With the track and field season under way, area high school athletes have already begun their quest for not only a trip to the District 6 and District 5 meets in May, but a trip to the state championships in Shippensburg later that month.
Altoona and Tyrone return several competitors who made the trek to Seth Grove Stadium in 2010. The Mountain Lions, who were the Class AAA state champions in 2010, have Wade Endress (distance), DeRon Lee and Kevin Johnson (jumps), Ryan Steinbugl (pole vault) and Tyler Lidwell (relays) back. Tyrone returns its 400 relay team that consists of Nick Patton - who won gold and silver in the 200 and 400, respectively, on his own, along with his relay teammates Zach Burke, Derrick Emigh and Steve Franco.
Other returning athletes who went to states last year include Central's Derek Nothstein (javelin) and Bellwood-Antis' Brian Leap (triple jump).
Here is a capsule look at the boys teams in the Mirror's coverage area:
Altoona
Coach: Mike Adams
Career record: 55-0, seventh season
Last year's record: 6-0
Conference: None
Returning starters: Seniors-Wade Endress, Evan Falbo, Chuck Hawkins, Bert Johnson, DeRon Lee, Tyler Lidwell, Tyler Mandley, Zach Price, Mark Stratton, Scott Thompson. Juniors-Rafeeq Barnes, Jon Graffius, Dylan Mountain, Pat Reade, Killian Steinbugl, Ryan Steinbugl. Sophomores-Jabril Hill, Kevin Johnson, Josh Kutz
Other returnees: Seniors-Tyler Becher, Ryan Gallagher, Alexander Hanlin, Zach Hughes, Braeden Luciano, Corbin Molinets. Juniors-Tim Banks, Doug Blackie, PR Caracciolo III, Marcell Ellis, Tyler Garman, Brandon Lego, Jack Marx, Nate Nagle, Shane Reeseman, Korey Replogle
Newcomers: Juniors-Mark Cassarly, Herm Johnson, Jon Kelley, Davie Schmitt. Sophomores-Steve Adams, Monte Barnes, Austin Fink, Regino Flores, Terrance Futrell, Alex Gardini, Devin Hainley, Connor Hallinan, Nic Harclerode, Adam Hershey, Uthman Hill, Marquef Knode, Kolby Koeck, DeShea Lee, Colin Lingafelt, Parker Lopez, Christian Minter, Cody Nail, Hunter O'Brien, Skyler Peterman, Tyler Romanowicz, Jordan Rouzer, Mike Savino, Noah Scheinberg, Damian Smith, Dalen Stroh
Strengths: "This is a very hard-working team with some outstanding individuals. We are talented and deep in the distance events, and we return our state medalists from the pole vault and triple jump.''
Concerns: "Our lack of experience in the throws and hurdles. If we can get some athletes to step up in those events, we have the potential to have another great year.''
Overall outlook: "We are looking to continue the success we have had in past years both on the district and state championship levels.''
Assistant coaches: Steve Rhodes, Tom Musselman, Bill Reimer, Rob Veloz, Lars Steward, Rob Wahl, Tyler Fideli, Shane Graziosi, Doug Spayd, Pete Kishpaugh
BEDFORD
Coach: Brian Creps
Last year's record: 11-1 overall and LHAC
Conference: Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference
Returning starters: Seniors-Cole Arnold, Colin Coffield. Juniors-Christian Davis, Dylan Evans, Dakota Hess, Haden Hess, Gunnar Michael, Derek Miller, Josh Wakefield. Sophomores-Daniel Grant, Steven Stroup, Tanner Williams
Other returnees: Seniors-Aaron Elyard, Steven Emrick, Caleb Fisher, David Frederick, Steven Williams. Juniors-Brian Karns, Jacob Krupa, Tyler Leydig, Sam Piatt, Devon Warren, Ben Wirick. Sophomores-Cody Bottenfield, Tristan Calhoun, Bil Dunkle, Paul Harrison, Andrew Heise, Ross Howsare, A.J. Imler, Connor Krauss, Jacob Wirick, Brandon Varner
Newcomers: Freshmen-Cody DeMoss, Graham Friant, Alec Jones, Josiah Koontz, Austin Ronan, David Seifert, Spencer Wallack, Chance Williams, Jordan Yingling
Strengths: "Nice balance of returning letterwinners.''
