NOTE: In-depth stories for Bald Eagle Area, Bellefonte, Central Mountain and Jersey Shore will be included in the daily section of The Express in upcoming editions. ... Previews for boys tennis will be included in Saturday’s edition of The Express and Sun-Gazette newspapers.
By CHRIS MASSE cmasse@sungazette.com
The band is back together one last time. And after producing so many impressive performances since the youth level, they hope their best act is their swan song.
It the end of the road for eight decorated South Williamsport seniors who have helped the Little League team reach the World Series and the high school team capture three straight District 4 Class AA championships, while reaching last year’s state championship.
These players have become like sisters throughout their years playing softball and most will go their separate ways, several playing at different colleges following graduation. So as lofty as South’s team goals are this season, the Mounties also likely will focus on simply enjoying the moments and the bond they will share these next few months.
South opened its season last Monday at Myrtle Beach. This preview went to press Monday, so all the information in the following team previews is through last weekend’s games.
DR. MASSE'S TOP FIVE (LAST YEAR'S RECORD IN PARENTHESES)
1. South Williamsport (24-3): Pitcher Alizabeth Schuler is the two-time Sun-Gazette Player of the Year, shortstop Gianna Goodman a two-time allstate selection and catcher Lily Reidy should have been all-state last year. Several others on this team have that potential as well and
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The South Williamsport softball team poses for photos with the runner-up PIAA Class AA trophy last year. South’s eight seniors look to make one last great run together this spring.
this is a lineup loaded from top to bottom. Consider that Lock Haven-bound Maddie Pinkerton hits eighth and would be among most team’s top of the orders and one gets a feel for how deep this lineup goes. Eight players have started for at least three years, Emma McLaughlin played well at second base last season and Emily Holtzapple delivered some vital at-bats during the postseason run. Schuler, Goodman, Reidy, Abby Lorson and Sage Lorson
all have at least 70 career hits and junior Mikaiya Hills has a .383 career average. Schuler enters the season with 97 career RBIs and hit .505 last season, while Reidy hit .474 with nine home runs and Goodman .444. Hills and Abby Lorson both hit above .400 and Sage Lorson drove in 32 runs, hitting two home runs in the state semifinals against Bald Eagle Area. Schuler and Kendall Cardone both pitched well last year and Schuler has 14 career playoff wins.
2. Loyalsock (20-4): Loyalsock was the only District 4 team to defeat South last year and reached the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2008. The Lancers defeated previous Class AAA champion Mid Valley in states and gave state finalist Juniata a battle in the quarterfinals. Loyalsock has a lot of offensive pop to replace but also returns its top two pitchers in Sophia Miller and Lydia Kresock; has a nice core of starters back and adds some exciting
who sparked the bottom of the lineup, Addi Barowy surged in the postseason and Alena Barone came up big against Mid Valley. Keep an eye on freshman Easton Waller who could make a big impact offensively and in the pitching circle during her debut season.
freshmen. Maddie Wertz returning from injury provides another boost. Miller went 14-3 during a breakout sophomore campaign, striking out 80, going 3-1 in the playoffs and compiling a 2.48 ERA. Kresock also has pitched over the last two years and provides quality depth as well as another experienced bat. Sofia Mileto is the team’s lone senior and hit .394 with three playoff home runs, 21 RBIs, 26 runs and 14 stolen bases. Shyla Fulp is a three-year starter
3. Jersey Shore (14-7): The two-time defending District 4 Class AAAA champions took a big graduation hit, but maintain a strong nucleus in a softball-rich community. Isabelle Engel, Lynna Clark and Lexi Frey all are quality pitchers and Frey came up huge as a freshman last season when Engel suffered a late-season injury, throwing a seven-hit gem in the district championship against Montoursville. Frey also tossed a one-hitter against 5A state semifinalist Central Mountain. Engel is a four-year starter who went 7-3 with a 1.63 ERA and also has been one of the area’s premier hitters during her high school career. Shortstop Dani Miller has 65 hits in her first two seasons and hit .421 with 11 extra-base hits and 27 runs last spring. Clark hit .391 and has 51 hits in her two years, while Jaymison Stellfox had an outstanding season hitting in the middle of the order. Last year’s District 4 Class AAA champion Midd-West, along with strong Athens and Mifflinburg teams have moved up to Class AAAA, so Jersey Shore faces a loaded field as it tries for a three-peat but has done a nice job surging down the stretch the past two years and also plays a demanding schedule which prepares it well.
4. Central Mountain (166): Central Mountain made history last season and captured its third straight District 6 Class AAA championship, while reaching the state semifinals for the first time, dropping a heart-breaker
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against eventual champion Thomas Jefferson. All-time strikeout leader Addie McKeague, as well as a strong group of seniors must be replaced, but this is a program which, like Jersey Shore, often reloads well. Sophomore Camdyn Weaver excelled in her debut season and could help fill the void left by McKeague’s graduation after going 3-2 with a 3.30 ERA and throwing 40 1/3 innings. Ava Doyle hit .450 and Taylor Doyle .400. Cora Myers burst onto the scene and smashed nine home runs in her first season starting, finishing with a .394 average and 28 RBIs. Katelyn Bowman had a huge sophomore season two years ago and is a four-year starter. There are a lot of young players eager to show what they can do at the high school level, so don’t be surprised if Central Mountain keeps rolling along..
5. Williamsport (9-13): Williamsport surged after a 2-9 start last year, capturing a second District 2-4 Class 6A championship before giving Downington East a scare in the first round of states. Firstyear coach Scott Stugart enjoyed a strong run at South Williamsport and has a good group with which to work. That is especially true offensively after Williamsport scored a whopping 37 runs in two district playoff games, while collecting a remarkable 54 hits. Three-year starter Ashlyn robinson hit .431 with 12 extra-base hits and 19 RBIs, while senior Bailey Livermore hit .403 with 20 RBIs. Brenna Beck and Emma Vollman are three-year starting juniors and both hit over .300 last year. Beck also belted seven home runs and scored 25 times. Emily McAnelly hit .338 with 16 RBIs and Bella Reddy and Chelsey Harrison also hit well. Robinson and Livermore handled most of the pitching and Robinson went 6-2 with 50 strikeouts in 60 innings. Livermore averaged a strikeout per inning in her 40 innings.
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Bald Eagle Area (20-5): Bald Eagle Area reached last year’s Final Four in the PIAA Class AA playoffs and fell to District 4 power South Williamsport in a good game, 3-0. Expect Bald Eagle Area to be motivated to get back and make another deep run in the state playoffs after going 20-5 in 2024. The Eagles have the ability to do just that too. Six of the team’s top eight hitters in terms of batting average return this year. The team only
TIM WEIGHT/For The Express
Bald Eagle Area’s softball team looks to build off last year’s 20-5 team and has plenty back after reaching the 2024 PIAA Class AA semifinals.
graduated Ava Stere (.434) and Shea Housel (.268). Meanwhile, Bald Eagle Area brings back Kailey Eckert (.407), Sydney Thompson (.370), Addisyn Burns (.318), Alexa Baney (.310), Sierra Albright (.300) and Taylor Habovick (.297), meaning that opposing pitchers will have a tough time limiting BEA’s offense. Bellefonte (n/a): Bellefonte had success last year and reached the District 6 Class AAAA championship game. After a 21-1 rout over District 8’s Carrick, the Raiders came up just shy in a tough game to St. Mary’s, 2-1, in the championship game. That loss stung for Bellefonte’s returning players, and expect the team to be using that as motivation to get back and possibly
win a district title this spring.
Bucktail (16-5): The two-time defending District 4 Class A champions must compensate for the loss of some outstanding players, but also retain a strong foundation and could have some exciting newcomers make an impact. Bucktail features a strong offense and returns five players who hit .382 or higher. Junior Eva Sockman hit .545 with 36 RBIs and fellow junior Lola English .519 with 22 RBIs. Kendall Wagner is another three-year starter and hit .458 with 26 RBIs. Senior Matti Mason provides another powerful bat and hit .442 with 21 RBIs. The biggest question is who will replace four-year starting pitcher Makenna Wagner? Makenna Stone
the past two championships. Northeast Bradford defeated CV, 13-2 in its opener but Ashley Woodring struck out seven in doubled, while Ella Churchill and Zeraya Wilson each had two hits. All three are coming off strong seasons.
Hughesville (12-8): One of last year’s most improved teams, Hughesville reached the postseason for the first time in a non-open format since 2001, storming down the stretch after opening the season 2-6. The Spartans return most of their starters who now have a taste of success and the playoffs. Sophomores Maddie Smith, Addy Knight and Ashlynn Barlett all hit .444 or higher in their debut seasons with Smith hitting .556, slugging six home runs, driving in 26 runs and scoring 28 times. Knight hit .455 with 16 RBIs. Jayla Koser and Avery Puderbach are three-year starters who hit .370 and .328, respectively. Ella Breneisen provides experience in the pitching circle, going 8-4 and driving in 17 runs. Smith also pitches and fanned 20 batters in 17 innings.
Lewisburg (2-18): Lewisburg returns all but three players from a squad that was one of the district’s youngest a year ago. The Green Dragons will be trying to improve on a .217 batting average and have an experienced pitcher in Addy Shedleski who is a three-year starter in the circle.
Milton (4-16): Milton made a three-win improvement last season and started the year 3-3 before struggling down the stretch. The offense showed its explosiveness in a wild 24-23 early-season win at Central Columbia. The Black Panthers also played Jersey Shore tough in a 5-2 loss. Erin Hess and Rylie Anspach had some big games last year and help spark the team.
is a possible answer and showed promise last season, striking out 32 in 23 2/3 innings.
Canton (4-15): The Warriors showed their pop in a season-opening loss against Sayre, scoring 11 runs and collecting nine hits. Tara Gilbert homered and Jaylee Ward went 3 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and two runs. Ward hit .425 last year and Nevaeh Vroman a team-high .457. Ward and Gilbert both pitched last season and Gilbert struck out seven against Sayre.
Cowanesque Valley (17-4): CV lost a lot of starters from last season but has built a strong program over the years and could remain a threat in the NTL-II after winning
Montgomery (13-8): One of the district’s most consistent winners, Montgomery has reached the District 4 Class A semifinals in six consecutive seasons and returns all but two starters from last season. The offense is especially strong with six players back who hit .340 or higher, including four who hit .400 or better. Junior Madisyn Miller was second among area players with 38 RBIs and hit .517, while sophomore Arianna Snyder flourished in her debut season, batting .514 with 24 RBIs. Amelia Shrimp hit .425, Addi Muhl .400 with 26 RBIs and Ava Hartman .364 with 17 RBIs. Addi Cross scored 31 runs and both Hartman
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(H) 03/12/25 04:30 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(A) 03/15/25 11:00 AM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(H) 03/22/25 11:00 AM vs Danville Area Senior HS
(H) 03/25/25 04:30 PM vs Midd-West Jr/Sr HS
(H) 03/29/25 11:00 AM vs Lake-Lehman Junior/Senior HS
(A) 03/31/25 04:30 PM vs Sayre Area HS
(A) 04/02/25 04:00 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
(H) 04/03/25 04:30 PM vs Lewisburg Area SD
(H) 04/07/25 04:30 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS
(H) 04/09/25 04:30 PM vs Southern Columbia HS
(A) 04/11/25 04:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(H) 04/14/25 04:30 PM vs Mifflinburg Area Senior HS
(H) 04/17/25 04:30 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
(A) 04/19/25 11:00 AM vs Central Columbia HS
(A) 04/21/25 04:30 PM vs Southern Columbia HS
(A) 04/25/25 04:30 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS
(H) 04/30/25 04:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 05/02/25 04:30 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
(A) 05/05/25 04:30 PM vs Mifflinburg Area Senior HS
(A) 05/09/25 06:30 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(A) 05/10/25 TBA vs OPEN
(H) 05/13/25 04:30 PM vs OPEN
(H) 03/25/25 04:00 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS
(A) 04/02/25 04:00 PM vs Mount Carmel Area Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/09/25 04:00 PM vs Warrior Run HS (A) 04/12/25 TBA vs Multiple Opponents
(A) 04/17/25 03:00 PM vs OPEN (A) 04/22/25 04:00 PM vs Southern Columbia HS
(A) 04/26/25 12:00 PM vs OPEN (H) 04/29/25 04:00 PM vs Multiple Opponents
(A) 05/03/25 TBA vs OPEN
(H) 05/06/25 04:00 PM vs Mifflinburg Area Senior HS
(A) 05/10/25 TBA vs OPEN
(A) 05/15/25 TBA vs OPEN
(A) 05/17/25 TBA vs OPEN
(A) 03/11/25 04:30 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(A) 03/19/25 04:15 PM vs Lake-Lehman Junior/Senior HS
(H) 03/26/25 04:30 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(A) 03/28/25 04:30 PM vs Danville Area Senior HS
(H) 04/01/25 04:30 PM vs Southern Columbia HS
(H) 04/03/25 04:30 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
(A) 04/05/25 11:00 AM vs Abington Heights HS
(A) 04/08/25 04:30 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS
(A) 04/10/25 04:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 04/11/25 03:30 PM vs Mifflinburg Area Senior HS
(A) 04/12/25 TBA vs OPEN
(A) 04/15/25 04:30 PM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(A) 04/17/25 04:30 PM vs Southern Columbia HS
(A) 04/22/25 04:30 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
(H) 04/24/25 04:30 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS
(H) 04/29/25 04:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(H) 05/01/25 04:30 PM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(A) 05/05/25 07:00 PM vs Central Columbia HS
(H) 05/08/25 07:00 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
(H) 05/10/25 11:00 AM vs Holy Redeemer HS
and Snyder pitched well. Hartman won 12 games and Snyder struck out 23 in 18 2/3 innings, including five in three innings of relief in the district semifinals.
Montoursville (11-10):
After reaching consecutive District 4 Class AAAA championships, Montoursville moves to 3A and hopes to build on its success there.
Pitchers Julie Friel and Avery Stahl both return after throwing well in their first seasons pitching full-time at the varsity level with Friel shining in the district semifinals against Shamokin. Avery Cozzi and Kayleigh Sheleman are two of the area’s top hitters, Cozzi batting .485 with five home runs and 25 RBIs and Sheleman .456 with seven home runs and 32 RBIs.
Shortstop Emily George ignited the offense from the lead-off spot, hitting .385 and Nevaeh Montoya flourished in the middle of the order.
Jordan Chamberlain and Lia Bozochovic had some key hits in close wins as well.
Muncy (21-3): This is definitely a new look Muncy team with dominant pitcher Nolah Moyer now at St. Bonaventure and all-time
runs leader Casey Fry having graduated. No current player threw any innings last year, so developing a pitcher or pitchers and backing them up with strong defense will be imperative. The Indians do feature one of the area’s top players in all-state catcher Taylor Shannon who enjoyed a fabulous season last year, hitting .557 with eight home runs, 33 RBIs and 34 hits. Leah Vest, Jailyn Baker and Rachel Paulhamus also started and were key to the team’s success, as Muncy reached a third straight District 4 Class AA final and state tournament.
North Penn-Liberty (19-1): Like Muncy, North Penn-Liberty looks a lot different. It also appears dangerous again and stormed out to a 3-0 start. A team which entered the season riding a 40-game regular season winning streak opened its year with an impressive 9-2 win against Wyalusing, before thumping Wellsboro, 9-3 and battering Hughesville, 18-0. Sophomore Elyna Booth threw a five-hitter with 14 strikeouts and Haley Litzelman went 2 for 2 with two doubles and two RBIs in the opener and Booth has 38 strikeouts in
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RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Montoursville’s Avery Cozzi (26) crosses the plate after hitting a home run during a game last year against Warrior Run. The Warriors are coming off an 11-10 season while the Defenders were 9-11 in 2024.
15 innings pitched thus far. Sophomore Claire Dominick also had two hits, a double and four RBIs in that opener. Litzelman is a three-year starter who drove in 22 runs last year while compiling a 0.45 ERA and striking out 42 in 31 innings. Addie Smith is a four-year starter and hit .304 with 15 RBIs. A lot of starters graduated, but a team that captured the 2023 District 4 Class AAA championship already appears poised to remain a contender.
Sullivan County (11-9): Speaking of contenders, Sullivan County reached last year’s District 4 Class A
final and returns nearly every starter. The Griffins feature a deep offense and four players hit above .400. Senior catcher Kayla Fowler is the program’s all-time home run leader and hit .509 with 10 doubles and 32 RBIs. Mariah Halabuk hit .467 with three home runs and 23 Rbis, while Gabby Evans hit .435 with 19 RBIs. Miley Dickinson and Emilia Viveiros combined for 25 RBIs and Viveiros struck out 100 batters during her sophomore season.
Warrior Run (9-11): The Defenders just missed reaching the District 4 Class AAA playoffs but return some excellent players as well as both
their primary pitchers. Maura Woland and Lakesha Hauck had big sophomore seasons last spring and highlight the offense. Woland hit .452 and was a rock at shortstop, while Hauck dominated the season’s second half, producing at least two hits in each of her last 10 games and finishing at .424 with six home runs and 22 RBIs. Mya Evans and Millie Gelnett each had 10 RBIs and Ella Printzenhoff hit .280. Mackenzie Heyler won eight games in the circle, striking out 64 and Mackenzie Litchard provided quality depth.
Wellsboro (4-14): Wellsboro is a young team but has
one of the NTL’s top players in Paige Logsdon. The fouryear starter was fantastic last season, hitting .447 with seven home runs and 25 RBIs. Building depth around her will be important as will be improving a pitching staff which struggled last season. Logsdon, Mazie Johnson and Bailee Confer all threw at least 21 innings last season and Logsdon averaged nearly a strikeout per inning. Williamson (11-11): A team that rallied from a 1-7 start to reach districts and defeat Line Mountain in the opening round is a definite
3/22 11:30pm @ Derry
3/24 4:30pm @ DuBois
3/26 4:15pm @ State College
3/28 4:30pm @ Punxsutawney
4/2 4:30pm @ Williamsport
4/4 4:30pm Selinsgrove
4/7 4:30pm Shikellamy
4/11 4:30pm @ Jersey Shore
4/14 4:30pm @ Shamokin Area
4/16 4:30pm Williamsport
4/21 4:30pm @ Selinsgrove
4/26 TBA @ TBA - Central Columbia Tourn
4/26 11:00am @ TBA - Central Columbia Tourn
4/28 4:30pm @ Shikellamy
4/30 4:30pm Jersey Shore
5/2 4:30pm Punxsutawney
5/5 4:30pm Shamokin Area
5/14 4:30pm Bellefonte
3/17 4:00pm @ Milton Area
3/19 4:00pm Jersey Shore Area
3/21 4:00pm @ Montoursville Area
3/24 4:00pm @ Shikellamy
3/27 4:00pm @ South Williamsport Area
4/2 4:00pm Selinsgrove Area
4/7 4:00pm @ Williamsport Area
4/9 4:00pm Milton Area
4/10 4:00pm @ Jersey Shore Area
4/11 4:00pm @ Selinsgrove Area
4/17 10:00am Quad Meet
4/22 12:00pm District Singles @ AAHS
4/23 12:00pm District Singles @ AAHS
4/24 12:00pm Williamsport Area
3/24 4:30pm DuBois
3/28 4:30pm Hollidaysburg
4/1 4:30pm Williamsport
4/2 4:00pm @ Jersey Shore
4/2 5:30pm @ Jersey Shore
4/8 4:30pm Shikellamy
4/26 11:00am Punxsutawney
4/29 4:30pm Danville
5/1 4:30pm Selinsgrove
5/5 4:30pm South Williamsport
5/7 4:30pm @ Bloomsburg
5/12 4:15pm @ Mifflin County
5/13 4:30pm State College
3/27 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/1 4:00pm @ Shikellamy
4/7 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/9 4:00pm @ Selinsgrove
4/15 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/22 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/24 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/26 12:00pm @ LHU Classic
4/30 4:00pm Central Mountain
5/6 4:00pm @ Midd-West HS
5/10 4:00pm @ PHAC League Championships
3/27 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/1 4:00pm @ Shikellamy
4/7 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/9 4:00pm @ Selinsgrove
4/15 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/18/ 12:00pm @ Invitational @ LHU
4/22 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/24 4:00pm Central Mountain
4/26 12:00pm @ LHU Classic
4/30 4:00pm Central Mountain
5/6 4:00pm @ Midd-West HS
5/10 4:00pm @ PHAC League Championships
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team to watch in the Class AA field. Williamson proved that in its opener, blanking Northeast Bradford, 4-0 a day after the Panthers scored 13 runs against CV. Kenna Thomas threw a fivehit shutout with 12 strikeouts and Savannah Dean was 2 for 2 with a home run.
Thomas also went 2 for 2 with a double and two RBIs after hitting .485 last season.
Thomas also struck out 122 batters in 76 1/3 innings last year, while Olivia Gee was 7-2 with a 2.49 ERA.
Coach: Donald Lucas
Assistants: Jim Gonder, Tony Perry, Michael Thopson, Sean Albright, Rich Simpson
Last year’s record: 20-5
Classification: AAA League affiliation: LHAC
Roster: Seniors: Taylor Johnson, Alexa Baney, Gabbie Perry, Taylor Habovick, Kailey Eckert, Sydney Thompson, Sierra Albright. Juniors: Addisyn Burns, Hayley Simpson, Autumn Yoder, Casey Angelotti, Alexis Yoder. Sophomores: Maelee Yoder, Harlee Witherite, Savanna Albright, Raelee Repasky, Kendall Gavlock, Presley Habovick. Freshmen: Madison Stamm, Macey Guenot, Kyra Berger, Lilly Harter, Jaysa Smith.
Coach: Mike Poorman
Assistants: Damon Wagner, Jason Stone, Chuck Cross, Justin Ditty
Last year's record: 16-5
Classification: A League affiliation: Mid-Penn
Roster: Seniors: Matti Mason, Cecelia Schaffer. Juniors: Angel Kmetz, Makenna Stone, Eva Sockman, Hayleigh Dent, Kendall Wagner, Lola English. Sophomores: Lillian Drake, Riley Salizzoni. Freshmen: Carrie Ditty.
