A Fascinating End To The Track Season Only A Day Before The Beginning Of The Cross Country Season

It was a long season for Darrell Hill.  He began his campaign right in the heart of Happy Valley in the Penn State National while wearing his new Alumni Singlet!  And he kept it going all the way through the Diamond League Final in Zurich.

It was his best and most consistent season, with his first National Title to his credit.  At the Diamond League Finals, he defended his title, coming up just a bit short in second place, but with a truly remarkable series of throws all over 22 meters.  Each of his throws were better than his previous season's best.  He ended with a 22.40 meter heave (73' 6" for Muricans!), which was barely under his all-time best.  Congrats, Darrell.  It's still fun watching all your exploits.

Darrell Hill and the Shot Put Crew in Zurich.

The very next day, the Nittany Lions teams took to the great course at Division II Lock Haven for the Dolan Duels.  The meet is named after Coach Jim Dolan, who helped recruit and coach our very own Greg Fredericks just a few years ago!

Both teams scored perfect wins in the effort:

1 Abert, Colin Penn State 17:41.13 1

2 Wing, Owen Penn State 18:10.13 2

3 Tomasko, Alex Penn State 18:12.87 3

4 McGowan, John Penn State 18:26.29 4

5 Bobbitt, Brady Penn State 18:32.21 5

6 Hontz, Brandon Penn State 18:43.56 6

7 McDevitt, Billy Penn State 18:50.61 7

Photo by Greg Fredericks.

1 936 Paternain-Muniz, J Penn State 13:54.42 1

2 937 Rivers, Danae Penn State 13:58.63 1

3 940 Willingmyre, Aliso Penn State 14:08.76 1

4 935 O'Shea, Moria Penn State 14:15.02 1

5 933 Munks, Kathryn Penn State 14:21.50 1

6 939 Williams, Jordan Penn State 14:26.08 1

7 938 Trucilla, Grace Penn State 14:32.07 1

Photo by Greg Fredericks.