Concerns: "Need for the inexperienced members of the team to excel in some events to provide depth.''
Overall outlook: "With a nice balance of returning letterwinners, we hope to compete for the Laurel Highlands and District 5 championships.''
Assistant coaches: Bill Creps, Gary Washington, Michelle Fisher, Matt Kline, Yvonne Bowser, Jeff Hamilton, Sarah Lashley
bellwood-antis
Coach: Nick Lovrich
Career record: 127-14-1, 12 seasons
Last year's record: 15-0, 9-0 in ICC
Conference: Inter-County Conference
Returning letterwinners: Seniors-Dylan Albert, Adam Davensizer, Lucas Evans, Brian Leap, Jared Minori, Deryk Montgomery, Danny Noye, Matt Rimmey, Christian Solecki, Travis Taylor. Juniors-Jeremy Claypole, Andrew DeGol, Thad O'Shea, Zach Sinisi. Sophomores-Kyle Bartlett, Tyler Campbell, Dillon, Denny, Cameron Worthing, Seth Worthing
Other returnees: Seniors-Shane Browder, Josh Gongloff, Adam Watchey. Juniors-Alex Decker, Joe DelGrosso, Lucas Doyle, Trevor Helsley, Spenser Hinkle, Eric Hollen, matt Jenkins, Joey Mattern, Greg Shuster, Brandon Thompson, Kalub Warner
Newcomers: Juniors-Josh Andrews, Tyler McNelis. Sophomores-Lucas Dixon, Jerame Parson. Freshman-Alex Bartlett, Alec Bowers, Daylon Breon, Cory Dutrow, RJ Focht, Josh Gates, Bruce Knisley, Alex McCaulley, Tage Sickler, Ryan Snyder, Alex Steinbauer, Patrick Stump, Ryan White
Strengths: "We have a large number of athletes on the team, so hopefully, we will be able to create some quality depth to help in our dual meets and invitationals. Our senior class has been very successful as a team and individually, so we are hoping that they continue to improve and be good examples for the younger guys.''
Concerns: "We have some holes to fill in some different events that we are hoping that some of the younger athletes can fill in to help us. We have guys trying some different events from last year to utilize some of their athletic ability to the fullest. Hopefully, they can catch on and be successful in those events.''
Overall outlook: "We would like to improve individually and as a team throughout the season. We would like to do well in our conference and improve on our performances in the big meets at the end of the year.''
Assistant coaches: Charlie Burch, Ken Swanson, Bill Edmiston, John Watchey, Ricky Shawley, Tom Kovac, Dave Plummer, Chris Edmiston, Anthony Jenkins
BISHop carroll
Coach: Stacy McCombie
Career record: 0-0, first season
Conference: Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference
Returning starters: Seniors - Josh Schall; Juniors - Jacob Hegemann, Mason Koehle, Jarod Krug, Andrew Stiles, Gabriel Gresko
Other returnees: Juniors - Matt Dillon, Ian Tarachko, Michael Williamson
Newcomers: Sophomores - Tyler Freidhof; Freshmen - Marcus Lee, Matthew Poorman, Alex Way
Strengths: "Dedication and perseverance."
Concerns: "Small team and minimal availability for practice at a track facility."
Overall outlook: "We are setting high goals to get our experienced athletes to place at districts and our new athletes to qualify for districts."
