District 2 Delivers in Shippensburg: A Championship Weekend Full of Medals
By: Matt Flanagan | Sportzwire | May 24, 2025 | Photo courtesy Ruben Bourdeau
Despite battling rain, wind, and cold over the course of the two-day PIAA State Track & Field Championships at Shippensburg University, District 2 athletes rose above the elements and delivered medal-winning performances across multiple events. In a state as vast and competitive as Pennsylvania, with talent pouring in from every region, District 2 stood tall—capturing top-eight finishes in sprints, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the District 2 athletes who reached the podium:
AAA Medalists
Julia Natitus (Dallas) – 4th in Girls 100m Hurdles, 5th in Girls 300m Hurdles
Hunter Pitcavage (Dallas) – 8th in Boys Javelin Throw
Timothy Leonard (Wilkes-Barre Area) – 6th in Boys 100m Dash
Nevaeh Baran (Greater Nanticoke) – 3rd in Girls Long Jump, 4th in Girls Triple Jump
Sophia Shults (Hazleton Area) – 8th in Girls Triple Jump
Darren Seiwell (Hazleton Area) – 4th in Boys Pole Vault
AA Medalists
Kaylyn Davis (Lakeland) – 3rd in Girls Javelin Throw
Gianna Tewksbury (Elk Lake) – 4th in Girls Discus Throw
Natalie Talluto (Mid Valley) – 4th in Girls 100m Hurdles
Kendal Jones (Elk Lake) – 6th in Boys 3200m Run
Kevin Vincent (Holy Cross) – 7th in Boys Triple Jump
Josh Dudick (Dunmore) – 7th in Boys High Jump
Cole Fangio (Dunmore) – 5th in Boys 300m Hurdles
Dunmore 4x400m Relay – 5th in Boys 4x400m Relay
Lake-Lehman 4x800m Relay – 3rd in Boys 4x800m Relay
Para Athletics Division
Kacy Miller (Holy Redeemer) – 1st in Boys Discus Throw (88-8)
Kacy Miller (Holy Redeemer) – 1st in Boys Shot Put (34-0)
Unified Division Medalists
Abington Heights
Danny Dolcetti – 2nd in Mixed 400m Dash Unified
Hilde Temblador – 5th in Mixed 400m Dash Unified
Jordan Brown – 3rd in Mixed Long Jump Unified
Quaymere Steadman – 7th in Mixed 100m Dash Unified
Wallenpaupack
Harrison Braida – 2nd in Mixed Javelin Throw Unified
Harrison Braida – 6th in Mixed 400m Dash Unified
District 2 once again proved it can compete with the best in Pennsylvania, showcasing grit, resilience, and talent throughout the championship meet. Whether on the podium or pushing through tough conditions, these athletes represented their schools and communities with pride.