Coach: Darryl Jannone
Last year's record: 4-15
Classification: A League affiliation: NTL-II
Roster: Seniors: Addi Pepper, Audrey Bastion. Juniors: Tiffany Acla, Riley Gowin, Maayke Inman, Charleigh Anderson, Tara Gilbert, Emmalee McGhee. Sophomores: Alyssa May, Savannah Bastin-Brown, Nevaeh Vroman, Cyra Hugo, Lydia Roupp, Jaylee Ward. Freshmen: Tiffany Acla, Skylar Gowin.
COWANESQUE VALLEY
Coach: Karl Schauer
Last year's record: 17-4
Classification: A League affiliation: NTL-II
Roster: Emerson West, Lilah LeBarron, Ella Churchill, Natalie Grab, Zeraya Wilson, Taylor Eldridge, Cassidy Andreason, Brayleigh Section, Arianna Cary, Ashley Woodring, Kendra Abbott, Ella Krise, Lundin Pierce, Emily Cook, Payzleigh Mack, Raegan Watson, Bella Mascho, Ella Schaar, Prudance Musto, Shelby Buterbaugh, Katie Huzey
HUGHESVILLE
Coach: Dave Dimoff
Last year’s record: 12-8
Classification: AAA
League affiliation: HAC-III
Roster: Seniors: Ella Breneisen, McKenna
MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Williamsport players console each other after losing 4-1 to Downingtown East in the PIAA quarterfinal game at Williamsport. The Millionaires finshed last year 9-13 and are looking to build off that success and state tournament appearance.
Coach: Tom O'Malley
Assistants Cory Goodman, Adam Lorson, Chris Schuler, Scott Lowery, Lexi Schuler
Last year's record: 24-3
Classification: AAA
League affiliation: Independent Roster: Seniors: Kendall Cardone, Lily Reidy, Gianna Goodman, Alizabeth Schuler, Abby Lorson, Sage Lorson, Emily Holtzapple. Juniors: Maddie Pinkerton, Emma McLaughlin, Alyssa Barnes, Mikaiya Hills, Julia Stamm. Sophomores: Jewelana Jasper, Allison Nolan, Lilliana Brewer. Freshmen: Daniella Brigandi, Abigail Holbrook, Annika Harding
Coach: Brian Heisman
Assistants Kateri Viveiros
Last year's record: 11-9
Classification: A
League affiliation: Mid-Penn
Roster: Seniors: Amber Kelly, Kayla Fowler. Juniors: Mariah Halabuk, Kira Hottenstein, Emilia Viveiros. Sophomores: Willow Daugherty, Sophia Boyer, Emily Guare, Bailey Smith, Alyssa D'Orazio, Kassidy Durland, Emily Murray, Maizey Keeny, Gabby Evans, Miley Dickinson. Freshmen: Bailey Bogart, Charley Insinger, Piper VanGalder, Paighton Durland
Coach: Mark Evans
Last year's record: 9-11
Classification: AAA League affiliation: HAC-III
Roster: Seniors: Serenity Little, Millie Gelnett. Juniors: Maura Woland, McKenna Forman, Summer Rovenolt, Mackenzie Heyler, Jessica Frey, Ella Printzenhoff, Lakesha Hauck. Sophomores: Lydia Keener, Mackenzie Litchard, Rylee Reeder, Cait Waltman, Ella Wertman, Makenzie Johnson. Freshmen: Skye Reigle, Kiley Day, Lynlee Hoban, Elyce Johnson, Makenzie Heffner, Sienna Wise
Coach: Greg Carr
Assistants Renee Frazier, Jamie Frantz
Last year's record: 4-14
Classification: AAA League affiliation: NTL-I
Roster: Seniors: Madelynn Losinger, Emily Roosa, Paige Logsdon, Arianah Lawton. Juniors: LeAnna Fuentes, Miya Kemp, Harleigh Cleveland. Sophomores: Bailee Confer, Kaelyn Peterson, Mazie Johnson, Alexis Passmore. Freshmen: Rylee Coolidge, Adelyn Frantz, Hannah Taylor, Lacie Brutsman, Ariel Acevedo, Kaylee Frazier, Teagan Novinger, Delaney Morral, Madalynn Flannery.
Coach Chris Lorson
Assistants: Heidi Russell, Joe Miller, Frank Stetts
Last year's record: 14-7
Classification: AAAA League affiliation: HAC-I
Roster: Seniors: Kalyssa Johns, Jaymison Stellfox, Isabelle Engel. Juniors: Danielle Miller, Isabell Carrasquillo, Keylei Confair, Makayla Wrench, Lynna Clark, Sydney Brungard, Mya Lehman. Sophomores: Kylie Schall, Alexis Fry, Kallie Moyer, Alaina Samar. Freshmen: Azlyn Guerrero, Ryleigh Eck, Maddison Thomas, Rylee Oechler, Annika Clark, Kamryn Kowalski, Vadah Ulsamer.
LEWISBURG
Coach Ken Wagner
Assistants: Stephen Bolinsky
Last year’s record: 2-18
Classification: AAAA
League affiliation: HAC-II
Sones. Juniors: McKenna Gelnett, Jayla Koser, Abbigail Miller, Kiana Peck. Sophomores: Ashlynn Barlett, Maddie Smith, Addy Knight, Lyla Kinney, Addison Henninger, Davanee Hoover. Freshmen: Leia Turner, Eliza Kile, Molly Peters, Brynlee Williams, Lauren Karl, Avery Earnest, Lauren Stroup, Olivia Kile
Roster: Brinley Haile, Siani Taylor, Meg Mitchell, Hailee Kieffer, Brooke Leauber,
Aaliyah Bleich, Jareililanys Rios Barrientos, Nora Hockenbrook, Lucy Mitchell, Jalynne Routh-Landsman, Cate Lowry, Josie Gutkowski, Emma Apanel, Brooke Brown
Coach: Mark Godfrey
Assistants: (not available)
Last year's record: 20-4
Classification: AAA
League affiliation: HAC-III
Roster: Seniors: Sofia Mileto. Juniors: Alena Barone, Shyla Fulp, Maelle Goyette, Jillian Kennedy, Lydia Kresock, Sophia Miller, Maddie Wertz. Sophomores: Addi Barowy, Aynslie French, Mia Girio, Peyton Phillips, Breeze Sauers, Madelyn Williams. Freshmen: Emma Bordenick, Bella Brown, Kyonna Johnson, Julisa Martin, Madilyn Mercaldo, Kinsie Phillips, Easton Waller.
Coach: (not available)
Last year's record: 4-16
Classification: AAAA
League affiliation: HAC-II
Roster: Seniors: Erin Hess, Isabelle Shupp. Juniors: Rylie Anspach, Trinity Cox, Carrie King, Emma King, Kiley Long. Sophomores: Alexa Beers, Ryleigh Heimbach. Freshmen:
Gabrielle Chubb, Sydney Kime, Kieralynne Lose.
Coach: Chris Glenn
Assistants: Madge Guiser
Last year's record: 13-8
Classification: A
League affiliation Mid-Penn
Roster: Seniors: Addi Cross, Delilah Preitz, Addi Muhl. Juniors: Cali Barnes, Madisyn Miller, Zoe Furman, Ava Hartman, Chloe Gardner, Ava Hartman, Chloe Gordner. Sophomores: Amelia Shrimp, Izzy Rivera-Wililams, Arianna Snyder, Margot Schreiber, Mady Dieffenderfer. Freshmen: Aleaha Grimm.
Coach: Mikayla Arnold
Assistants: Drew Arnold, Kayla Zimmerman, Hailey Stetts
Last year's record: 11-10
Classification: AAA
League affiliation HAC-II
Roster: Seniors: Jordan Chamberlain, Avery Cozzi, Nevaeh Montoya, Jillian Stone. Juniors: Raigan Fredericks, Julie Friel, Emily George, Kayleigh Sheleman, Avery Stahl. Sophomores: Lia Bozochovic. Freshmen: Emma Ammerman, Layla Beam, Harley Chamberlain, Kilynn Hum-
mer, Olivia Ings, Makayla Laielli-Phipps, March Manotti, McKenna Mundrick, Rylee Reeder, Reagan Tucker, Laney Yonkin.
Coach Bob Koslop
Last year's record 21-3
Classification: AA
League affiliation: Mid-Penn
Roster: Seniors: Jailyn Baker, Meghan Beaghley, Taylor Shannon, Savannah Thompson, Leah Vest. Juniors: Hailey Adams, Emmalee Munsell, Hayley Thompson, Lillian Wheeler. Sophomores: Alexandria Eck, Payton Harman, Rachel Paulhamus, Dakota Showalter. Freshmen: Avery Buss, Evelyn Buss, Sophie Maiorana, Kallie Sullivan.
NORTH
Coach Jason Chapel
Assistants: Eric Broughton, Nate McNamara, Kyle Smith
Last year's record 19-1
Classification: AAA
League affiliation: NTL-I
Roster: Madison Smith, Kameron Lightner, Riley Getola, Elaina Shaw, Kaylee Graham, Elyna Booth, Gabby Parsons, Addilyn Lehman, Keeha Rieppel, Addie Smith, Claire Dominick, Ava Giles, Haylee Aumick, Haley Litzelman,
Coach: Mark Gee
Last year's record: 11-11
Classification: AA League affiliation: NTL-II
Roster: Seniors: Kaegen Short, Rylee Bir, Savannah Dean, Joelie Stephens. Juniors: Laila Hackett, Kenna Thomas. Sophomores: Oliva Gee, Lexi Smalley, Hannah Penzone, Allee Southard. Freshmen: Alexis Sprague, Makayla Heichel, Jocelyn Colegrove, Aubree Roe.
WILLIAMSPORT
Coach: Scott Stugart
Assistants Todd Snyder, Greg Hennigan, Kylie Hartman, Bo Hornberger
Last year's record: 9-13
Classification: 6A League affiliation: HAC-I
Roster: Seniors: Emily McAnelly, Bailey Livermore, Chelsey Harrison, Tianah Williams, Brianna Butler. Juniors: Ashlyn Robinson, Emma Vollman, Isabella Reddy, Brenna Beck. Sophomores: Katelyn Solomon, Aviana Schawnbeck, Brianna Hakes. Freshmen: Kinsley Cannode, Zaelana Minor, Jayda Fink-Powell, Nora Lorson, Ashlynn Fuller, Madelyn Branham, Abryana Woodford, Ariella Tolentino-English, Layla Hornberger.
(H) 03/26/25 4:30 PM vs Lewisburg HS
(H) 03/31/25 4:30 PM vs Midd-West Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/02/25 4:30 PM vs Mount Carmel Area Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/09/25 4:30 PM vs Mifflinburg Area Sr HS
(A) 04/11/25 4:30 PM vs Milton HS
(H) 04/14/25 4:30 PM vs Danville Area Sr HS
(A) 04/16/25 4:30 PM vs Central Columbia HS
(A) 03/17/25 4:00 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 03/19/25 4:00 PM vs Danville Area Sr HS
(A) 03/24/25 4:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(H) 03/25/25 4:00 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS
(A) 03/26/25 4:00 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(H) 03/31/25 4:00 PM vs Central Mountain HS
(A) 04/02/25 4:00 PM vs Milton HS
(A) 03/21/25 4:30 PM vs Danville Area Sr HS
(A) 03/26/25 4:30 PM vs Central Columbia HS
(H) 03/28/25 4:30 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
(A) 04/01/25 4:30 PM vs Hughesville Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/03/25 4:30 PM vs Southern Columbia HS
(H) 04/05/25 11:00 AM vs Mifflinburg Area Sr HS
(H) 04/08/25 4:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 04/19/25 11:00 AM vs Montgomery Sr HS
Thu 04/14 4:00 pm Away @ WILLIAMSPORT
Tue 04/19 4:00 pm Home vs MILTON
(A) 04/21/25 4:30 PM vs Midd-West Jr/Sr HS
Tue 04/26 4:00pm Home vs LEWISBURG
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD
(A) 04/03/25 4:00 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS
(A) 04/04/25 4:00 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
(A) 04/10/25 4:30 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
(A) 04/11/25 5:30 PM vs OPEN
(H) 04/23/25 4:30 PM vs Mount Carmel Area Jr/Sr HS
Sat 04/30 9:00 am Away @ OPPONENT SCHOOLS
LHU Invitational
(A) 04/25/25 4:30 PM vs Lewisburg HS
Tue 05/03 4:00pm Home vs MT. CARMEL
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD
(H) 04/28/25 4:30 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
Sat 05/07 10:00am Away @ OPPONENT SCHOOLS FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE MEET
(H) 04/30/25 4:30 PM vs Milton HS
Sat 05/14 10:00am Away @ OPPONENT SCHOOLS LEAGUES
(H) 05/02/25 4:30 PM vs Shamokin Area
Sat 05/21 9:00am Away @ OPPONENT SCHOOLS DISTRICT IV MEET
(H) 04/07/25 4:00 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
(H) 04/09/25 4:00 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 04/14/25 4:00 PM vs Wellsboro Area SD
(H) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(H) 04/17/25 4:00 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(A) 04/12/25 TBA vs OPEN
(A) 04/12/25 TBA vs OPEN
(H) 04/15/25 4:30 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS
(H) 04/17/25 4:30 PM vs Hughesville Jr/Sr HS
(H) 04/22/25 4:30 PM vs Southern Columbia HS
(A) 05/03/25 1:00 PM vs Waverly HS
(H) 04/22/25 4:00 PM vs Milton HS
(H) 04/24/25 4:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 05/05/25 4:30 PM vs Danville Area Sr HS
Tue 03/22 4:00 pm Away @ SHIKELLAMY
MCCALL TENNIS
(A) 04/28/25 4:00 PM vs Central Mountain HS
(H) 05/07/25 4:30 PM vs Central Columbia HS
Thu 03/24 4:00 pm Home vs MIFFLINBURG
MCCALL TENNIS
(A) 05/01/25 4:30 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS (A) 05/05/25 4:30 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 05/09/25 4:00 PM vs OPEN - BACKYARD BRAWL
Tue 03/29 4:00 pm Away @ MILTON
MCCALL TENNIS
(H) 03/25/25 4:30 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(A) 05/10/25 12:00 PM vs OPEN - BACKYARD BRAWL
Thu 03/31 4:00 pm Home vs JERSEY SHORE
Mon 04/04 4:30 pm Away @ SELINSGROVE
(H) 05/13/25 4:30 PM vs OPEN
MCCALL TENNIS
Wed 04/06 4:00 pm Home vs WILLIAMSPORT
Fri 04/08 4:00 pm Home vs SHIKELLAMY
MCCALL TENNIS
Tue 04/12 4:00 pm Home vs CENTRAL MOUNTAIN
Mon 04/18 4:00 pm Away @ MIFFLINBURG
MCCALL TENNIS
Wed 04/20 4:00 pm Home vs MILTON
Mon 04/25 4:00 pm Away @ JERSEY SHORE
Wed 04/27 4:30 pm Home vs SELINSGROVE
MCCALL TENNIS
Mon 05/02 4:00 pm Away @ WILLIAMSPORT
Wed 05/04 4:00 pm Away @ CENTRAL MOUNTAIN
MCCALL TENNIS
(A) 03/29/25 12:00 PM vs Midd-West Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/03/25 4:00 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 04/09/25 4:00 PM vs Central Columbia HS
(A) 04/12/25 TBA vs OPEN
(H) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs Danville Area Sr HS
(A) 04/19/25 TBA vs OPEN
(H) 04/22/25 4:00 PM vs Milton HS w/Montgomery
(A) 04/26/25 TBA vs OPEN
(H) 05/08/25 4:30 PM vs Milton HS (H) 05/15/25 4:30 PM vs Bloomsburg HS (H) 05/16/25 4:30 PM vs Shamokin Area
By CHRIS MASSE cmasse@sungazette.com
Something mighty rare occurred last year. No Sun-Gazette area team captured a district championship.
That speaks more to how deep and good this district is year after year, and it certainly was not from a lack of quality teams. South Williamsport, Warrior Run, Montoursville, Central Mountain and Williamsport all reached district finals and Montgomery and Hughesville both captured league championships.
Time will tell if what happened last season was a one-year blip on the radar or not. Either way, this area again is full of contenders eager to pursue postseason glory.
While no Sun-Gazette team won a district championship, two
captured titles from the Express area with both Bellefonte and Bald Eagle Area hoisting district gold.
DR. MASSE’S TOP FIVE (LAST YEAR’S RECORD IN PARENTHESES)
1. Williamsport (14-8):
This was a tough call but Williamsport’s vast pitching depth earns it the early-season honor. Although a team which reached its third straight District 2-4 Class 6A championship and sixth in seven seasons, graduated the majority of its offensive starters, it features quite a pitching arsenal. Wyatt Bair, Grant Vilello and Ryan Schur all had big seasons last spring, while Cole Deitrick and Trey Damschroder excelled in key moments, too. Bair threw a one-hit shutout in the district semifinals against Wyoming Valley West, closing the year 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA. Vilello came on strong late in the year, finishing 3-1 and scattering 11 hits in 26 2./3 innings, while striking out 33. Ryan Schur was dominant,
MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport ‘s Deacon Brawn (27) scores behind Wyoming Valley West catcher on a single by Aaron Klosko (8) in the fourth inning last May. Williamsport reached the District 2-4 Class 6A championship game last year, but came up shy of winning gold.
often in relief, surrendering just seven hits in 25 1/3 innings and posting a 0.27 ERA. Deitrick threw well against Central Mountain and Damschroder shined at the Backyard Brawl. A big question will be whether standout third baseman Lucas Naughton can play after sustaining a football injury last fall. He hit .500 a year ago, while first baseman Kellen Jackson led the area with six home runs, hitting .375 and driving in 24 runs.
2. Montoursville (145): Montoursville not only returns a good group from a team which played in its sixth
straight district final, but also brings up an exciting crop of freshmen. The Warriors came within a timely hit of winning last year’s 4A championship, dropping a one-run heart-breaker to eventual state semifinalist Danville. This team also features a deep staff anchored by Logan Kirby. The right-hander has been dominant his first two seasons, especially in two playoff wins, and went 5-1 with two saves, a 1.55 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings. Lefties Brayden McCourt and Jimmy Mussina have pitched well in big games the past two seasons and Riley Bowes and Brody
Aldenderfer are among those who provide quality depth. Bowes enjoyed a breakout year in the lead-off spot, hitting .417, while junior catcher Jonah Heddings hit .383 and three-year starter Aldenderfer .362. Michael Reeder reached base five times in two playoff games, Noah Kirby showed promise as a freshman, as did Zack Neill, so quality depth is not limited to the pitching staff. That includes Logan Kirby who hit .480 with 14 RBIs after working his way into the lineup.
3. Montgomery (183): Excitement is high at Montgomery after it captured
a Mid-Penn championship and reached the District 4 Class AA semifinals. All but one player is back from that squad which strengthened its non-conference with games against Montoursville, Selinsgrove, Warrior Run, South Williamsport and Hughesville. Briar Persing, Parker Bennett and Parker Persing form a three-headed pitching monster and all had ERAs of 2.07 or lower last season. Briar Persing dominated as a freshman, going 9-1 with a save and a 2.02 ERA. The right-hander allowed just 33 hits in 56 1/3 innings and
(A) 03/12/25 04:30 PM vs St. John Neumann Reg Acad
(H) 03/14/25 04:00 PM vs Troy Junior/Senior HS
(A) 03/18/25 04:30 PM vs Danville Area Senior HS
(H) 03/24/25 04:30 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS
(A) 03/29/25 11:00 AM vs Wellsboro Area School District
(H) 03/31/25 04:30 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(H) 04/02/25 04:30 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 04/04/25 04:30 PM vs Shamokin Area
(H) 04/07/25 04:30 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(H) 04/09/25 04:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(H) 04/11/25 04:30 PM vs Central Mountain Schools
(A) 04/14/25 07:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(A) 04/16/25 04:30 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(H) 04/21/25 04:30 PM vs Shamokin Area
(A) 04/25/25 04:30 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(A) 04/28/25 04:30 PM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(A) 04/30/25 04:30 PM vs Central Mountain Schools
(H) 05/02/25 04:30 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS
(H) 05/05/25 04:30 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(A) 05/07/25 04:30 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(H) 05/09/25 04:30 PM vs Midd-West Jr/Sr HS
(A) 05/12/25 04:30 PM vs Milton HS
(H) 03/17/25 04:00 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(A) 03/19/25 04:00 PM vs Central Mountain Schools
(A) 03/21/25 04:00 PM vs Lewisburg HS
(H) 03/24/25 04:00 PM vs Milton HS
(H) 03/26/25 04:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(A) 03/27/25 04:00 PM vs Wellsboro Area School District
(A) 03/31/25 04:00 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(H) 04/04/25 04:00 PM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(A) 04/07/25 04:00 PM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(A) 04/09/25 04:00 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(H) 04/10/25 04:00 PM vs Central Mountain Schools
(A) 04/15/25 04:00 PM vs Milton HS
(A) 04/17/25 04:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(H) 04/18/25 04:00 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(H) 04/21/25 04:00 PM vs Juniata Senior HS
(A) 04/25/25 04:00 PM vs Muncy Junior/Senior HS
(H) 04/28/25 04:00 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(H) 05/01/25 04:00 PM vs Wellsboro Area School District
(H) 03/19/25 04:30 PM vs Bucktail HS
(H) 03/24/25 04:00 PM vs Southern Columbia HS
(H) 03/26/25 04:30 PM vs Lewisburg HS
(A) 03/28/25 04:30 PM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(A) 04/01/25 04:30 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(H) 04/02/25 04:30 PM vs Central Mountain Schools
(H) 04/10/25 04:30 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(H) 04/15/25 04:30 PM vs Danville Area Senior HS
(H) 04/17/25 04:30 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(A) 04/18/25 04:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(H) 04/24/25 04:30 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(H) 04/25/25 04:30 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(A) 04/29/25 04:30 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 05/01/25 04:30 PM vs Danville Area Senior HS
(H) 05/03/25 11:00 AM vs Tunkhannock HS
(A) 05/05/25 04:30 PM vs Bald Eagle Area
(A) 05/08/25 07:00 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS
(A) 05/09/25 04:30 PM vs Troy Junior/Senior HS
(H) 05/12/25 04:30 PM vs Milton HS
(A) 05/16/25 07:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(H) 03/27/25 04:00 PM vs Multiple Opponents
(H) 04/01/25 04:00 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(H) 04/09/25 04:00 PM vs Shamokin Area
(A) 04/12/25 8:30 AM vs Multiple Opponents
(H) 04/15/25 04:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS
(A) 04/18/25 TBA vs Lock Haven University
(A) 04/22/25 04:00 PM vs Central Mountain Schools
(A) 04/26/25 TBA vs Lock Haven University
(A) 04/30/25 04:00 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 05/03/25 10:00 AM vs Williamsport Area HS
(A) 05/06/25 04:00 PM vs Multiple Opponents
(A) 05/10/25 TBA vs Milton HS
(A) 05/15/25 TBA vs Multiple Opponents
(A) 05/17/25 TBA vs Multiple Opponents
struck out 121, becoming the area’s first pitcher since South’s Tripp Breen in 2019 to reach 100 strikeouts in a season. Bennett would be the ace on many staffs and Parker Persing also often mowed through opponents. Both Persings, Bennett and sophomore Trace Furman all hit .333 or higher. Cooper Roman and Lincoln Miller had strong seasons starting as freshmen as did Victor Ottman who heated up late in the season.
