Whitehall earned a bunch of medals and sent a number of athletes off to states last week after a strong showing at the District XI Track and Field Championships.

The two-day affair held at the Zephyr Sports Complex, brought together schools from both AA and AAA as they competed in 18 events in weather more suited for fall than spring.

The Zephyrs placed in the boys, while the girls had points.

That didn’t matter to Ivanna Jones, Calvin Schneck, Tyler Meyers and Amanda Crooks who each qualified for the PIAA Track and Field Championships next weekend.

Jones set two school records at the Championships, eclipsing her old mark in the long jump which she set last year, and in the triple jump which she set this season. Jones finished third in the long jump with an 18-03.50 mark, and was fourth in the triple jump at 36-08. She also finished second in the high jump, clearing 5-1, closing out her senior season at her home stadium with three medals and two school records. (That may be amended after she competes at states.)

She qualified for states in each of the jumps, heading back to Shippensburg for the second consecutive year.

Amanda Crooks was second in the 100, finishing in 12.26. Liberty’s Jaylyn Aminu won her second consecutive district gold as she broke the tape in 12.09

Head coach James Sebesta said that Crooks didn’t worry about Aminu who has been at the top of the heap among District 11 sprinters the last two years.

“Amanda really did well,” said Sebesta. “She ran her race.”

Crooks decided to forego the 200 meters and concentrate on the 4x400 relay. She teamed with Anna Gallina, Kassidy Cunningham and Kylee Cunningham to nab fourth among the AAA girls. They finished in 4:08.32.

Also medaling was Meyers who took third in the discus. His 153-06 mark earned him a trip to Shippensburg.

Schneck earned silver in the 800, finishing in 1:56.98. Wilson’s Joe Espinal earned the gold in that race.

Sebesta said that Schneck rose to the occasion and made sure he fulfilled his mission of getting to Shippensburg. While he didn’t win the 800, he battled Espinal down the stretch.

“I thought Calvin still ran a heck of a race,” said Sebesta. “It was his best race ever in a district meet.”

Charles Hudson got to the podium in the high jump. He cleared 6-1 to finish in third place.

Hudson, who only started jumping since this season, credits coach Mark Dobil for turning him from a novice into a medal winner.

“My coach helped me to work on my form,” said Hudson. “And at the end of the year I went straight up as an arrow. That’s the only reason I’m up there [on the podium] is because of my coaches.”

Hudson said that turning raw ability into medal contention takes technique.

The junior who will be playing summer league basketball over the next couple of months said that he plans to continue with track in his senior season.

“I actually enjoy it now,” said Hudson.

Logan Miller was sixth in the javelin with a 106-06 mark, while Vanessa Hadeed was sixth in the shot put with a 33-06 toss. Hadeed was also seventh in the discus with a 98-07 mark.

Javaughn Hussett was sixth in the high jump, clearing the bar at 5-11, while Jahrod Amoroso finished ninth in the 110 hurdles with a 17.50 mark.

Sebesta said that he was pleased with everyone’s effort at districts.

“I thought they all performed well,” said Sebesta.