Joby Fawcett

5 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett

GIRLS100 Hurdles: Natalie Talluto, Mid Valley. Battled a mid-season setback to claim the title at Spagna Championships100: Olivia Haines, Western Wayne. Battled through to the finish in a tight race at the Spagna meet. 1600: Emily Black, Lakeland. Going to be in a tight race with a talented group of distance standouts400: Bria Hill, Lakeland. A freshman who has burst on the scene late in the season and continues to improve. 300 Hurdles: Kaylyn Davis, Lakeland.

5 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett

As the youngest in a family of accomplished athletes, Kate Korty had a high standard of which to meet. She soared high above it. A showstopper at track and field meets since her eighth-grade season, the sixth sibling is closing out her four years facing the greatest challenges of her decorated racing career.

5 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett

100 Hurdles: Julia Natitus, Dallas. One of the state’s best and keeps improving. 100: Julia Natitus, Dallas. A dominant sprinter who is poised to put on a show1600: Madison Hedglin, Dallas. Combines good footspeed with outstanding endurance. 400: Kaitlyn Kravitz, North Pocono. Coming off an impressive quarter-mile win at the Spagna meet300 Hurdles: Julia Natitus, Dallas. Has one of the best all-around athletes in the state800: Kate Korty, Carbondale Area.

6 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett

S. ABINGTON TWP. – Abington Heights’ Praneel Mallaiah and Scranton Prep’s Akhilesh Velaga burst upon the high school tennis season four years ago with emphatic debuts by winning District 2 singles titles in their respective tournaments. As seniors, they celebrated again. On Friday afternoon, the two most dominant players all season had gold medals draped around their necks at the Birchwood Racquet Club.

1 week ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett

Abington Heights senior Praneel Mallaiah, the defending champion, advanced to his fourth straight Class 3A semifinal round, while Scranton Prep’s Akhilesh Velaga remained undefeated in Class 2A to also advance to the semifinals after the first day at the District 2 Singles Championships. The semifinals start on Friday at noon, with the finals to follow at Birchwood Racquet Club.