4. Warrior Run (14-9): Warrior Run has made a monster turnaround the last two seasons, going from one win to reaching the District 4 Class AAA semifinals and championship. Most of those players are back again and most are three-year starters. Stone Allison and Isaiah Betz are four-year starters and Allison hit .383 with three home runs and 19 RBIs last season. Griff Harrington put together a super sophomore season, hitting .415 with 15 extra-base hits and 22 RBIs, while posting a 2.28 ERA and allowing just 30 hits in 43 innings. Fellow juniors James Keifer, Cohen Zecman and Tyler Ulrich all hit .322 or higher and all produced at least 16 RBIs. The pitching runs deep with Landon Polcyn going 4-2 with a 2.88 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 34 innings last season. He threw a gem against Mount Carmel in the district final and Keifer and junior Gabe Engel also averaged more than a strikeout per inning. Most of these players also gained more big-game experience last summer, helping Warrior Run reach the final of the Senior League Mid-Atlantic Regional. Warrior Run opened its season in strong fashion as Keifer and Harrington combined on a five-inning no-hitter in a 14-0 win against Millville. Harrington and Betz homered, while Allison went 3 for 4 with two doubles and four RBIs and Polcyn was 3 for 3.
TIM WEIGHT/For The Express
After claiming back-to-back PIAA Class AA championships, Bald Eagle Area is eyeing a three-peat this season.
reign as District 6 Class 5A champions but the Wildcats still built on their winning tradition. Only four offensive starters are back, but the JV and feeder programs are strong in Mill Hall, so the cupboard is far from bare. Austin Frank could be the next in a long line of standout pitchers there, going 3-1 with two saves last season, while allowing just 11 hits and striking out 21 in 19 innings.
Watt Probst emerged as one of the area’s best behind the plate, throwing out nine runners, while hitting .340 with eight doubles and 24 RBIs. Malaky Moyd also hit well in his first season starting, batting .333.
Burns (.494), Kahale Burns (.484) and Kaden Burns (.412).Carson Nagle hit .388 with three hits and 42 RBIs.
5. Central Mountain (13-6): Eventual state champion Hollidaysburg ended Central Mountain’s five-year
Gage Laughner also threw well, going 2-1 and striking out 17 in 15 innings. Brady Lavelle and Bryce Brungard are other pitchers to watch. Isaiah Maldonado helped spark the offense last season, hitting .405 and Blake Walker was close behind at .393 with 13 RBIs. Catcher
(LAST YEAR’S RECORD IN PARENTHESES) Bald Eagle Area (25-2): Bald Eagle Area clearly would be among the Top 5 if it was eligible as a Sun-Gazette area team. The Eagles are trying to become the state’s first team to win three straight state championships, romping to a second straight title last year. BEA scored at least nine runs in four state playoff wins, totaling 41. Gone, though, are Gavin
Bellefonte (19-3): Another Lock Haven team which would be among the Top 5 if it fell in the Sun-Gazette coverage area, Bellefonte is pursuing its second Class AAA state championship in three seasons. The Red Raiders reached another district final last season and it returns a strong core eager to make another state tournament run.
unable to overcome a 10.90 ERA but could be a team to watch in Class A if that staff improves. They have a dynamic weapon in Keller Friese who dominated as a freshman, winning the area batting title with a .655 average, two home runs, 14 doubles and 26 RBIs. He also struck out 37 batters in 28 2/3 innings. Cael Dorman hit .406 and Ethan Kalafut .395 with 14 RBIs.
they are waiting on the return of standout Holden Ward following offseason surgery. Ward hit .435 with 35 runs a year ago and was 7-1 with a 2.80 ERA and 71 strikeouts. Zach Colton threw a gem against Sayre in a season-opening win, allowing just one earned run in six innings and striking out 10. Colton earned four saves last spring and compiled a 2.08 ERA. Ben Fitch hit .328 with 19 RBIs last season and scored the game-winning run against Sayre after going 3 for 3 with a double. Michael Beers had 18 RBIs and started strong as well, going 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs. Sophomore Bailey Gardner drove in a teambest 23 runs.
Cowanesque Valley (9-11): CV fell just short of reaching districts a year ago, dropping its last game but showed its promise in a convincing 6-1 season opening win against Coudersport. Loagan Stickler dominated on the mound, throwing 4 1/3 no-hit innings and striking out 12. He, Dave Hess and Levi Stahli also threw a lot last year, Stahli going 3-3 and Hess striking out 22 in 18 innings. Hess, a sophomore, went 3 for 3 against Coudersport and Stahli hit .381 last season. Stickler went 4 for 5 with a triple and four RBIs in CV’s impressive 12-4 win against Canton Saturday, helping the Indians improve to 2-0.
Bucktail (3-16): Back to Sun-Gazette area teams, Bucktail is hoping to take a step forward after flexing some offensive muscle last year, but struggling on the mound. The Bucks were
Canton (15-6): The two-time defending NTL-II champions were a hit away from defeating eventual Class AA state semifinalist Wyalusing in last year’s district quarterfinals, dropping a 4-3 heart-breaker. The Warriors return a good group from that squad, although
Hughesville (15-4): After repeating as HAC-III champions, Hughesville fields a much younger team this spring. It flexed its muscle, though, in Saturday’s season opener, scoring 15 runs over the final two innings in a 17-2 win at Wellsboro. The Spartans have won district and league titles the past two seasons and are hoping the younger players can grow up fast to continue the tradition. Sophomore pitcher Graden Dohl stormed out of the gates a year ago, finishing 4-1 with a save, a 2.92 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings. Trent Wetzel and Nate Bieber produced some clutch moments as well and
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Bieber was 2-0 with a 0.40 ERA. Sophomore Connor Anstadt is another pitcher to watch. JD Lunger helps ignite the offense, hitting a team-high .476 with two home runs and 10 RBIs last year. He homered and drove in five runs at Wellsboro. Jed Abernatha hit .389 with 17 RBIs and Wetzel .357 with 12 RBIs. They both added two hits each Saturday.
Jersey Shore (10-11): Jersey Shore wasted no time building off last year’s turnaround when it reached districts for the first time since 2018. The Bulldogs scored 11 runs in the first two innings and defeated defending District 4 Class AAAA champion Danville, 14-10. It was an especially positive sign since the offense struggled at times last season. Hunter Enders, Carter Rhinehart and Zach Myers all delivered two hits and Carson Watkins and Collin Berguson both had hits with two RBIs. Landon Welshans hit .303 a year ago and Myers had a strong pitching season, stricking out 38 in 33 1/3 innings, while recording a 2.52 ERA. He picked up where he left off against Danville, striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings of strong relief to earn the win. Building depth behind Myers and Enders on the mound will be vital going forward.
Lewisburg (0-20): There is nowhere to go up for a team which played some strong squads tough last season. Junior Landen Wagner provides the offense a strong foundation to build upon after hitting .362 with seven doubles and 17 RBIs. The big question marks surround a pitching staff which generated a 9.76 ERA a year ago. Dakota Kiester, Max Pfirman and Cohen Hoover all threw at least 14 2/3 innings, so that experience should help Lewisburg take a step forward. Hoover and Xavier Carter combined on a five-inning no-hitter in a 16-5 season opening win against East Juniata with Keister and freshman Landynn Bieber each producing two hits.
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Loyalsock (9-11): A
team decimated by injuries still nearly reached districts last season, rallying to give itself a shot in the last game of the season. Senior Deryk Kulp helped the team overcome those injuries and hit .396 while going 5-4 with 40 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings. Dolan Harman hit .371 and John Kiehl drove in 12 runs, both in their first extensive varsity action. Junior Kayden Keefer could provide a spark if he can stay healthy. The versatile threat returned for the final two games last year and went 4 for 8. The Lancers receive a boost with Chase Wright, a three-year starter at St. John Neumannn, playing. Wright has played well at multiple positions and adds critical depth to a staff that returns
just one other player with varsity innings in Nolan Rall. The Lancers also should benefit from Jadyn Wagner and Drake Dupont returning from injuries.
Milton (11-11): What a run Milton made last spring, going from 3-8 to being within six outs of reaching the District 4 Class AAAA championship. Milton caught fire down the stretch, defeated Jersey Shore in districts and gave state semifinalist Danville a battle in the semifinals. The challenge now is building off that success despite losing most of the starters, including the bulk of the pitching staff. Monty Fisher is a three-year starter in center field and should give the offense a lift as should Landon Tillson after
hitting .279 last year. Look for Brayden Gower, Lou Williams and Chase Knarr to help try and negate the pitching losses as Milton tries to improve its win total for a third straight year.
Muncy (13-7): This may be the youngest team Muncy has fielded in the 2000s with nine of the 15 players on the roster being freshmen and sophomores. The Indians are replacing most of their offensive starters and pitching staff and only four players who had at least 30 at-bats are back. Still, Muncy does have some nice building blocks in Nick Delany and Tanner Baker. Delany hit .393 and added 21 RBIs in a breakthrough season a year ago, while Baker is a fouryear starter who drove in 18
fanned 47 in 52 1/3 innings with a 2.54 ERA. Davis is a four-year starter who hit .391 and Easton Cleveland-Pequignot flourished down the stretch, finishing at .321. Andy Hermansen hit a grand slam against Wyalusing, Shaw drove in two runs and Riley Oakes and Jason Harer also hit well. Liam Shault opened the season with two hits against Wyalusing.
St. John Neumann (711): Neumann stayed in the playoff hunt until late in the season and has the potential to be a title contender in District 4 Class A. Angelo Birch and Andrew Walter both threw well last season, Birch striking out 31 in 33 innings and Walter totaling a 3.11 ERA. Walter also hit .352 with 16 Rbis and Birch drove in 15 runs. Gino Birch hit .296 and provides pitching depth while freshmen Nolan Fagnano, Maverick Dunkleberger and Clark Bower all showed exciting promise starting as freshmen. Neumann scored at least six runs in nine of its 18 games, so it has the ingredients to be dangerous if it can build some pitching depth. Angelo Birch struck out nine in five impressive innings in a season-opening 14-6 win against East Juniata. Gino Birch was 2 for 3 with three runs and Lajon Dizard 1 for 2 with four RBIs.
runs and went 5-0 on the mound. Kase Snyder hit .300 and Liam Adams drove in 10 runs. Adams, Snyder and Delany all could see pitching time as well.
North Penn-Mansfield (13-8): A team which made a five-win improvement last season retains a strong core of starters and opened its season in impressive fashion, routing two-time defending District 4 Class AA champion Wyalusing, 15-4. It kept raking two days later, defeating rival Wellsboro, 12-2. Alex Davis and Cooper Shaw form a nice pitching tandem and Davis earned the win in the opener, striking out four in two innings. He struck out 48 in 42 1/3 innings last season, producing a 2.65 ERA and Shaw
South Williamsport (158): Although it graduated five starters and most of its pitchers, South still has the look of a team which could continue the program’s winning ways. The team has just six seniors and juniors, meaning both the present and future could be bright, depending on how many of those young players develop throughout the season. Keep an eye on freshman left-hander Cole Gerber who has impressed in the preseason. He, sophomore Levi Butler, senior Tadd Lusk and freshman Cade Lusk are some of the players South will call on to fill the voids on the staff. Lusk is a three-year starter who hit .373 last spring. Rem Minier and Trace Wertz also have started the past two years and produced in some
03/18/25 A 4:30 PM @ Dubois Area Senior HS
03/21/25 A 4:30 PM @ Clearfield Area
03/25/25 A 4:30 PM @ Tyrone Area
03/27/25 H 4:30 PM vs Central HS - Martinsburg
04/02/25 A 4:30 PM @ Huntingdon Area
04/04/25 A 4:30 PM @ Forest Hills HS
04/05/25 A TBA @ OPEN
04/05/25 A 9:00 AM @ Bald Eagle Area
04/08/25 H 4:30 PM vs Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
04/09/25 H 4:30 PM vs St. Marys Area HS
04/11/25 H 4:30 PM vs Greater Johnstown Sr. HS
04/14/25 A 4:30 PM @ Bellwood-Antis HS
04/16/25 H 4:30 PM vs Hollidaysburg Area
04/23/25 A 4:30 PM @ Bishop McCort Catholic HS
04/28/25 H 4:30 PM vs Philipsburg-Osceola
04/30/25 A 4:30 PM @ Hollidaysburg Area
05/02/25 H 4:30 PM vs Somerset Area
05/06/25 H 4:30 PM vs Penns Valley
05/12/25 H 4:30 PM vs Clearfield Area
05/14/25 A 4:30 PM @ Central Mountain Schools
03/20/25 H 4:00 PM vs Clearfield Area
03/25/25 H 4:00 PM vs Tyrone Area
03/27/25 A 4:00 PM @ Central HS - Martinsburg
04/01/25 H 4:00 PM vs Huntingdon Area
04/04/25 A 4:30 PM @ Forest Hills HS
04/08/25 A 4:30 PM @ Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
04/11/25 H 4:00 PM vs Greater Johnstown Sr. HS
04/12/25 H TBA vs OPEN
04/12/25 H TBA vs State College Area SD
04/14/25 H 4:00 PM vs Bellwood-Antis HS
04/16/25 A 3:30 PM @ Hollidaysburg Area
04/22/25 H 4:00 PM vs Bald Eagle Area
04/23/25 A 4:30 PM @ Bishop McCort Catholic HS
04/28/25 A 4:30 PM @ Philipsburg-Osceola
04/30/25 H 4:00 PM vs Hollidaysburg Area
05/02/25 H 4:00 PM vs Somerset Area
05/06/25 A 4:30 PM @ Penns Valley
05/12/25 A 4:30 PM @ Clearfield Area
03/25/25 A 4:00 PM @ Bald Eagle Area
03/25/25 H 4:05 PM vs Bellwood-Antis HS
03/29/25 H 9:30 AM vs Multiple Opponents
04/01/25 H 4:30 PM vs Bishop Carroll HS
04/01/25 H 4:35 PM vs Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
04/01/25 H 4:40 PM vs Central Cambria HS/MS
04/09/25 H 4:00 PM vs Philipsburg-Osceola
04/09/25 H 4:05 PM vs Penns Valley
04/12/25 A TBA @ OPEN
04/16/25 A 4:00 PM @ Hollidaysburg Area
04/16/25 A 4:05 PM @ Clearfield Area
04/19/25 A TBA @ Jack Roddick Invite - Shippensburg
04/22/25 A 4:00 PM @ Central HS - Martinsburg
04/22/25 A 4:05 PM @ Huntingdon Area
04/22/25 A 4:05 PM @ Tyrone Area
04/26/25 A TBA @ LHU Invite HS Classic
05/02/25 A TBA @ Mt. Lion Classic
05/06/25 A 11:00 AM @ League Championships
05/13/25 A TBA @ AAA D6 Championships - Altoona
05/14/25 A TBA @ AAA D6 Championships - Altoona
05/22/25 A TBA @ PIAA State Championship @ Shippensburg University
05/23/25 A TBA @ PIAA State Championship @ Shippensburg University
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big games. Minier scored 16 times and Wertz drove in 13 for a team which made its third straight District 4 Class AA final and state tournament appearance.
Sullivan County (3-13): Sullivan returns all but two players from last year and could feature a strong offense. Three-year starter Tucker Blasi is one of the MidPenn’s best players and hit .468 with nine extra-base hits last spring. Keegan Bagley hit .358 with 13 RBIs and Blaze Fitzgerald drove in 10 runs. Blasi struck out 24 in 18 2/3 innings, while Fitzgerald and Cole Barto also earned valuable pitching experience.
Wellsboro (8-12): Wellsboro returns eight starters from last season and is hoping to rebound following an 0-3 start last week. Junior Marek Mascho is a three-year starter who hit .403 with two hits and seven doubles last season. Mascho homered and doubled Saturday against Hughesville. He also went 2-3 with a 3.73 ERA in 41 innings pitched. Gabe Sprouse hit .289 with 19 RBIs. A more experienced group now, Wellsboro should be able to improve its .255 average from last season. Replacing ace Caden Smith on the mound is a top priority. Sophomore Max Mascho could be one of those who helps does that after striking out 12 in 13 innings a year ago.
Coach: Ryan McNamara
Assistants: Luke Gardner, James Gardner, John Jones, Chad MacNamara
Last year’s record: 25-2
Classification: AA League affiliation: LHAC
Roster: Seniors: Connor Perry, Wyatt Kowalczyk, Brayden Dubbs, Wyatt Cesna, Wyatt Spackman. Juniors: Teagun Runkle, Graysen
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Both Muncy (13-7) and Montgomery (18-3) look to build off last season’s successes and make deep playoff runs.
White, Kaden Clark, Kaleb Irion. Sophomores: Luke Hosband, Isaac Meyer, Dawson Lomison, Hayden Stimer. Freshmen: Riley Bucha, Isaac Johnson.
Coach Jon Clark
Assistants: Josh Brown, Adam Gearhart, Rick Hall, Drew Bryan
Last year’s record: 19-3
Classification: AAAA League affiliation: LHAC
Roster: Peyton Vancas, Jack McHail, Parker Capparelle, Braeden Fortney, Cole Houser, Evan Mattern, Carsen Henry, Parker VonGunden, Daxton Kreiger, Oliver Thornburg, Isaac Gall, Quentin Crouthamel, Caleb Auman, Zach Lehman, Cameron Lucas, Tirston Heeman.
Coach Ben Rubert
Last year’s record 15-6
Classification: AA
League affiliation: NTL-II
Roster: Seniors: Ben Fitch, Holden Ward, Zach Colton, Michael Beers. Juniors: Luke Crawley, Blake Jackson, Isaiah Colton, Reed Taylor. Sophomores: Tommy Preston, Bailey Gardner, Rylan Wesneski, Mason Stierly, John Whitehead. Freshmen: Manny Halbfoerster, Michael Ackley, Brayden Tucker, Carson Castle, Lee Tubach, Aaeden Dowling.
Coach: Mike Kramer
Assistants: James Gallagher
Last year’s record 13-6
Classification: 5A
League affiliation: HAC-I
Roster: Seniors: Hunter Hoy, Nate Wian, Gavin Karstetter, Isaiah Maldonado, Brady Lavelle, Bryce Brungard, Gage Laughner, Donevan Seyler, Malaky Moyd. Juniors: Felix Oquendo, Darius Shade, Dane Hanna, Blake Walker, Austin Frank, Watt Probst, Josh Ludlow, Aiden Jones. Sophomores: Caleb Stitzer.
Coach Jamie St. Peter
Last year’s record: 9-11
Classification: A
League affiliation: NTL-II
Roster: Seniors: Loagan Stickler. Juniors: Ayren Morgan, Levi Stahli, William Kies, Hunter Simonds. Sophomores: Logan Huntington, Gavin Churchill, Dave Hess, Dan Smith, Lucas Hamilton. Freshmen: Brody Bruce, Camden Stahli, Trevor Schaar, Isaiah Fuhrer, Kaden Mascho.
Coach Chris Kish
Assistants: Nate Hill, Trey Smith, Christian Fish, Ian Gagliano, Matt Balliet
Gage Mareska. Freshmen: Joel Gessner, Lincoln Ayres, Cole Grozier, Landynn Bieber, Colin Shannon, Fynn Oberdorf, Carl Rodriguez-Goonan, Kody Strawser.
Coach Jimmy Webb
Last year’s record: 9-11
Classification: AAA League affiliation: HAC-III
Roster: Seniors: Preston Gross, John Kiehl, Deryk Kulp, Jaydn Wagner, Chase Wright. Juniors: Jacob Baylor, Connor Cowden, Danny Dowell, Drake Dupont, Dolan Harman, Kayden Keefer, Connor Phillips, Nolan Rall. Sophomores: Jahvon La Rosa, Dhruv Patel, Blake Stevens. Freshmen: Xavier Colimon, Grayson Eichensehr, Brecken Gusick, Carter Mileto, Levi O’Neill, Bennett Singer, Logan Weaver, Chase Woodside
Coach Cory Burkholder
Last year’s record: 11-11
Classification: AAAA
League affiliation: HAC-I
Roster: Seniors: Brayden Gower, Kaden Haines, Dominic Lytle, Luke Maturani, Avery Reiff, Eli Russell. Juniors: Delvin Arnold, Monty Fisher, Chase Lytle, Louis Wililams, Brady Wolfe. Sophomores: Clayton Cook, Canaan Robinson, Jackson Wertz, Gavin Whiteknight, Owen Woolsey, Logan Zarr. Freshmen: Jacob Booth, Bryce Ficks, Parker Hamilton, Hudson King, Jackson Kling.
