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52 athletes to watch from Franklin County this winter season

dylan jacobs, chambersburg public opinion
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The winter season got going this past weekend, and it should be a fun one here in Franklin County.

Plenty of teams and athletes that could be contending for conference, district and even state gold when the season is all set and done.

To get you ready, here are 52 names in alphabetical order across basketball, wrestling and swimming to keep an eye on this winter.

Boys' basketball

Jaitavius Kelly (12) attempts to score from behind the boards, but is fouled by Jalil Bethea (1). The Chambersburg Trojans played the Archbishop Wood Vikings in the PIAA Class 6A playoffs on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Vikings defeated the Trojans, 72-45.
Jaitavius Kelly (12) attempts to score from behind the boards, but is fouled by Jalil Bethea (1). The Chambersburg Trojans played the Archbishop Wood Vikings in the PIAA Class 6A playoffs on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Vikings defeated the Trojans, 72-45.

  • Logan Alvey (Greencastle-Antrim)

  • Drew Chamberlin (Shippensburg)

  • Colton Cornwell (Chambersburg)

  • Drew Course Jr. (James Buchanan)

  • Mason Fogelsonger (Shippensburg)

  • JJ Kelly (Chambersburg): The talented junior led the Trojans to a major upset in round one of the PIAA Tournament last year, knocking off powerhouse Plymouth Whitemarsh. Chambersburg did lose some key seniors but Kelly should continue to grow and become one of the best players in the region.

  • Kellan Smith (Waynesboro)

  • Ari Snyder (Chambersburg)

  • Surzano Soloman (Greencastle-Antrim)

  • Eli Sterling (Greencastle-Antrim)

  • Jackson Stought (Shippensburg): The Greyhounds made the postseason last year, and a big reason was the strong perimeter shooting of guys like Stought. Continuing that trend could make Shippensburg a tough out this season.

  • Aden Swatsburg (Chambersburg)

  • Grant Thompson (Waynesboro)

  • Conner Wright (Greencastle-Antrim): Expectations are high for the Blue Devils with many returning faces like Wright, who was a Colonial first-team selection a season ago.

Girls' basketball

Greencastle-Antrim's Haley Noblit (1) dribbles the ball during the District 3 Class 5A girls' basketball championship against York Suburban at the Giant Center on March 2, 2023, in Derry Township.
Greencastle-Antrim's Haley Noblit (1) dribbles the ball during the District 3 Class 5A girls' basketball championship against York Suburban at the Giant Center on March 2, 2023, in Derry Township.

  • Zamariah Diggs (Waynesboro)

  • Grace Egli (James Buchanan)

  • Riley Evans (Chambersburg)

  • Gracie French (Waynesboro)

  • Emily Forrester (Chambersburg): An interesting name to watch as the season unfolds, as this freshman brings a lot of potential to this Chambersburg squad. The big recently played in Maryland for Team Durant of the Elite Youth Basketball League.

  • Meadow Gambacurta (Greencastle-Antrim)

  • Victoria Kalp (Shippensburg)

  • Haley Noblit (Greencastle-Antrim): One of the top players in the area, Noblit will no doubt shoulder more responsibility this season with the loss of some key seniors. The Colonial first-team selection look to defend its squad's District 3 title from a season ago.

  • Shaina Overcash (Greencastle-Antrim)

  • Bree Paetow (Chambersburg)

  • Ella Parker (Chambersburg)

  • Sophia Stoner (James Buchanan)

  • Ainsley Swindell (Greencastle-Antrim)

  • Payton White (Shippensburg)

Wrestling

Chambersburg's Aiden Hight (left) wrestles Abington Height's Caleb Marzolino in a 189-pound preliminary round bout at the PIAA Class 3A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center on March 9, 2023, in Derry Township. Marzolino won by decision, 10-5.
Chambersburg's Aiden Hight (left) wrestles Abington Height's Caleb Marzolino in a 189-pound preliminary round bout at the PIAA Class 3A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center on March 9, 2023, in Derry Township. Marzolino won by decision, 10-5.

  • Eddie Alcantara (Shippensburg)

  • Alex Brake (James Buchanan)

  • Clayton Costella (Waynesboro)

  • Ayden Estep (Shippensburg)

  • Kara Fogelsanger (Shippensburg)

  • Tyler Frye (Chambersburg)

  • John Gleason (Shippensburg): Gleason went 20-10 a season ago as the senior looks to build off his 172 third-place regional finish from a year ago.

  • Aiden Hight (Chambersburg): The senior has been a force at 189 over the past two years, winning a section title in 2022 and finishing fourth in regionals last year.

  • Austin Miller (James Buchanan)

  • Titus Mong (Waynesboro)

  • Jayden Rooney (Waynesboro)

  • Zach Sherman (Chambersburg)

Swimming

Chambersburg swimming's Maddie Shifler, Margot Ritchie, Jed Ritchie and Derek Estep pose for a photo at Mid-Penn Media Day at Cumberland Valley High School on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Chambersburg swimming's Maddie Shifler, Margot Ritchie, Jed Ritchie and Derek Estep pose for a photo at Mid-Penn Media Day at Cumberland Valley High School on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

  • JB Bonner (Waynesboro)

  • Ashlynn Carbaugh (Waynesboro)

  • Derek Estep (Chambersburg): The defending state-champ in the 200 freestyle will look to repeat that magic in his final season and cement himself as an all-time Chambersburg swimmer.

  • Shelby Heberlig (Shippensburg)

  • Isabel Hess (Waynesboro)

  • Brenner Mcilquham (Waynesboro)

  • Bryce Pattillo (Shippensburg)

  • Oliver Rahman (Shippensburg)

  • Kylie Ramsey (Shippensburg)

  • Jed Ritchie (Chambersburg)

  • Margot Ritchie (Chambersburg)

  • Maddie Shifler (Chambersburg)

This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: 52 athletes to watch from Franklin County this winter season