Track and Field – A look ahead at the girls team, key returnees, top newcomers and the schedule for the upcoming season. PREVIEW

Sophomore Madelyn McCartney is one of the key returnees to this year's girls track team.

Coach – Kami Reinhard (7th year)

Last year – 8-1 overall/7-1 EPC.

Key losses – Sheldyne Pierre (jumps), Catherine Sirgnano (throws), Anna Farnshlader (throws), Abby Burnett (sprints), Hailey Reinhard (distance)

Key returnees – Soph. Madelyn McCartney (2nd 3200 EPC and District, 26th PIAA State meet, 3rd place 1600m EPC and District), Jr. Payton Campbell (3rd 3200 EPC and District 4th place), Soph. Claudia Walls (1st place high jump EPC, 9th District), Jr. Kayla- Rayne Quinones (7th EPC 100m hurdles, 8th District)

Newcomers – Soph. Gabby DeVita (sprints), Soph. Kayleen Louis (throws), Fr. Arianna Koberlein (jumps)

Coach Reinhard – “We lost our top athletes in several event groups who were consistent and key scorers in numerous events each meet, for several years. It will take some time to train and figure out who is able to step up into the shoes of these athletes. The talent is there, so it’s just a matter of putting the pieces of the puzzle together and making sure we ease our athletes into meets and competition.”

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2024 SCHEDULE:

March –

20 – @ Nazareth

26 – CCHS

28 – HAZLETON, 11 am

April –

4 – WHITEHALL

6 – @ Haverford Invitational, 10 am

11 – BECAHI

15 – EASTON

18 – @ Liberty

22 – @ Freedom

26 – @ Ray Geesey Invitational, Dallastown HS, TBA

30 – PARKLAND

Home meets – CAPS; 3:30 p.m. start unless noted