Turtle Twist WPIAL Finals Preview #1
Event/Class: AA Boys 400-meter dash
SQS: 50.70
2021 WPIAL Champ: Trevor Paschall, North Catholic, 49.45
2022 WPIAL Champ: Alden Wetzel, Riverside, 49.94
2023 WPIAL Champ: Demetrius Taylor, Beaver Falls, 50.97
WPIAL Record: Derek Moye, Rochester, 48.63 (2007)
2023 Returning Medalist: 3

#1 Contender (Top Seed): DaKarri Williams, Beaver Falls, 49.78
Dangerous Contender: Jerry Davis, Greensburg Central Catholic
Podium Move Up: Zach Kovell, Hopewell
Look Out for Contender: JaAir McCracken, Aliquippa
Winning Time/Mark Prediction: 49.52

Thoughts:
Defending champion Demetrius Taylor is unfortunately sidelined with an injury, but his teammate and 2023 WPIAL Runner-Up, DaKarri Williams, has been on a tear in the 400-meter dash this season. Zach Kovell from Hopewell is a contender who could challenge DaKarri down the home stretch.

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Turtle Twist WPIAL Finals Preview #2
Event/Class: AA Boys 3200-meter run
SQS: 9:48.01
2021 WPIAL Champ: Patrick Malone, Winchester Thurston, 9:53.45
2022 WPIAL Champ: Sean Aiken, Eden Christian Academy, 9:27.72
2023 WPIAL Champ: Michael Braun, Freeport, 9:23.64
WPIAL Record: Jeff Weiss, McGuffey, 9:17.00 (2005)
2023 Returning Medalist: 4

#1 Contender (Top Seed): Jaxon Schoedel, Mohawk, 9:01.40
Dangerous Contender: Michael Braun, Freeport (Defending Champ)
Podium Move Up: Charlie Routledge, Winchester Thurston
Look Out for Contender: Nathan Garrett, Eden Christian
Winning Time/Mark Prediction: 9:06

Thoughts:
I believe the 9:17 WPIAL record will be broken, but the question is by how much? Braun and Schoedel are going to put on a show in this race. It’s going to be a back-and-forth dogfight to the finish line.

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Turtle Twist WPIAL Finals Preview #3
Event/Class: AA Boys High Jump
SQS: 6-3
2021 WPIAL Champ: Dustin Mackall, South Side & Cam’Ron Owens, Neshannock, 6-1
2022 WPIAL Champ: Ruben Gordon, Washington, 6-1
2023 WPIAL Champ: John Jablunovsky, 6-1
WPIAL Record: Eric Figan, Richland, 6-8
2023 Returning Medalist: 6

#1 Contender (Top Seed): John Jablunovsky, Ligonier Valley & Jack Ozimek, South Park, 6-5
Dangerous Contender: Zach Schrockman, Burgettstown
Podium Move Up: Ryan Keith, McGuffey
Look Out for Contender: Carmen Pellarin, Quaker Valley
Winning Time/Mark Prediction: 6-4

Thoughts:
The top 3 places from 2023 return, and all three are jumping higher than they did last season.

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Turtle Twist WPIAL Finals Preview #4
Event/Class: AA Boys Triple Jump
SQS: 44-0
2021 WPIAL Champ: Amaryeh Lucky, East Allegheny, 42-11
2022 WPIAL Champ: Dawson Fowler, Waynesburg, 42-4
2023 WPIAL Champ: Lorenzo Fancher, East Allegheny, 43-6
WPIAL Record: Anthony Milliner, New Brighton, 47-7.5 (2017)
2023 Returning Medalist: 4

#1 Contender (Top Seed): Thomas Debelak, Quaker Valley, 45-9
Dangerous Contender: Lorenzo Fancher, East Allegheny (2023 Champ)
Podium Move Up: Elijah Thomas, Washington
Look Out for Contender: Daysaun Spencer, Brentwood, 43-0
Winning Time/Mark Prediction: 45-6

Thoughts:
Defending Champ Lorenzo Fancher is looking to defend his 2023 championship, but Thomas Debelak has the best jump this season.

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Turtle Twist WPIAL Finals Preview #5
Event/Class: AA Boys 300 hurdles
SQS: 40.80
2021 WPIAL Champ: Grahman Kralic, Riverside, 42.19
2022 WPIAL Champ: James Brewer, GCC, 41.19
2023 WPIAL Champ: Isaac Wetzel, Freeport, 38.90
WPIAL Record: Dustin Fuller, Washington, 38.50
2023 Returning Medalist: 4

#1 Contender (Top Seed): Davin Gartley, Quaker Valley, 38.99
Dangerous Contender: James Brewer, GCC (2022 Champion)
Podium Move Up: Austin Kurta, West Mifflin
Look Out for Contender: Adam Halinka, Southmoreland
Winning Time/Mark Prediction: 38.72

Thoughts:
This has the potential to be one of the best races of the day. The top 5 hurdlers have hit the SQS and can run even faster with the best AA competition in the WPIAL.

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Turtle Twist WPIAL Finals Preview #6
Event/Class: AA Boys 4×100 meter relay
SQS: 44.30
2021 WPIAL Champ: North Catholic, 43.28
2022 WPIAL Champ: Beaver Falls, 43.07
2023 WPIAL Champ: Carlynton, 43.41
WPIAL Record: Aliquippa, 42.28

#1 Contender (Top Seed): Fort Cherry, 42.79
Dangerous Contender: Greensburg Central Catholic
Look Out for Contender: Aliquippa
Winning Time/Mark Prediction: 42.97

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