Tusky Valley standout runner Abe McElwee eyes state podium again
Tusky Valley's Abe McElwee, a record-setting track star, balances academics and an injury as he eyes the postseason.
ZOARVILLE — He’s one of the most decorated athletes in the history of Tusky Valley boys track. Abe McElwee, who holds five school records in track (both individual and relay combined) is already making a big splash during his senior season with the Trojans. McElwee, a two-time state place winner in the 400 meters, holds school records in the 400 (48.
40), as well as the 4x100 (42. 89), 4x200 (1:29. 53), 4x400 (3:23.
24) and sprint medley relays (1:34. 99) for the Trojans. “I’m just really proud of him,” said veteran Tusky Valley head boys' track coach Brian Finney of McElwee.
“It’s been such a pleasure to coach him over the past few years. He does a ton here at practice, but he does a ton outside of practice, too, and a ton outside of the season. There’s a lot that goes into being an athlete that Abe has become, and I just want people to understand all of the work that he’s put in.
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