While it's been hard to get onto the track this season, the Zephyrs haven't really lost a step despite the long layoffs between meets.

With the weather finally cooperating on Monday afternoon, the Zephs completed another sweep, their second tri-meet sweep of the season. This time they defeated both Emmaus and Northampton. The boys took care of business by downing the Kids 92-57 and the Green Hornets 86-63, while the girls posted a 89.66-60.33 victory over Northampton and an 83-67 win over Emmaus.

It was the fifth win of the season for the boys, their lone defeat coming at the hands of Stroudsburg. With the girls picking up two wins, they've raised their record to 4-2. This time last year, both the boys and the girls had competed in five meets, along with the competing in the Zephyr Relays. This year they've only had the three meets, and the Zephyr Relays were canceled this year because it would have fallen on Easter weekend.

Still, they haven't missed a beat as demonstrated by their Eastern Pennsylvania Conference sweep on Monday. In that meet, the Zephyr boys won nine events, while the girls won seven events.

The sprints and jumps were where the girls really shined. They swept both the 100 and 200 meters, with Amanda Crooks winning both races. They also took first in the sprint relays, winning the 4x100 in 51.5. That group included LeAnna Cruz, Decontee Krayee, Kourtney Cunningham and Ivanna Jones. They also won the 4x400 with Kourtney Cunningham, Anna Gallina, Tiffanie Hopkins and Kassidy Cunningham crossing the line in 4:18.2.

Crooks, a freshman, has quickly established herself as someone to watch in the sprints. She's won four races this season, and finished third in the 100 in their tri-meet against Easton and Stroudsburg.

Head coach James Sebesta said that Crooks has been fast since seventh grade. That speed was honed in AAU events, and Sebesta said that once she matures as an athlete, the sky's the limit.

"She can be as good as she wants to be," said Sebesta.

Jones was also a multiple winner, owning the jumps in Monday's meet. The junior won the long jump with a 16-04 mark, took the high jump with a 4-11 leap, and was victorious in the triple jump with a 34-07 mark.

Jones is someone who does whatever's needed for the team, said Sebesta. That willingness to help was on display in the meet, helping the Zephs capture much-needed points.

"It came down to the triple jump, and we needed a first and second, and she went out and won the event," said Sebesta. "She's just an exceptional athlete."

In the sprints, Krayee finished second in the 100 (12.6) and second in the 200 (27.2), while Kourtney Cunningham was third in the 100 (13.0) and third in the 200 (27.3).

In the 400, Gallina placed third, hitting the tape in 1:05.7, while Alexandra Dorner was third in the 800 with a 2:30.7 mark.

The 1,600 meters found Emily Brand finishing second in 5:44.5, while Alyssa Holland was second in the high hurdles (17.5) and also second in the 300 hurdles (51.0).

Taylor Hamscher took second in the pole vault with an 8-0 mark, and followed that by placing third in the triple jump with a 31-11 bound.

In the throws, Vanessa Hadeed was second in the shot put with a 30-08 mark.

Sebesta said that the key to the girls success this season has been their ability to rely on one another.

"They all lift each other up," said Sebesta. "Every week, somebody's stepping up. One week it's the sprints, another week it's the jumps."

In their nine wins on Monday, the boys were led by multiple winners Gabe Lamm and Saquon Barkley. Lamm won both the 1,300 (4:38.4) and the 1,600 (10:26.7), while Barkley was tops in three events, winning the 100 in 10.8, the long jump with a 21-02 mark, and the shot put with a 45-02.50 toss.

Barkley's time in the 100 established a new school record, with Sebesta saying the 10.8 was rounded up from the official 10.74. That broke the previous mark set by Jimmy Potocnie. His effort in the race made it appear like everyone else was moving slow, said Sebesta.

What is more striking is that his attitude complements his talent.

"He does whatever we ask him to do," said Sebesta. "He's there every day working hard."

Calvin Schneck and Elliot Miller were also multiple winners, with Schneck leading the way in the 800 (2:04.1), and also as a part of the undefeated 4x800 team that also featured Andrew Frisch, Andrew Hawk and Miller. That foursome won in 8:25.9. Along with his participation in the relay, Miller also won the pole vault with an 11-0 mark, and was third in the 400 meters, finishing in 55.3.

Sebesta said that Schneck and Lamm are two exceptional runners whose drive and determination set the standard for the team. However, they'll be without the services of fellow relay teammate Andrew Frisch who sustained an injury and will be out for a period of time.

The boys ability to capture points in almost every event was the key to winning as they were only shut out in the triple jump.

The Zephs also dominated the javelin as Nick Hassler led the sweep, tossing the spear 172-08 to finish first. He was followed by Nate Wechler (143-06) and Anthony Dex (130-01).

Sebesta said it was personal bests for all three in the javelin.

Tyler Meyers completed their dominance in the throws, winning the discus with a 141-09 toss.

"He just keeps getting better every time out," said Sebesta.

Brian Heckman finished second in the long jump with a 21-08 leap, while Javaughn Hussett was third in the high jump at 5-11.

The hurdles found Jahrod Amoroso finishing second and third in the 300 and 110 meters, respectively. Additionally, Julio Giraldo finished second in the high hurdles with a 16.5 time.

Finally, in the 200 meters, Nick Kovalchick finished third in 24.4.

Sebesta said that Emmaus may have came into the meet believing they were the superior, team, but the Zephs just outworked them the entire afternoon.

"I'm proud of our kids," said Sebesta. "They went out and competed."