Poll results: Penns Valley track and field’s Kimler named athlete of the week for March 25-April 7
A member of Penns Valley’s track and field team is the Centre County athlete of the week for March 25-April 7, as selected by readers of CentreDaily.com.
Penns Valley track and field’s Greyson Kimler set a season best in the 110 hurdles and the 300 hurdles, earning a place on the podium in both events at the Igloo Invitational at Altoona on April 6. The junior finished 7th in the 110 and 6th in the 300.
Kimler had 54 votes, or 68% of the vote.
Below is a look at the other nominees:
Addie Harpster, State College softball: State College softball’s Addie Harpster led the Little Lions to wins over Altoona and Mifflin County to begin the season.
Harpster made contributions in the circle and at the plate, picking up wins as a starting pitcher in both contests. She threw a combined 10 innings and struck out 19 over the two games. Harpster also made an impact at the plate, going earning four hits in her nine at bats, with two home runs and four RBIs during the first week.
She came in second in the poll, with 16 votes.
Abby Stitzer, Penns Valley track and field: Penns Valley track and field’s Abby Stitzer had a season-best performance en route to a silver medal in the girls 800-meter run at the Igloo Invitational. The Clarion commit (for soccer) finished first among Class 2A runners.
Ty Salazer and Cooper Brushwood, State College lacrosse: State College lacrosse’s Ty Salazer and Cooper Brushwood both recently hit the 100-career goal threshold in the same game. Salazer and Brushwood are both over 150 career points (combined goals and assists) and have been a big part of State College’s 5-0 start to the 2024 season.
For the CDT’s Athlete of the Week polls this season, we will take nominations from all six county athletic departments for athlete of the week. Voting for this poll ended Sunday. As a reminder, the poll is not scientific and just for fun. In fact, we invite you to vote as many times as you want. Look for future polls at CentreDaily.com.
This story was originally published April 11, 2024 at 11:56 AM.
