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YAIAA 100: Here are the seniors, juniors and sophomores we can't wait to watch in 2023-24

shelly stallsmith, york daily record
·13 min read

We are past the unofficial midpoint of summer, and students are trying to squeeze every bit out of the last month until school starts.

And while official competition won't hit until the last week of August, high school athletes are hard at work at camps, open gyms and improving their strength and conditioning.

GameTimePA is preparing for the upcoming school year by compiling a list of athletes we can't wait to see compete in at least one sport in 2023-24.

Some of the athletes on this list play just one sport, but dominate that sport. Many earned player of the year honors by league coaches.

Others on the list have been named to all-star teams in two, or maybe three, sports.

Fall sports practice officially begins Aug. 14. And then it won't belong before you can see these athletes in action.

Seniors, Class of 2024

Justin Adams, York Suburban: GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star, sixth in the District 3 Class 3A tournament at 107 pounds, needs 34 wins to reach 100.

Tyler Adams, York Suburban: GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star, won the District 3 Class 2A title at 127 pounds, 13 wins away from 100 for his career.

New Oxford's Idriz Ahmetovic (2) reacts after coming up with an interception during a YAIAA football game against South Western on Friday, September 9, 2022, in New Oxford.
New Oxford's Idriz Ahmetovic (2) reacts after coming up with an interception during a YAIAA football game against South Western on Friday, September 9, 2022, in New Oxford.

Idriz Ahmetovic, New Oxford: Div. II football first-team all-star at corner back and kicker; Div. II boys’ basketball honorable mention all-star.

Kayln Arnold, South Western: Div. I field hockey first-team all-star on defense; YAIAA girls’ lacrosse second-team all-star on defense.

Brielle Baughman, Delone Catholic: YAIAA Class 2A girls’ tennis all-star; Div. III girls’ basketball second-team all-star.

Jarret Bitzer, New Oxford: Div. II football second-team all-star at middle linebacker; YAIAA boys’ lacrosse honorable mention all-star at midfield.

McKenzie Boyer, Spring Grove: Div. I girls’ volleyball player of the year, led league with 290 kills, also had 42 aces and 214 digs.

Mitchell Bradley, York Catholic: Div. III boys’ cross country all-star who finished third in the District 3 Class A meet.

Laila Campbell, Spring Grove: Three-time defending PIAA Class 3A champ in 100 and 200 meters, recently committed to run for LSU.

Luke Campbell, York Catholic: Div. III boys’ cross country all-star, finished 10th in the District 3 Class A meet.

Tyson Carpenter, Bermudian Springs: Div. III football second-team all-star, quarterback; Div. III boys’ basketball second-team all-star; Div. III baseball honorable mention all-star.

Chloe Cheveaux, York Suburban: YAIAA girls' swimming all-star, finished fourth in the District 3 Class 2A 200 free and second in the 500 free.

Campbell Chronister, Delone Catholic: Div. III girls’ volleyball player of the year at setter, led league with 565 assists, had 120 digs, 54 aces and 44 kills.

Carter Davis, Central York: GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star, won a section title and finished fifth in the District 3 Class 3A tournament at 152 pounds.

Brady Dettinburn, Delone Catholic: Div. III football co-offensive player of the year at running back after rushing for 1,125 yards and 12 touchdowns, first team selection at outside linebacker; Div. IV baseball first-team all-star as an outfielder.

Wyatt Dillon, Central York: GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star who won a section title at 145 pounds, finished fourth in the District 3 Class 3A tournament and went 2-2 at states.

Isaiah Feeney, Dallastown: GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star, section runner-up at 172 but had to forfeit title match because of injury.

Colleen Finnegan, Northeastern: Div. II girls’ basketball honorable mention all-star; Div. II softball honorable mention all-star.

Harvin Flowers, New Oxford: Div. II boys’ soccer player of the year at midfield, scored 9 goals and had 7 assists.

Juelz Goff, Central York: Div. I football first-team all-star running back; finished fifth in the YAIAA track and field meet at 100 meters.

Greg Guidinger, Central York: Div. I boys’ basketball player of the year, the 6-7 stretch forward averaged 16.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists.

Colby Hahn, Littlestown: Div. III football first-team all-star at outside linebacker; Div. III football second-team all-star at running back; Div. III baseball first-team all-star pitcher.

Dallastown’s Julia Havice swims a lap of the 100 free against South Western on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Havice won in 53.21.
Dallastown’s Julia Havice swims a lap of the 100 free against South Western on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Havice won in 53.21.

Julia Havice, Dallastown: YAIAA girls’ swimming all-star, won the District 3 Class 3A title in the 50 free and finished eighth at states, and was the district runner-up in the 100 free.

Christian Henry, Central York: YAIAA boys’ swimming all-star, finished third in the 200 IM in the District 3 Class 3A meet.

