PIAA State Qualifiers & Qualifying Standards
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WPIAL BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS 1980-2025
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#1 Contender (Top Seed)
The athlete expected to lead the field and contend for the championship.
Dangerous Contender
An athlete capable of challenging the favorites and delivering a major performance.
Breakout Performance
An athlete poised to exceed expectations and make a big statement.
Dark Horse Contender
A sleeper athlete flying under the radar with the potential to surprise the field.
Momentum Contender
An athlete gaining confidence and momentum at the right time heading into the championships.
Podium Potential
An athlete with a strong chance to finish among the top medalists.
AA Event Previews
Girls Pole Vault (AA) *Record Watch*
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Mackenzie Magness, Freeport — 12-7
- Dangerous Contender: Evie Rosselli, Quaker Valley
- Breakout Performance Candidate: Sydney Tomczyk, Laurel
- Dark Horse Contender: Quinn Tatterson, Neshannock
- Momentum Contender: Alayna Fink, McGuffey
- Podium Potential: Emily Bauknight, Hopewell
Winning Mark Prediction: 12-7
State Qualifying Standard: 10-6
2025 WPIAL Champion: Mackenzie Magness, Freeport 12-4
WPIAL Championship Record: Taylor Shriver, Waynesburg Central — 12-7
Girls Shot Put (AA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Alexis Geiwitz, Laurel — 44-1½
- Dangerous Contender: Anna McKinley, Shenango
- Breakout Performance Candidate: Zoe Bupp, Shenango
- Dark Horse Contender: Julie Klose, Fort Cherry
- Momentum Contender: Taylor Burlow, Shenango
- Podium Potential: Brooklyn Havelka, Chartiers-Houston
Winning Mark Prediction: 44-5
State Qualifying Standard: 36-6
2025 WPIAL Champion: Alexis Geiwitz, Laurel 41-10
WPIAL Championship Record: Emma Callahan, Shenango (2022) — 50-8
Girls 3200m Run (AA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Charlotte Barker, Shady Side Academy — 10:53.26
- Dangerous Contender: Lucy Montagnese, Quaker Valley
- Breakout Performance: Maggie Doz, Quaker Valley
- Dark Horse Contender: Josephine Lenart, Shady Side Academy
- Momentum Contender: Mira Mosca, OLSH
- Podium Potential: Madeline Meeuf, North Catholic
Winning Time Prediction: 10:58.92
State Qualifying Standard: 11:35
2025 WPIAL Champion: Cecilia Montagnese, Quaker Valley — 11:02.51
WPIAL Championship Record: Gionna Quarzo, Brownsville (2019) — 10:34.35
Girls 100m Dash (AA) *Record Watch*
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Deayja Cain, Neighborhood Academy — 12.03
- Dangerous Contender: Giuliana Panella, Shenango
- Breakout Performance: Elyse Witcoski, Ligonier Valley
- Dark Horse Contender: Anna Lazzara, North Catholic
- Momentum Contender: Alex Nacey, Eden Christian Academy
- Podium Potential: Madelyn Primer, North Catholic
Winning Time Prediction: 12.09
State Qualifying Standard: 12.64
2025 WPIAL Champion: Tori Atkins, Laurel — 12.07
WPIAL Championship Record: Alyssa Wise, Washington — 11.95
Girls Long Jump (AA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Callie Kandravy North Catholic
- Dangerous Contender: DaShae Cochran Winchester Thurston
- Breakout Performance: Alexis Bansah Winchester Thurston
- Dark Horse Contender: Anna Lazzara North Catholic
- Momentum Contender: Mackenzie Magness Freeport
- Podium Potential: Claire Karsman Sewickley Academy
Winning Time Prediction: 18-8
State Qualifying Standard: 16-11
2025 WPIAL Champion: Lara DeFazio (Eden Christian Academy) – 18-06.50
WPIAL Championship Record: Cassie Richards Winchester Thurston 19-11 1/2 2001
Boys 1600m Run (AA) *Record Watch*
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Jonah Montagnese, Quaker Valley — 4:10.77
- Dangerous Contender: Jack Steineman, North Catholic
- Breakout Performance: Lucas Bleakney, Ellwood City
- Dark Horse Contender: Clark Kent, California Area
- Momentum Contender: Ryan Kempton, Quaker Valley
- Podium Potential: Isaac Burtt, Beaver Area
Winning Time Prediction: 4:18.22
State Qualifying Standard: 4:25.48
2025 WPIAL Champion: Jaxon Schoedel, Mohawk — 4:11.04
WPIAL Championship Record: Jaxon Schoedel, Mohawk (2025) — 4:11.04
Boys 400m Dash (AA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Jerry Davis, Greensburg Central Catholic — 49.19
- Dangerous Contender: Logan Schade, North Catholic
- Breakout Performance: Prince Govan, Riverview
- Dark Horse Contender: Bruce Sutter, Beaver Area
- Momentum Contender: Josh Spencer, Chartiers-Houston
- Podium Potential: Brayden McCoy, Deer Lakes
Winning Time Prediction: 49.39
State Qualifying Standard: 50.70
2025 WPIAL Champion: Jerry Davis, Greensburg Central Catholic (2025) — 48.32