Coach: Tim Persing
Last year’s record: 18-3
Classification: AA
League affiliation: Mid-Penn
Roster: Seniors: Jackson Springman, Tyler Kuhn. Juniors: Parker Bennett, Mason Bryson, Blake Fry, Caleb Parkyn, Parker Persing. Sophomores: Brody Denton, Trace Furman, Josh Greiner, Ethan Hugar, Lincoln Miller, Victor Ottman, Briar Persing, Cooper Roman, Cody Sechrist. Freshmen: Chase Bennett, Sam Springman.
Last year’s record: 15-4
Classification: AAA
League affiliation HAC-III
Roster: Seniors: Trent Wetzel, Brenden Fisher, Jace Gray, Jayden Wilson, Jackson Lunger. Juniors: Blake Babb, Nate Bieber, Chase Fowler, Jed Abernatha, Cameron Walker. Sophomores: Brett Whitmoyer, Kyler Solomon, Josiah Abernatha, Dylan McConnell, Graden Dohl, Connor Anstadt, Wynter Fogelman. Freshmen: Nick Stubbs, Landon Puderbach, Hudson Meckbach, Brody Gehr, Mason Karl, Cooper Cray, Carter Gordner, Gage Webb.
Coach: Joe Dunn
Assistants: Jamie Joy
Last year’s record: 10-11
Classification: AAAA League affiliation HAC-I
Roster: Carson Watkins, Mazden Lupton, Nolen Pauling, Landon Welshans, Carter Rhinehart, Greyson Confair, Landyn Rhea, Tucker Hanna, Landon Lathan, Evan Klacik, Brayden Seasholtz, Collin Berguson, Mason Winter, Austin Rhinehart, Hunter Enders, Zach Myers, Nate Moore.
Coach: Chuck Wagner
Assistants: Mike Asche, Rob Pfirman, Luke Smith
Last year’s record: 0-20
Classification: AAAA League affiliation HAC-II
Roster: Seniors: Cohen Hoover, Max Pfirman, Kedrin Sosa, Luke Agosto, Sebastian Held, Dakota Keister, William Burke, Adrian Rojas, Joldany Santiago. Juniors: Landon Michaels, Nolan Altoft, Landen Wagner, Garrett Glathar. Sophomores: Brendan McLaughlin, Xavier Carter, Elijah Carter, Jackson Gaul,
ST. JOHN NEUMANN
Coach: Rick Armstead
Assistants Andy McMahon
Last year’s record: 7-11
Classification: A
League affiliation: Mid-Penn
Roster: Kane Meixel, Lajon Dizard, Gino Birch, Nolan Fagnano, Avery Taddeo, Andrew Walter, Angelo Birch, Clark Bower, Maverick Dunkleberger, Zariek Gohl, Gianluca Roskowski, Joey Pontious, Owen Fagnano.
Coach: Chase Waller
Assistants Adam Hook, Casey Waller
Last year’s record: 15-8
Classification: AA
League affiliation: Independent Roster: Seniors: Tadd Lusk, Rem Minier. Juniors: Trace Wertz, Torin Haug, Marc Molina, Cadden Smith. Sophomores: Levi Butler, Jonah Caputo, Luke Stoetzel, Chance Quimby, Camden Hannan. Freshmen: Cole Gerber, Colten Paulhamus, Judah Butler, Kaiden Paulhamus, Jaymes Carpenter, Cade Lusk, Jax Miller, Kamdyn Bubb.
Coach: Joe Fitzgerald
Assistants Jared Houck
Last year’s record: 3-13
Classification: A League affiliation: Mid-Penn
Roster: Seniors: Christopher Koschak, Bruno Day, Nathan Christopher. Juniors: Ryan Murray, Tucker Blasi, Blaze Fitzgerald, Sean Ortiz. Sophomores: Kurt Shupp, Cole Barto, Shane Kinner. Freshmen: Madden Fries, Brayden Fitzgerald, Miles Baton.
Coach: Derrick Zechman
Assistants Brandon Allison, Phil Hopewell, Travis Stevenson, Todd Ulrich
Last year’s record: 14-9
Classification: AAA League affiliation: HAC-III
Coach: Jeremy Eck
Assistants: Craig Weaver Jr., Mike Mussina, Travis Wurster, Rick Wurster
Last year’s record: 14-5
Classification: AAAA
League affiliation: HAC-II
Roster: Seniors: Royce Bowes, Brayden McCourt, Jimmy Mussina, Michael Reeder. Juniors: Brody Aldenderfer, Jonah Heddings, Logan Kirby, Carson Menne, Kane Moore, Gabe Moser, Carlos Tira. Sophomores: Austin Davidson, Aiden Jackson, Trent Jean, Noah Kirby, Cristopher Lucas, Talon McKenna, Zach Neill. Freshmen: Noah Clayton, Brent Crawford, Elijah Eck, Branson Fogleman, Cyrus Heddings, Jay Houseknecht, Bryce Parker, Curtis Twigg, Jackson Vicars, Cole Weaver.
Coach Shawn Finn
Last year’s record: 13-7
Classification: AA
League affiliation: Mid-Penn
Roster: Seniors: Liam Adams, Tanner Baker, Alex Messenger. Juniors: Nick Delany, Jacob Johnson, Kase Snyder. Sophomores: Vincenzo Finochiaro, Parker Peterman, Drew Ryder. Freshmen: Jameson Barlow, Kynton Fish, Corbyn Gardner, Brody Goss, Jackson Guardini, Brock Swank.
Coach Rob Davis
Assistants: Ryan Fish
Last year’s record: 13-8
Classification: AAA
League affiliation: NTL-I
Roster: Seniors: Liam Shaut, Alex Davis, Riley Oakes, Brady Bower, Cooper Shaw, Easton Cleveland-Pequignot, Logan Arbogast. Junior: Andy Hermansen, Jason Harer. Sophomores: Brock Deitrick, Cameron Caldwell, Collin Oakers. Freshmen: Noah Musser, Conner Lewis.
Roster: Seniors: Stone Allison, Isaiah Betz, Gavin Getz. Juniors: Griffen Harrington, Gabe Engel, James Keifer, Colten Ritenour, Cohen Zechman, Landon Tillson, Alec Frey, Maddox Ditty, Carter Sheesley, Tyler Ulrich, Landon Polcyn. Sophomores: Lucas Goff, Alex Jones, Trenton Bradley, Garrett Williams, Jacob Keifer, Michael Simms. Freshmen: Logan Stevenson
Coach: Kyle Smith
Assistants Chad Tennis
Last year’s record: 8-12
Classification: AAA League affiliation: NTL-I
Roster: Seniors: Dustin Owlett, Gabe Sprouse, Alec Magli, Ryder Bowen. Juniors: Noah Zengerle, Jacob Heckman, Dylan Copp, Marek Mascho, Cameron Owlett. Sophomores: Braxton Kerr, Syler Pietrzyk, Max Mascho, Izaya Campbell, Coen Tennis. Freshmen: Gabe Cuneo, Wes Starkweather, Reed Richardson, Griffin Morral, Kody Enck, Colton Reese, Jake Starkweather, Jorden Hines, Wyatt Sporer, Matthew Robbins.
Coach: Tyler Albert
Assistants Rantz Mahaffey, Andrew Bennett, Dan Weaver
Last year’s record: 14-8
Classification: 6A
League affiliation: HAC-I
Roster: Seniors: Chase Kelley, Grant Vilello, Kellen Jackson, Ryan Schur, Christian Franzen. Juniors: Lucas Naughton, Giovanni White, Camden March, Zane Rogers, Wyatt Bair, Brayden Wolfhope, Camron Spangler, Ethan Chilson, Cole Deitrick. Sophomores: Jaxson March, Trey Damschroder, Deshaun White, Santiago Arandia-Sulbaran, Nathaniel Crowe, Dereyon Harrison, Mason Hess, James Hill, Nolan Brelsford. Freshmen: Cole Shirey, Leo Kinley, Adrian Zayas, Austin Deitrick, Kyler Helmrich, Cooer Gutberlet, Carter Heller, Clinton Heller.
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GIRLS CLASS AA
BALD EAGLE AREA
Coach: Shawn Thompson
Returning state qualifiers: none.
Returning district qualifiers: Leah Bryan (high jump, long jump); Madelyn Cowher (400 relay); Grace Crestani (discus, shot put); Heidi Eveleth (3,200, pole vault, 3,200 relay); Emma Hoover (400 relay); Jayma Nesmith (800, 3,200 relay); Madison Quimby (400, 1,600 relay); Alivia Spotts (400 relay); Olivia Taylor (400, javelin, 1,600 relay); Sybil Thompson (1,600, 800, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay).
Roster: Seniors – Grace Crestani, Emilie Grant, Rebekah Guenot, Emma Hoover, Elizabeth Knepp, Jayma Nesmith, Olivia Taylor, Sybil Thompson. Juniors – Leah Bryan, Madelyn Cowher, Madison Donley, Madison Hockenbury, Alivia Spotts. Sophomores –Bridget Dechow, Heide Eveleth, Addison Flick, Lauren Foltz, Charlotte Gavlock, Williams Jordan, Josie Newberry, Anna Peters, Madison Quimby, Sophia Rhoades, Emily Steffan, Lydia Walk. Freshmen – Kinsey Clark, Caylynn Dixson, Ashlynn Sanner.
OUTLOOK: The Bald Eagle
Area girls track and field team heads into the 2025 season with plenty of new faces mixed in with a vast amount of experience and proven talent, a combination head coach Shawn Thompson believes could lead it to an exciting season. Ten returning district qualifiers lead the charge, half of which are seniors.
“We are finally at a point where we have seniors in key events, and they understand what it takes to be successful. We have 14 seniors who are going to provide the leadership we need to grow,” said Thompson, referring to both the girls and boys. “We also have a lot of new faces this season, and I am excited to watch all of them grow and develop.”
Olivia Taylor thrives in multiple categories, coming off a districts stint that saw her post top five finishes in the 400 and javelin. Grace Crestani (shot put) and Leah Bryan (long jump) also took home medals, and three members of its medal-earning 1,600 and 3,200 relay squads return looking to build off that prior success.
With new faces checkering its lineup, the hope is that they can adapt quickly while those seasoned veterans strive to reach new heights.
“The biggest challenges will be bringing along the younger athletes and teaching them how to practice and prepare each day,” said Thompson. “I believe once we get those kids in the right direction, our team as a whole will be really good.”
HUGHESVILLE
Coach: Fredrick Glenwright
Returning state qualifiers: Katelyn Temple (400 relay, 1,600 relay); Kylie Temple (300 hurdles, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Sarah Pidcoe (1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Vivian Draper, Elizabeth Wolfe (3,200 relay).
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Bald Eagle Area runners compete in a relay during last year’s District 6 Class AA championships. The Eagles return a number of district qualifiers from last spring.
there’s plenty of reason to expect Lewisburg to be back competing at the top of the mountain come May, now back in Class AA after two seasons in AAA. The departures of 2024 district champ Jenna Binney and storied jumper Layla Lachhab are tough blows, but the return of two-time state qualifiers Baylee Espinosa (distance), Teagan Osunde (javelin) and Caroline Blakeslee (sprints) give the team heavy hitters across the board.
“Our team is composed of excellent leaders and hard-working, focused athletes,” said head coach Michael Espinosa on the team. Many of our top point scorers return, but we will have some holes to fill. There are still many athletes who are working to find their place and unlock their talents.”
Espinosa and Osunde head into their junior seasons with multiple district titles to their name, with Osunde finishing 2024 as the third best javelin thrower in the state at Class AAA. They headline a group of returners that acquired at least one district medal in all but three events (long jump, triple jump, shot put) last season, a group that harbors aspirations of going 18 for 18 in 2025.
The goal is to be represented in all events at the district meet, (and we also) have a goal of qualifying as many athletes for states as possible. The main focus this season is to be healthy and ready for a postseason run at districts and states,” said Espinosa.
Roster Seniors – Sadia Ammar-Khodja, Izzy Biddle, Aubrey Hamm, Reese Kirk, Lexi Kurzawa, Sarah Pidcoe, Maya Poust, Deja Roark, Jada Roark, Ava Snyder, Ava Swisher, Abbi Tripoli. Juniors – Taylor Bunce, Carly Converse, Vivian Draper, Grace Fortin, Laura Ochs, Calli Riegner, Jaeden Snyder, Kylie Temple, Sadie Turnbow, Elizabeth Wolfe, Delilah Worthington. Sophomores – Micayla Applegate, Sierra DeWire, Anna Easton, Hannah Laidacker, Malyah Maneval, Payton Phillips, Sophia Poust, Hailey Stevens, Saka Talia, Katelyn Temple. Freshmen – Bella Remsnyder.
OUTLOOK: In the final event of the 2024 season, Hughesville’s 1,600 relay team took home a state medal to close things on a high note. Three members of that squad return for 2025, two of which have at least two seasons to build on strong starts to their high school careers.
Returning district qualifiers: Taylor Bunce (100 hurdles); Carly Converse (1600); Sierra DeWire (100, 400 relay, 300 hurdles); Vivian Draper (800, 3,200 relay); Anna Easton (high jump); Grace Fortin (3,200, 800); Aubrey Hamm (shotput); Lexi Kurzawa (400); Hannah Laidacker (triple jump); Laura Ochs (1,600); Sarah Pidcoe (200, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Katelyn Temple (100, 400, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Kylie Temple (200, 300 hurdles, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Sadie Turnbow (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Elizabeth Wolfe (800, 3,200 relay).
Kylie Temple heads into her
junior season a two-time state medalist in the 300 hurdle, also earning the program record in the 200 as a sophomore. And Katelyn Temple made serious strides as a freshman, with the pair of sisters each earning a pair of District 4 medals while helping two relay teams (400, 1,600) qualify for states.
Though Katelyn and relay mate Sarah Pidcoe are each recovering from surgeries in the fall, both have made sound recoveries and are expected to make an impact this season.
“Kat has been diligent in her rehab work with therapists and with our trainer, Brian Duke, and has made excellent progress thus far. She and (Pidcoe) often worked together doing rehab drills at school with Brian and pushed each other to get better,” said head coach Fredrick Glenwright on the pair.
They headline a talented list of returners, as the team looks to build on a season that saw it take third at districts and send all
three relays to states. Departures will force them to figure things out, particularly the loss of two-time state qualifier Hailey Myers in jumps, but they head into the season in a great spot.
“As a group, if they train properly and stay healthy, they have the opportunity to be among the better teams in District 4 Class AA,” said Glenwright.
LEWISBURG
Coach: Michael Espinosa, ninth season
Returning state qualifiers Caroline Blakeslee (400); Baylee Espinosa (1,600, 3,200 relay); Teagan Osunde (javelin); Kate Batkowski, Lauren Schwartz (3,200 relay).
Returning district qualifiers: Katherine Batkowski (300 hurdles, 3,200 relay); Caroline Blakeslee (200, 400, 1,600 relay); Emma Bolton (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, high jump, triple jump); Claire Driver (400); Nora Driver (100, 200, 400 relay); Baylee Espinosa (1,600, 3,200, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Alanna Jacob (800, 1,600, 3,200); Destiney Jordan (long jump); Alivia Kohl (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Madison Moyers (100, 200, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Teagan Osunde (javelin, 200, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Gwynn Rowe (discus, shot put); Maya Sak (3,200); Lauren Schwartz (800, 3,200 relay); Morgan Strieby (triple jump); Ella Vance (pole vault, javelin); Ziva Williams (discus).
Roster: Seniors – Caroline Blakeslee, Skylar Crosby, Carol Holmes, Alanna Jacob. Juniors –Katherine Batkowski, Emma Bolton, Nora Driver, Baylee Espinosa, Alivia Kohl, Madeline Lesher, Madison Moyers, Teagan Osunde, Ellis Reed, Gwynn Rowe, Maya Sak, Lauren Schwartz, Annika Shields, Morgan Strieby, Theo Wilkinson. Sophomores – Ella Carr, Liana Davis, Claire Driver, Hailey Hakes, Destiney Jordan, Lily-May Justice-Dean, Romalise Kelbatyrov, Tainaliz Martinez, Novella Phillips, Ava Roupp, Cadence Shoeman, Sophia Strong, Ella Vance, Ziva Williams. Freshmen – Serena Anmuth, Inaya Bajwa, Cassandra Banciu, Leila Bronner, Brielle Brown, Noemi Carollo, Phoebe Dresser, Madeleine Gorby, Ava Hauck-Dabney, Ketaki Hutchinson, Madysen Michaels, Nadine Oliveri, Juliette Oren, Dayana Sanchez, Payton Spigelmyer. OUTLOOK: Though it fell one slot short of defending its 2023 District 4 title last spring,
Coach: Jessica McCoy
Returning state qualifiers: none.
Returning district qualifiers Kathryn Clapper (javelin); Caroline Crawford (3,200 relay); Kendall Cohick (shot put); Alaina Dadzie (100, 200); Jenine Ghayyada (high jump); Brianna Helmrich (triple jump); Alyson Hughes (high jump); Mackenzie Miller (3,200 relay); Natalie Pearson (3,200 relay); Abby Pietraski (long jump, triple jump); Zowie Rinehart (300 hurdles); Gianna Steele (discus, shot put); Adara Whitehead (1600, 3,200 relay); Hazel Zajack (3200).
Roster: Seniors – Julia Breon, Rylie Brown, Kendall Cohick, Jenine Ghayyada, Brianna Helmrich, Lamiyah Jamison, Tabitha Krizan, Abby Pietraski, Caidence Smith, Adara Whitehead. Juniors – Caroline Baker, Lilly Belvin, Katie Clapper, Alaina Dadzie, Alice Ecker, Aviya Halstead, Lynneah Lee, Zowie Rinehart, Gianna Steele, Madilyn Wolford, Hazel Zajack. Sophomores – Olivia Bortz, Rachel Buffington, Caroline Crawford, Simone Gehr, Alyson Hughes, Layla Jensis, Kaylee Kwasney, Mackenzie Miller, Natalie Pearson, Grace Wolf, Claira Wurster. Freshmen – Molly Boyer, Lucy Ecker, Nadia Ghayyada, Zaryah Hawkins, Kinsley Hill.
OUTLOOK: The Loyalsock girls track and field team boasts of roster of 38 athletes and 12 returning District 4 qualifiers, (See LANCERS, 20)
(A) 03/24/25 9:00 AM vs Westerville OH @ Myrtle Beach
(A) 03/25/25 1:00 PM vs Roane County WV @ Myrtle Beach
(A) 03/26/25 1:00 PM vs Riverside OH @ Myrtle Beach
(A) 03/27/25 9:00 AM vs Grove City OH @ Myrtle Beach
(A) 03/28/25 9:00 AM vs Eastlake OH @ Myrtle Beach
(H) 04/01/25 4:15 PM vs Hazleton Area HS
(H) 04/05/25 11:00 AM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 04/11/25 TBA vs OPEN - Williamsport Tournament
(A) 04/12/25 TBA vs OPEN - Williamsport Tournament
(A) 04/12/25 TBA vs OPEN - Williamsport Tournament
(A) 04/17/25 4:30 PM vs Northeast Brandford HS
(A) 04/21/25 4:30 PM vs Towanda Area Senior HS
(A) 04/25/25 4:30 PM vs Jersey Shore Area HS
(H) 04/26/25 1:00 PM vs OPEN - Bethlehem-Liberty
(H) 04/30/25 4:30 PM vs Bald Eagle Area
(A) 05/02/25 4:30 PM vs Holy Redeemer HS
(A) 05/05/25 4:30 PM vs Central Mountain HS
(H) 05/07/25 4:30 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(H) 05/10/25 12:00 PM vs OPEN - Abington Heights
(H) 05/15/25 4:30 PM vs Mifflinburg Area HS
(A) 03/24/25 4:30 PM vs St. John Neumann
(A) 03/27/25 4:30 PM vs Hughesville HS
(A) 03/31/25 4:30 PM vs Jersey Shore Area HS
(H) 04/05/25 1:00 PM vs Canton Area HS
(A) 04/07/25 4:30 PM vs Montgomery HS
(H) 04/12/25 11:00 AM vs Wellsboro Area HS
(A) 04/14/25 4:30 PM vs North Schuykill HS
(A) 04/16/25 4:30 PM vs Troy Area HS
(H) 04/18/25 4:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(H) 04/19/25 1:00 PM vs Hanover Area HS
(A) 04/21/25 4:30 PM vs Towanda Area Sr HS
(H) 04/23/25 4:30 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 04/28/25 4:30 PM vs Muncy HS
(A) 04/30/25 4:30 PM vs Wyalusing Valley HS
(A) 05/01/25 4:30 PM vs Midd-West HS
(A) 05/05/25 4:30 PM vs North Penn-Mansfield HS
(H) 05/07/25 4:30 PM vs Jersey Shore Area HS
(A) 05/09/25 TBA vs OPEN - Backyard Brawl
(A) 05/10/25 TBA vs OPEN - Backyard Brawl
(A) 05/13/25 4:30 PM vs OPEN - Backyard Brawl
(A) 03/24/25 4:00 PM vs Hughesville HS
(A) 03/26/25 4:00 PM vs North Penn-Liberty HS
(A) 03/27/25 4:00 PM vs Central Mountain HS
(A) 03/31/25 4:00 PM vs Muncy HS
(H) 04/01/25 4:00 PM vs Hughesville HS
(H) 04/04/25 4:00 PM vs North Penn-Liberty HS
(H) 04/07/25 4:00 PM vs Wellsboro Area HS
(A) 04/09/25 4:00 PM vs Central Columbia HS
(A) 04/11/25 4:00 PM vs Danville Area HS
(A) 04/12/25 TBA vs Towanda Area Senior HS
(H) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs Muncy HS
(A) 04/17/25 4:00 PM vs Galeton Area School
(A) 04/18/25 4:00 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
(A) 04/21/25 4:00 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS
(H) 04/25/25 4:00 PM vs Towanda Area Sr HS
(A) 04/28/25 4:00 PM vs Wellsboro Area HS
(H) 04/30/25 4:00 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
Let’s Go Mounties! Have A Great Season!