Assistant coaches: Matt Russick, Teri Bills, Phil Woo
cambria heights
Coach: Jeff Koss
Career record: 35-36, sixth season
Last year's record: 8-7; 4-7 LHAC
Conference: Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference
Returning starters: Seniors-Brad Caldwell, Kevin Illig, Tyler Lieb, Lance Miller, Zachary Schultz, Devin Shaner, Michael Sheridan. Juniors-Mike Fouse, Zac Prohonic, Joel Snedden. Sophomores-Eric Boothman, Ben Brink, Drew Brown, Justin Shank
Other returnees: Seniors-Ryan Olsavsky, Jean Poutrain, Joshua Selfridge, Braden Whited, Ben Yeckley. Juniors-Slava Cook, Paul Hoover, Dylan Kutruff. Sophomores-Bernard Dunegan, Christian Eckenrode, Dustin Gray, David Kerr, Dylan Matthews, Brennan McMurray, Chris Poutrain, Bryce Stasko, Dustin Strittmatter, Travis Yahner, Justin Zerbee
Newcomers: Seniors-Nick Galaczynski, Chris Hauser, James Kirsch, Phil Smithmyer. Juniors-Jacob Beach, Ross Inzana, Kevin Lacue, Elijah LaSota, Ben Ott, Ken Waltman Jr. Sophomores-Cody Anna, Tristin Irwin, Joe Loughran, Dom Novella. Freshman-Ben Bertram, Christian Bills, Sergey Cook, Josh Fees, Shawn Lacue, Josh Lowmaster, Jan Matos, Micah McConnell, Thomas Morris, Joseph Owens, Jed Price-Yuknavich, Ben Solensky, Zachary Strasser, Sam Waksmunski
Strengths: "Depth and experience in sprinting events and in jumping events.''
Concerns: "Depth and experience in throwing events. Depth in distance events.''
Overall outlook: "We want to work hard each practice, improve on last year's dual meet win total, qualify as many athletes as possible to districts, and hopefully advance a few to states.''
Assistant coaches: Darren McLaurin, Tammy Nagel, Nick Jamison
central
Coach: Brian Allison
Career record: 8-4, second season
Last year's record: 8-4, 7-2 in ML
Conference: Mountain League
Returning starters: Seniors-Iaac Russell, Derek Nothstein, Daryl Replogle, Tyler Clark, Ben Leberfinger, Dan Hoover, Jared Riley. Juniors-Mark Brumbaugh, Tyler McGraw, Alex Barkman, Levi Steward, Mike Bush, Mike Wilt, Cody Hunter. Sophomores-Andrew Brumbaugh, Derek Nicewonger
Newcomers: Juniors-Cooper Hoeft. Freshmen-Ryan Mills, Connor Johnson, Alex Baur, Trevor Forshey
Strengths: "I have many talented athletes returning from last year. All ninth graders ran in junior high, so they have a year or two experience to bring to the team. I also have Derek Nothstein returning who was a state placewinner last year in the javelin throw.''
Concerns: "We are low in the number of students who turned out for the team. This will make it hard but not impossible to win against bigger teams.''
Overall outlook: "I am not really sure what this year will bring.''
Assistant coaches: Ron Hileman, Wes Imler
central cambria
Coach: Matt Miller
Career record: 0-0, first season
Last year's record: 9-2
Conference: Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference
Returning starters: Seniors-Blake Bussard, Brandon Byrne, Zachary Buttimer, Brandon Kelley, Tyler Melius, Ryan Kinley, Troy Parkin, Sasha Pennington, Cole Santichen, Brady Skibo, Arjun Vyas. Juniors-Grant Barber, Scott Bellock, Austin Crimmins, Matt Pride, Mike Dargay, Jake Fedore, Chris Gittings, Tim Hite, Mike Kinley, Stephen O'Saben, Tony Risaliti, Joe Shawarby, Brodi Snyder, Evan Sokira, Tom Thompson, Adam Westrick, Brian Winning, Luke Zearing, Brad Zeman. Sophomores-Geno Berdomas, Alex Chiappini, Calvin Crow, Brandon Fox, Jordan Gibson, Gabe Hall, Mike Jubas, Luke Kozorosky, Corey Lazration, Brandon Long, Luke Marcinko, Zach Mazzarella, Nick Myers, Steve Papuga, Steve Rickard, Tayler Schreckengost
Newcomers: Seniors-Mitchell Brown, Zach Shaffer, Zach Vigneault, Heath Wirfel. Juniors-Josh Bracken, Jeremy McBreen, Kole Newcomer, Kiel Gerlach. Sophomores-Chris Evans. Freshmen- Justin Jeffers, Chase McHenry, Steven Pennington, Augusta Phillips
Strengths: "We have a nice core of returning seniors that should provide veteran leadership for our younger athletes. We only lost about five or six guys from last year, so we are able to bring a lot of experience to the table."
Concerns: "There are only a handful of incoming freshmen, so we will need to do some heavy recruiting to keep our numbers up."
