Track & Field: 2024 District 3 Championship – Boys Preview

Introduction

Friday and Saturday, athletes from across South Central Pennsylvania will convene at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium for the 2024 District 3 Track & Field Championship Meet.  For every athlete who is competing, they have accomplished a feat that very few have done.  Out of this competition, a select few will be invited back to Shippensburg to compete next weekend at the PIAA State Championship Meet.

The District meet serves as a qualifier for the State Championships.  In the AAA competition, the top five finishers in each event will earn an automatic bid.  For AA athletes, they must finish in the top two in order to earn an automatic invitation.  In both classifications, the PIAA will accept up to eight qualifiers from each event who meet the State Qualifying Standard. Below is a list of this year’s Standards.

When reviewing the information below, keep in mind that every school competes in AAA, except Annville-Cleona, who competes in AA.

Below is a brief preview of each school fortunate enough to qualify athletes for the District Championships.  Included with each school is a list of the LebCo athletes who are entered into each event, along with where they are ranked heading into the weekend.  While the current rankings give an indication as to whether an athlete may be able to finish in the top eight to earn a medal and/or qualify for States, anything can happen at a meet like this when all of the hard work these athletes have endured is put to the ultimate test.

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If there’s one thing that’s certain, this group of Dutchmen has a track record of peaking at the right time. Look for several big performances spearheaded by the distance crew that combined to win the 4x800m at last week’s Lancaster Lebanon League Championship.

4x400m Relay – 3:35.05 (3rd)

4x800m Relay – 8:08.15 (2nd)

David Moran – 800m – 1:55.57 (1st)

Oliver Funck – 3200m – 9:44.82 (3rd) / 1600m  – 4:34.22 (8th)

Landon Hostetter – 3200m     – 9:45.93 (5th) / 1600m – 4:33.14 (7th)

Luke Tshudy – 3200m – 10:42.52 (15th) / Pole Vault – 10′ (16th)

Tim Montijo – 110m Hurdles – 17.18 (14th) / 300m Hurdles – 43.94 (12th)

Matt Clemson – 3200m – 10:19.20 (7th)

Samuel Domencic – 400m – 55.53 (20th)

Bryson Fogelsanger – Javelin – 148’2″ (11th)

Wesley Heller – Long Jump – 20’3.75″ (9th)

Jon Moran – 200m – 23.64 (15th)

Z Moyer – 800m – 2:06.15 (15th)

Jon Shay – Discus – 130’8″ (14th)

Dylan Groff, the LL Javelin Champ, offers Crest the chance for their highest finish, but don’t be surprised if other Falcons end up on the podium.

4x100m Relay – 43.34 (11th)

Dylan Groff – Javelin – 186’3″ (3rd)

Charlie Joffy – 400m – 51.54 (22nd)

Alex Kissinger – Shot Put – 49’0″ (21st)

Tristan Long – Shot Put – 49’3.25″ (19th)

Jeremiah Santiago – 200m – 22.94 (40th)

Cam Tirado – High Jump – 6’2″ (9th)

Leo Tirado – High Jump – 6’2” (9th)

Malachi Victor – 110m Hurdles – 16.31 (40th)

Jack Waranavage – 110m Hurdles – 16.04 (32nd)

While Luke Macchione has a great chance at medaling in the 300m Hurdles, it will be the 4z800m that will be the major focus for the Raiders. Macchione joined his brother Ben, Chad Keller, and Camden Marquette to take silver at the Henderson Invite. They are hungry for more.

4x800m Relay – 8:06.82 (7th)

Luke Macchione – 300m Hurdles – 40.34 (9th) / 110m Hurdles – 16.24 (36th)

Camden Marquette – 400m – 51.74  (28th) / 800m – 1:59.11 (22nd)

ebanon has its biggest group of District qualifiers in recent years. Among them is senior Ramon Urena Batista, who is looking to extend his career by one more week. Already the Lebanon school record holder in the 1600m and 3200m, don’t be surprised if the Ship recruit does something special.

4x400m Relay – 3:29.24 (10th)

4x800m Relay – 8:11.08 (12th)

Jalik Hill – 200m – 22.60 (18th) / 400m – 50.74 (13th)

Ramon Urena Batista – 1600m – 4:18.28 (7th) / 800m – 1:57.31 (12th)

Owen Kreider – 800m – 1:58.83 (19th)

Tyler Long – 400m – 51.74 (31st)

Tyler Shunk will look to lower his school record in the 3200m, while Tanner Feagley will be contending for a medal in the Javelin.

Joseph Escobales – 300m Hurdles   – 41.78 (25th)

Tanner Feagley – Javelin – 172’2″ (9th)

Tyler Shunk – 3200m – 9:40.01 (18th)

The Cougars have top-end talent and depth to make them one of the best teams this year in District 3. Look for Tyler Burgess to win multiple golds, while Jacob Burgess and Mason Bucks are also well-positioned to earn an invite to States. Keep your eye on the relays and also

Jon McDannell in the 110m Hurdles.

4x100m Relay – 42.51 (4th)

4x800m Relay – 8:12.60 (14th)

Tyler Burgess – 300m Hurdles – 37.60 (1st) / 110m Hurdles – 14.09 (1st)

Jacob Burgess – Long Jump – 22’6.25″ (4th) / 100m – 11.07 (19th) / 100m – 22.44 (11th)

Mason Bucks  – Pole Vault – 16′ (2nd)

Jonathan McDannell  – 110m Hurdles 14.84 (6) / 300m Hurdles – 41.74 (24th)

Travis McDannell – 100m – 11.04 (16th)

Noah Stewart – 110m Hurdles – 15.69 (25th)

Landon Weldon – 100m – 11.04 (17th)

District 3 Track & Field Championships Time Schedule

Full District 3 Track & Field Program

Lancaster Lebanon League Championship Results

Mid Penn Championship Results

Lebanon County Meet Championship Results