(A) 03/27/25 4:00 PM vs Jersey Shore Area HS
(A) 04/03/25 4:00 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 04/11/25 3:00 PM vs Northwest Area HS
(A) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs Montgomery HS
(A) 04/18/25 TBA vs OPEN - Bald Eagle Invite
(A) 04/24/25 4:00 PM vs Central Mountain HS
(A) 04/26/25 TBA vs OPEN - LHU Classic
(A) 04/29/25 4:00 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS
(A) 05/02/25 3:00 PM vs Central Columbia HS
(A) 05/05/25 4:00 PM vs Hughesville HS
(A) 05/07/25 4:00 PM vs Mt Carmel Area HS
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headlined by returning district medalist Abby Pietraski – who placed fourth in the triple jump – and aspiring sprinter Alaina Dadzie.
Other key returners include jumpers Jenine Ghayyada (high jump, 11th at districts), Alyson Hughes and Brianna Helmrich, throwers Gianna Steele and Katie Clapper, and the team’s entire 3,200 relay team (Caroline Crawford, Mackenzie Miller, Natalie Pearson and Adara Whitehead) who took 13th at districts last season.
“The 2025 Loyalsock track and field season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with both the boys and girls teams poised for strong performances,” said boys track and field coach Matt Hill on both squads. “Backed by a dynamic mix of seasoned senior leaders and promising underclassmen, the Lancers are eager to build on last year’s success and make a statement in the postseason.”
Coach: Rod Harris
Returning state qualifiers: Emily Beaver, Adalynne Haas, Camron Roush (400 relay).
Returning district qualifiers: Lauryn Aunkst (100 hurdles); Emily Beaver (pole vault, 400 relay); Adelyn Bush (1600, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Allasandra Dicostanzo (shot put); Amelia Gainer (long jump, javelin); Jayanah Jones (long jump, triple jump); Adalynne Haas (400 relay); Olivia Heise (400, 1,600 relay); Aubrie Hostetter (400, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Marlee Lenig (shot put); Kelise Morales (pole vault); Keturah Rice (200, triple jump); Camron Roush (100, 200, long jump, 400 relay); Elizabeth Schrock (long jump, high jump); Claire Souder (800, pole vault, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay).
Roster: Seniors – Lauryn Aunkst, Emily Beaver, Allasandra Dicostanzo, Amelia Gainer, Aubrie Hostetter, Jayden Mather, Julia Mong, Kelise Morales, Camron Roush, Yanelys Vargas. Juniors – Adelyn Bush, Olivia Heise, Camryn Hoover, Jayanah Jones, Carrie King, Zoey Majors, Keturah Rice, Elizabeth Schrock, Ashlyn Shuffstall, Claire Souder, Trinity Towner, Emily Waltman. Sophomores – Shu’Hyra Ali, Alayna Ball, Erika Cabrera, Claire Dick, Cage Farr, Sara Fenstermaker, Maeve Ficks, Adalynne Haas, Mia Hamm, Brianna Holovich, Avery Jones, Samantha Krall, Marlee Lenig, Serenity Mitch, Bella Poynter, Sienna Short, Lainey Snyder, Kayden Wilson. Freshmen – Maya Ask, Ava Beaver, Alexis Bergey, Louise Cromley, Liana Ditty, Abigail Harris, Aubryana Hertzler, Jaslene Holder, Joelle Hoover, Evalynn Keister, Riley Morgan, Sophia Reyes-Aikey, Grace Snyder, Hayden Snyder, Brooklyn Teran, Alexa Veras, Makenna Wallace, Zoey Willis.
OUTLOOK: While the departure of multi-event phenom Mackenzie Lopez is difficult to deal with, the Milton girls track and field team heads into the 2025 season with plenty of promising returners that can produce excitement, along with a vast, 18-member freshman class of potential standouts.
Three members of its state-qualifying 400 relay team (Emily Beaver, Adalynne Haas, Camron Roush) return looking
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Maddy Hall of Loyalsock clears her first jump of the day at 4 feet, 6 inches during a dual against Hughesville last year. The Lancers will be without Hall this year, but the team does return 12 with valuable experience at the district meet.
to build on last year’s District 4 bronze and trip to Shippensburg. And in the field, the Black Panthers already check a lot of boxes.
In jumps, Elizabeth Schrock has proven capable in three separate events and is coming off a district bronze in the triple jump. Jayanah Jones added two district medals in both the triple and long jump, taking sixth and eighth respectively. Senior Amelia Gainer gives Milton assurance at javelin following the graduation of its district champion.
As a whole, its returners qualified for districts in 13 field events. Their efforts at Williamsport last season culminated in a fifth place showing for the team, which they’ll look to improve upon come May.
Coach Joanna Kreisher
Returning state qualifiers: none. Returning district qualifiers: Zoe Furman (triple jump, 400 relay); Mikaila Ganoe (high jump, pole vault); McKenna Hakes (400 relay, 1,600 relay); Ella Nagel (1,600, 3,200); Selah Persing (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Isabella Short (shot put).
Roster: Seniors – Isabella Short. Juniors
– Rihanna Arrendondo, Nova Bartlett, Aurora Brihuega, Zoe Furman, Marlee Gair, Alexis
McKeta, Kailie Minier, Lillian Muhl, Ella Nagel, Abielle Niedermyer. Sophomores – Adelyn Brown, Mikaila Ganoe, McKenna Hakes, Zoe Kunkle, Kadence Lowe, Sophie Myers, Selah Persing, Anali Pick, Zoey Sargent, Adyson Waldman. Freshmen – Grace Childs, Addisyn Grimm, Carly Kepner, Olivia Messersmith, Avelyn Moore, Eva Nagel, Brijit Rupert, Avery Waldman.
OUTLOOK: Though overcoming key departures will also be a theme for Montgomery (combined with Muncy) heading into the 2025 season, with standout hurdler Emilie Nagel and multi-event district qualifier Rubi Solano having graduated, another theme overshadows it: inexperienced potential.
As freshmen, Selah Persing (hurdles) and Mikaila Ganoe (jumps) each qualified for districts in multiple events, with Persing earning a medal in her first crack at the event with a seventh place showing in the 300 hurdles, one which featured a PR of 17.55. Juniors Ella Nagel (distance) and Zoe Furman also harbor districts experience, along with sophomore McKenna Hakes.
MONTOURSVILLE
Coach: Sean Walker
Returning state qualifiers: Kendall Simms (pole vault).
Returning district qualifiers: Faith
Berwanger (1,600 relay); Sidney Boyle (400 relay); Ellie Maeulen (shot put, javelin); Marissa Mahonski (pole vault); Madalynn Metzger (400, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Lila Phillips (long jump, triple jump, 400 relay); Laila Shreck (200, 400, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Kendall Simms (pole vault); Elizabeth Wanner (400, 800, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay).
Roster Seniors – Paige Boyle, Sidney Boyle, Brooklyn Havens, Brooklyn Hazen, Audrey Hess, Claudia Huegel, Leah Kaufman, Ellie Maeulen, Marissa Mahonski, Julia Mathis, Karleigh McKenna, Madalynn Metzger, Lila Phillips, Laila Shreck, Kendall Simms. Juniors – Lea Beishline, Julissa-Aleia King, Cameron Nelson, Leilani Turner, Elizabeth Wanner. Sophomores – Faith Berwanger, Elyse Boyle, Laurel Calvert, Analiese Crossen, Keira Dreese, Adele Dunkleberger, Rowan Fortin, Avery Hannan, Tori McKenna, Emma Tawney, Becca Teffetells, Ruby Watts. Freshmen –Addison Beck, Brynn Connelly, Allie Eberhart, Eva Farquharson, Madison Gardner, Reagan Gonzalez, Vivian Heivly, Margaret Jackson, Addy Montgomery, Macey Sheetks, Estella Smelko, Eva Stockbacher, Abby Strassner, Marissa Sweeley, Rylee Tillema.
OUTLOOK: Despite parting ways with a strong group of seniors, headlined by two-time state qualifier Emma Cline (hurdles) and 2024 district champ Anna Baylor (throws), Montoursville heads into 2025 with plenty to build on, repping a solid amount of postseason experience. Of its nine returning district qualifiers, five qualified in multiple events last season, representing the
OUTLOOK: A few key departures put the South Williamsport girls track and field team in a tough spot heading into the 2025 season, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have athletes that warrant notice.
Thrower Alayna Hulslander made strides through her first season with the team, falling two spots short of a District 4 medal in discus. And Senior Olivia Loudenslager, junior Addisyn Morrison and sophomore Kendall Smith fill a developing distance room, each qualifying for districts last season.
It’ll be a challenge to replace Lock Haven freshman Lillian Bradley in sprints and Lucy Binkley in the high jump, a pair which combined for all three of the team’s district medals from last season. But continued progress could pay dividends for the Mounties down the stretch.
Coach: Scott Hoffman
Returning state qualifiers Claire Dufrene (800, 1,600, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Natalie Hall (800, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Raygan Lust (400, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Callie Ulmer (1,600 relay).
Returning district qualifiers: Claire Dufrene (800, 1,600, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Scarlett Dunkleberger (300 hurdles); Raygan Lust (200, 400, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Natalie Hall (800, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Alivia Ritenour (pole vault); Keiara Shaffer (3,200); Callie Ulmer (400, 1,600 relay).
Warriors well at Williamsport. Senior Kendall Simms looks to make it three straight appearances in Shippensburg as District 4’s most decorated returning pole vaulter, continuing to reach new heights in the event alongside fellow senior Marissa Mahonski, who medaled at PHACs last season. Ellie Maeulen bolsters a standout-heavy field team, having earned district bronze in back-to-back appearances at districts. And all four members of the team’s 1,600 relay team are set to return, a quartet that placed fourth in districts.
Coach Noah Hulslander
Returning state qualifiers: none. Returning district qualifiers: Alayna Hulsander (discus); Olivia Loudenslager (1,600, 3,200); Addisyn Morrison (800, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Kendall Smith (3,200, 3,200 relay); Adalynn Zellers (400, 100 relay, 1,600 relay).
Roster: Seniors – Alayna Hulslander, Lillian Kelley, Adalyn Kreitz, Olivia Loudenslager, Adriana Perez-Maturell, Chloe Wells. Juniors – Calleen Anderson, Jocelyn Bentley, Lael Bradley, Eylse Knoebel, Addisyn Morrison, Lia Shaffer, Adalynn Zellers. Sophomores –Alexis Holmes, Ava Lorson, Elizabeth Packard, Kiley Persun, Madison Reidy, Kendall Smith. Freshmen – Sophie Brewer, Eliana Gorsline, Cecilia Keeler, Carly Quimby, Lillian Weaver, Nadia Zellers.
Roster: Seniors – Hannah Barlett, Amaya Bower, Mya LeBarron, Raygan Lust, Alivia Ritenour, Rachel Thomas, Eliette Zisseler. Juniors –Claire Dufrene, Brenna Pick, Larissa Rovenolt, Keiara Shaffer, Callie Ulmer, Sofi Yetter, Katie Zaktansky. Sophomores – Madison Drollinger, Scarlett Dunkleberger, Melody Gardiner, Natalie Hall, Arabelle Landis, Samantha Mowery. Freshmen – Olesia Cieslukowski, Lydia Frank, Katelyn Miller, Annabelle Pierce.
OUTLOOK: Ten months removed from its second-place finish and 3,200 relay title at the PIAA Track and Field Championships, Warrior Run heads into the 2025 season with much of the core responsible still intact. It’ll be without record-breaking pole vaulter Aurora Cieslukowski, who’s furthering her track and field at Navy. But returning state medalists Raygan Lust (bronze, 400) and Claire Dufrene (fifth, 1,600) can be expected to lead its charge towards more success.
Coupled with their individual success, Lust and Dufrene played crucial roles in the team earning two additional state medals and one title in relays (3,200, 1,600 – fifth). Then-freshman Natalie Hall was also a contributor in both events and Callie Ulmer makes four returners for their 1,600 squad, both of which also qualified for individual events as underclassmen.
“Experience always helps when you are starting a new season,” said coach Scott (See CM GIRLS, 22)
Montgomery Boys Basketball
(H) 11/15 06:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/16 09:00 AM Practice
(H) 11/18 06:30 PM Practice (H) 11/19 06:30 PM Practice
(H) 11/20 06:30 PM Practice
(H) 12/03 07:00 PM............................... vs Wyalusing Valley HS (A) 12/06 01:00 PM..........................................vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 01/15 06:00 PM.................................. vs Northwest Area HS
(H) 01/18 12:00 PM vs Benton Area MS/HS
(H) 01/20 06:00 PM vs Northumberland … (A) 01/21 06:00 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS (A) 01/23 06:00 PM vs St. John Neumann Regional Academy (H) 01/28 07:30 PM.......................... vs Muncy Junior/Senior HS (H) 01/31 06:00 PM................... vs South Williamsport Area HS
(H) 11/21 06:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/22 06:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 03/11/25 4:00 PM Montoursville Area Senior HS
(A) 11/23 01:00 PM..................................vs Northumberland … (H) 11/25 06:30 PM.........................................................
(A) 03/18/25 4:00 PM Williamsport Area HS
(A) 03/22/25 1:00 PM Wellsboro Area School District
(A) 03/25/25 4:30 PM Wilkes-Barre Area
(A) 11/26 05:00 PM............................ vs Southern Columbia HS (H) 11/27 06:30 PM......................................................... Practice (H) 11/29 06:30 PM......................................................... Practice (H) 12/02 06:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 03/27/25 4:30 PM South Williamsport Area HS
(H) 04/02/25 4:30 PM Mifflinburg Area Senior HS
(A) 04/04/25 4:30 PM Warrior Run HS
(A) 04/07/25 4:30 PM Loyalsock Township HS
(A) 04/11/25 4:30 PM Bloomsburg HS
(H) 04/14/25 4:30 PM Southern Columbia HS
(A) 04/16/25 4:30 PM Mifflinburg Area Senior HS
(A) 04/19/25 10:00 AM Shamokin Area
(A) 04/19/25 12:00 PM Troy Junior/Senior HS
(H) 04/23/25 4:30 PM Warrior Run HS
(H) 04/25/25 4:30 PM Loyalsock Township HS
(H) 04/30/25 4:30 PM Bloomsburg HS
(H) 05/03/25 11:30 AM Athens Area HS
(A) 03/29/25 11:00 AM Loyalsock Township HS
(A) 03/31/25 4:00 PM Central Columbia HS
(A) 04/01/25 4:00 PM South Williamsport Area HS
(A) 04/02/25 4:00 PM Lewisburg HS
(A) 04/03/25 4:00 PM Milton HS
(H) 04/07/25 4:00 PM Loyalsock Township HS
(A) 12/11 07:00 PM vs Mount Carmel Area Jr/Sr HS (A) 12/14 11:00 AM vs Towanda Area Senior HS (H) 12/18 07:00 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS (A) 12/27 05:00 PM vs OPEN (A) 12/28 09:00 AM .......................................................vs OPEN (A) 01/04 09:00 AM ....................................vs Juniata Senior HS (A) 01/07 07:00 PM....................................... vs Warrior Run HS (H) 01/08 05:00 PM........................................................vs OPEN (A) 01/10 05:00 PM........................................................vs OPEN (A) 01/11 09:00 AM .......................................................vs OPEN (A) 01/14 07:00 PM.......................... vs Danville Area Senior HS (H) 01/21 07:00 PM.................vs Montoursville Area Senior HS (A) 01/24 05:00 PM........................................................vs OPEN
(H) 05/01/25 4:30 PM Bloomsburg HS
(A) 05/03/25 10:00 AM North Penn-Liberty Jr. Sr. HS
(A) 02/06 06:00 PM........................... vs Line Mountain Jr/Sr HS (H) 02/07 06:00 PM..............................................
02/10 06:00 PM..........................
(H) 05/10/25 1:00 PM Towanda Area Senior HS
02/12 06:00 PM.............................
(A) 05/13/25 6:30 PM Central Columbia HS
(H) 12/03 06:30 PM......................................................... Practice (H) 12/04 06:00 PM....................... vs Columbia-Montour AVTS (H) 12/06 04:00 PM vs OPEN (H) 12/07 11:00 AM vs OPEN (H) 12/11 06:00 PM vs St. John Neumann Regional Academy (H) 12/14 12:00 PM vs Galeton Area Sc… (A) 12/18 06:00 PM................... vs South Williamsport Area HS (A) 12/23 06:00 PM................................. vs Benton Area MS/HS (A) 12/28 12:00 PM.................................... vs Galeton Area Sc… (A) 01/04 01:00 PM.............................................. vs Bucktail HS (H) 01/07 06:00 PM............................. vs Millville Area Jr/Sr HS (H) 01/10 06:00 PM......................... vs Sullivan County Jr/Sr HS (A) 01/14 06:00 PM.................................. vs Northwest Area HS (H) 01/17 06:00 PM................................. vs Benton Area MS/HS (A) 01/22 06:00 PM....................... vs Columbia-Montour AVTS (A) 01/24 06:00 PM.... vs St. John Neumann Regional Academy (H) 01/28 06:00 PM vs Muncy Junior/Senior HS (H) 02/01 01:00 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(H) 04/09/25 4:00 PM Bloomsburg HS
(A) 04/14/25 4:00 PM Juniata Senior HS
(A) 05/05/25 4:30 PM Southern Columbia HS
(H) 05/08/25 4:30 PM Tunkhannock HS
(H) 05/10/25 2:30 PM Waverly
(H) 05/12/25 4:30 PM Central Columbia HS
11/18 05:30
(A) 03/21/25 4:00 PM Milton HS
11/19 05:30 PM.........................................................
(A) 03/25/25 4:00 PM Loyalsock Township HS
11/20 05:30 PM.........................................................
(A) 04/16/25 4:00 PM Muncy Junior/Senior HS (A) 04/17/25 4:00 PM Danville Area Senior HS (H) 04/22/25 4:00 PM Central Columbia HS (H) 04/24/25 4:00 PM Lewisburg HS
(A) 01/25 09:00 AM .......................................................vs OPEN (A) 02/15 09:00 AM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS (A) 02/21 05:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS (A) 02/22 09:00 AM vs Williamsport Area HS (A) 02/28 05:00 PM vs Williamsport Area HS (A) 03/01 09:00 AM ............................ vs Williamsport Area HS (A) 03/06 09:00 AM .......................................................vs
(A) 03/07 09:00 AM .......................................................vs
(H) 04/01/25 4:00 PM Montgomery Senior HS
11/21 05:30 PM.........................................................
(A) 04/04/25 3:00 PM OPEN
11/22 05:30 PM.........................................................
11/25 05:30 PM.........................................................
(A) 04/08/25 4:00 PM Bloomsburg HS
11/26 05:00 PM.........................................................
(A) 04/12/25 9:00 AM OPEN
11/27 05:30 PM
11/29 05:00 PM
(A) 03/08 09:00 AM .......................................................vs
Montgomery Girls Basketball
(A) 04/17/25 TBA OPEN
(A) 04/18/25 2:00 PM OPEN
(H) 04/22/25 4:00 PM Mifflinburg Area Senior HS
(H) 11/15 04:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/16 12:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/18 04:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/19 04:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/20 04:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/21 04:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(A) 04/26/25 2:00 PM OPEN
(A) 04/29/25 4:00 PM Multiple Opponents
(A) 05/03/25 TBA OPEN
(H) 05/05/25 4:00 PM Multiple Opponents
(A) 05/10/25 TBA OPEN
(H) 02/03 06:00 PM vs Canton Junior/Senior HS (A) 02/06 06:00 PM vs Millville Area Jr/Sr HS (H) 02/08 12:00 PM........................... vs Line Mountain Jr/Sr HS (A) 02/10 07:30 PM.......................... vs Muncy Junior/Senior HS (H) 02/13 06:00 PM.............................................. vs Bucktail HS
(A) 05/14/25 4:30 PM Montgomery Senior HS
Montgomery Boys Wrestling
(H) 11/18 03:30 PM......................................................... Practice (H) 11/19 03:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 03/12/25 4:00 PM Wellsboro Area School District
(A) 03/17/25 4:00 PM Bloomsburg HS
(H) 11/20 03:30 PM Practice
(A) 03/20/25 4:00 PM Bloomsburg HS
(H) 11/21 03:30 PM Practice
(H) 11/22 03:30 PM Practice
(H) 03/22/25 11:00 AM Towanda Area Senior HS
(H) 03/24/25 4:00 PM South Williamsport Area HS
(A) 03/25/25 4:00 PM Bloomsburg HS
(H) 11/25 03:30 PM Practice (H) 11/26 03:30 PM......................................................... Practice (H) 11/27 03:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/29 09:00 AM ........................................................ Practice
(H) 03/26/25 4:00 PM Danville Area Senior HS
(H) 11/22 04:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(A) 11/23 11:00 AM .................................vs Northumberland … (H) 11/25 04:30 PM......................................................... Practice
(H) 11/26 06:00 PM...................vs Mount Carmel Area Jr/Sr HS
(H) 11/27 04:30 PM Practice
(H) 11/29 04:30 PM Practice
(H) 12/02 04:30 PM Practice
(H) 12/04 07:30 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS
(H) 12/10 06:00 PM.... vs St. John Neumann Regional Academy
(A) 12/17 06:00 PM................... vs South Williamsport Area HS
(A) 12/19 06:00 PM.................vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(H) 12/23 06:00 PM............................. vs Williamson Senior HS
(H) 12/27 04:00 PM........................................................vs OPEN
(H) 12/28 11:00 AM .......................................................vs OPEN
(A) 01/03 06:00 PM.............................................. vs Bucktail HS
(A) 03/12/25 4:30 PM Northwest Area HS (H) 03/18/25 4:00 PM Sullivan County Jr/Sr HS (H) 03/22/25 10:00 AM North Penn-Liberty Jr. Sr. HS (A) 03/24/25 4:30 PM Bucktail HS (H) 03/28/25 4:30 PM Shamokin Area (H) 04/01/25 4:30 PM Montoursville Area Senior HS (H) 04/03/25 4:30 PM Warrior Run HS (A) 04/05/25 TBA Midd-West Jr/Sr HS (A) 04/05/25 10:00 AM Juniata Senior HS (H) 04/08/25 4:30 PM Loyalsock Township HS (A) 04/10/25 4:30 PM Southern Columbia HS (H) 04/12/25 11:00 AM Wellsboro Area School District (H) 04/14/25 4:30 PM Bucktail HS (A) 04/17/25 4:30 PM Montoursville Area Senior HS (A) 04/22/25 4:30 PM Warrior Run HS (A) 04/24/25 4:30 PM Loyalsock Township HS
01/17 04:30 PM........................................................vs
(A) 05/15/25 TBA OPEN
01/18 09:00 AM
(A) 05/17/25 TBA OPEN
(A) 05/22/25 TBA OPEN
02/05 07:00 PM
02/15 09:00 AM
03/06 09:00 AM
(A) 05/23/25 TBA OPEN (A) 05/24/25 TBA OPEN
03/07 09:00 AM
03/08 09:00 AM
(H) 01/11 06:00 PM......................... vs Sullivan County Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/25/25 4:30 PM Bloomsburg HS
(A) 01/13 06:00 PM......................... vs Canton Junior/Senior HS
(H) 04/29/25 4:30 PM Southern Columbia HS
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Hoffman, entering his 27th season coaching the team. “All of these kids that are back have high expectations this season. They are a confident group that seems to like challenges and are competitors.”
