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2023 Track and Field Preview: Palmerton Area Blue Bombers

2022 Colonial League Track and Field Championships
Medalists
First Place
Nataly Walters – Long Jump (17-5.5)
Nataly Walters – Triple Jump (37-8.75) *** New School Record
Jessica Heydt – Shot Put (32-8.5)
Second Place
Stephen Jones – Long Jump (20-9)
Third Place
Emma Snyder – High Jump (5-1)
Bryson Walters – 110 Hurdles (16.58)
Fourth Place
Nataly Walters – 100M (13.01)
Nataly Walters – 200M (26.60)
Emma Martinez – 1600M (5:28.12)
Owen Hibell – 1600M (4:35.71)
Stephen Jones – Triple Jump (41-2.25)
2022 District XI Track and Field Championships
Medalists
First Place
Justin Herrmann – 110 Hurdles (16.01)
Second Place
Nataly Walters – Long Jump (17-8.25)
Nataly Walters – Triple Jump (36-7)
Nataly Walters – 100M (12.97)
Nataly Walters – 200M (26.86)
Bryson Walters – 110 Hurdles (16.05)
Third Place
Jessica Heydt – Shot Put (32-10.25)
Fourth Place
Owen Hibell – 1600M (4:34.86)
Stephen Jones – Long Jump (20-6.75)
Bryson Walters – 300 Hurdles (42.60)
*** State Qualifiers
2022 PIAA State Track and Field Championships
Medalists
Seventh Place
Nataly Walters – Long Jump (17-2.75)
Top Three Returning Point Scorers
Girls Boys
Nataly Walters Owen Hibell
Emma Martinez Bryson Walters
Jessica Heydt Stephen Jones
2023 Notable Newcomers
Girls Boys
Emma Rex (9) – Distance, High Jump Ty Sander (11) – Sprints
Sarah Sabo (9) – Sprints Connor Hibell (9) – Distance
Claire Thomas (10) – Sprints, Jumps Logan Anthony (9) – Throws
Coaches
Mike Gombert Fran Gough
Jim Hay Mike Martinez
Andrew Nosti Matt Lalik
Darris Rodrigues Kris Hoffner
Jon Perloni Mike Horvath
Mike Noyola

Girls
A significant increase in athletes will provide much needed depth that was lacking last
year. We lost three talented seniors to graduation, but plenty of athletes return. Senior
captains Emma Martinez and Sam Perloni will provide veteran leadership for an influx of
younger athletes. Sophomore Nataly Walters and Martinez return as the top point
scorers, along with junior thrower Jessica Heydt and junior jumper Emma Snyder.
Walters competed in four events at the state meet in 2022 and is looking forward to
continued improvement.

Boys
Despite losing several talented athletes to graduation, we believe there is potential for
much success this season. Seniors Owen Hibell, Dylan Hartranft, Jordan Mann, and
Aaron Simpson lead a strong group of distance runners. Senior Justin Herrmann, last
year’s district champion in the 110 hurdles, returns with his sights set on another trip to
states. Seniors Devon White, Reilly Burke, Alec McCarty and a talented group of
juniors will provide significant points in a variety of events.

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