Overall outlook: "We will hopefully continue to run a successful program and compete at the conference and district levels. We will also be looking to get as many of our athletes to the state championships as possible."
Assistant coaches: Bob Nikolishen, Tom Aurandt, Jason Zaffuto
chestnut ridge
Coach: Bob McVicker
Career record: 0-0, first season
Conference: Sideling Hill League
Returning starters: Seniors-Devin MacIntyre, Justin Toddie. Juniors-J.P. Hillegass, Keyan Pineda, Ryan Kegg, Michael Young, Chase May, Adam Stultz, Matt Dull, Vince Little. Sophomores-Jordan Shoenberger, Daniel Albright, Alex Griffith, Jimmy Farnan
Other returnees: Seniors-Chumpol Mungchamenpom. Juniors-Zack Etterman, Steven Frankenberry, Logan Corle, Logan Kensinger, Chris Gunter. Sophomores-Josh Ickes, Dustin Bence, Jakob Knisely, Anthony Naugle, Cody Dallara
Newcomers: Freshmen-Joey Claycomb, Isaac Lankey, Dakota Taylor, Matt Mikisich, Luke Ickes, Johnathan Evans
Strengths: "Work ethic and some experience.''
Concerns: "Lack of numbers.''
Overall outlook: "Young, but we should progress throughout the season.''
Assistant coaches: Jim Beatty, Duane Cleveland, Bob Stultz
Everett
Coach: Trent Potts, fifth season
Last year's record: 8-4 overall and ICC
Conference: Inter-County Conference
Returning starters: Seniors-Eric Claycomb, Thaddeus Mitchell, Blade Rhoat, Josh Rush. Juniors-Chris Collins, Brendan Boldizer, Jubal Schmit, Aaron Shifflet, Ben Sterling. Sophomores-Hunter Barton, Robbie Miller, Andrew O'Hear, Barkley Rhoat
Other returnees: None
Newcomers: Seniors-Ebon Mawn, Melvin Kleinsasser, Arola Otuz. Juniors-Tim Cornell. Sophomores-Kyle Diehl. Freshmen-Austin Karns, Timmy Knox, Brandon Elliot, Sam Finnegan, DJ Rauser, Trevor Ward, Levi Weist
Strengths: "The return of several District 5 placewinners.''
Concerns: "Lack of experience and depth.''
Overall outlook: "We are looking for improvement from week to week and for our underclassmen to step up.''
Assistant coach: Chad Middle
Hollidaysburg
Coach: Adam Ulery
Career record: 22-17, fourth season
Last year's record: 6-6
Conference: None
Returning starters: Seniors-Michael Appleman, Robert Baronner, Justin Biddle, Mark Brown, Mike Brown, Anthony Pinter, Derek Seymour, Nick Shrift, Jake Pramuk, Dominic Spinazolla, Geordan Miller, Derek Basser. Juniors-Cody Lewis, Christopher Sommers, Matthew Weirich, Josh Daisley. Sophomores-Matt Barton, Zane Brunner, J.T. Ventura
Other returnees: Seniors-Jordan Cogley, Sam Ellis. Juniors-Neville D'Agaro, Ryan Dobbins, Andrew Hess, Samuel Hess, Trey Matthews, Corey Ray, Dustin Servello, Graham Caro, Alex Satkunis, Ben Rosser, Austin Hanyock. Sophomores-Ethan Brzana, Dan Fleck, Mark McKeon, Danny Monts, Aaron Peirce, Nolan Robbins, Jacob Rosenberger, Dale Shoemaker, Ryan Stull
Newcomers: Seniors-Max Broda. Juniors-Haadi Alil, Alex Baker, Conner Martin, Clark McCready, Masab Siddiqui, Kris Stern, Zack Waltz, Nate Zeek. Sophomores-Bradley Baronner, John Lin, Ian Bilofsky, Alex Heininger. Freshmen-Derek Carey, Nate Dominick, Brian Flynn, Chad Johnson, Dylan Lascoli, Johnathan Lewis, Braden Lashinsky, Mace Long, Liam Martin, Hunter Shields, Alec Sidehammer, Erik Stern, Matthew Whited, Michael Wilt, Jason Anderson, Altec Broughton, Anthony Dionisio, Kyle Bigelow
Strengths: "We have some talented sprinters and jumpers. Also, we have some throwers and distance runners that may make a difference in some dual meets.''