All in all, early success brings heightened expectations, but this seasoned group of Defenders appears up to the task.
“Last season was special for all the kids,” said Hoffman. “It is a long season at times, but we have had a great start. The kids are working hard and are motivated in the process of getting better. We had success last year but that is just experience and this is a new year with new challenges.”
Coach: Elizabeth Hoover
Returning state qualifiers: Annika Gehman (triple jump); Piper Hoprich (100, 200); Lauren Kosek (3200).
Returning district qualifiers: Kristian Belz (high jump); Jadyn Dunlap (3,200 relay); Annika Gehman (long jump, triple jump, high jump); Piper Hoprich (100, 200, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Lauren Kosek (1,600, 3,200, 3,200 relay); Jordan Rumsey (400 relay, 1,600 relay); Sophia Yoder (100, 400 relay, 1,600 relay).
Roster: Seniors – Karah Blackwell, Annika Gehman, Christina Logsdon, Piper Perry, Marissa Weimar. Juniors – Kristina Belz, Rowan Butters, Leanna Fuentes, Addison Harlan, Taylor Main, Megan Mosher, Lilah Paredes, Jordan Rumsey, Evelyn Wetherbee, Brooke Wheeler, Sophia Yoder. Sophomores – Ella Boyce, Jadyn Dunlap, Piper Hoprich, Lauren Kosek, Ellie Largey, Reese Regina. Freshmen – Piper Anderegg, Chloe Bathrick, Jennifer Belz, Carly Blackwell, Aileen Bowers, Kate Bryant, Luisa Crocco, Isabella Dean Molly Doan, Olivia Gage, Lauren Gehman, Shaina Harrison, Annabella Hawn, Serenity Mosher, Luna Moyer, Anja Przybycien, Claire Smith, Ella Steinbacher, Jenna Sweet, Kendall Sweet, Molly Tice, Isla Towey, Katherine Whitney.
OUTLOOK: At last year’s state meet, Wellsboro’s Piper Hoprich found herself at the top of the podium on multiple occasions, earning bronze in the 100 dash and fourth in the 200 last year. Adding to the impressiveness there was the fact that she was a freshman.
Now a sophomore, the twotime District 4 champion stands at the fore front of a team that’s been no stranger to the grand stage through the years. Senior Annika Gehman has qualified for states multiple times in the triple jump and Lauren Kosek (3,200) made it two Wellsboro freshman to experience Shippensburg in 2024.
“Piper and Lauren have been continuing their off-season training as they have been competing in indoor meets. They have both improved on their times,” said head coach Elizabeth Hoover. “Annie is a machine. If she can stay injury free, I have high hopes for a state return in triple jump.”
Central Mountain standout Lily Hendricks, a state medalist and outstanding jumper, graduated and will leave a hole to fill in the Wildcats’ lineup.
We anticipate using (Althea) in multiple events this year and seeing her return to the state championship meet this year as well,” said head coach Seth Miller on the pair.
Madison Miller narrowly missed out on making it three qualifying underclassmen for the Red Raiders, notching three top four finishes in throws at districts. Madyson Miller (400) — not to be confused with Madison — Natalie Jolley (3,200), Anna Tyson (high jump), Emma Harter (discus) and Jayla Nau (pole vault) also return having earned a podium spot at last year’s District 6 Class AAA Championships.
This young team has already accomplished a lot. With plenty of room left to grow, it’s certainly one to keep an eye on through the coming years.
Coach: Ellie Sikorskas
Returning state qualifiers none.
Returning district qualifiers: Jaslyn Anderson (shot put, discus); Ellen Banfill (javelin); Emily Brinker (200, pole vault); Alaina Carnahan (400); Calienna Cardinal (800, 1,600); Harper Conklin (100); Sarah Hall (100, 100 hurdles); Grace Keohane (800, 1,600); Sarah Lavallee (400, 3,200); Gracelyn Stacey (triple jump, long jump); Alivia Ulrich (200); Vivian Wilt (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Jocelyn Wiseman (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Emma Wolfe (1,600, 3,200).
Roster: Seniors – Jaslyn Anderson, Camryn Bair, Ellen Banfill, Emily Brinker, Macy Plowman, Adrian Samaniego. Juniors – Calienna Cardinal, Morgan Davis, Lillian Downing, Audra Eaton, Sarah Hall, Sophia Hoy, Grace Keohane, Sarah Lavallee, Kennedy Metzger, Alivia Ulrich, Vivian Wilt, Jocelyn Wiseman. Sophomores – Alaina Carnahan, Harper Conklin, Olivia Evans, Shannon Hanna, Erin Thompson, Emma Wolfe. Freshmen – Teresa Akeley, Summer Biggans, Alexandra Castillo, Harper Coleman, Abbi Eaton, Macia Owens.
“My roster is the largest I have had in my 29 years of coaching track and field. By adding a junior high team a few years ago, it has provided me with more freshman talent,” said Hoover. “Weather is always an issue up north as far as being able to get on the track for practice. However, if we can stay healthy, we will be a team to watch.”
Coach Aaron Wooster
Returning state qualifiers: none. Returning district qualifiers: Madalynn Bailey (800, long jump, 3,200 relay, 400 relay); Jade Colwell (100, 200, 400 relay); Anna Lee (long jump, 400 relay); Sayde Loucks (shot put); Olivia Meisner (shot put); Torrina Stratton (800, 3,200 relay); Raegan VanGorden (800, 3,200 relay); Aubrey Wells (100 hurdles).
Roster: Seniors – Jade Colwell, Darby Crance, Olivia Meisner, Delaney Owen, Kristen Pratt, Kylee Stone, Torrina Stratton, Emma Wilber. Juniors – Madalynn Bailey, Markenna Burdick, Alexandra Hastings, Anna Lee, Alyvia
Coupled with a fair share of returning district qualifiers and colossal 18-man freshman class, the Hornets should be an intriguing team to watch. Their middle-distance group is young but growing and their biggest concern is their throws squad, which saw six graduate.
Morgan, Arianna Ordway, Raegan VanGorden, Zeraya Wilson. Sophomores – Mikayla Anderson, Delilah Buzzell-Wilson, Nicole Daughtery, Leeann Kessing, Landra Lapointe, Sayde Loucks, Caylin Potter, Jasmine Root, Sierra Vinsek, Aubrey Wells. Freshmen – Joslyn Kendrick, Lillian McDonnell, Holly Peers, Kamryn Slusser, Natalie Yonker.
OUTLOOK: Williamson (combined with Cowanesque Valley) flexed its strengths at last year’s District 4 Class AA Track and Field Championships, seeing three Warriors medal individually and five place in the top ten of their respective events. Those three medalists — Jade Colwell (sprints), Madalynn Bailey (long jump) and Olivia Meisner (shot put) — are all back, along with three members of its medal-earning 400 relay team.
We have several athletes who were successful at the district meet last year and at indoor meets this past season. We’re hoping for continued success in that way,” said head coach Aaron Wooster on the team.
“We are also looking to get Jade Colwell and Madalynn Bailey to the state meet this year.” Colwell and Bailey qualified
in multiple events, with Bailey falling two spots short of earning a second medal in the 800. They’ll look to lead a large cast of new faces to prominence.
“We currently have a large number of new athletes who we are attempting to develop into contributing team members,” said Wooster. “We are just really excited for the competition part of the season to start.”
Coach: Seth Miller
Returning state qualifiers: Althea Helms (400); Victoria Schellenberg (pole vault).
Returning district qualifiers: Emma Burger (3,200); Aalyn Cernuska (300 hurdles); Annie Cernuska (1,600, 800); Emma Harter (shot put, discus); Althea Helms (400, triple jump, long jump, 1,600 relay); Emma Holsinger (400, high jump); Natalie Jolley (1,600, 3,200); Madison Miller (shot put, discus, javelin); Madyson Miller (400, triple jump); Jayla Nau (200, pole vault, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Violet Peffer (pole vault); Victoria Schellenberg (pole vault); Ruthann Smoyer (300 hurdles); Anna Tyson (800, high jump); Hailey Vinnedge (discus). Roster Seniors – Annie Cernuska, Alexis Fravel, Isobell Herr, Paige Jodon, Lynzie Simpson, Ruthann Smoyer, Evelyn St. Amant, Lauren Warefield. Juniors – Taryn Chaplain, Addison Fry, Nina Hess, Emma Holsinger, Natalie Jolley, Madison Miller, Madyson Miller,
Victoria Schellenberg, Maura Sharer, Anna Tyson, Valentina Zaramella. Sophomores –Grace Angle, Emma Burger, Aalyn Cernuska, Lily Clinger-Keiser, Emma Harter, Althea Helms, Autumn Naspinski, Jayla Nau, Violet Peffer, Hailey Vinnedge. Freshmen – Brooklyn Garman, Aubrey Mason.
OUTLOOK: While every team deals with its fair share of tough departures from season to season, Bellefonte approaches its 2025 campaign relatively unscathed in that regard. Its 15 returning district qualifiers produced a combined 12 medals at last year’s event, two of which notched titles as underclassmen to make it to states.
Althea Helms thrived as a freshman, earning a District 6 title in the 400 while also medaling in the long (bronze) and triple jump (eighth). Then-sophomore Victoria Schellenberg joined her in Shippensburg, claiming district gold in the pole vault for the second time.
“(Victoria) has really worked on her core strength by wrestling this year and I think she will reach new heights this year and, hopefully, can battle for a state medal at the end of the season.
OUTLOOK: Though the departure of record-breaking phenom Lily Hendricks is a setback for the Central Mountain girls track and field team, plenty of promising Wildcats return to the track looking to build on postseason success from last season.
Juniors Grace Keohane, Jocelyn Wiseman and Vivian Wilt are coming off multi-medal performances at districts, with Keohane fore fronting a growing distance room and Wiseman and Wilt forming a potent one-two punch in both hurdle events — one-two-three including fellow junior Sarah Hall, who added a medal in the 100 hurdles. Apart from that quartet, newcomers are expected to make an impact as well.
“There are many newcomers that are showing excellent potential,” said head coach Ellie Sikorskas on the team. “I think everyone that is new has their own challenges to face and brings friendly competition within
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03/18/25 4:30 PM vs Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
03/19/25 4:30 PM vs Tyrone Area HS
03/21/25 4:30 PM @ Dubois Area Senior HS
03/25/25 4:30 PM @ Hollidaysburg Area HS
03/27/25 4:30 PM vs Huntingdon Area HS
03/28/25 4:30 PM @ Mount Union Area Jr/Sr HS
04/01/25 4:30 PM @ Philipsburg-Osceola HS
04/05/25 TBA @ OPEN
04/05/25 9:00 AM @ Bellefonte Area HS
04/08/25 4:30 PM vs Bellwood-Antis HS
04/11/25 4:30 PM vs Bishop Carroll HS
04/14/25 4:30 PM vs Penns Valley HS
04/21/25 4:30 PM @ Central Cambria HS/MS
04/23/25 3:30 PM Practice
04/25/25 4:30 PM @ Somerset HS
04/28/25 4:30 PM @ Clear eld Area HS
05/02/25 4:30 PM vs Westmont Hilltop HS
05/06/25 4:30 PM @ Central HS - Martinsburg
05/08/25 4:30 PM vs Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
05/12/25 4:30 PM @ Tyrone Area HS
03/18/25 4:30 PM vs Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
03/19/25 4:00 PM @ Tyrone Area HS
03/25/25 4:00 PM vs Hollidaysburg Area HS
03/27/25 4:30 PM @ Huntingdon Area HS
04/01/25 4:00 PM vs Philipsburg-Osceola HS
04/08/25 4:30 PM @ Bellwood-Antis HS
04/11/25 4:30 PM vs Bishop Carroll HS
04/14/25 4:30 PM @ Penns Valley HS
04/19/25 11:00 AM @ Williamsport Area HS
04/21/25 5:00 PM @ Central Cambria HS/MS
04/22/25 4:00 PM @ Bellefonte Area HS
04/25/25 4:30 PM @ Somerset HS
04/28/25 4:30 PM vs Clear eld Area HS
04/30/25 4:30 PM @ South Williamsport Area HS
05/02/25 4:30 PM vs Westmont Hilltop HS
05/05/25 4:00 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
05/06/25 4:00 PM vs Central HS - Martinsburg
05/08/25 4:30 PM @ Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
05/12/25 4:00 PM vs Tyrone Area HS
05/14/25 4:00 PM vs Mi in County HS
Home(H) 03/25/25 4:00 PM vs Bellefonte Area HS
Home(H) 03/25/25 4:00 PM vs Bellwood-Antis HS
Away(A) 04/01/25 4:00 PM vs Penns Valley HS
Away(A) 04/01/25 4:00 PM vs Central HS - Martinsburg
Away(A) 04/08/25 4:00 PM vs Clear eld Area HS
Away(A) 04/08/25 4:00 PM vs Tyrone Area HS
Home(H) 04/11/25 4:00 PM vs Juniata Senior HS
Away(A) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs Bedford HS
Away(A) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs Huntingdon Area HS
Away(A) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs Penn Cambria HS
Home(H) 04/22/25 4:00 PM vs Hollidaysburg Area HS
Home(H) 04/22/25 4:00 PM vs Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic
Home(H) 04/22/25 4:00 PM vs Philipsburg-Osceola HS
Away(A) 04/26/25 12:00 PM vs Multiple Opponents
Away(A) 04/28/25 3:30 PM vs Multiple Opponents
Away(A) 05/02/25 12:30 PM vs Multiple Opponents
Away(A) 05/06/25 11:00 AM vs Multiple Opponents
Away(A) 05/13/25 1:00 PM vs Multiple Opponents
Away(A) 05/14/25 4:00 PM vs Multiple Opponents
Away(A) 05/23/25 9:00 AM vs Multiple Opponents
Away(A) 05/24/25 9:00 AM vs Multiple Opponents
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the team as well. Both new and returning athletes will have to fight to be the top in order to participate in invitations, PHAC, and districts.”
With 14 district qualifiers returning, six of which earned a combined nine medals, more postseason success is on the horizon for Central Mountain. The question is, who will represent them at states with Hendricks having graduated?
Coach: Monica Richards Returning state qualifiers: Olivia Spotts (discus).
Returning district qualifiers: Alison Bilbay (shot put, discus); Autumn Buttorff (1,600 relay); Lucy Engel (800, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Josie Gerst (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 1,600 relay); Vivian Hale (high jump); Olivia Spotts (discus, javelin); Anna Sick (100, 200, 400, 1,600 relay); Nina Steppe (shot put, discus); Jalynn Witt (high jump).
Roster Seniors – Madyson Althouse, Kendall Bubb, Addison Dangle, Peyton Dincher, Izabella Grimes, Olivia Seals, Anna Sick, Olivia Spotts. Juniors – Alison Bilbay, Autumn Buttorff, Zara Del Rosario, Lucy Engel, Josie Gerst, Vivian Hale, Kathleen Loomis, Campbell Roaber, Nina Steppe, Cali Wheeland, Jalynn Witt. Sophomores – Sienna Bowlan, Brooke Charney, Chloe Corson, Rayleigh Delaney, Azelyn Dincher, Madelyn Fleegle, Taylor Heaton, Zoe Johnson, Josephine Renninger, Mackendra Stoetzel. Freshmen – Kierra Arnold, Makenna Brininger, Bella Hensler, Elliana Herr, Rebecca Joscelyn, Aaralynn Kimble, Maddison Stover, Arianna Tolbert-Long.
OUTLOOK: Jersey Shore’s biggest strength heading into 2025 comes in the throws department, a group which produced plenty of district hardware in 2024.
Though Bailee Stroup graduated after earning district bronze in shot put last season, Olivia Spotts returns for her senior campaign fresh off a District 4 title and states appearance in discus, also earning district bronze in javelin. Fellow district medalists Alison Bilbay and Nina Steppe round out one of the most stacked throwing rooms in District 4 Class AAA and outside of throws, Anna Sick (100, 200, 400) and Josie Gerst (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles) combined for five individual district medals alongside their three.
Much of the team displayed tremendous progress through last season. Its nine returning district qualifiers combined for ten medals, foreshadowing more potential hardware to come for the growing squad. And with newcomers in Aaralynn Kimble (sprints, hurdles, high jump), Elliana Herr (sprints, long jump) and Bella Hensler (throws) expected to make an immediate impact, there’s plenty to be excited about heading into the season.
“We’re looking forward to seeing this group of girls excel as a team and hope to see the girls improve their PRs and
Williamsport’s Isabelle Sanders is a returning state qualifier in the 1,600 and is one of three returning state qualifiers for the Millionaires in addition to sister Madeline (3,200) and Isabelle Morrow (high jump).
strengthen their skill in their individual events,” said Richards. “By encouraging and supporting each other, I believe we can achieve great things this season.”
Coach Vicki Eberhart
Returning state qualifiers: Isabelle Morrow (high jump). Isabelle Sanders (1,600); Madeline Sanders (3,200).
Returning district qualifiers: Dayianna Baines (100 hurdles, javelin); Ella Ballard (high jump); Dajea Batchler (100, 300 hurdles, 400 relay); Ayanna Barbee (100 hurdles, triple jump); Abagale Brooks (100, 400); Makayla Cerami (100, 200, 400 relay); Ar’rianna Claiborne (triple jump); Nevaeh Entz (200); Isabella Marnon (pole vault); Isabelle Morrow (high jump, long jump, triple jump); Aria Regan (pole vault); Johanna Pelly (3,200); Aubrey Phillips-Cobb (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 1,600 relay); Isabelle Sanders (800, 1,600, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Madeline Sanders (1,600, 3,200, 3,200 relay); Linah Van Emrick (800, 1,600, 3,200 relay); Clara Wade (1,600, 3,200); Geiani Whaley (400, 1,600 relay); Taitum Zarzyczny (discus).
Roster: Seniors – Ella Ballard, Dajae Batchler, Isabelle Campbell, Jamiyah Flanders, Madison Horn, Miku Lu, Miranda McKee, Shylah Montoya, Isabella Newcomer, Jada Ransom, Kah’ziah Rivers, MaKenah Sagan, Joy Sholes. Juniors – Dayianna Baines, Makayla Cerami, Jhonanya Cruz Gonzales, Mia Davis, Nawai Elgabry, Keearah Gainey, Isha Lee, Naomi Lee, Isabella Morrow, Katerine Pena, Samaya Pratt, Sofia Reyes-Mora, Kelis Scott, Linah Van Emrik, Kyna Varner, Taitum
Zarzyczny. Sophomores – Aamilah Amos, Saniyah Bailey, Hannah Baird, Ayanna Barbee, Lauren Bogle, Abagale Brooks, Zamirah Brown, Salma Elgabry, Aamiyah Gallishaw, Vanessa Gilyard, Kayla Glover, Addison Hill, Lucille Kitzman, Tariya Lowe, Isabella Marnon, Laylah Martin, Johanna Pelly, Breah Phillips, Aubrey Phillips-Cobb, Saaliah Pierce, Aria Regan, Isabella Sanders, Madeline Sanders, Caroline Steppe, Allison Stewart, Isabella Thomke, Clara Wade, Geiani Whaley. Freshmen – Janaya Baynes, Anna Greenawalt, Savannah Guy, Faith Hale, Lymeka Harris, Carolynn Hubbard, Avianna Jordan, Lola Kastner, Lucille Kitzman, Rowen Kreisher, Michaela Lutz, Bianca Parker, Payton Pepperman, Bianca Richardson, Maisie Saunders, Rosalie Trimble, Noel Veldhuis, Laura Wade, Moneh Whaley, Guilianna Zenga.
OUTLOOK: Coming off a historic season that saw them take home their first district title since 1997, the Millionaires head into 2025 with a fair share of key departures to overcome. Fortunately, the foundation was already put in place last season, with multiple underclassmen standing out alongside the team’s storied 2024 class.
Aubrey Phillips-Cobb is expected to fill the shoes of recording-breaking hurdler Anyae Grissom well, attributing bronze medals in both hurdle events at districts alongside Grissom’s sweep. Isabelle and Madeline Sanders have put Williamsport’s
distance room on the map alongside Clara Wade and Johanna Pelly, and Isabelle Morrow was a standout in three separate jumps, qualifying for states in the high jump.
Outside of Morrow, who’s a junior, that entire group consists of sophomores. And while a step back may be anticipated considering the impact of the team’s 2024 class, it won’t be large, and the future of this program is extraordinarily bright.
Coach: Shawn Thompson
Returning state qualifiers: Kaiden Gates (high jump).
Returning district qualifiers: Kollin Cunningham (100, 400 relay); Owen Dechow (800, 3,200, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Kaiden Gates (high jump, triple jump); Ethan Hoover (300 hurdles, long jump, 400 relay); Maksim Kronin (pole vault); Carnell Noone (long jump); Jacob Richardson (1,600, 3,200 relay); Ethan Shirk (100, 300 hurdles, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Beau Taylor (300 hurdles, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Talon Thompson (javelin); Alec Wagner (1,600, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Blake Wagner (400, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Blake Wheeler (pole vault).