Zyan Herr, Littlestown: Div. III football first-team all-star at wide receiver and corner back; Div. III boys’ basketball first-team all-star and finished fourth in the 200 at the YAIAA track and field meet.

Michael Hershey, Spring Grove: Div. I football first-team all-star at offensive tackle and defensive end; GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star at heavyweight who won a section title, finished third in the District 3 Class 3A tournament and seventh at states.

Jackson Hollinger, Susquehannock: YAIAA boys’ swimming all-star, finished second in the 200 and 500 free at the District 3 Class 2A meet and 14th in the 500 free at states.

Brennan Holmes, New Oxford: Div. II football first-team all-star at wide receiver; Div. II boys’ basketball honorable mention all-star.

Allison Horick, New Oxford: YAIAA Class 3A girls’ tennis all-star who paired with Kae Balko to win the District 3 Class 3A doubles title.

Kierra Hyder, York Suburban: Div. II girls’ soccer player of the year at midfield.

Evan Jennings, Northeastern: Division I boys’ soccer player of the year, scored nine goals and had two assists.

Kat Keller, Delone Catholic: Div. III golf all-star; Div. IV softball honorable mention all-star.

Gabe Kline, Bermudian Springs: Div. III baseball co-pitcher of the year, finished with a 1.12 ERA and 4-0 record.

Ella Knox, Delone Catholic: YAIAA Class 2A girls’ tennis all-star, paired with Olivia Roth to finish third in District 3 Class 2A doubles.

Dallastown's Lane Krosse watches his putt as Central York's Noah Shultz (left) and York Catholic's Brady Walker (right) look on during the YAIAA boys' individual golf championship at Briarwood Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in West Manchester Township.
Dallastown's Lane Krosse watches his putt as Central York's Noah Shultz (left) and York Catholic's Brady Walker (right) look on during the YAIAA boys' individual golf championship at Briarwood Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in West Manchester Township.

Lane Krosse, Dallastown: Div. I golf all-star, won league and District 3 Class 3A titles and finished 10th at states.

AJ Lipscomb, Red Lion: Div. I baseball player of the year as pitcher and first baseman, he hit .478 with 30 RBIs, nine doubles and two triples in 33 hits, and finished with a 2.47 ERA, 45 Ks and gave up 13 walks and 27 hits.

Simon Lipsius, Eastern York: Div. II boys’ basketball second-team all-star; Div. III baseball first-team all-star outfielder.

Elias Long, Central York: GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star, won the District 3 Class 3A title at 139 pounds, finished eighth at states and is 17 wins away from 100 in his career.

Chris Meakin, Littlestown: Div. III boys’ soccer first-team all-star goalkeeper; Div. III boys’ basketball first-team all-star.

Kiara McNealy, Dallastown: Div. I girls’ soccer second-team all-star; Div. I girls’ basketball second-team all-star.

Jacob McNight, York Catholic: Div. III football second-team all-star guard; YAIAA boys’ lacrosse second-team all-star, defense.

Steve Miller, West York: Div. II boys’ cross country all-star who finished ninth in the District 3 Class 2A meet.

Cameron Mingee, Littlestown: GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star, finished fourth at 139 pounds in the District 3 Class 2A tournament, fifth at regionals and is 12 wins away from 100 for his career.

Chloe Moore, York Suburban: YAIAA girls' swimming all-star, finished third in the 50 free and fourth in the 100 back in the District 3 Class 2A meet.

Nizeah Mummert, Spring Grove: Div. I football second-team all-star running back; Div. II baseball first-team all-star outfielder.

Hannah Naylor, Biglerville: Div. III field hockey first-team all-star midfielder; Div. IV softball honorable all-star.

Ty Pridgen, York Suburban: Div. II boys’ soccer second-team all-star goalkeeper; Div. II baseball first-team all-star as utility/DH.

South Western's Kinsley Proepper hits a triple during the YAIAA softball championship against Littlestown at Spring Grove Area School District on May 17, 2023. The Bolts won, 1-0, in eight innings.
South Western's Kinsley Proepper hits a triple during the YAIAA softball championship against Littlestown at Spring Grove Area School District on May 17, 2023. The Bolts won, 1-0, in eight innings.

Kinsley Proepper, South Western: Div. I softball player of the year who hit .667 with 11 doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 34 RBIs.

Paige Reichard, Northeastern: Div. II softball player of the year who hit .565 with nine doubles, two triples and 28 RBIs.

Carina Roberts, York Catholic: League Class 2A singles champ who finished fourth in in the District 3 Class 2A tournament and paired with Cydney Roberts to finish second in district doubles.

Arianna Seitz, Eastern York: Div. II girls’ basketball player of the year, she was the top scorer in the league who averaged nearly 20 points and hit a high of 46 in one game.

