Collegiate Alumni
This page is dedicated to those who earned and elected to compete at the collegiate level after graduating from Derry Area.
If you or someone you know graduated from Derry Area and finished at least one collegiate track & field season, please contact us!
If you or someone you know graduated from Derry Area and finished at least one collegiate track & field season, please contact us!
Kayla Matrunick, '01
Penn State University
College PRs: 1500m - 4:43.54, 3000m - 9:58.63, 5000m - 17:36.15
High School PRs: 1600m - 5:11.84, 3200m - 11:18.43
Penn State University
College PRs: 1500m - 4:43.54, 3000m - 9:58.63, 5000m - 17:36.15
High School PRs: 1600m - 5:11.84, 3200m - 11:18.43
Amanda Palenchar, '08
Penn State University
College PRs: Pole Vault - 12-5.5
High School PRs: Pole Vault - 12-1
Penn State University
College PRs: Pole Vault - 12-5.5
High School PRs: Pole Vault - 12-1
Alyssa Palenchar, '12
High Point University
College PRs: Pole Vault - 12-6.25
High School PRs: Pole Vault - 10-6
High Point University
College PRs: Pole Vault - 12-6.25
High School PRs: Pole Vault - 10-6
Zach Wisneski, '12
Slippery Rock University
College PRs: Discus - 155-4.5, Hammer - 139-7.25, Javelin - 145-3.25,
Shot Put - 44-2
High School PRs: Discus - 163.5, Javelin - 149-4, Shot Put - 45-3
Slippery Rock University
College PRs: Discus - 155-4.5, Hammer - 139-7.25, Javelin - 145-3.25,
Shot Put - 44-2
High School PRs: Discus - 163.5, Javelin - 149-4, Shot Put - 45-3
Hannah Scipio, '12
Duquesne University
College PRs: 3000m - 10:34.20, 5000m - 17:53.55, 10,000 - 37:14.95
High School PRs: 800m - 2:31.87, 1600m - 5:18.53, 3200m - 11:29.00
Duquesne University
College PRs: 3000m - 10:34.20, 5000m - 17:53.55, 10,000 - 37:14.95
High School PRs: 800m - 2:31.87, 1600m - 5:18.53, 3200m - 11:29.00
Greg Rager, '13
Cal U University
College PRs: Discus - 105-6.5, Javelin - 107-1, Shot Put - 32-5.75
High School PRs: Discus - 122-1, Javelin - 123-1, 400m - 58.14
Cal U University
College PRs: Discus - 105-6.5, Javelin - 107-1, Shot Put - 32-5.75
High School PRs: Discus - 122-1, Javelin - 123-1, 400m - 58.14
Skylar Vasil, '14
Muskingum University
High School PRs: 800m - 2:50.84, 1600m - 6:41.71, 3200 - 14:01.74,
5000m - 22:54.40
Muskingum University
High School PRs: 800m - 2:50.84, 1600m - 6:41.71, 3200 - 14:01.74,
5000m - 22:54.40
Jaymie Howe, '14
Alderson Broaddus University
High School PRs: High Jump - 5-8, Long Jump - 18.75
Alderson Broaddus University
High School PRs: High Jump - 5-8, Long Jump - 18.75
Stephanie Polinsky, '15
Seton Hill University
College PRs: Long Jump - 16-3, Triple Jump - 34-0, 200m - 31.50
High School PRs: Long Jump - 16-2, Triple Jump - 34-5.5, 800m - 2:47.10,
5000m - 22:52.20
Seton Hill University
College PRs: Long Jump - 16-3, Triple Jump - 34-0, 200m - 31.50
High School PRs: Long Jump - 16-2, Triple Jump - 34-5.5, 800m - 2:47.10,
5000m - 22:52.20
Andrew Downey, '15
Pitt Johnstown
College PRs: Long Jump - 19-10.75, 400m - 50.20, 800m - 1:58.44
High School PRs: High Jump - 6-1, Long Jump - 22-4.5, Triple Jump - 42-1,
400m - 51.14
Pitt Johnstown
College PRs: Long Jump - 19-10.75, 400m - 50.20, 800m - 1:58.44
High School PRs: High Jump - 6-1, Long Jump - 22-4.5, Triple Jump - 42-1,
400m - 51.14
Elias Kott, '18
St. Bonaventure
High School PRs: 800m - 2:01.26, 1600m - 4:46.35, 5000m - 17:33.80
St. Bonaventure
High School PRs: 800m - 2:01.26, 1600m - 4:46.35, 5000m - 17:33.80
Justin Huss, '20
Washington & Jefferson
College PRs: 200m - 23.60
High School PRs: 400m - 49.53, 200m - 22.70, 100m - 11.47
Washington & Jefferson
College PRs: 200m - 23.60
High School PRs: 400m - 49.53, 200m - 22.70, 100m - 11.47
Keith Rager, '21
Thiel College
College PRs: Discus - 106-6.75, Shot Put - 36-3.5, Weight - 36-2.25
High School PRs: Discus - 135-10, Javelin - 106-0, Shot Put - 41-5
Thiel College
College PRs: Discus - 106-6.75, Shot Put - 36-3.5, Weight - 36-2.25
High School PRs: Discus - 135-10, Javelin - 106-0, Shot Put - 41-5
Tara Perry, '21
Wheeling University
High School PRs: High Jump - 5-3, Triple Jump - 34-3, 100m Hurdles - 16.34
Wheeling University
High School PRs: High Jump - 5-3, Triple Jump - 34-3, 100m Hurdles - 16.34
Leah Perry, '21
Clarion University
College PRs: Long Jump - 15-8.75, 100m Hurdles - 17.06, 400m Hurdles - 1:14.56,
High Jump - 4-9.75
High School PRs: Long Jump - 15-6.75, 200m - 28.85, 300m Hurdles - 50.60,
High Jump - 5-0
Clarion University
College PRs: Long Jump - 15-8.75, 100m Hurdles - 17.06, 400m Hurdles - 1:14.56,
High Jump - 4-9.75
High School PRs: Long Jump - 15-6.75, 200m - 28.85, 300m Hurdles - 50.60,
High Jump - 5-0
Chuck Banks, '23
Pittsburgh-Johnstown
College PRs: 6000m - 22:52.20; 8000m - 30:25.70
High School PRs: 1600m - 4:52.58; 3200m - 10:29.46; 5000m - 18:38.10
Pittsburgh-Johnstown
College PRs: 6000m - 22:52.20; 8000m - 30:25.70
High School PRs: 1600m - 4:52.58; 3200m - 10:29.46; 5000m - 18:38.10
NCAA Eligibility Center:
- Thinking of competing in Track & Field in college? Visit the NCAA Eligibility Center to find out what steps you need to take to ensure college eligibility. Visit website and sign up for account today.
- See brochure on grade-by-grade steps or view presentation on competing in college