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In an exhilarating track meet, Hempfield High School’s girls and boys teams demonstrated exceptional performance against rivals Manheim Township in Landisville, PA. The girls’ team, led by standout Mya Thomas, clinched victory with impressive times in the 100-meter and 200-meter races while also dominating the 400-meter relay. The boys’ team secured a thrilling tie that came down to second-place finishes, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams. The event highlighted remarkable achievements from both Hempfield and Manheim Township athletes, setting a high standard for the season ahead.

Excitement Brews in Landisville: Hempfield Girls and Boys Triumph in Thrilling Track Meet

Landisville, PA – Track and field fans were on the edge of their seats this past Monday, March 24, 2025, as Lebanon-Lancaster (L-L) League teams battled it out at Hempfield High School. The home team, Hempfield, showcased extraordinary talent and grit against rivalry Manheim Township, culminating in a spectacular clash that showcased the best of local athletics.

Hempfield’s Girls Steal the Show

The Hempfield girls’ track team, led by sensational star Mya Thomas, produced a series of stellar performances that secured their victory. Thomas sprinted through the track with unparalleled speed, winning the 100-meter dash in an impressive 12.83 seconds. Not stopping there, she also clinched first in the 200-meter race with a time of 27.06 seconds. Talk about a busy day on the track!

Not to be outdone, Thomas was part of a powerful team effort in the 400-meter relay, helping her teammates blaze to victory in a stunning 50.7 seconds. Sydney Rhoads also made her mark, not only winning the high jump at a height of 5 feet, 2 inches but also achieving a personal best of 35 feet, 2.5 inches in the triple jump.

Meanwhile, Audrina Shaffer played a crucial role, earning a necessary second place in the discus throw with a distance of 82 feet, 9 inches which helped the team secure their narrow win with a final score of 78 to Manheim Township’s 72. A heart-stopping finish that had everyone cheering!

All Eyes on the Boys’ Meet

The boys’ competition mirrored the intensity seen on the girls’ side. Nicholas Nguyen threw the javelin to a new career-best of 146 feet, 5 inches—an exhilarating comeback after an earlier wrestling match against Manheim Township didn’t go his way. Bursting with energy, Hempfield’s Jake Ruch also shone bright, winning the shot put with a personal best of 51 feet, 1.5 inches.

An intense series of events led to a tie at 75-75, which brought the audience to their feet! The tiebreaker, based on second-place finishes, saw Hempfield take the edge with eight second-place finishes compared to Manheim Township’s seven, solidifying their boastful win.

Manheim Township’s Remarkable Achievements

3,200-meter relay, clocking in at an impressive 7:51.51, currently ranking fourth in the country. Stevens didn’t stop there—he also triumphed in the 800-meter race, sprinting past the finish line in a swift 1:59.18.

Additionally, William Newport matched his career-best in the pole vault at a remarkable height of 12 feet, 6 inches, showcasing the competitive spirit of Manheim Township athletes.

A Glimpse of the Distance Events

In the distance events, Manheim Township showed their superiority. Elena Barrall took home the victory in the 1,600 meters, while Meagan Speizer followed suit in the 3,200 meters for the team. And let’s not forget the impressive achievements of Emily Edelman from Manheim Township, who not only won the shot put but set a new school record at an astounding 40 feet, 0.5 inches.

The event showcased the strength and talent from both teams, and by the end of the day, Hempfield took home the edge in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions. With the season just starting, fans can’t wait to see what the next track meet has in store.

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