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1 week ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
Local track and field athletes are taking their talents to the next level at various national competitions this weekend. Lakeland junior Kaylyn Davis, Mid Valley’s Natalie Talluto and Olivia Thomas, and a contingent from Abington Heights will be in action, aiming for experience against the top athletes in the country.
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1 week ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
PERFORMER OF THE YEARKENDEL JONESElk Lake, Junior, DistanceLTC Division III-IV all-star. … Won a sixth-place medal in the 3,200 (9:18.72) and finished ninth in the 1,600 (4:18.39) at the PIAA Class 2A Championships. … District 2 Class 2A champion in the 3,200 (9:27.16) and the 1,600 (4:19.43), and won a silver medal in the 800 (1:59.38). … Godek Invitational champion in the 1,600 (4:27.85) and the 3,200 (9:49.45). … Don Wilhour champion in the 1,600 (4:31.86).
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1 week ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
Keith Olsommer will have a lot to celebrate at this year’s Dream Game. The longtime head football coach who turned a fledgling program into a juggernaut at Delaware Valley is this year’s honoree as the Scranton Lions Club Man of the Year, player liaison Jerry Preschutti announced. Olsommer will receive the award at a halftime presentation at the summer all-star game July 23 at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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2 weeks ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
PERFORMER OF THE YEARKAYLYN DAVISLakeland, JuniorThrows/HurdlesLTC Division III-IV Co-Performer of the Year. … PIAA Class 2A bronze medal winner in javelin (124 feet, 1 inch). … District 2 Class 2A champion in 100-meter hurdles (15.14 seconds), the javelin (128 feet, 1 inch) and as a member of the 1,600 relay team, and was also a silver medal winner in 300 hurdles (47.06).
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2 weeks ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
TAYLOR – Tavian Branch, gracious and thankful, spoke to a captivated audience beneath a stage spotlight and had five hats with the college logos of Oklahoma, Alabama, Penn State, Notre Dame, and Rutgers on a table. He took little time hovering his hand over each before confidently grabbing the white one with a large red R on the front. With that, he put it on his head, and he and his mom, Angel, revealed their red shirts that had his last name and his issued number 0 on the back.
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2 weeks ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
2025 LACKAWANNA TRACK CONFERENCE COACHES ALL-STARS DIVISION III-IV Track Performers of the Year: Kendel Jones (EL) and Cole Fangio (DUN) Field Performer of the Year: Josh Dudick (DUN) Sprints: Daniel Gonzalez (CAR), Jacob Paroby (HC), Mason Vinansky (MV) Hurdles: Cole Fangio (DUN), Gabe Franek (DUN), Xavier Burke (DUN), Cael Krushnowski (RIV) Mid-Distance: Tommy Clark (DUN), Matthew Repecki (MV) Distance: Kendel Jones (EL), Avery Ronchi (LT), Cody Adams (EL) Throws: Nicholas Jackson (MV),...
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2 weeks ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
From the very first day of this journey, Tavian Branch has remained grounded, gracious and humble. His hard work and commitment led to courtship from some of the most respected college football programs in the country. On Wednesday, the 6-foot-4, 290-pound Riverside lineman will close out an exhausting recruiting process when he announces his college commitment during a press conference at Riverside High School. His final five schools are Alabama, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Penn State and Rutgers.
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2 weeks ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
DIVISION I-II Track Performer of the Year: Jhaven Sims-Pagan (SCR) Field Performers of the Year: Tommy Fiorelli (VV) and Hayden Mundrake (WW) Sprints: Gavin Oprishko (VV), Jacob Gardner (WAL), DJ Rogers (AH) Hurdles: Owen Wolff (WAL), Jhaven Sims-Pagan (SCR), Robbie Carrelle (WW) Mid-Distance: Vincent O’Malley (SP) Distance: Aiden Janowicz (WAL), Ethan Williams (VV) Throws: Tommy Fiorelli (VV), Ryan Vargo (WAL), Hayden Mundrake (WW) Jumps: Nick VanBuskirk (WAL), Cole West (NP) Pole vault:...
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2 weeks ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
PLAYER OF THE YEARAKHILESH VELAGAScranton Prep, seniorDistrict 2 Class 2A singles champion. … Led Scranton Prep to the District 2 Class 2A final. … Had a 10-0 record at No. 1 singles in Lackawanna League matches and 11-0 in regular season. … Had a record of 21-1 overall and finished career with a 67-8 record and two District 2 Class 2A singles titles (2022, 2025). … Fourth All-Region selection. PRANEEL MALLAIAHAbington Heights, seniorDistrict 2 Class 3A champion.
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3 weeks ago | 
thetimes-tribune.com | Joby Fawcett
Abington Heights players had tears in their eyes as they hugged family, friends, and fans after earning a hard-fought win. This was one of 16 this season for the Comets, but most likely the one they will never forget. After falling behind, 2-1, against Bethlehem Freedom, a team that defeated them 3-0 to start the season, they rallied for a 3-2 win filled with high drama and tension.