WPIAL Championship Record: Jerry Davis, Greensburg Central Catholic (2025) — 48.32
Boys Triple Jump (AA) *Record Watch*
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Javon Johnston, Shady Side Academy — 48-8
- Dangerous Contender: Bryson Bankosh, Mount Pleasant
- Breakout Performance: Akiva Woods, Aliquippa
- Dark Horse Contender: Silas Reichart, Riverside
- Momentum Contender: Kolson Grguric, Apollo Ridge
- Podium Potential: Tyler Crawford, Washington
Winning Mark Prediction: 48-0
State Qualifying Standard: 44-0
2025 WPIAL Champion: Daysaun Spencer, Brentwood — 46-7¾
WPIAL Championship Record: Anthony Milliner, New Brighton (2017) — 47-4½
AAA Event Previews
Girls 200m Dash (AAA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Rachel Stepp, Moon — 24.54
- Dangerous Contender: Sadie Tomczyk, Upper St. Clair
- Breakout Performance: Janelle Newton, West Allegheny
- Dark Horse Contender: Isabella Dinkel, Greensburg Salem
- Momentum Contender: Carmela Guillen, Mount Lebanon
- Podium Potential: Leah Drozda, Mount Lebanon
Winning Time Prediction: 24.88
State Qualifying Standard: 25.46
2025 WPIAL Champion: Sadie Tomczyk, Upper St. Clair — 25.13
WPIAL Championship Record: Breehana Jacobs, Laurel Highlands (2006) — 23.91
Girls 300m Hurdles (AAA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Delaney Schumaker, South Fayette — 42.96
- Dangerous Contender: Lily Cramer, Mount Lebanon
- Breakout Performance: Alena Taylor, Moon
- Dark Horse Contender: Madison Altman, Hempfield
- Momentum Contender: Jaidalyn Williams, West Allegheny
- Podium Potential: Kalee Kellman, Gateway
Winning Time Prediction: 43.01
State Qualifying Standard: 45.61
2025 WPIAL Champion: Delaney Schumaker, South Fayette — 43.13
WPIAL Championship Record: Maddy Mussler, Greater Latrobe (2015) — 42.70
Girls High Jump (AAA) *Record Watch*
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Jamie Kociela, Franklin Regional
- Dangerous Contender: Ella Sammel, Trinity
- Breakout Performance: Gianna Devito, Kiski Area
- Dark Horse Contender: Jordan Monteleone, Seneca Valley
- Momentum Contender: Ellen Senkevich, Moon
- Podium Potential: Maizy Mikeska, Derry Area
Winning Mark Prediction: 5-7
State Qualifying Standard: 5-3
2025 WPIAL Champion: Jordan Monteleone, Seneca Valley — 5-5
WPIAL Championship Record: India McCoy, Ambridge (2011) — 5-9
Boys 100m Dash (AAA) *Record Watch*
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Preston Miller, Greater Latrobe — 10.55
- Dangerous Contender: Jayden Stammer, Gateway
- Breakout Performance: Kemon Spell, McKeesport
- Dark Horse Contender: Matt Kukoyi, West Allegheny
- Momentum Contender: Savian Baptiste, Avonworth/Northgate
- Podium Potential: Austin Friedline, Knoch
Winning Time Prediction: 10.61
State Qualifying Standard: 10.95
2025 WPIAL Champion: Scoop Smith, Woodland Hills — 10.72
WPIAL Championship Record: Austyn Winkleblech, Canon-McMillan (2023 Prelims) — 10.62
Boys 110m Hurdles (AAA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Owen Proskin, Plum — 14.06
- Dangerous Contender: Sean Cartwright, Franklin Regional
- Breakout Performance: Jeremiah Francis, Norwin
- Dark Horse Contender: Aaron Taylor, Canon-McMillan
- Momentum Contender: Braden Miller, Kiski Area
- Podium Potential: Ryan Johnson, Trinity
Winning Time Prediction: 14.09
State Qualifying Standard: 15.07
2025 WPIAL Champion: Ryan Schiller, Norwin — 14.30
WPIAL Championship Record: Ayden Owens, North Allegheny (2018) — 13.68
Boys Javelin (AAA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Nicco Baggetta, Butler — 197-6
- Dangerous Contender: Landyn Artman, Kiski Area
- Breakout Performance : Andrew Mejia, Seneca Valley
- Dark Horse Contender: Reese Fatur, Seneca Valley
- Momentum Contender: Vince Broccoli, Baldwin
- Podium Potential: Tyson Pino, Butler
Winning Mark Prediction: 191-9
State Qualifying Standard: 178-0
2025 WPIAL Champion: Logan Kerstetter, Penn-Trafford — 188-1
WPIAL Championship Record: Billy Stanley, South Park (2012) — 227-0
Boys 400m Dash (AAA) *Record Watch*
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Jonathan Newton, West Allegheny — 48.08
- Dangerous Contender: Carter Ekas, Butler
- Breakout Performance : Isaac Miller, Butler
- Dark Horse Contender: Cody Miller, North Hills
- Momentum Contender: Brady Hunkele, Pine-Richland
- Podium Potential: Tamer Dandashi, Fox Chapel
Winning Time Prediction: 48.22
State Qualifying Standard: 49.39
2025 WPIAL Champion: Gavin Skarbek (Seneca Valley) – 48.99
WPIAL Championship Record: Oliver Philogene Seneca Valley 48.44
Boys 200m Dash (AAA)
- #1 Contender (Top Seed): Kevin Shriver Butler 21.87
- Dangerous Contender: Preston Miller Greater Latrobe
- Breakout Performance : Tevin Owen-Cratsenburg Highland
