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<p>As someone who coached Football for 15 years, I have always thought Track and Field has long been a good sport for High School Football players to participate in. Not only is Track and Field a great sport, but it also cross-trains the athletes to gain speed and explosion. Some of the best football players in the state participated in the PIAA State Championships for Track and Field. Below are some standouts from the weekend.</p>
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<p><strong>100 Meter Dash AAA</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='386309' first='Lex' last='Cyrus'] won the PIAA State Title in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.67. Cyrus is one of the top prospects in the 2025 class and has several College Football Offers. Kason Besecker got 2nd place with a time of 10.71. That is an outstanding performance by a Freshman in High School. Besecker flashed some skills on the football field and should get a good share of Varsity playing time this year. Lavar Jackson of Upper Darby also ran a 10.71 to finish 3rd in the 100 Meter Dash. He was a good football player for Upper Darby where he played running back and defensive back. He was a good player this past season. </p>
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<p><strong>4X100 Meter Relay AAA</strong></p>
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<p>In the 4X100 Meter Relay, Chambersburg won 1st place with a time of 41.49. They beat Susquehanna Township who was the favorite after taking Gold in District 3. [player_tooltip player_id='479555' first='Antonio' last='Harrison'], Ja'Taivius Kelly, Kason Besecker, and Blake Mallast were the 4 member team who won Gold (Blake Mallast does not play football). [player_tooltip player_id='479555' first='Antonio' last='Harrison'] was the anchor and he closed it out for the Gold. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='479555' first='Antonio' last='Harrison'] is someone I have profiled already. He is a dynamic running back that I expect will have a big year for Chambersburg. Kason Besecker is a Freshman who has a ton of skills and obviously has great speed. I expect him to get on the field this year. </p>
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<p>Jai'Tavius Kelly is someone who stole the show at the PIAA State Track Meet. He won 3 Gold Medals. The 4X100 Meter relay, the Triple Jump, and the High Jump. Standing 6'6 feet tall Kelly is an intriguing player on the football field and basketball court. I expect him to get much much more playing time this year. He played wide receiver and outside linebacker for Chambersburg. </p>
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<p><strong>400 Meter Dash AAA</strong></p>
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<p>Jesse Myers and Nick Keller are both similar football players. Neither got onto the field much last year, but both are tall players with good speed. Myers was second in the AAA 400 Meter Dash with a time of 47.81, which is an excellent showing for a 10th-grader runner. Keller ran a time of 48.27 to finish in 4th place in the 400-meter dash. Both players should get on the field this year and make an impact on both respective football programs. </p>
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<p>Josh Myers also won Gold in the 200 Meters Dash. So as a Sophomore, he won Gold in the 200 and Silver in the 400. An impressive day for Myers. </p>
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<p><strong>Chambersburg Track Team</strong> </p>
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<p>Chambersburg won the AAA Boys State Championship. An impressive showing for them. As I mentioned above many of the top track players played football as well for Chambersburg as well. Chambersburg went 3-7 last year, but return a ton of players. I expect them to improve this year with how much talent they have returning. </p>
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As someone who coached Football for 15 years, I have always thought Track and Field has long been a good sport for High School Football players to participate in. Not only is Track and Field a great sport, but it also cross-trains the athletes to gain speed and explosion. Some of the best football players in the state participated in the PIAA State Championships for Track and Field. Below are some standouts from the weekend.
Lex CyrusLexCyrus
5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH
Susquehanna Township | 2025 StatePA
won the PIAA State Title in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.67. Cyrus is one of the top prospects in the 2025 class and has several College Football Offers. Kason Besecker got 2nd place with a time of 10.71. That is an outstanding performance by a Freshman in High School. Besecker flashed some skills on the football field and should get a good share of Varsity playing time this year. Lavar Jackson of Upper Darby also ran a 10.71 to finish 3rd in the 100 Meter Dash. He was a good football player for Upper Darby where he played running back and defensive back. He was a good player this past season.
In the 4X100 Meter Relay, Chambersburg won 1st place with a time of 41.49. They beat Susquehanna Township who was the favorite after taking Gold in District 3. Antonio Harrison, Ja'Taivius Kelly, Kason Besecker, and Blake Mallast were the 4 member team who won Gold (Blake Mallast does not play football). Antonio Harrison was the anchor and he closed it out for the Gold.
Antonio Harrison is someone I have profiled already. He is a dynamic running back that I expect will have a big year for Chambersburg. Kason Besecker is a Freshman who has a ton of skills and obviously has great speed. I expect him to get on the field this year.
Jai'Tavius Kelly is someone who stole the show at the PIAA State Track Meet. He won 3 Gold Medals. The 4X100 Meter relay, the Triple Jump, and the High Jump. Standing 6'6 feet tall Kelly is an intriguing player on the football field and basketball court. I expect him to get much much more playing time this year. He played wide receiver and outside linebacker for Chambersburg.
Jesse Myers and Nick Keller are both similar football players. Neither got onto the field much last year, but both are tall players with good speed. Myers was second in the AAA 400 Meter Dash with a time of 47.81, which is an excellent showing for a 10th-grader runner. Keller ran a time of 48.27 to finish in 4th place in the 400-meter dash. Both players should get on the field this year and make an impact on both respective football programs.
Josh Myers also won Gold in the 200 Meters Dash. So as a Sophomore, he won Gold in the 200 and Silver in the 400. An impressive day for Myers.
Chambersburg Track Team
Chambersburg won the AAA Boys State Championship. An impressive showing for them. As I mentioned above many of the top track players played football as well for Chambersburg as well. Chambersburg went 3-7 last year, but return a ton of players. I expect them to improve this year with how much talent they have returning.
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Lex
Cyrus
5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH
Susquehanna Township | 2025
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won the PIAA State Title in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.67. Cyrus is one of the top prospects in the 2025 class and has several College Football Offers. Kason Besecker got 2nd place with a time of 10.71. That is an outstanding performance by a Freshman in High School. Besecker flashed some skills on the football field and should get a good share of Varsity playing time this year. Lavar Jackson of Upper Darby also ran a 10.71 to finish 3rd in the 100 Meter Dash. He was a good football player for Upper Darby where he played running back and defensive back. He was a good player this past season. 
