Here are 113 Lebanon County spring athletes to watch in 2024

The spring sports season has officially begun on diamonds, tracks, fields and courts across Lebanon County high schools.

Here’s a look at some of Lebanon County’s top athletes to keep an eye on in 2024.

Aidan Mahaffey, Palmyra boys' tennis

It’s hard to ignore one-half of the two-time reigning PIAA Class 3A doubles champs, Aidan Mahaffey – now a senior. After defeating his twin brother, Tyler, to win the Mid-Penn 3A singles title, the pair went on to win District 3 Class 3A and PIAA Class 3A gold. All three of those feats are repeats from the previous season as well, when Aidan took the trio of championships.

Tyler Mahaffey, Palmyra boys' tennis

Now a senior, Tyler Mahaffey, much like his twin brother, Aidan, is one-half of the two-time reigning PIAA Class 3A doubles champions. Look for Tyler to add to his already impressive resume this year before moving onto college at Lafayette with his twin brother Aidan.

Kaddel Howard, Cedar Crest track and field

Howard burst onto the scene as a freshman, winning gold at the PIAA Class 3A meet in the 400 in a blistering 53.50.  She also finished third at the District 3 meet in the 200 but chose to scratch that event for the state meet to focus on the 400. Her 400 time at the District 3 meet set a new record when she ran a 54.68. The sky's the limit for Howard.

Mason Bucks, Palmyra track and field

Bucks, now a senior, was the runner-up in the pole vault at the PIAA Class 3A meet. He cleared 15-6, which was the same height cleared by the champion, Bradon Schneider of Erie, but Schneider won due to fewer overall misses. But, Bucks is back with a shot at redemption, and another shot at gold.

Gabby Smith, Elco softball

Smith was stellar as a sophomore, even being named to the all-state team. She struck out 151 from the circle in just 86.1 innings pitched and was a .455 hitter at the plate. This all after hitting .459 and striking out 123 batters as a freshman.

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Jack Wolgemuth, Cedar Crest boys' volleyball

Wolgemuth, a junior, helped lead Cedar Crest to an impressive run in the postseason, reaching the semifinals of the L-L League and District 3 Class 3A postseason and the program's first PIAA Class 3A tournament berth. His efforts earned him a spot on the PVCA Class 3A honorable mention all-state team. The junior stuffed the stat sheets night after night with assists and digs.

Morgan Lantz, Palmyra girls' lacrosse

Lantz is one of the best lacrosse players in Palmyra’s history. She scored 85 goals last year and 72 the season before. The senior and UMass-Lowell recruit will look to build on her success and continue to push the Cougars further. Last year they reached the District 3 Class 3A quarterfinals.

Moises Gonzalez, Northern Lebanon baseball

Gonzalez, now a senior, helped lead the Vikings to a state playoff berth last season. He led the team with a .338 batting average, two home runs, 19 stolen bases, 24 runs scored and 16 RBIs. He also drew a bunch of walks, as shown by his on-base percentage of .516.

Tyler Burgess, Palmyra track and field

The junior hurdler was impressive last year as a sophomore. He finished in sixth place at the PIAA Class 3A meet in the 300 hurdles and seventh in the 110 hurdles. Not a bad season for a sophomore.

Adrian Gonzalez, Northern Lebanon baseball

The sophomore Gonzalez had an impressive freshman campaign on the mound for the Vikings, helping lead the team to the state playoffs. He went 4-4 with a 3.48 ERA, striking out 40 and walking just eight in 50.2 innings pitched. At the plate he hit .265 with nine RBIs, four doubles and a triple.

Chase Blanchard, Palmyra baseball

As a junior, Blanchard batted an absurd .426 with three doubles, a triple and two home runs. He also contributed nine RBIs and scored 15 runs while only striking out seven times in 68 plate appearances. What can he do for a senior season encore?

Meda Pulaski, Annville-Cleona softball

Pulaski was fantastic for the Little Dutchmen last year. She struck out 145 batters from the circle while also batting .438 with four home runs and 20 RBIs. She was instrumental in AC’s run to the District 3 postseason, as well.

Lebanon County spring athletes to watch in 2024

(Listed alphabetically by last name)

