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Local Roundup: Results from May 6

Jim Thorpe posted seven firsts at its Olympian Invite on Friday.

Northwestern and Northern Lehigh also registered a first at the annual event, which took place in rainy conditions before eventually being stopped. In all, 12 schools participated in the meet.

The seven wins by the Olympians came from different athletes, with the girls team accounting for four of them and the boys gaining three.

Thorpe’s Kaila O’Connor took gold in the 100, while Leah Wasko crossed the line first in the 100 hurdles. Katelynn Bos bettered the field in the 1600, with Laura Clarke winning the shot put.

Among the Olympian boys to register wins were Ryan Bailor in the 1600, David Richards in the 110 hurdles, and Rowan Melber in the javelin.

There were two other area firsts, with both of them coming in the pole vault. Northern Lehigh’s Emily Moyer took top honors in the girls competition, while Northwestern’s Cayden Kuhns did the same in boys action.

Below are top-5 results of the area teams that participated in the meet:

Jim Thorpe

1st place

Girls - Kaila O’Conner (100), Katelynn Bos (1600), Leah Wasko (100 hurdles), Laura Clarke (shot put); Boys

- Ryan Bailor (1600), David Richards (110 hurdles), Rowan Melber (javelin).

2nd place

Girls - Laura Clarke (shot put); Boys

- Jordan Remmel (1600), Aiden Clements (pole vault).

3rd place

Girls - Laura Clarke (javelin); Boys

- Andrew Warner (long jump), Peter Almeida (discus).

4th place

Girls - Aurora Van Auken (100 hurdles), Leah Wasko (long jump); Boys

- William Newton (discus), 3200 Relay Team.

5th place

Girls - Katrin Cavanaugh (long jump); Boys

- Justin Yescavage (110 hurdles), David Fiorito (triple jump), Salvatore Capria (shot put).

Northwestern

1st place

Boys

- Cayden Kuhns (pole vault).

3rd place

Girls - Katie Brensinger (shot put), Sadie Fenstermaker (discus); Boys

- Daniel Bolsover (triple jump).

4th place

Girls

- Carsyn Van Norman (100), Katie Brensinger (discus).

5th place

Girls - Sadie Fenstermaker (shot put); Boys

- Sean Kershner (1600).

Northern Lehigh

1st place

Girls

- Emily Moyer (pole vault).

3rd place

Boys

- Trevor Amorim (100).

4th place

Boys

- Bailey Smith (javelin).

5th place

Girls

- Delaney Szwast (1600), Dekota Barthold (100 hurdles), Caitlin Kirk (discus), 3200 Relay Team.

Panther Valley

3rd place

Boys

- Brad Jones (javelin).

GIRLS LACROSSE

Pleasant Vy.-Cardinal O’Hara

Pleasant Valley dropped a 17-8 decision to Cardinal O’Hara in its regular-season finale.

Alexandra Bush had five goals, 11 draw controls, two caused turnovers and three ground balls for the Bears, who trailed 9-4 at the half.

PV also received a pair of goals, one assist, three draw controls, three ground balls and a caused turnover from Brielle McInaw. Devon Bush chipped in with a goal, an assist, a draw control and a caused turnover.

Ellie Miller paced the winners with five goals, while Lexi Culp scored four times.

The loss dropped Pleasant Valley’s record to 13-5. The Bears return to action Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. when they take on Easton in the EPC semifinals at Northampton.