From the WPIAL Individual Track and Field Championships:
Returning champion Aliquippa was once again gunning for the title, but challenger Washington took it:
Washington’s relay team (43.29 seconds):
1) Mykhael Kelley
2) Josh Wise
3) Darius Spinks
4) Shai McKenzie
Washington has had a terrific season, and it’s top pitcher is one of the top reasons why.
Jonathan Spina, a sophomore left-hander, has been exceptional for a Washington team that could have wrapped up the Class AA Section 2 title with a win at Burgettstown yesterday. The Little Prexies were 11-4 overall, 10-3 in the section.
According to Post-Gazette statistics compiled through April 21, Spina was 5-0, which was the top mark in the WPIAL. Spina has been a hit at the plate, too. He had two hits and three RBIs for the Little Prexies in an 8-3 win against Brownsville on April 25.
Wayneburg sophomore J. Jay Paskert was named the Presidents' Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Week.
Paskert, a Washington High School graduate, recorded complete-game victories in two of Waynesburg’s three wins. He went 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA over 14 innings and allowed four runs (three of which were earned) on nine hits and three walks, while striking out six batters.
A year ago, Washington began the season 0-7.
This year, the Little Prexies have surged to a 5-1 start.
Go figure.
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