Levi Sharnetzka, Kennard-Dale: Div. II boys’ soccer second-team all-star on defense; Div. II boys’ basketball first-team all-star.

Noah Shultz, Central York: Div. I golf all-star who finished ninth in the District 3 Class 3A tournament.

Peyton Small, Littlestown: Div. III boys’ cross country runner of the year, he finished second in the league meet and seventh in the District 3 Class 2A meet; ran the 1600 during the track season.

Kendall Smith, Spring Grove: Div. I field hockey first-team all-star midfielder; YAIAA girls’ lacrosse second-team all-star midfielder.

Dover's Thomas Smyser runs with the ball. Dover defeats Garden Spot 40-21 in football in a District 3 Class 5A first round game in Dover, Friday, November 4, 2022.
Dover's Thomas Smyser runs with the ball. Dover defeats Garden Spot 40-21 in football in a District 3 Class 5A first round game in Dover, Friday, November 4, 2022.

Thomas Smyser, Dover: Div. II football first-team all-star at wide receiver and corner back; Div. II boys’ basketball honorable mention all-star.

Rachel Stiffler, Susquehannock: Div. II field hockey first-team all-star on defense; YAIAA girls’ lacrosse second-team all-star midfielder.

Kaydence Strange, Eastern York: Div. II girls’ cross country all-star who finished second in the league meet and seventh in the District 3 Class 2A meet; GTPA track and field all-star honorable mention.

LaDainian Strausbaugh, Red Lion: Div. I football honorable mention running back; finished sixth in the 100 and second in the 200 at the District 3 Class 3A track and field meet.

West York’s Taelyn Thomas successfully defended her title in the District 3 Class 2A Diving Championship Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 at Big Spring High School in Newville.
West York’s Taelyn Thomas successfully defended her title in the District 3 Class 2A Diving Championship Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 at Big Spring High School in Newville.

Taelyn Thomas, West York: YAIAA girls' diving all-star who won the league title, defended her District 3 Class 2A title and finished sixth at states; also competes in track and field.

Juelz Tucker, York High: Div. I boys’ basketball first-team all-star.

Taylor Tuohy, Dover: YAIAA girls' diving all-star, finished second in the league diving competition, won the District 3 Class 3A title and finished 13th at states.

Breana Valentine, Fairfield: Div. III girls’ soccer first-team all-star; Div. III girls’ basketball second-team all-star.

Faith Walker, West York: Div. II girls’ volleyball first-team all-star middle hitter; Div. II girls’ basketball first-team all-star.

Bermudian Springs' Alison Watts poses on the awards podium after winning silver in the 2A long jump at the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University Friday, May 26, 2023.
Bermudian Springs' Alison Watts poses on the awards podium after winning silver in the 2A long jump at the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University Friday, May 26, 2023.

Alison Watts, Bermudian Springs: GTPA track and field all-star, won the District 3 Class 2A high jump title and finished second in long and triple jump, finished second in state long jump and eighth in triple jump.

Sydney Winpigler, New Oxford: Div. I field hockey first-team all-star; YAIAA girls’ lacrosse second-team all-star, midfielder.

Lilly Wojcik, Susquehannock: Div. II field hockey player of the year at forward, led the league in scoring with 46 goals and five assists.

Damien Yepez, York Suburban: Div. II boys’ soccer first-team all-star forward; Div. II football second-team all-star, kicker.

Ben Zimmerman, Kennard-Dale: Div. II boys’ soccer second-team all-star on defense; Div. III baseball honorable mention all-star.

Gage Zimmerman, Delone Catholic: Div. III football first-team all-star corner back; Div. III football second-team all-star running back; Div. III boys’ basketball honorable mention all-star.

Juniors, Class of 2025

Kaelyn Balko, New Oxford: YAIAA Class 3A girls’ tennis all-star, paired with Allison Horick to win District 3 Class 3A doubles title.

Katie Bullen, York Catholic: Div. III girls’ basketball honorable mention all-star; YAIAA girls’ lacrosse first-team all-star.

Bermudian Springs' Lily Carlson clears the crossbar on her way to a gold medal in the 2A pole vault at the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University Saturday, May 27, 2023. Carlson won with a mark of 12-0.
Bermudian Springs' Lily Carlson clears the crossbar on her way to a gold medal in the 2A pole vault at the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University Saturday, May 27, 2023. Carlson won with a mark of 12-0.

Lily Carlson, Bermudian Springs: GTPA track and field all-star, won league and PIAA Class 2A pole vault titles and finished second at districts, where she also finished third in both hurdle events.

Andrew Ekstrom, York Suburban: Div. II golf all-star, finishing fifth in the District 3 Class 3A tournament.

Alexis Federline, Dallastown: Div. I girls’ cross country all-star; YAIAA girls’ lacrosse first-team all-star, attack

Elijah Hewitt, Northeastern: Div. I football second-team all-star running back; GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star who won a sectional title at 121 pounds and finished fourth in the District 3 Class 3A tournament.