Kiera Anspach, Northern Lebanon softball – senior

Brooke Beamesderfer, Northern Lebanon softball – senior

Mason Bender, Lebanon tennis – senior

Oscar Berrios, Lebanon tennis - junior

Gavin Bicher, Elco baseball – junior

Brian Bicksler, Northern Lebanon baseball - junior

Colin Bogart, Elco baseball – senior

Kody Boyer, Elco baseball – senior

Katelyn Brenner, Cedar Crest girls lacrosse – junior

Megan Brophy, Annville-Cleona track and field - senior

Hudson Brown, Northern Lebanon tennis – senior

Peytyn Bryan, Elco softball – freshman

Jacob Burgess, Palmyra track and field - junior

Gavin Bush, Northern Lebanon tennis – senior

Matt Clemson, Annville-Cleona track and field - junior

Cameron Connelly, Annville-Cleona baseball – senior

Jackson Conners, Elco track and field – senior

Kendall Cooper, Annville-Cleona track and field - junior

Anna Crawford, Palmyra softball – freshman

Alex Dorta, Palmyra baseball - junior

Abby Evans, Annville-Cleona softball – sophomore

Dylan Fegley, Cedar Crest baseball – senior

Grace Francis, Annville-Cleona track and field - senior

Dallas George, Elco baseball - senior

Kenidee Gilbert, Lebanon softball – sophomore

Dylan Groff, Cedar Crest track and field - junior

Yostin Guerrero, Lebanon baseball – senior

Brynn Gundrum, Cedar Crest girls lacrosse - junior

Makenna Haas, Elco track and field – junior

Abby Hassler, Elco softball - junior

Miracle Hershey, Annville-Cleona track and field – junior

Jalik Hill, Lebanon track and field - senior

Addison Hollenbach, Northern Lebanon softball – sophomore

Ava Hoover, Annville-Cleona track and field - junior

Landon Hostetter, Annville-Cleona track and field – junior

Davin Kolter, Cedar Crest baseball – freshman

Reece Kowalski, Palmyra boys lacrosse - freshman

Ryan Kowalski, Palmyra boys lacrosse - junior

Landon Kreider, Cedar Crest baseball - junior

Addison Kubica, Northern Lebanon softball – sophomore

Connor Lane, Cedar Crest baseball – senior

Max Liedtka, Annville-Cleona tennis – senior

Madison Long, Annville-Cleona track and field - sophomore

Morgan Long, Annville-Cleona softball – junior

Ella Longnecker, Palmyra girls lacrosse - junior

Tate Lovell, Elco tennis – junior

Lizzie Lowe, Cedar Crest track and field - senior

Emily Maag, Annville-Cleona track and field - senior

Luke Macchione, Elco track and field - senior

Lynsie Mauser, Northern Lebanon softball - junior

Lydia McClintic, Cedar Crest softball – junior

Jonathan McDannell, Palmyra track and field – senior

Travis McDannell, Palmyra track and field - sophomore

Bailey McFeaters, Northern Lebanon softball – senior

Xander McQuaide, Northern Lebanon baseball – senior

Viseth Meng, Cedar Crest tennis - junior

Riley Messinger, Northern Lebanon baseball - junior

Alexis Messner, Lebanon softball – senior

Kya Missimer, Annville-Cleona track and field - junior

David Moran, Annville-Cleona track and field – sophomore

Jon Moran, Annville-Cleona track and field - sophomore

Ben Morcom, Annville-Cleona baseball – senior

Noah Morcom, Annville-Cleona baseball - junior

Mia Morrison, Palmyra softball - junior

Addison Nolen, Cedar Crest softball – sophomore

Makayla Noll, Elco softball – freshman

Logan Oriel, Cedar Crest baseball - senior

Abby Palkovic, Northern Lebanon softball - senior

Katie Poorman, Cedar Crest softball - sophomore

Sofie Price, Palmyra track and field – junior

Kaeden Readinger, Palmyra baseball - senior

Gaven Schreier, Cedar Crest baseball - senior

Eliana Schneider, Cedar Crest track and field – sophomore

Morgan Shanaman, Elco baseball - senior

Kya Sherwood, Cedar Crest softball – sophomore

Danika Setlock, Annville-Cleona softball – junior

Jenna Seyfert, Lebanon softball - junior

Ashlyn Shaak, Annville-Cleona softball – senior

Colton Shaffer, Annville-Cleona baseball – junior

Caitlin Shay, Annville-Cleona track and field - sophomore

Ben Sheffield, Cedar Crest tennis - senior

Kate Shenk, Palmyra softball - sophomore

Chloe Shirk, Elco softball – sophomore

Joe Shkreli, Cedar Crest tennis - junior

Olivia Shutter, Northern Lebanon softball – junior

Zane Smoker, Northern Lebanon tennis - junior

Braeden Sommer, Palmyra baseball - junior

Mackenzie Stellmach, Annville-Cleona track and field – sophomore

Tate Tadajewski, Cedar Crest volleyball – junior

Leo Tirado, Cedar Crest track & field - senior

Carley Umbrell, Northern Lebanon softball – junior

Ramon Urena Batista, Lebanon track and field - senior

Madi Van Zant, Palmyra girls lacrosse - senior

Andrew Via, Northern Lebanon baseball - sophomore

Faith Wagner, Annville-Cleona softball – junior

Aaron Walters, Cedar Crest boys volleyball – senior

Christian Weaber, Cedar Crest track and field - senior

Zariyah Whigham, Lebanon track and field – senior

Morgan Wilson, Elco softball – junior

Isaac Wolfe, Cedar Crest tennis – junior

Serenity Zidik, Lebanon softball - junior

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