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Returning PIAA State Champions from the WPIAL
Dale Hall, Hampton, 1600m
Peyton Murray, Hempfield, Discus
Logan St. John Kletter, Mount Lebanon, 3200m

Event/Class: AAA Boys Discus

State Champions  2019-2023
2019     Thomas Kitchell Notre Dame Green Pond 177-4
2021     Daniel Norris Hempfield 195-10
2022     Wade Shomper Cumberland Valley 172-8
2023     Peyton Murray Hempfield 185-9

PIAA Record: Jordan Geist Knoch 207-6 2007

2023 Returning WPIAL Medalist:
Peyton Murray Hempfield 1^st place
Matthew Sarnowski Penn Trafford  3^rd place

WPIAL Competitors & Seeding:
Matthew Sarnowski Penn Trafford 1^st
Peyton Murray Hempfield 2^nd
Nicholas Rohal Connsellsville 16^th
Ryan Kent Belle Vernon 19^th
Dino Nadareic Gateway 21^st

Predicting Winning Throw- 192-7

Thoughts:
Peyton Murray, the defending PIAA discus state champion, is ready to defend his title against the current WPIAL champion, Matthew Sarnowski, in an exhilarating battle between two of the top throwers in WPIAL history. As they square off for the final time this season, the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown. With both athletes at the peak of their abilities, it’s clear that a personal record will be needed to claim the gold medal. This final meet promises to showcase the incredible talent and dedication of these remarkable competitors. Both have had this date circled on their calendars for a year, but for two different reasons: one to defend his championship, and the other to win a state championship discus title.

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Event/Class: AAA Girls 3200m run

State Champions  2019-2023
2019- Emily Carter Bethel Park 10:16.02
2021- Mia Cochran Moon 10:20.04
2022- Mia Cochran Moon 10:13.62
2023- Logan St. John Kletter Mount Lebanon 10:12.86

PIAA Record: Logan St. John Kletter Mount Lebanon 10:12.86

2023 Returning WPIAL Medalist:
Logan St. John Kletter Mount Lebanon 1^st
Wren Kucler North Allegheny 5^th

WPIAL Competitors & Seeding:
Logan St. John Kletter Mount Lebanon 1^st
Grace Fritzman West Allegheny 10^th
Eva Kynaston North Allegheny 11^th
Gracie Plastino North Catholic 13^th
Erin McGoey North Allegheny 14^th
Grace Senneway Peters Township 16^th
Wren Kucler North Allegheny 24^th

Winning Time Prediction: 10:05.74

Thoughts
The girls’ 3200-meter run has had some very interesting history over the past four seasons. The last four state champions have been girls from the WPIAL, and the PIAA record has been broken three times in the past four seasons. Logan St. John Kletter returns to make history by winning her second 3200-meter title and lowering her own PIAA 3200-meter run record. I believe Logan wants to finish her high school career as one of the best ever in PA, and this race will leave that mark in a lot of people’s eyes.


Event/Class: AAA Boys 1600 meter run
2019- Evan Dorenkamp Manheim Township 4:08.15
2021- Garry Martin Archbishop Wood 4:08.67
2022- Garry Martin Archbishop Wood 4:01.56
2023- Dale Hall Hampton 4:08.52

PIAA Record: Garry Martin Archbishop Wood 4:01.56

2023 Returning WPIAL Medalist:
Dale Hall Hampton 1^st
Drew Griffith Butler 2^nd
Ryan Pajak Ringgold 3^rd

WPIAL Competitors & Seeding:
Drew Griffith Butler 1st
Ryan Pajak Ringgold 2^nd
Elijah Bechdel Beaver 3^rd
Rowan Gwin Fox Chapel 4^th
Jack Bertram North Allegheny 6^th
Dale Hall Hampton 9^th
Patrick Burgos Elizabeth Forward 26^th
Jack McGhee Penn Trafford 33^rd

Winning Time Prediction: 3:57.98

Thoughts:Usually, the main event is saved for last, but the 1600-meter run starts the 2024 PIAA Championships with a bang! Dale Hall is looking to repeat as the AAA Boys’ PIAA 1600-meter run champion, but standing in his way will be US #1, 3:59.81 Drew Griffith. Dale made his move with 200 meters left in the race in 2023. Will we see a similar race strategy, or will he push the pace from the gun? In many people’s eyes, this will be the race of the weekend.

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