- Dark Horse Contender: Javien Robinson Mckeesport
- Momentum Contender: Noah Rieger Seneca Valley
- Podium Potential: Nico Mager Woodland Hills
Winning Time Prediction: 21.99
State Qualifying Standard: 21.99
2025 WPIAL Champion: Kaevon Gardner (New Castle) – 22.02
WPIAL Championship Record: Robert Foster Highland 21.37
NixonTFXC Relay Preview
AA Girls: 4×100 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: North Catholic 47.71
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: Shenango
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Neighborhood Academy
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Quaker Valley
• Podium Threat Outside the Fastest Heat: Seton LaSalle
• Winning Time Prediction: 47.97
AA Girls: 4×400 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: North Catholic 4:05.20
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: Quaker Valley
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Freeport
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Shady Side Academy
• Podium Threat Outside the Fastest Heat: Trinity Christian
• Winning Time Prediction: 4:03.77
AA Girls: 4×800 Relay
Championship #1 Contender: Shady Side Academy 9:26.63
• Next Team Ready to Challenge:Quaker Valley
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: North Catholic
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Winchester Thurston
• Podium Threat Outside the Top 8: Burrell
• Winning Time Prediction: 9:30.01
AAA Girls: 4×100 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: Shaler 48.88
• Next Team Ready to Challenge Upper St. Clair
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Mount Lebanon
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Chartiers Valley
• Podium Threat Outside the Fastest Heat: Seneca Valley
• Winning Time Prediction: 48.66
AAA Girls: 4×400 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: Hempfield 3:57.87
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: South Fayette
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Moon
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Mount Lebanon
• Podium Threat Outside the Fastest Heat: Butler
• Winning Time Prediction: 3:57.11
AAA Girls: 4×800 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: South Fayette 9:27.02
• Next Team Ready to Challenge Fox Chapel
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise North Allegheny
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Norwin
• Podium Threat Outside the Top 8: Indiana Area
• Winning Time Prediction: 9:29.98
AA Boys: 4×100 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: Quaker Valley 43.09
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: Aliquippa
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Fort Cherry
• Sleeper Finals Threat: North Catholic
• Podium Threat Outside the Fastest Heat: Sewickley Academy
• Winning Time Prediction: 43.01
AA Boys: 4×400 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: Quaker Valley 3:27.54
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: Riverview
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Deer Lakes
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Sewickley Academy
• Podium Threat Outside the Fastest Heat: South Park
• Winning Time Prediction: 3:26.66
AA Boys: 4×800 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: Shady Side Academy 8:11.45
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: Beaver Area
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Quaker Valley
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Winchester Thurston
• Podium Threat Outside the Top 8: Beaver County Christian HS
• Winning Time Prediction: 8:08.34
AAA Boys: 4×100 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: Butler 42.27
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: McKeesport
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Woodland Hills
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Gateway
• Podium Threat Outside the Fastest Heat: Greater Latrobe
• Winning Time Prediction: 42.01
AAA Boys: 4×400 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: Butler 3:22.40
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: Plum
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Indiana Area
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Moon
• Podium Threat Outside the Fastest Heat: West Allegheny
• Winning Time Prediction: 3:19.94
AAA Boys: 4×800 Relay
• Championship #1 Contender: Butler 7:50.90
• Next Team Ready to Challenge: Hempfield
• Emerging Relay Squad on the Rise: Norwin
• Sleeper Finals Threat: Thomas Jefferson
• Podium Threat Outside the Top 8: North Allegheny
• Winning Time Prediction: 7:49.62
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