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Season Recap: Jayla Antomachi Caps Stellar Year with Records, Medals, and Statewide Recognition
Shaler Area junior Jayla Antomachi concluded a remarkable 2025 track and field season by emerging as one of the state’s elite throwers. Dominating both shot put and javelin, Jayla’s journey was marked by personal bests, school records, and two PIAA state medals—all while balancing her role on the Titans’ varsity softball team.
Indoor Season Highlights
Indoor Season Highlights
February 22 – TSTCA Indoor Championships
February 22 – TSTCA Indoor Championships
Placed 4th in shot put with a throw of 37' 1.5"
March 2 – PTFCA Indoor State Championships: Turned in one of the top performances of the season with a personal best of 39' 8", solidifying her place among Pennsylvania’s best.
6th Place Finish
6th Place Finish
Jayla's throw of 39' 8" closed out the 2024-25 indoor season with a PA #11 ranking
New Shaler Area Indoor School Record
New Shaler Area Indoor School Record
Outdoor Season Highlights
Outdoor Season Highlights
March 19 - vs. North Hills & North Allegheny
March 19 - vs. North Hills & North Allegheny
Jayla sprinted from the shot put circle to the softball field and back to the javelin runway claiming 3rd in the shot put with a throw of 36' 7" and 1st in javelin with a throw of 118' 8"
Back on the Runway from the Softball Field
Back on the Runway from the Softball Field
April 9 – vs. Fox Chapel
April 9 – vs. Fox Chapel
Jayla sprinted from the softball field to the javelin sector and claimed 1st place with a mark of 118' 1".
April 12 – TSTCA Outdoor Championships
April 12 – TSTCA Outdoor Championships
1st in Shot Put – 36' 8"
2nd in Javelin – 124' 7"
A huge double podium performance that added momentum heading into invitationals.
April 17 – 60th Annual Butler Invitational
April 17 – 60th Annual Butler Invitational
3rd in Javelin – 131' 8"
5th in Shot Put – 36' 7.5"
Earned Shaler Area Athlete of the Week Honors
Earned Shaler Area Athlete of the Week Honors
May 2 – Pine-Richland Invitational
May 2 – Pine-Richland Invitational
Racked up 12 team points in a strong all-around performance.
May 14 – WPIAL Championships
May 14 – WPIAL Championships
2nd in Shot Put – Outdoor Personal Best of 38' 11"
4th in Javelin – 131' 1"
Qualified for the PIAA State Championships in both events.
PIAA State Championships – May 23–24, 2025 (Shippensburg University)
PIAA State Championships – May 23–24, 2025 (Shippensburg University)
Shot Put (AAA):
Seeded 10th, threw 38' 11.25" for a new outdoor personal best.
Finished 8th in the state, earning her first PIAA medal of the weekend.
Javelin (AAA):
Seeded 15th, unleashed four personal bests out of six throws:
138' 0" (New Shaler Area School Record)
Finished 8th in the state, earning her second PIAA medal of the weekend
What’s Next:
What’s Next:
Jayla’s season continues on the softball diamond, where she will compete in the WPIAL Softball Championship Game next Wednesday, May 28th. Her incredible spring—spanning two sports—cements her as one of the top all-around athletes in the WPIAL.
Congratulations, Jayla Antomachi, on a season to remember — and with one more year left, the best may still be yet to come!
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