You don’t need to run the 100m to feel the heartbeat of track and field. Two seasons on the infield gave me a front-row view of fierce competition, stronger friendships, and a culture where the snack circle matters just as much as the scoreboard.

Abington Heights claimed the team title and East Stroudsburg North secured the final qualifying spot as both schools advanced to the Unified Champion Schools (UCS) State Track and Field Championships after strong showings at the Northeast/Pocono Regional, held Wednesday at Lakeland High School.

Wellsboro’s Annie Gehman Commits to Susquehanna University for Track & Field, Will Study Psychology Wellsboro senior and two-time District IV triple jump champion Annie Gehman has committed to continue her track & field career at Susquehanna University. Gehman plans to major in psychology with aspirations of earning a doctorate in counseling psychology.

In a competitive dual meet on the track and in the field, the Northwest Area girls track and field team came up short against a strong Lake-Lehman squad. Despite several standout individual performances, the Lady Rangers were defeated with a final score of 88-62.

The PTFCA Indoor State Championships saw some outstanding performances from District 2 athletes, as they made their mark against Pennsylvania’s best. With multiple top-10 finishes and personal bests, the championship meet proved that District 2 talent is ready to make noise as the outdoor season approaches.