Concerns: "We need some more depth in the relays, and we have a lot of young athletes who are still discovering their strengths.''
Overall outlook: "We have a great group of hard-working seniors and a lot of newcomers who are committed to the program. I believe we have a few athletes that will do well in some of the invitational meets.''
Assistant coaches: Lanette Luke, Paul Rowe, Stacy Wagner, Scott Daisley
huntingdon
Coach: Nate Freitag
Career record: 0-34, third season
Last year's record: 0-11; 0-9 ML
Conference: Mountain League
Returning starters: Seniors-Chad Vestich, Dylan Miller, Sean Houck, Tyrell Green, Lexis Corbin, Jake Barnish. Juniors-Tyler Reed, Owen Peters, Jon Mister, Kolin Kearns, Sean Busko. Sophomores-Wyatt Moyer, Alex Hall, Logan Fultz, Luke Beaver
Newcomers: Seniors-Frank Reed, Jeremy Posey, Dennis Lavoie. Juniors-Nathan Walters, Richard Sponeybarger, Zach Gill. Sophomores-Sam Gibbs, James East, Nate Benesik, Ben Ardrey. Freshmen-Chase Yablonski
Strengths: "The past three years have been a rebuilding process. We finally have a roster that is balanced from grades 9-12. There are a lot of talented underclassmen on our team as well as a very experienced and talented group of upperclassmen. We are also practicing on an all-weather surface at Juniata College this year, so we will be much better prepared and should avoid a lot of injuries.''
Concerns: "Last year we battled through some injuries, so we hope to stay healthy this year.''
Overall outlook: "We will be more competitive within our conference this season. We look to successfully develop the skills of underclassmen and hope to have a lot of Huntingdon athletes competing at the district meet.''
Assistant coaches: Ashley Snyder, Sam Slicker, Crystal McNeal, Adam McBride, Andrew Hallihan
Juniata valley
Coach: Jim Rivello
Career record: 17-20, fifth season
Last year's record: 5-5, 5-4 in ICC
Conference: Inter-County Conference
Returning starters: Seniors-Keith Keller, Mike Moore, Steve Nelson. Juniors-Josh Ruiz, Morgan Shumaker, Stewart Borst. Sophomores-Ian Hawn, Brett Grissinger, Chris Gardner
Other returnees: Seniors-Marvin Sommer, Matt Hack, Ja-hun Lee, Luis Rivera, John Pilch, Seth Carper. Juniors-Gregory Spillman, Dalton Weicenburg, Cody Sneath, Dokota Kurtz
Newcomers: Freshmen-Zackary Flory, Kyle Smithmyer, Roland Shumaker, Jed Reed, Nicholas Whitmore, Caleb Wagner, Ryan Fitzgerald
Strengths: "Our sprinters and relay teams should be extremely competitive. We have a great group of kids that are working hard.''
Concerns: "Our lack of depth in our distance events.''
Assistant coaches: Bill Musser, Suz Price
northern bedford
Coach: Jeff Batzel
Career record: 241-99, 29 seasons
Last year's record: 11-1
Conferences: Inter-County Conference and Sideling Hill League
Returning starters: Seniors-Derek Beck, LJ Decker, Josh Doverspike, Andy Gorman. Juniors-Quinton Hixson, Mikal Brown. Sophomores-Zach Pressel, Tayler Pressel, Conner Kagarise, Justin Baker, Trenton Barnes, Andrew Conrath
Other returnees: Seniors-Kyler Teeter. Juniors-Jared Miller, Aaron Cox
Newcomers: Seniors-Rodrigo Rosado, Seb Careaga. Sophomores-Joe Walter. Freshmen-Colin Sherlock, Mike Heck, Blake Over, Matt Gochnour, Caleb Berry, Toby Quarry, Josh Weidler, Coltin Ebersole, Bryan Raab, Alex Defibaugh
Strengths: "A couple of experienced returnees and strong freshmen class.''
Concerns: "Lack of throwers and depth in all events.''
Overall outlook: "We will be very inexperienced and in a rebuilding mode.''
