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Cumberland Valley's Jaxon Trybulski, front, runs the ball down the field during the first quarter of their Mid-Penn Commonwealth game against Carlisle at Mountain View Middle School.

When Kaddel Howard descended from the PIAA Class 3A 400-meter medal stand May 23 at Shippensburg University's Seth Grove Stadium, not so much as a smile covered her face.

The lineup was never finalized. It was considered a chess game to most in Hempfield and Manheim Township swimming circles.

Never too high, never too low. Easier said than done for most. But for those who've mastered the art of the adage, the results come in all shapes and sizes.

of 3 Jersey Mike's No. 7. Light mayo. Light onions. And for clarification… NOT Mike's way.

Eliana Schneider knew it was a strong throw. She even received comment from the viewing gallery, hearing, “Oh, that's going to be a good one.”

Travis Furmanski calls it his “turning point.” The moment he was at a crossroads. When the light bulb went from a flicker to a burning blaze.

Anneli Starry didn't know what she had in Joelle Kroesen. The Penn Manor girls lacrosse coach labeled the then-freshman as a swing — an athlete who is rostered on two different teams within the same school program.

Kris Progin has already made her decision: If she's not selected as an athlete, she'll attend the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games in Cleveland, Ohio, as a volunteer.

When the Army football offer came across Isaiah Zimmerman's desk, the Cedar Crest standout gave it little attention.