Roster Seniors – Sawyer Andrews, Elijah Fry, Kaiden Gates, Ethan Hoover, Gavin Moyer, Ethan Shirk, Talon Thompson, Blake Wheeler. Juniors – Kollin Cunningham, Owen Dechow,
discussing both the boys and girls teams.
“We are extremely excited to see what this season will bring and to watch the athletes grow and achieve individual goals on a daily and weekly basis. If we can achieve this, I believe we can have one of the best teams we have had in some time.”
Coach: Griffin Molino
Returning state qualifiers: Shea McCusker (1,600, 3,200 relay); Tyce Shaner (1,600, 3,200 relay); Wyatt Gavitt, Brady Morgan (3,200 relay).
Returning district qualifiers: Jakob Charles (400 relay); Jarrett Easton (high jump, long jump triple jump); Kaviko Faulkner (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Wyatt Gavitt (800, 3200, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Riddick Koch (110 hurdles); Tristian Kurzawa (3,200); Wyatt Laubacher (1,600, 3,200); Haydn Maneval (100, 200, 400 relay); Shea McCusker (800, 1,600, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Jonah McGinley (triple jump, 400 relay); Brady Morgan (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 3,200 relay, 1,600 relay); Tyce Shaner (800, 1600, 3200); Keagan Smith (pole vault, javelin); Spencer Stine (100, 200, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Luke Stutzman (100); Owen Wetlaufer (triple jump).
Roster: Seniors – Russell DeWire, Jarrett Easton, Wyatt Gavitt, Haydn Maneval, Shea McCusker, Jonah McGinley, Ty Middlesworth, Brady Morgan, Keagan Smith, James Stephens, Luke Stutzman, Owen Wettlaufer. Juniors – Jakob Charles, Kaviko Faulkner, Sam Haddon, Tristan Kurzawa, Ethan Leslie-Leinbach, Tyce Shaner, Carter Sherwood, Landon Stetts, Spencer Stine, Hunter Whipple. Sophomore – Maliki Emmil, Royce Gardner, Carter Holt, Corbin Kirk, Wyatt Laubacher, Gavin Moyer, Triston Richmond, Alphonzo Smith. Freshmen – Malachi Flowers, Michael Fuller, Carter Gormont, Carter Haines, Joseph Laubacher, Bradley Mackenzie, James Smith, Kellan Smith, Patrick Stine, Cameron Styron, Brendan Wolfgang, Colton Woolever.
Gideon Ferree, Harrison Harter, Maksim Kronin, Carnell Noone, Tristen Rice, Jacob Richardson, Cole Schindler, Maksim Shapich, Beau Taylor, Alec Wagner, Blake Wagner. Sophomores – Steven Flick, Ian Kontier, Paxton Kressler, Nicholas Lucas, Talon Tice. Freshmen – Mason Fisher, Owen Maye, Michael Scyzmanski, Steven Taylor, Kyle Uberti.
OUTLOOK: Coming off his second straight trip to Shippensburg, high jumper Kaiden Gates heads into his senior season looking to continue reaching new heights.
He headlines a long list of returning district qualifiers for the Bald Eagle Area track and field program, a group which features 13 representatives. That group includes another returning medalist in junior Beau Taylor, who took fourth in the 300-meter hurdles, and Owen Dechow, who took ninth in the 800-meter run while fore fronting the team’s medal-winning 3,200 relay.
“Our expectations are to come to practice each day with an open mind and will to get better. We had 32 athletes qualify for the district meet last year and we want to continue that momentum into this season and build off of that,” said coach Shawn Thompson when
OUTLOOK: Of the roster that helped Hughesville take seventh amidst a stacked District 4 last season, two pole vaulters are all that separate it from a full run back. With that reality comes heightened expectations, as its storied senior class and proven juniors and sophomores could lead it to its best season in quite a while.
“Our expectations for this season are definitely higher than in seasons past,” said coach Griffin Molino. “Not only is this the largest boys team that we’ve had since COVID, but it’s also the most talented.”
Much like the past few seasons, distance remains the team’s biggest strength. Shea McCusker and Tyce Shaner each return having qualified for states in the 1,600 last season, key parts of a PIAA-qualifying 3,200-relay team that returns all four components.
But the team is also strong in other spots. Spencer Stine continues to grow as a sprinter and Jarrett Easton headlines a growing group of jumpers, the latter which took home three medals at districts last season. Coupled with a large, promising freshman class, this could
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4:00PM
(A) 03/26/25 4:30 PM vs Montgomery Senior HS
(A) 03/28/25 4:30 PM vs St. John Neumann
(A) 04/02/25 4:30 PM vs Sugar Valley Rural Charter
(H) 04/04/25 4:30 PM vs Bucktail HS
(H) 04/08/25 4:30 PM vs Millville Area Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/09/25 4:30 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
(H) 04/11/25 4:30 PM vs Sullivan County Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/15/25 4:30 PM vs Benton Area MS/HS
(H) 04/22/25 4:30 PM vs Northwest Area HS
(A) 04/24/25 4:30 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS
(H) 04/26/25 11:00 AM vs Montgomery Senior HS
(H) 04/28/25 4:30 AM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(H) 04/29/25 4:30 PM vs St. John Neumann
(A) 05/01/25 4:30 AM vs Lewisburg HS
(A) 05/03/25 11:00 AM vs Canton Junior/Senior HS
(H) 05/05/25 4:30 AM vs Sugar Valley Rural Charter
(A) 05/08/25 4:30 PM vs Bucktail HS
(A) 05/13/25 4:30 AM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 03/27/25 4:00 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
(A) 04/01/25 4:00 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS
(A) 04/03/25 4:00 PM vs Shikellamy
(A) 04/09/25 4:00 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 04/12/25 9:00 AM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(A) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(A) 04/22/25 4:00 PM vs Montoursville Area Sr HS
(A) 04/25/25 9:00 AM vs Wyalusing Valley HS
(A) 05/07/25 4:00 PM vs Mount Carmel Area Jr/Sr HS
Friday 04/08/16 *Millville Area Jr/Sr HS Home 4:30PM
Friday 04/15/16 *Warrior Run High School Home 4:30PM
Saturday 04/16/16 *Montgomery Senior HS Away 11:00AM
(H) 03/25/25 4:30 PM vs Montgomery Senior HS
(A) 04/01/25 4:30 PM vs Sugar Valley Rural Charter
Monday 04/18/16 *Bucktail Area High School Away 4:30PM
(H) 04/03/25 4:30 PM vs Bucktail HS
Wednesday 04/20/16 *Sullivan County H.S. Away 4:30PM
(A) 04/05/25 4:30 PM vs Souther Columbia HS
Friday 04/22/16 *Benton Area MS/HS Home 4:30PM
(H) 04/09/25 4:30 PM vs Millville Area Jr/Sr HS
(H) 04/12/25 11:00 AM vs Sullivan County Jr/Sr HS
Monday 04/25/16 *S. Williamsport HS Home 4:30PM
(H) 04/14/25 4:30 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS
Wednesday 04/27/16 *St. John Neumann R.A. Away 4:30PM
(A) 04/16/25 4:30 PM vs Benton Area MS/HS
Friday 04/29/16 *Millville Area Jr/Sr HS Away 4:30PM
(H) 04/22/25 4:30 PM vs Northwest Area HS
(A) 04/25/25 4:30 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS
Saturday 04/30/16 @ Bowman Field vs. Sayre Area HS Home 1:00 PM
(A) 04/26/25 11:00 AM vs Millville Area Jr/Sr HS
Monday 05/02/16 *Montgomery Senior HS Home 4:30PM
(A) 04/28/25 4:30 PM vs Montgomery Senior HS
Wednesday 05/04/16 Columbia Montour Area Vo Away 4:30PM
(H) 05/01/25 4:30 PM vs Benton Area MS/HS
(A) 05/05/25 4:30 PM vs Lewisburg HS
Monday 05/09/16 *Bucktail Area High School Home 4:30PM
(H) 05/07/25 4:30 PM vs Sugar Valley Rural Charter
Wednesday 05/11/16 Hughesville High School Away 4:30PM
(A) 05/08/25 4:30 PM vs Bucktail HS
Friday 05/13/16 Central Columbia HS Home 4:30PM
(A) 05/12/25 4:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 05/14/25 4:30 PM vs Sullivan County Jr/Sr HS
Monday 05/16/16 *Warrior Run High School Away 4:30PM Thursday 03/31/16 *Loyalsock
04/04/16 *Bloomsburg High School Home 4:00PM Wednesday 04/13/16 Wellsboro Area High School Home 4:00 PM
Thursday 04/14/16 *S. Williamsport HS Away 3:00PM Monday 04/18/16 *Lewisburg Area HS Away 4:00PM
(A) 03/25/25 4:00 PM vs North Penn-Liberty Jr/Sr HS
04/20/16 *Central Columbia HS
(A) 03/28/25 4:30 PM vs Wellsboro Area SD
4:00PM Friday 04/22/16 *Lewisburg Area HS
(H) 03/31/25 4:00 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(A) 04/01/25 4:00 PM vs Loyalsock Township HS
(H) 04/07/25 4:00 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
(H) 04/09/25 4:00 PM vs Wellsboro Area SD
(A) 04/11/25 4:00 PM vs North Penn-Liberty Jr/Sr HS
(A) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
4:00PM
(H) 04/16/25 4:00 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS
04/25/16 *Danville Area High School Away 4:00PM Wednesday 04/27/16 *Hughesville High School Home 4:00PM Friday 04/29/16 *S. Williamsport HS Home 4:00PM Monday 05/02/16 *Loyalsock High School Away 4:00PM Wednesday 05/04/16 *Bloomsburg High School Away 4:00PM
(H) 04/24/25 4:00 PM vs Bloomsburg HS
(H) 04/25/25 4:00 PM vs Jersey Shore Area
(A) 04/29/25 4:00 PM vs Milton HS
(A) 04/30/25 4:00 PM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
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certainly be an exciting year for the Spartans.
“Different from years past, our talent seems to be spread out evenly among all of the event groups, which is super encouraging,” said Molino. “As we are still fighting for our first ever PHAC III dual title, we are hoping that this could be the year. But we know it won’t be easy.”
Coach: Ron Hess
Returning state qualifiers: Jacob Gose (shot put); Jonathan Hess (1,600, 3,200, 3,200 relay); Eli Kalberer, Justin Nolt (3,200 relay).
Returning district qualifiers: Kai Ambrose (400, 1,600 relay); Gabriel Ayers (800); Marino Cardello (400 relay); Nick Coleman (100, 400 relay); Jacob Gose (discus, shot put); Jonathan Hess (800, 1,600, 3,200, 3,200 relay); Michael Hernandez (pole vault); Eli Kalberer (400, 3,200 relay); Tyler Kitchens (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Justin Nolt (800, 1,600, 3,200, 3,200 relay); Ahmaad Robinson (400 relay); Brady Ryder (3,200); Haneef Shavers (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Jacob Weis (100, 200, 400, 1,600 relay); Grayson Wynings (high jump, long jump, triple jump, 400 relay); Ezra Zook (pole vault, triple jump, long jump).
Roster: Seniors – Kai Ambrose, Marino Cardello, Kristian Edwards-Richardson, Jacob Gose, Michael Hernandez, Jonathan Hess, Tyler Kitchens, Luca Kuhn, Mason Lytle, Jake O’Hara, Ahmaad Robinson, Brady Ryder, Haneef Shavers, Grayson Wynings, Ezra Zook. Juniors – Grayson Barner, Andrew Brown, Ian Cavanagh, Andre Clayton, Nicholas Coleman, Roberto Gonzales, Jack Johnson, Justin Nolt, Paul Tranquillo, Jacob Weis. Sophomores – Gabriel Ayers, Evan Berger, Aiden Berry, Keegan Crosby, Brian Davis, Arthur Riley Gulden-Luthi, Hayden Heid, Marco Holmes, Elijah Hosterman, Andrew Klinger, Harrison Mirshahi, Anthony Morgan, Matthew Newcomer. Freshmen – Colin Beadle, Cole Bravman, James Byrum, Daedrian Campbell, Daniel DeSantis, Peter Dreisbach, Connor Ellis, Riley Forbes, Blake Gulden-Luthi, Darion Jackson, Eli Kalberer, Jack Kohl, Carter Lutze, Addison Merritt, Drake Osunde, Zachery Rutherford, Hugh Ikeda Shields, Gunner Shoeman, Jack Siegel, Milo Tavares, Luke Vadakara, Dylan Vogel, Maxwell Wheeler, Jude Wilkinson.
OUTLOOK: Already a District 4 power in Class AAA, Lewisburg enters its return to Class AA as an immediate district title contender, with multiple factors surrounding its roster fueling that claim. It’s most accolade-filled class in some time is set for its senior season, featuring multiple former and defending district champs, and newcomers are expected to help the Green Dragons score.
Jonathan Hess enters his senior season with five individual district titles to his name, sweeping the distance events at last year’s event while anchoring another gold in the 3,200 relay. Haneef Shavers (hurdles) looks to add to his 2023 title and Jacob Gose (throws) will push to return to Shippensburg after qualifying last year.
“Jacob Gose, Eli Kalberer and Justin Nolt also experienced states and have been making considerable strides,” said boys coach Ron Hess. “I am expecting big things from Jonathan,
Steven Lingg, left, takes the hand off from Connor Kelleher of Loyalsock during a dual against Hughesville last year. The Lancers will be without both runners this season.
Haneef, Jacob, and Justin as well as Jake Weis in sprints, Grayson Wynings in jumps, Tyler Kitchens in hurdles and Michael Hernandez and Ezra Zook in the vault.”
Drake Osunde headlines an expansive freshman class for the team, the brother of Teagan Osunde, who just took third at states in the javelin. Those freshmen should fill out the few holes this team has, as it prepares for what should be an exciting season.
“I am very excited to see what this group of boys can do,” said Hess. “I think we have a strong chance to contend for a district title and also score a decent amount of points at states.”
Coach Matt Hill
Returning state qualifiers: Danny Dowell, Anthony Lewis (400 relay).
Returning district qualifiers: Danny Dowell (400 relay); Gavin Grieco (800, 3,200 relay); Jeremiah Johnson (discus, shot put); Anthony Lewis (100, 200, 400 relay); Ryan Lingg (400, 3,200 relay); Hudson Ott (200). Roster: Seniors – Gavin Grieco, Anthony Lewis, Isaiah West. Juniors – Alex Bolt, Jalil Coates, Qua’zhir Day, Danny Dowell, Jeremiah Johnson, Taje King, Josh Meacham, Hudson Ott, Nolan Ott, Cashlin Rogers, Carter Runner, Nahmir Thomas, Ethan Wetzler. Sophomores – Ivan Baker, Owen Bennett, Ty Cipriani, Caleb
Hartsock, Tyler Kennedy, Ryan Lingg, Trenton Miller, Zane Romos, Cayden Sones. Freshmen – Dylan Eck, Tobias Halstead, Sean Holloman, Charles Hutchinson, Wesley Johnson, Jack McChesney, Owen Peck, Isaac Probst, Eli Rinehart, Aiden Wetzler.
OUTLOOK: The Loyalsock boys track and field team got a taste of excitement last postseason when its 400 relay team edged out a bronze finish at districts, qualifying for states in the process. Two members of that squad — Anthony Lewis and Danny Dowell — are back for 2025, headlining a strong but gutted lineup.
Many of its district medalists from last season have since graduated, particularly in the field, but some are back to lead the charge. Lewis (sprints) clinched two podium visits, junior Jeremiah Johnson placed fourth in shot put and its mid-distance room features multiple returning qualifiers in Gavin Griece (800) and Ryan Lingg.
“These experienced athletes will serve as mentors to a large group of underclassmen, many of whom are expected to contribute throughout the season and potentially earn their own postseason berths,” said boys coach Matt Hill when discussing
both squads. “With depth, talent, and leadership on both squads, Loyalsock track and field is primed for a standout 2025 campaign.”
Coach: Joanna Kreisher
Returning state qualifiers: none
Returning district qualifiers: Camden Dalrymple (triple jump, 400 relay); Ken Hampe (shot put); Cash Hill (3,200 relay); Dylan Hill (1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Logan Joy (400 relay); Jonathan Schmidt (1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Dylan Sherman (1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); John Shrimp (800).
Roster Seniors – Cy Dixon, Ken Hampe, Dylan Hill, Jonathan Schmidt, Braiden Winter. Juniors – Abram Childs, Camden Dalrymple, Logan Diehl, Raiden Felix, Justin Figard, Porter Hall, Jace Hanford, Cole Rice, John Shrimp, Manny Stoltzfus, Kaiden Tramontona, Benjamin Whitmoyer, Rylee Wilson. Sophomores – Samson Bolden, Cash Hill, Connor Jarrett, Jermain Morgan, Shawn Pysher, Gage Reynolds, Dylan Sherman, Izaiah Shrawder, Cohen Wommer. Freshmen – not listed.
OUTLOOK: Though the Montgomery boys track and field roster (combined with Muncy) remains one of the smaller ones in District 4, where it lacks in depth, it makes up for in the value of its returners.
All three of its individuals that qualified for an event at districts last season are back, with senior Ken Hampe coming off a District 4 podium visit in shot put, where
Gardner, Cy Haight, Boston Havens, Boston Hazen, Gavin Lakes, Maxim Martinez.
OUTLOOK: While the departure of District 4 champion Nate Fisher puts Montoursville in a rough spot when it comes to throws, the Warriors still head into the season harboring states experience, as record-breaking distance runner Weston Fry looks to return to Shippensburg to cap his career. He isn’t the only Montoursville athlete that could bring excitement either.
All four members of its 1,600 and 3,200 relay teams are set to return as well, squads which took fifth and fourth at districts respectively and could push to make states with further improvements. Sean Frey – a member of both – looks to build on his medal in the 800. And Quinn (400) and Bryce Winslow (hurdles) hope to build off qualifications, also playing roles in that relay success.
With plenty to build on and the Winslow brothers having more time to develop after this campaign, the next few seasons of Montoursville track and field should be exciting.
Coach: Noah Hulslander
Returning state qualifiers Dylan Scheller (triple jump, long jump).
Returning district qualifiers: Evan Barry (high jump, 400 relay); Jack Fortin (javelin); Paxton Gephart (discus, shotput); Dylan Scheller (long jump, triple jump, 400 relay).
he took seventh. Its 1,600 relay team — consisting of Dylan Hill, Jonathan Schmidt, Dylan Sherman and Cash Hill — also remains completely intact, with its 3,200 relay returning three and 400 team returning two.
Coach Sean Walker
Returning state qualifiers: Weston Fry (1,600).
Returning district qualifiers: Christian Banks (400 relay); Miles Davis (javelin); Sean Frey (400, 800, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay); Weston Fry (1,600, 3,200 relay); Noah Kemmerer (javelin); Carter Peters (400 relay); Adam Shearer (1,600 relay); Shaw Simpson (triple jump, pole vault); Andrew Trueman (1,600 relay); Bryce Winslow (300 hurdles, 3,200 relay); Quinn Winslow (400, 1,600 relay, 3,200 relay).
Roster: Seniors – Caleb Butters, Aiden Cohen, Brady Cohen, Todd Crawford, Tyler DeVore, Kacen Engel, Mason Ensanian, Sean Frey, Weston Fry, Cody Kohler, Landon Morehart, Blake Mundrick, Tommaso Pagani, Shaw Simpson, Andrew Trueman. Juniors – Christian Banks, Noah Kemmerer, Cody Marino, Adam Shearer, Ethan Thomas, Quinn Winslow. Sophomores – Colton Beadle, Elijah Bower, Cooper Boyles, Izayiha Brownsberger, Tayvon Burkey, Jordan Cohick, Miles Davis, Simon Dietrich, Ellijah Duarte, Aiden Ellis, Haden Ferguson, Kingston Fisher, Grady Foster, Wesley Foster, Brody Hagemeyer, Oleksandr Martyniuk, Vincent Muscarella, Carter Peters, James Williams, Bryce Winslow. Freshmen –Christian Berwanger, Gavin Bower, Brayden Burkett, Cameron Cintron, Oliver Duarte, Lukas Easton, Levi Eck, Issac Erlandson, Madison
Roster: Seniors – Evan Barry, Paxton Gephart, Dylan Scheller, Dominick Snyder, Max Wilton. Juniors – Blake Barckley, Jack Fortin, Gavin Freas. Sophomores – Brendan Carpenter, Tryston Cronin, Caleb Johnson. Freshmen – Spencer Beatty, Adam Kuriga, Tanner Packard, Benjamin Werner, Eli White, Lucas Zellers.
OUTLOOK: Three-sport athlete Dylan Scheller made waves at last year’s PIAA Track and Field Championships, earning a sixth-place medal in the long jump while also performing well in the triple. With two state qualifications and two District 4 Class AA silvers under his belt and continued progress made through the indoor season, he’ll look to close out his decorated Mountie career — spanning multiple sports — on a high note.
He’ll be joined by almost all of South Williamsport’s district representatives from last year.
Junior Jack Fortin leads a throws room that posted qualifiers in all three events last season, coming off a fourth place outing in javelin. And senior Paxton Gephart fills out the rest of the room, having qualified in discus and shot put.
The biggest class on the current roster is the freshman class, so expect new faces to be heavily featured as well.
