May 28—SHIPPENSBURG — A few days before she was supposed to win district gold, Abby Searfoss rode away from practice in an ambulance. Schuylkill Valley's senior dislocated her right elbow during an awkward landing in the pole vault. Her banner season and her lofty dreams appeared to be gone. "The first thing that went through my mind was I can't run at districts," Searfoss said. "I thought I .
May 29—Schuylkill Valley has added a fourth state championship to its rich track and field history. This one belongs to the girls. Ashlyn Giles' two gold medals and Madison Ziska's all-around excellence fueled the Panthers at the PIAA championships Friday. Schuylkill Valley collected 39 points and shared the title with North Schuylkill. "This feels great," SV co-coach Terry McKechnie said. .