris Robson. Results courtesy of Carlisle High School.

Saturday, April 26 - Springfield (Delco) Invitational @ Springfield HS - The sprints were dominated by Timisha James of Penncrest, winner of the 100 in 12.3 and the 200 in 25.2. Julia Birmingham, Henderson, took the 100H in 16.0 and the 300H in 47.8. And Unionville's Jon Zacharkiw won both the Shot Put (53-09.75) and Discuus (153-08). Results.

Saturday, April 26 - Fox Chapel Invitational -

Saturday, April 26 - Gateway Relays @ Gateway HS -

Saturday, April 26 - Fairfield Invitational @ Fairfield HS - Another Penn Relays participant found the time to compete Saturday after a trip to Philly. Pole Vaulter Leandra Golden of Hanover set a meet record, clearing 11-00. Tonya Glacken of Biglerville, took the 100 Hurdles in 16.4 and the 300 Hurdles in 48.5. East Juniata's Chelsea Germak won the sprints, winning the 100 in 13.6 and the 200 in 28.1. For the boys, Scotland's Quinzelle Savor dominated the jumps, taking the Long Jump (20-08.50) and Triple Jump (40-08.50). Results.

Saturday, April 26 - City of Hermitage Invitational @ Hickory HS -
Saturday, April 26 - Erie McDowell HS Invitational @ McDowell -

Saturday, April 26 - Thomas Jefferson Invitational -

Saturday, April 26 - Fayette County T&F Championships @ Laurel Highlands HS - Connellsville's Kenny King took both the 1600 in 4:32 and the 3200 in 10:09. Humbert, Laurel Highlands, won the 110H in 14.9 and 300H in 39.3. And Connellsville's Lauren McCormick was a double winner in the Hurdles, taking the 100 in 16.8 and the 300 in 48.2. Results.

Saturday, April 26 - Lebanon County Championships @ Lebanon HS - In boys competition, Thomas Jordan, Cedar Crest, came off a 2nd place performance at the Penn Relays to set a Meet Record of 203-09. Mike Fox of Cedar Crest won the 100 in 11.3 and the 200 in 22.6. Chris Herr, Northern Lebanon, captured the 1600 in 4:28.3 and the 3200 in 10:11.3. Cedar Crest's Pete Habegger set a MR in the Long Jump of 22-02.75) and also won the Triple Jump, going 42-02.75. For the girls, Northern Lebanon's Karliece Oakley won both sprints, taking the 100 in 13.1 (12.9 trials) and 200 in 27.2 (27.0 trials), and the Long Jump (16-04.50). Palmyra's Jess Uhrich was also a triple winner, taking the 100H in 16.8 (16.7 trials) and the 300H in 50.3, plus the High Jump, clearing 4-10. Laura Hennessey of Lebanon won the 800 in 2:31.2 and the 1600 in 5:29.5. In the field, Lebanon's Gina Rutter won the Discus (98-02) and the Javelin (102-00). And Chelsea Miller, Cedar Crest, won the Triple jump (31-08) and Pole Vault (7-0). Results courtesy of BobTrump.com.

Saturday, April 26 - Mount Carmel Invitational @ Mt. Carmel HS -

Saturday, April 26 - PA @ Waverly Invitational @ Waverly High School, Waverly, NY -

Friday, April 25 - Mars Invitational @ Mars HS -

Friday, April 25 - ASD Invitational @ J. Birney Crum Stadium -

Friday, April 25 - Lady Hatter Invitational @ Hatboro-Horsham - If you have watched PA T&F closely, you already know there's another Korich tearing up the track. Faye is a sophomore, and she was a double winner at Hatboro-Horsham, gong 2;23.8 in the 800 and 5:15.7 in the 1600. Megan Hutchinson, Quakertown, set a Meet Record of 58.4 in the 400. Results.

Wednesday, April 23 - Midwestern Athletic Conference @ Mars HS - Double winners everwhere in Mars. For the boys, Chris Nardi, West Allegheny, took the 110H in 14.4 and the High Jump, clearing 6-04. New Castle's Noah Elliot won the Javelin with a 163-10 throw, and the Discus with his 161-03 effort. Zach Thomas, Quaker Valley, won the 1600 in 4:38.5 and the 3200 in 10:03.0. And Brandan Scarsella, Center, took the 400 in 51.2 and the 200 in 23.4. In girls' competition, Elyse Good, Ambridge, was victorious in the 100 in 12.1 and the 200 in 26.0. Quaker Valley's Maxine Markfield took the 1600 in 5:09.4 and the 800 in 2:23.2. Quaker Valley captured both the 1600 and 3200 relays (4:13.6, 10:02.9). And Brad Mueller, Mars, won a quick 100 in 10.7. Results.

Wednesday, April 23 - 79th Annual Westmoreland County Coaches' Association T&F Championships @ Derry Area HS - Kiski Area's Anthony Cellitti took the 100 in 10.7 and the 200 in 22.9. Mack Brickley, Greater Latrobe, won the two mid-distance events, the 800 in 2:02.4 and the 1600 in 4:35.4. In the field, Chris McKillop, Kiski, took the Shot Put (52-02) and the Javelin (178-02), ahile Southmoreland's Tim Fratto was dominant in the Long Jump (21-05.75) and Triple Jump (43-07.50). In girls' competition, Mycah Clemons, Valley, won the 100H in 14.5 and the Long Jump (16-07.50). Hempfield senior Lauren Bricker took the Triple Jump with here 36-09 effort, and the 1600 in 5:41.3. Greater Latrobe's Caitlin Hewitt was also a double winner, taking the 100 in 12.2 and the 200 in 25.5. The 800 was quick, with Amy Egan of Greater Latrobe winning in 2:18.1. Results.

Monday, April 21 - Public League Relays @ Simon Gratz HS - Just two days off the Father Judge Relays and three days before the first races of the Penn Relays, William Penn had a little important work to fit into their schedule. Taking care of their Public League Relays obligation, and competition. They summarily won seven of nine events, including a 3:49.9 4x400 tune-up over Girls' High, 6.5 seconds back. The lineup switched Kneisha Sheard and Christina Smith from Saturday's order, moving Smith into 3rd, and Sheard to 2nd. Kandis Worthington remained lead-off, with Juanita Broaddus in the anchor spot. Karina Francis replaced Smith in the 4x200 for a 1:42.4 win over Dobbins (1:43.6) and Girls' High (1:43.8). Francis replaced Sheard in the 4x100 which held off Dobbins by a second in 49.3. Central won four of the nine relays for the boys, taking the 4x10 Hurdles and the DMR on the track, and the Triple Jump and Shot Put relays in the field. Results.