WARRIOR RUN
Coach: Shaun Landis, 18th season
(A) 03/29/25 9:30 AM vs Lewisburg HS
(A) 04/02/25 4:30 PM vsw Bucktail HS
(H) 04/04/25 4:30 PM vs St. John Neumann Regional Academy
(A) 04/07/25 2:45 PM vs South Williamsport Area HS
(A) 04/08/25 2:30 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS
(A) 04/10/25 4:30 PM vs Northwest Area HS
(A) 04/14/25 4:30 PM vs Milton HS
(H) 04/16/25 4:30 PM vs Sullivan County Jr/Sr HS
(H) 4/19/25 11:00 AM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(H) 4/22/25 4:30 PM vs Millville Area Jr/Sr HS
(H) 04/24/25 4:30 PM vs Benton Area MS/HS
(A) 4/26/25 11:00 AM vs Muncy Junior/Senior HS
(H) 4/28/25 4:30 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 05/01/25 4:30 PM vs Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
(A) 05/03/25 10:00 AM vs Selingsgrove Area HS
(H) 05/06/25 4:30 PM vs Buckfail HS
(A) 05/08/25 4:30 PM vs St. John Neumann Regional Academy
(H) 05/14/25 4:30 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior HS
(H) 03/28/25 4:30 PM vs Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
(A) 04/01/25 4:30 PM vs Bucktail HS
(A) 04/07/25 4:30 PM vs Benton Area MS/HS
(A) 04/09/25 4:30 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS
(A) 04/11/25 4:30 PM vs Williamson Senior HS
(H) 04/16/25 4:30 PM vs Sullivan County Jr/Sr HS
(H) 04/22/25 4:30 PM vs Line Mountain Jr/Sr HS
(H) 04/23/25 4:30 PM vs Millville Area Jr/Sr HS
(H) 04/25/25 4:30 PM vs Benton Area MS/HS
(H) 04/28/25 4:30 PM vs Muncy Junior/Senior HS
(A) 04/29/25 4:30 PM vs Northwest Area HS
(A) 05/01/25 4:30 PM vs Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
(A) 05/02/25 4:00 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 05/05/25 4:30 PM vs Wellsboro Area School District
(H) 05/07/25 4:30 PM vs Bucktail HS
(H) 05/13/25 4:30 PM vs Columbia-Montour AVTS
(H) 05/14/25 4:30 PM vs Wyalusing Valley HS
(A) 05/16/25 4:30 PM vs Canton Juinior/Senior HS
Co-Ed Varsity
(A) 04/01/25 4:00 PM vs Hughesville Junior/Senior
(A) 04/03/25 4:00 PM vs Shikellamy HS
(A) 04/09/25 4:00 PM vs Warrior Run HS
(A) 04/12/25 9:00 AM vs Selinsgrove Area HS
(H) 04/15/25 4:00 PM vs Multiple Opponents
(A) 04/22/25 4:00 PM vs Montoursville Area Senior HS
(A) 04/25/25 9:00 AM vs Wyalusing Valley HS
(A) 05/02/25 4:00 PM vs Central Columbia HS
(A) 05/07/25 4:00 PM vs Mount Carmel Area Jr/Sr HS
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Returning district qualifiers Eli Butler (400, 1,600 relay); Gavin Hunter (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 1,600 relay); Aiden Hoffman (1,600, 3,200); Gideon Kennel (pole vault); Jackson Stevens (1,600 relay); Cooper Wilkins (long jump, triple jump).
Roster: Seniors – Eli Butler, Quentin Frank, Sam Hall, Gavin Hunter, Colby LeBarron, Benjamin Mack, Maximilian Senf, Peyton Snyder, Brayden Warner, Cooper Wilkins; Krzystof Zdral. Juniors – Griffon Bower, Braego Cieslukowski, Mason Cohoon, Gavin Cromley, Maxwell Fogelman, Aiden Hoffman, Dane LaForme, Shea McNett, Ben Musgrave, David Royles, Michael Royles. Sophomores – Braden Beachel, Denyn Beachel, Max Burden, Jesse Butler, Cooper Deitterick, Ryan Kemock, Gideon Kennel, Ori Kennel, Sam McCloskey, Carter McCormick, Jackson Stevens, David Stiner. Freshmen – Gavin Bailey, Carter Little, Ryan Orwig Smith, Emmett Ranck.
OUTLOOK: While the graduations of state medalist Chase Beachel (high jump) and qualifier Judah Kennel (pole vault) are certainly obstacles to overcome, Warrior Run head coach Shaun Landis is optimistic his team has the pieces to do so. At 38 athletes, he’s set to coach one of his largest rosters to date, plenty which have shown promise.
Gavin Hunter (hurdles) came close to acquiring district medals in multiple events last season, landing one slot short in the 110-meter hurdles and progressing considerably in both events throughout the season. Aiden Hoffman (3,200) and then-freshman Gideon Kennel (pole vault) displayed similar potential, placing 11th in their respective events.
There will be challenges as usual, but Landis feels his team is up for the task.
“With five of the top 10 AA teams from districts last year (in Heartland III), I do not look for it to be easy to win many meets. But I am looking forward to the season and excited to see the growth of our athletes this year,” said Landis. “There have been several athletes putting in a lot of work through the winter and are ready for competition to start.”
Coach: Brigette Largey
Returning state qualifiers: none.
Returning district qualifiers Jack Bryant (100, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Jonathan Carl (100, 400, triple jump, 400 relay); Gabe Carpenter (pole vault); Jude Cuneo (1,600, 1,600 relay); Micaiah Fitch (long jump, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Ethan Geneski (3,200 relay); Max Macias (1,600, 3,200, 3,200 relay); Jacoby Strang (400 relay); Dylan Tomlinson (1,600 relay); Micah Vickery (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, high jump); Henry Whitney (3,200 relay).
Roster: Seniors – Jack Bryant, Gabe Carpenter, Alex Citrino, Elijah Cothran, Micaiah Fitch, Tyler Helt, Nathan Morley, Emmanuel Posada, Levi Stone, Micah Vickery. Juniors –
TIM WEIGHT/For The Express Bellefonte brings back numerous district qualifiers and two who had state experience from last year as the Raiders look to build off last year’s success.
Teagan Rose, Pyrce Smith, Kaven Smith-Kirk, Noah Washington. Freshmen – Eric Burns, Parker Clute, Tyler Confer, Wesley Cooke, Gage Dawson, Evan Edwards, Jonathan Gasper, Cole Giornesto, Elisha Martin, Kaiden Musser, Aiden Osborne, Noah Reigh, Maxton Taylor, Samuel Witmer.
OUTLOOK: Back in Class AAA after spending some time in AA, the Bellefonte boys track and field team will also deal with the challenge of filling the voids left behind by a deep senior class. Fortunately, there are plenty of talented athletes left to help with that.
Zane Hummel returns after earning three District 6 medals and qualifying for states in two events last season, a meet which saw him earn PIAA silver in the long jump. Kaiden Williams took fifth at districts in the 3,200 and stands as the lone representative from last year’s 3,200-relay team that placed seventh at states. And though gutted, its relay teams are expected to push for states as well.
Even with the shift to AAA and departures, expectations are high heading into the season. Miller believes his throwers could prosper, his deep sophomore class will prove reliable and that the team possesses depth outside of mid-distance.
OUTLOOK: While Wellsboro’s lone 2024 state qualifier on the boys side (thrower Noah Morey) has since graduated, there’s reason to expect the Green Hornets to be represented on both sides again come late May. Junior Jonathan Carl (400, triple jump) returns looking to build off two 2024 district medals, and most of the team has been hard at work throughout the offseason.
“Our returning district qualifiers are eager to build on their success and compete at an even higher level this season,” said head coach Brigette Largey. “Several athletes have demonstrated exceptional dedication during the offseason, including our returning distance runners — Max Macias, Jude Cuneo, Henry Whitney, Henry Nowak, and Ethan Geneski. Many others have committed themselves to strength training in the weight room.”
Landon Bryant, Jonathan Carl, Jude Cuneo, Josiah Ens, Ethan Geneski, Aaron Kirk, Maxwell Macias, Henry Nowak, Mason Nowak, Davin Seeling, Jacoby Strang, Jacob Thurstin, Henry Whitney, Kiernan Whitsell. Sophomores – Cameron Lane, Ethan Pollaro, Zander Rachiele, Jacob Smith, Dylan Tomlinson, Spencer Winters. Freshmen – Brayden Benjamin, Gavin Carson, Eoin Duffy, Jack Hammerton, Connor Hartman, Logan Johnson, Xavier Lecker, Oliver Matthews, Ransom Schultz, Stephen Tokarz, Brycen Witmer.
With voids to be filled, particularly in throws, underclassmen are also expected
to be necessary for success. Fortunately, Wellsboro harbors plenty, with its freshman class totaling twelve and already displaying promise. When discussing newcomers, Largey highlighted Logan Johnson (mid-distance), Liam Stevens (sprints), Xavier Lecker (sprints), Ransom Schultz and Landon Bryant as freshmen to watch out for in 2025.
“We are highly impressed with our freshman class, as they have been demonstrating exceptional dedication and work ethic,” said Largey. “We also have some sophomores who returning and could make some significant strides from last year.”
WILLIAMSON
Coach Aaron Wooster
Returning state qualifiers: none.
Returning district qualifiers: Jeavon Eick (800); Aiden O’Neal (pole vault).
Roster: Seniors – Steven Hepfer, Matthew McKee, Aiden O’Neal, Jacob Polhamus, Benjamin Reed, Ian Vieira, Cole Warner, Clayton Webster. Juniors – Braeden Colwell, Gabriel Crance, Jeavon Eick, Jeremy Fuhrer, Anthony Hargarther, Jacob Johnson, Carsyn Kemp, Troy Madison, Parker Rowland, Kamron Sutryk, Joshua Teague. Sophomores – Aiden Allen, Mateo de Pedro, Kegan Lane, Kayden Moon, Blaise Sargent, Branden Swimley, Levi Wood. Freshmen – Kenneth Adams, Johnathan
Beach, Ben Bower, Scott Campbell, Michael Cruz, Trevin Hollenbach, Dominick Koehler.
OUTLOOK: Though the departure of two-time state qualifier Kristian Mizdail is a tough one to deal with for Williamson (combined with Cowanesque Valley), the Warriors have prospects of sending another athlete to states on the boys side. Aiden O’Neal has prospered in recent years at pole vault and heads into his senior season looking to build off a fifth place showing at districts in 2024.
We have several athletes who were successful at the district meet last year and at indoor meets this past season,” said head coach Aaron Wooster on the team. “We are also looking to get Aiden O’Neil to the state meet this year.”
Outside of O’Neil, underclassmen like sophomore Mateo de Pedro (sprints, mid-distance) and freshman Ben Bower (jump) are also expected to make an impact. Their biggest classes may be their senior and junior ones, but don’t expect them to be the only ones representing the Warriors come May.
“Ben had a very successful
season as an 8th grader last year and is more mature, faster and stronger as a freshman. (Mateo) has been a beast each time we have had tough workouts,” said Wooster. “We currently have a large number of new athletes who we are attempting to develop into contributing team members.”
Coach: Seth Miller
Returning state qualifiers: Zane Hummel (long jump, triple jump); Aden Howell (1,600 relay).
Returning district qualifiers: Jaeden Gabrovsek (200, 400 relay); Zane Hummel (200, long jump, triple jump); Aden Howell (long jump, triple jump, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Ryan Horn (shot put); Landyn Langille (300 hurdles); Matrix Mokluk (pole vault); Maverick Muchmore (3,200); Kaven Smith-Kirk (400 relay); Shayne Snook (400 relay); Kaiden Williams (3,200, 3,200 relay).
Roster Seniors – Jaeden Gabrovsek, Liam Halterman, Ryan Horn, Aden Howell, Zane Hummel, Austin Irvin, Jackson James, Nathan Jewell, Brady Miller, Matrix Mokluk, Cody Moon, Christian Reigh, Jan Rojas-Trinidad; Aaron Shawley, Preston Smith, Shayne Snook, Kaiden Williams, David Witmer. Juniors – Neil Alterio, Mikah Delos-Reyes Hall, Alexander Stanton, Mason Stroud. Sophomores – Padraig Lamb, Landyn Langille, Michael Larson, Tristan Liadis, Calvin Lovrak, Maverick Muchmore,
“For both the girls and boys teams, we want to be one of the top teams in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference (LHAC) and try to qualify multiple individuals for the PIAA State Championship Meet,” said Miller. “Our boys are back to AAA and, therefore, the competition will be stronger, but our expectations remain the same.”
Coach: Ellie Sikorskas
Returning state qualifiers: none.
Returning district qualifiers: Dylan Bechdel (triple jump, long jump, high jump); Cooper Bottorf (shot put, javelin, discus); Isaiah Brinker (200, long jump, triple jump); Dylan Crawford (shot put, discus); Cameron Counsil (800); Cody Etters (3,200); Shayden Hill (1,600 relay); Gabriel Houser (800); Jonathan Hughes (400, javelin, 1,600 relay); Billy Newman (long jump, high jump, 400 relay); Jacob Nyman (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, javelin); Brody Rhine (800, 1,600 relay); Ricky Rohrback (100, 400 relay); Brayden Stahl (400); Bryce Warren (300 hurdles, high jump, triple jump); Sam Wible (400, 1,600 relay); Damien Winner (1,600, 3,200); Keron Yerger (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles).
Roster: Seniors– Cooper Bottorf, Isaiah Brinker, Dylan Crawford, Aden Dupert, Cody Etters, Jonathan Hughes, Cory Matejovich, Carter Perry, Jahlil Trice, Evan Walker, Bryce Warren, Sam Wible, Owen Wunder. Juniors – Josiah Allert, Dylan Bechdel, Mycah Carson, Wyatt Heeman, Owen Kaler, Neil Kaluzny, Sullivan Kulak, Jesse Lininger, Camden Mann, Billy Newman, Jacob Nyman, Brody Rhine, Ricky Rohrbach, Brayden Stahl, Damien Winner, Keron Yerger. Sophomores – Gideon Bakaj, Brayden Bird, Cameron Counsil, Logan Hanna, Jordan Heggenstaller, Shayden Hill, Gabriel Houser, Che McAllister, Ethan Shetler, Ethan Willow. Freshmen – Cody Cardinal, Mason Conner, Liam Darwin, Xian Deems, James
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Fausey, Richy Lam, Holden Long, Louden McKean, Johnathan Nyman, Ryker Schenk, Shane Walker, Myles Winslow.
OUTLOOK: While it’s dealing with a few key departures heading into the season, the Central Mountain boys track and field team possesses more than enough returning talent to push to build on last season.
Of its 21 district qualifiers from last season, 18 are back for 2025, a group which combined for nine medals at Altoona. Jonathan Hughes earned a silver medal in javelin, Jacob Nyman notched placements in both hurdles events and Billy Newman took fourth and sixth in the long and high jump.
“Cooper Bottorf and Dylan Crawford will be stepping into fill Logan Dawes shoes when it comes to discus and shot put. Johnathan Hughes is returning as our top Javelin thrower and also does well in the sprints/400. Damien Winner has been working hard in the 1600 and 3200 after having a strong cross-country season,” said head coach Ellie Sikorskas when discussing returners.
“Sam Wible also returns strong with mid and long-distance races, Isaiah Brinker and Billy Newman are returning strong in the jumps and the sprinters have big shoes to fill with loss of Jordan Donahay,
who now competes for Susquehanna University.”
With Sikorskas also expressing confidence in the team’s newcomers, there’s plenty of reason to expect improvements from this team.
Coach Robert Fox
Returning state qualifiers: Zack Kendall (300 hurdles).
Returning district qualifiers: Brady Allison (1,600, 3,200 relay); Zack Kendall (200, 300 hurdles, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Dekin McDermott (3,200 relay); Jake Machmer (discus); Jayden Weaver (800, 3,200 relay).
Roster: Seniors – Benjamin Dalton, Alex Fournier, Elijah Jordan, Zack Kendall, Djy Monny, Blake Oglesby, Jerome Yost. Juniors
– Travis Blackburn, Breylan Guerrero, Danny Hoffman, Kale Klinger, Talyn Lope, Thane McCaffrey, Bo Sechrist, Brayden Swales, Gannon Willoughby, Wyatt Wolfanger. Sophomores –Brady Allison, Mitchell Branton, Samuel Davis, Christian Derrick, Andrew Ingrassia, Jacob Machmer, Khani McCray, Leighten Walters, Jayden Weaver. Freshmen – Ty McDermit, Orrin Pennycoff.
OUTLOOK: The Jersey Shore boys track and field faces a tough hill to climb this season, harboring the smallest roster it’s had in Robert Fox’s 29 years being its coach. Fortunately, the athletes it does feature are tremendously talented. Zack Kendall returns to the track fresh off a PIAA appearance as a junior, falling inches short of a District 4 Class AAA title but still managing to hit a qualifying mark. Fox also expects progress from senior Elijah Jordan in sprints, the distance duo of Brady Allsion and Jayden
Weaver and Gannon Willoughby on pole vault.
“Zack is working extremely hard this season and he should continue to improve off last year’s efforts,” said Fox. “(Regarding newcomers), Travis Blackburn is showing potential in the throws, Khani McCray and Breylan Guerrero are showing potential in the jumping events and Ty McDermit is very athletic.”
There are plenty of challenges ahead and the team adjusts to its lack of depth and experience, but the goal is to help these athletes improve as they look to make the most of the season. Plenty of underclassmen will be featured in those efforts.
“Our expectations are to improve our athletes that are out this year. We do not have a large nucleus of returning athletes, so we are hoping to have the younger guys fill in,” said Fox. “We have a lot of question marks, but the guys have shown their great work ethics so far this year and the newer guys are learning at an impressive rate.”
Coach: Jeremy Steppe
Returning state qualifiers: Umar Starks (long jump, 400 relay); Alex Takach (100, 400 relay); Aiden Everett (triple jump, long jump); Taali Buie, Nathaniel Woods (400 relay).
Returning district qualifiers: Noah Baird (3,200); Taali Buie (100, 400 relay); Kye Diakite (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Aiden Everett (400, high jump, triple jump, long jump); Maxwell Fink (javelin); Austin Furey (1,600); Connor Hofstrom (1,600, 3,200); Cordoza Minor (discus, shot put); Cashlin Rogers (1,600, 3,200); Umar Starks (200, long jump, 400 relay, 1,600 relay); Alex Takach (100, 200, 400 relay); Trace Town (400); Owen Trump (800, 3,200 relay); Aiden Turner (300 hurdles); Brayden Ungard (high jump, pole vault, long jump); Tadd Ungard (triple jump); Christopher White (100); Nathaniel Woods (100, 200, 400 relay).
Roster: Seniors – Jamel Bailey, Kyreek Bradshaw, Evan Brittain, Austin Chen, Guilhem Colin, Trevor Estes, Aiden Everett, Gabriel Fioretti, Ai’son Graham, Damari Mattern, Umar Starks, Blake Sweeley, Owen Trump, Aiden Turner, Tadd Ungard, Xander Waltz, Kahyear Whaley, Nathaniel Wiley, Samir Williams. Juniors – Cooper Allmaras, Michael Baier, Steven Bott, Taali Buie, Robert Davis, Caiden Delker, Kye Diakite, Steven Eckman, Parker Fox, Kenyon Harden, Jason Love-Ritchey, Jackson Mackey, Brady Ross, Tyrin Sabb-Wilson, Remy Segura, Salahuddin Walker, Nate Woods. Sophomores – Joshua Baird, Noah Baird, Aidan Barner, Peter Brann, Jahki Burget, Jacob Cox, Waylon Edler, Maxwell Fink, Peter Fisher, Austin Furey, Levi Gair, Connor Hofstrom, Zion Hughes, Colyn Jandrisavitz, Logan Kilgus, Cordoza Minor, Owen Newcomer, Charles Plummer, Alex Takach, Christopher Terrano, Brayden Ungard, Lauger Waldman. Freshmen – Ardian Acmann, Maurice Baines, Donald Bellinger, Sawyer Brennan, Dymeck Davahjei, Gabriel Engle, Kaiden Fluke, Owen Garner, Joel Kendall, Brock Lehr, Hunter Neuhard, Malik Poleto, Tyiere Pralour, Elijah Rivera-Myers, Dal’Veon Smith, Nayir Smith, Gabriel Spagnuolo, Nazir Taylor, D’Andre Tutler, Johannes Van Emrik, Elijah Weaver, Makai Williams, Nyseim Williams, Tevin Williams, Angelo Woods, Trey Zachary.
OUTLOOK: While a plethora of key athletes graduated follow-
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Williamsport’s William Pence Keiser competes in the 800 at the PIAA Class AAA championships last spring. Keiser graduated, but the Millionaires still return five who were at states last spring.
ing last year’s heights, particularly in mid-distance and distance, there’s plenty of reason to expect Williamsport to be more than competitive in its quest to defend its 2024 District 4 Class AAA title. Multiple underclassmen played crucial roles in that success and have been working towards building on it, along with a strong incoming senior class.
Umar Starks (long jump), one of the team’s three returning district champs, is expected to miss most of the season with injury,
but the hope is that he can make a full recovery ahead of postseason. Aiden Everett (jumps) and Alex Takach (sprints) will also push to defend district titles, with Takach headlining a sophomore class that also features talent in throws, distance and hurdles. With holes to be filled in hurdles and javelin, coupled with additional ones from injuries, newcomers could also be expected to make an impact.
Multi-sport freshman Tevin Williams is a prime candidate there,
along with Zion Hughes, Nysiem Williams and Waylon Edler. “Last spring, (Tevin) was extremely successful on the track and as a high jumper. I am confident that he will make an impact within the high school competition fairly quickly,” said Steppe. “As a coach, I am strategically looking at getting some athletes focused in some specific areas so that we can be a well-rounded team that will look to defend the district title.”
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4/3 4:30 pm A Muncy Junior-Senior High School
4/7 4:30 pm H West Branch Area High School
4/9 4:30 pm H Benton Area Senior High School
4/14 4:30 pm A Hughesville Jr/Sr High School
4/16 4:30 pm H Northwest Area High School
5/6 A 4:30 pm Montgomery Area High School
5/8 H 4:30 pm Muncy
Junior-Senior High School
4/23 4:30 pm A Columbia-Montour Area Vo-Tech High School 4/25 4:30 pm A Sullivan County High School
4/28 4:30 pm H Monshannon Valley High School
4/30 4:30 pm A Sugar Valley Rural Charter High School
5/5 4:30 pm H East Juniata Senior High School
5/6 4:30 pm A Millville High School
5/7 4:30 pm A Montgomery Area High School
5/8 4:30 pm H Muncy Junior-Senior High School
5/12 4:30 pm A Cameron County High School