Assistant coaches: Matt Franks, Tracy Muthler, Garry Black, Mike O'Dellick, Bridget Bechtel, Danyel Brallier
northern cambria
Coach: Daniel Stiles
Career record: 0-0, first season
Last year's record: 9-11 overall; 3-4 in Heritage
Conference: Heritage
Returning starters: Seniors-Steve Bender, Bill Bowman, Aaron Keilman, Alex Nagle, David Pedersen, Jim Previte, Nick Pozzini, Tony Rocco, Derek Waksmunski. Juniors-Casey Brown, Mason King, Joel Legars, Mark Ludwig, Tavish McConnell, Brandon Nagle, Stephen Prasko, Andy Rietscha, Zach Smith, Damian Weakland
Other key returnees: Sophomores-Devin Abrams, Derek Bearer, Evan Ludwig, Darren Mitchell, Tyler Olish, Mike Sowalla
Newcomers: Freshmen-Allen Bacho, Joe Bowman, Joe Frontino, Reis Hill, Brennen Lee, Zach Lee, Cole Lowe, Zach Lowe, Logan Miller, Nolan Paronish, Steve Pedersen, Donovan Phillips, Ryan Salvia, Dartagnan Suchar, Chris Woodley, Gus Yahner
Strengths: "I feel that we will have a strong team and have a good number of athletes that will qualify for the district meet.''
Concerns: "None.''
Outlook: "I have a positive outlook for the season. I hope that we can improve our record from last season and finish higher in the conference. Last year, we finished in sixth place and I feel that this season we can finish higher than that.''
Penn cambria
Coach: Tim Whited
Last year's record: 10-3; 8-3 LHAC
Conference: Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference
Returning starters: Seniors-Ben Clauto, Trevor McConnell, Jordan Harris, Nathan Keagy
Other returnees: Seniors-Doug Roberts, Matt Hoover, Zak George, Zeke Adams, Justin Miller, Ryan Slovikosky, Justin Vinglish. Juniors-Mark Stiffler, Ian Lewis, Cody Black, Andrew Buck, Billy Burns, Nick Frank, Brock Krise, Damien Lee, Austin Osmolinski, Paul Risban, Mark Stiffler, Jon Stoy, William Trexler. Sophomores-James Mardula, Brendon Eckenrode, Nick Geisbrecht, Aaron Gorba, Devon Lawhead, Josh Maruska, Tyler Prebish, Nate Pryzby
Newcomers: Freshmen- Eric Baker, Zach Chirdon, Dante Delerme, Jordan Fabbri, Sean Fulton, Dan Galebach, Denver Jones, Mike Kost, Seth McClendon, Robert Pramuk, Nathan Rambeau, Henry Schlosser, Chad Tsikalas, Jon Wilkinson, Jacob Yarnish
Strengths: "Good numbers, experience in most events.''
Concerns: "Youth in certain areas.''
Overall outlook: "Good work ethic, great attitude. We want to be competitive in the LHAC.''
Assistant coaches: Tony Tomaselli, Ernie Fetzer
philipsburg-osceola
Coach: Doug Perry, 12th season
Last year's record: 3-10; 1-9 Mountain League
League: Mountain League
Returning starters: Seniors-Geurin Barrows, Dylan Brown, Chris Eason, James Kline, Jordan Kline, Ryan Nartatez, Jesse Shetrom. Juniors-Cole Curtis, James Dunlap, Andy Evans, Dallas Husar, Michael John, Gregory Kojadinovich, Kyle Lanich, Aaron McKnight, Dakota Moul, Dallas Smith-Bordas, Jordan Stiner, Matt Wisor. Sophomores-Chris Barnhart, Ben Colyer, Darian Ennis, Chris Godissart, Ryan Good, Logan Groff, Zach Hynd, Sage Komidar, Melvin Quick, Joey Whitehead
Newcomers: Freshmen- Tim Eason, Dan Fowler, Jared Johns, Dallas Kephart, Collin Maurer, Nick Megahan, Levi Muir, Shayne Straw, Travis Straw, Dallas Thompson
Strengths: "Numbers.''
Concerns: "Experience.''
Overall outlook: "We will have a good year.''
