PHOTO GALLERY | Conemaugh Township's Sleek, Bedford girls meet District 5 championship expectations
LOYSBURG, Pa. – Conemaugh Township senior Baylee Sleek enters most meets as a overwhelming favorite to place first in the high jump. Those expectations accompany Sleek’s status as the defending PIAA Class 2A champion in the event.
Sleek will have an opportunity to defend her state gold next week. PHOTO GALLERY | Bedford boys, girls shine at District 5 Track & Field Championships She overcame windy conditions and a strong field to capture gold in the PIAA District 5 championships Wednesday at Northern Bedford County High School. Sleek cleared 5 feet, 6 inches to win the district high jump event for a third consecutive year and secure a spot in the field during the state meet in Shippensburg May 22-23.
“Today’s events were very tricky as the wind was not helping in either of my events,” Sleek said. “I didn’t get the height that I was hoping to jump, but I still did good and got first. ” Sleek cleared the bar on her initial attempts at each height through the winning 5-6.
She tried unsuccessfully to jump 5-8. “The wind just started picking up harder and harder, so it was getting harder to jump,” Sleek said. Expectations also traditionally are high for the Bedford girls team.
The Bisons captured their sixth consecutive 5-2A team crown, again in convincing fashion. Bedford collected 154 points, with runner-up Conemaugh Township finishing with 96. Windber (72), Berlin Brothersvalley (67) and host Northern Bedford County (47) rounded out the top five.
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