Seniors 2025

Seniors 2025

Shaler Area Track & Field and Cross Country – Senior Reflection 2025

To Our Seniors:

As the 2025 season comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect and celebrate the remarkable achievements and journeys of our senior athletes. This group of seniors has left an undeniable mark on our program through their commitment, leadership, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Their dedication has not only shaped their own success, but has also inspired the next generation of Titans.

You’ve led by example—through practices, late meets, grueling workouts, and unforgettable moments on and off the track. You’ve shown what it means to compete with heart, represent Shaler Area with Pride, Respect, and Honor.  You support one another like family. We thank you for your years of service to our program and look forward to watching you take the next step in your journey.

Once a Titan, always a Titan.

—The Shaler Area Track & Field and Cross Country Coaching Staff

Track & Field and Cross Country – Senior Recognition 

Mark Povich displayed tremendous range, from pole vault to triple jump to sprints. He contributed to the 4x200m record team, earned Top 10 rankings in multiple indoor events, and will begin work with the Electrical Union. 

Liam Kelley holds two school records: indoor high jump (5'10") and outdoor long jump (22’1.5”). A true technician across jumps and relays, Liam finishes his career with multiple Top 10 finishes and WPIAL qualifications. He will attend Duquesne University.

Antonio DiTommaso helped secure the 4x200m school record and competed at the Titan Decathlon. Balancing track and inline hockey, he now sets his sights on Duquesne University, where he will study education. 

Ryan Peterson made his mark in sprinting and relays, helping to set the school record in the 4x200m relay and landing multiple Top 10 finishes. A dual-sport athlete in football and track, he will continue both at St. Vincent College. 

Garrett Grazier was a key contributor to the record-setting 4x200m relay and ranks #2 all-time in indoor high jump. A multisport athlete, Garrett will take his skills to the Local Carpenters Union. 

AJ Ravas, another versatile jumper, has shown growth in high jump and pole vault and looks forward to attending college in Fall 2025. 

Hannah Sahr has been a force in both track and cross country, setting the indoor 400m school record and placing in the Top 10 in five events. A WPIAL finalist and TSTCA qualifier, her influence extends beyond athletics as president of NHS and Tech NHS. She heads to CCAC to pursue nursing. 

Liberty Paladin leaves behind an impressive legacy in throwing events. She ranks #3 in outdoor shot put, #4 indoor, and #6 in discus. With three WPIAL qualifications and two medals, her consistency has been outstanding. Liberty will continue her education at Slippery Rock University. 

Kaysia Chelli brought her talents across multiple sports—track & field, swim & dive, and golf—earning four varsity letters. She broke into the Shaler record books in the high jump (#10 all-time) and qualified for WPIALs. Kaysia will study Marine Science at the University of Tampa. 

Loralei Krasneski competed in sprints and relays, contributing to our sprint squads while balancing involvement in cross country, indoor track, and flag football. She will be continuing her education at CCAC. 

Elisabeth Walker brought her competitive spirit to throwing and javelin events while staying involved in tennis, the Sustainability Club, and the English Honor Society. She will attend the University of Pittsburgh.