Assistant coaches: Kelly Dobo, Kathryn Ritter, Tracy Vipond, Kylie Wood, Dave Caslow, Rob Thompson, Roy Warlow, Robert Rocco
portage
Coach: Gary Gouse, 28th season
Last year's record: 6-4 overall, 5-3 in the WestPAC
League: WestPAC
Returning starters: Seniors-Dave Adams, Andrew Blair, Josh Bracken, Dylan Grouse, Jalen Noel, Shane Tarachko. Juniors-Alex Allen, Dean Bimle, Jerry Bourban, Connor Corrente, Casey Gossard, Arthur Kennedy, Jessie Kreutzberger, Galen Nelson, Cory Niper, Donnie Watters, Randy Wisen. Sophomores-Travis Cadwallader, Bryce Davis
Newcomers: Sophomores-Jared Christner, Paul Husar, Austin Noland, Zach Nolan, Troy Scoran
Strengths: "We have good distance runners with a lot of experience. We have some good depth, with 42 kids on the team, so I think that will definitely be a big help, and we have some good experienced seniors to lead the way. I'm looking to get some of our kids back to districts.''
Concerns: "We lost our top three throwers from last year to graduation. We have to replace them. We were really strong throwing the last three years, but we have to rebuild that area.''
Overall outlook: "I think we have a good group of hard-working boys, and I think we'll have a chance to have a winning season and hopefully, shine in some spots in the districts.''
Assistant coaches: Debbie Black, Cindy Brickley, Jeremy Burkett, Lance Hudak, Terry Miller, Brad Rousell
tussey mountain
Coach: Amber Yutzy, second season
Conference: Inter-County Conference
Returning starters: Seniors - Ty Fogal, Christopher Foore, Kameron Starr, Doug Cerett, Jake Bickel, Mark Allmond; Sophomores - Zachary Folk, Colton Reasey
Other returnees: Senior - John Didyk; Sophomore - Josh Russell
Newcomers: Sophomore - Andrew Willis; Freshmen - Tyler Runk, Brent Leabhart, Cody Brumbaugh, Kyle Querry, Shane Runk, Brock Rhoat, Darin Sipes, Seth Baker, Alec Rhoads
Strengths: "We should be strong in the hurdles, jumps, middle distance and long distance. We have Chris Foore returning after making a trip to the state track meet last year, as well as some strong returning letter winners and freshmen moving up from junior high."
Concerns: "We don't have a large number of kids in the spring events. There are also a lot of newcomers that lack experience."
Overall outlook: "I hope the older kids are able to lead the newcomers and mesh well as a team. Our goal is to win more meets than last year, and the numbers will help us do that. Some of the kids also have school records in sight as well as returning trips to the state meet."
Assistant coaches: Dave Yutzy Jessica Little, Chris Carrier, Haylee Runk
tyrone
Coach: Chris Shedd
Career record: 10-2, second season
Last year's record: 10-2, 8-1 in ML
Conference: Mountain League
Returning starters: Seniors-Derrick Emigh, Zach Burke, Joe Miller, Kyle Ripka, Anthony Rodriguez, Rich Stever, Avery Welsh. Juniors-Steve Franco, Nick Patton, John Guy, Devon Wiser. Sophomores-Ben Makdad, Corey Snyder, Hayden Zook
Newcomers: Seniors-Robert Huff, Ian Murray, James Russell, Jared Templeton. Juniors-Tim Crabtree. Sophomores-Javier Balvanero, Neal Carper, Brent Kurtz, Mike Sleeth, Trevor Swartzentruber, Charles Wilson. Freshmen-Bailey Christine, Drew Chronister, Rhett Everhart, Zach Hoffman, Jared Muir, James Oliver, Johnny Payne, Dustin Sprankle, Seth Umholtz, Dustin Wilson, Simon Wilson
Strengths: "Experience in sprints, hurdles, middle and long distance, relays and jumps.''
Concerns: "Depth in pole vault and jumps and experience in the throws.''
Overall outlook: "We lost some key positions to graduation. The team has grown, which should help depth in many areas. We have a core group that has big meet experience. The new team members show great potential, but they will need to get some meet experience and develop their skills. Barring injury, we should be well represented again at the district and state meets.
Assistant coaches: Steve Everhart, Rick Emigh, Ryan Hildebrand, Andy Dill, Rob Hopkins
