Head Coach: Erica Pagotto
Assistant Coaches:
Jim Blakeslee (jumps)
Darren Frehulfer (sprints)
Gwen Remaley (throws)
Tony Pagotto (hurdles & high jump)
Sport:: Track and Field (G)
Team Name: Lehighton Indians
League: Colonial League
2024 Record: 5-1
Key Players Lost:
Synceray Behler
Gabriella Brown
Ava Kistner
Megan Kusse
Elizabeth Troutman
Key Returning Players:
Lorah Thomas
Brielle Frable
Timara Klotz
Allee Maini
Emma Sherer
Key Newcomers:
Celine Barclay
Anna Hawk
Stella Leininger
Hallie Miller
Claudia Pagotto
Peyton Pomrink
Kennedy Quinn
Lilyana Shapiro
Emma Stettler
Sophia Wise
2025 Outlook: The 2025 track and field season is set to be another exciting one for the girls’ team, who are coming off an impressive 5-1 record and a 2nd place finish in the Schuylkill League last year. With a strong group of returning athletes and fresh faces eager to make an impact, the team is ready to build on their success and push for even higher achievements this season.
One of the most exciting aspects of the girls’ team is the depth and talent across all events. The 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams proved their strength in 2024, and they are poised to do even better this year. In the 4x100m relay, Allee Maini and Timara Klotz played key roles in earning a 4th place finish at the Schuylkill League Meet, and their experience will be vital to the team’s success in these fast-paced events this season.
The 4x400m relay squad, which included Brielle Frable, Cayley Reph, and Taylor Moyer, also earned a strong 4th place finish at the league meet. These athletes have continued to build their chemistry and pacing, and with their collective experience, they are more determined than ever to take the relays to the next level.
Brielle Frable is planning on continuing her running career in college next year and is looking forward to a season of PRs.
In the field events, Lorah Thomas continues to shine as one of the top athletes in the region. Last season, Thomas was a standout, qualifying for states in both discus and shot put. She was the District Champion in discus and took 2nd place in shot put, further solidifying her reputation as a force in the field. At the PIAA State Championship, Lorah placed 13th in AAA shot put with a throw of 35’06.25″ and 24th in AAA discus with a throw of 89’05”. With her remarkable consistency and determination, Lorah is expected to be a key contributor once again this season, aiming for even stronger finishes and potentially higher placements at both districts and states.
With a blend of experienced upperclassmen and hungry newcomers, the girls’ track and field team is set to make a strong push for more hardware in 2025. The squad is filled with talent, and the hard work put in by athletes like Maini, Klotz, Frable, Reph, Moyer, and Thomas makes them a force to be reckoned with. The girls’ team is looking to build on last year’s momentum.
