USATF National Junior Olympic XC Championships 2006

An incredible day for the PA\'s Neely Spence and Carly Seymour, and a day of disappointment for Paul Springer at Foot Locker Nationals. Jason Weller, Boyertown, ran an 8:39.8 3K solo at Lehigh Saturday.(Front page photo by John Herzog - Carly Seymour and Neely Spence during the race.

Hockinson High School Track Meet, State XC championship, Junior Olympics District Meet at Lower Woodland, Border Clash. Take your pick, chances are whichever venue you choose, you will be fortunate enough to witness the 1-2 punch of the unstoppable Porter Sisters. Sarah Porter, a Senior at Hockinson HS has led her team as an outstanding running talent for the last 4 years. She will finish up her High School tenure as a four time State XC and 4 time Border Clash participant. Sarah also has shown up at the State track meet for the last 3 years in either the 1600, 3200 or both with places in the top 3 positions. 2 years ago Sarah was joined by her younger sister Shannon. Shannon opened phase two of the Porter Punch. Shannon quickly showed everyone that big sister Sarah was not the only show in town. As if showing her the ropes, Sarah led Shannon by the hand to the State plateau. Shannon joined her sister with showing at State track and XC venues. The year opened with a 1-2 showing in the 2A girl