Head Coach: Mike Gombert 8th season (14th overall) Girls 83-49, Boys 87-45
Assistant Coaches:
Jim Hay
Fran Gough
Darris Rodrigues
Andrew Nosti
Matt Lalik
Kris Hoffner
Mike Martinez
Jamie Hibell
Maggie Morgan
John Schaible
Sport: Track and Field (B/G)
Team Name: Palmerton Area Blue Bombers
League: Colonial League
2023 Record:
Boys 11-0
Girls 8-3
Key Players Lost:
Owen Hibell (Distance)
Dylan Hartranft (Middle Distance)
Jordan Mann (Middle Distance)
Aaron Simpson (Distance)
Justin Herrmann (Hurdles)
Reilly Burke (Hurdles, Sprints)
Devon White (Sprints)
Key Returning Players:
Boys:
Zack Anthony (12) – Throws
Emilio Gonzalez (12) – Hurdles, Jumps, Sprints
Stephen Jones (12) – Sprints
Alex Konze (12) – Throws
Bryce Marino (12) – Sprints, Throws
Ty Sander (12) – Sprints
Trace Stahler (12) – Jumps
Jackson Stein (12) – Pole Vault
Bryson Walters (12) – Hurdles, Jumps, Sprints
Ryan Burkett (11) – Throws
Logan Anthony (10) – Throws
Connor Hibell (10) – Distance
Girls:
Jessica Heydt (12) – Throws
Gretchen Schaible (12) – Throws
Emma Snyder (12) – Jumps
Cora Wentz (12) – Distance
Maddy Bennyhoff (11) – Pole Vault
Erin Gombert (11) – Sprints
Claire Thomas (11) – Sprints
Nataly Walters (11) – Jumps, Sprints
Gabby Lucas (10) – Jumps
Sarah Sabo (10) – Sprints
Key Newcomers:
Boys:
Matt Machalik (12) – Sprints, Jumps
Troy Wambold (12) – Pole Vault
Jakob Hettler (12) – Jumps
Clayton Christman (12) – Throws
Jake Rutkowitz (9) – Hurdles, Jumps, Sprints
Girls:
Ruby Walters (10) – Hurdles, Sprints, Jumps
Aubrey Frable (9) – Sprints, Jumps
Ally Herrmann (9) – Jumps
2024 Outlook:
Boys:
Despite graduation losses of several talented and accomplished athletes, we believe there is potential for much success this season.
An outstanding and deep group of seniors will be looked upon to score a considerable amount of points. A few newcomers could contribute significantly to the team. Our biggest concerns are a lack of depth in the distance events and relays.
Girls:
State champion Nataly Walters (triple jump and long jump) will lead a strong group of jumpers, including state medalist Emma Snyder, and sprinters. Our seniors in the other areas will be counted on to perform at a high level throughout the season for the team to be successful.
Our biggest concerns are depth in the distance and throwing events.