Megan Jacoby, Delone Catholic: Div. III girls’ basketball player of the year, averaged just over a dozen points per game and hit 44 3-pointers as point guard.

Nate Keller, Bermudian Springs: Div. III baseball co-pitcher of the year, finished with a 2.13 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 42.2 innings.

Dallastown #1 seed Hayden Koons prepares to hit the ball during the first round of the YAIAA boys' 3A singles tennis tournament at South Western High School on April 27, 2023, in Penn Township.
Dallastown #1 seed Hayden Koons prepares to hit the ball during the first round of the YAIAA boys' 3A singles tennis tournament at South Western High School on April 27, 2023, in Penn Township.

Hayden Koons, Dallastown: YAIAA Class 3A singles champ who finished second in the District 3 Class 3A singles tournament and reached the state quarterfinals.

Jayda Koontz, South Western: YAIAA Div. I softball pitcher of the year, who had a league-best .700 ERA with 129 strikeouts, 35 walks and 59 hits.

Madeline Murphy, a sophmore from York Catholic, passes a Riverside runner in the PIAA Girls' Class 1A cross country championships at Hershey Parkview course on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.
Madeline Murphy, a sophmore from York Catholic, passes a Riverside runner in the PIAA Girls' Class 1A cross country championships at Hershey Parkview course on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Madeline Murphy, York Catholic: Div. III girls’ cross country runner of the year, who won the District 3 Class A title and finished seventh at states.

Ben Natal, Central York: Div. I boys’ basketball first-team all-star.

Lucy Peters, Bermudian Springs: Div. III girls’ volleyball honorable mention all-star outside hitter; Div. III girls’ basketball second-team all-star.

Ben Rill, Central York: Div. I boys’ basketball first-team all-star.

Victoria Rodriguez, Dallastown: Div. I girls’ cross country co-runner of the year, finished third in the District 3 Class 3A meet and 17th at states; GTPA track and field all-star, she finished third in the 1600 meters and fifth in the 3200 at districts and 17th and 16th, respectively, at states.

Anya Rosenbach, New Oxford: League Class 3A singles champ, finished second in District 3 tournament.

Michael Scott, Dallastown: Div. I football first-team all-star wide receiver; Div. I football second-team all-star corner back; GTPA track and field all-star honorable mention.

Riley Stigler, Hanover: Div. III girls’ volleyball honorable mention all-star outside hitter; Div. III girls’ basketball first-team all-star.

Cam Storey, South Western: YAIAA girls’ lacrosse most valuable goalie.

Carter Wamsley, Eastern York: Div. II boys’ basketball first-team all-star.

David Warde, York High: Div. I football first-team all-star wide receiver; boys’ basketball honorable mention all-star.

Kierney Weigle, Biglerville: Div. III field hockey honorable mention all-star midfielder; Div. IV softball first-team all-star outfielder.

Sophomores, Class of 2026

Ella Bahn, Spring Grove: Div. I girls’ cross country all-star; track and field all-star, won four titles at the league meet, District 3 Class 3A titles in 100 and 300 hurdles and high jump) and state title in 300 hurdles, fifth in high jump.

Spring Grove freshman Ella Bahn leaps over a hurdle as she competes in the 100-meter hurdles trials during the YAIAA Track and Field Championships at Central York High School on May 10, 2023. Bahn won the finals in 14.52 seconds.
Spring Grove freshman Ella Bahn leaps over a hurdle as she competes in the 100-meter hurdles trials during the YAIAA Track and Field Championships at Central York High School on May 10, 2023. Bahn won the finals in 14.52 seconds.

Garreth Calder, Northeastern: GTPA track and field all-star, finished third in the District 3 Class 3A long jump.

Sheila Driscoll, York Catholic: Div. III girls’ cross country all-star, finished fourth in the District 3 Class A meet and 16th in PIAA.

Callahan Harrell, York Suburban: Div. II golf all-star, finished fourth in District 3 Class 3A tournament.

Lane Hubbard, Bermudian Springs: Div. III football second-team all-star corner back; Div. III boys’ basketball honorable mention all-star.

Dallas Inch, Central York: Div. I golf all-star, missed states by one spot.

Cydney Roberts, York Catholic: YAIAA Class 2A girls’ tennis all-star, paired with Carina Roberts to finish second in District 3 Class 2A doubles.

Bermudian Springs' Hayden Yacoviello-Andrus (left) wrestles Bald Eagle Area's Coen Bainey in the 127-pound third-place bout at the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center on March 11, 2023, in Hershey. Yacoviello-Andrus won by default.
Bermudian Springs' Hayden Yacoviello-Andrus (left) wrestles Bald Eagle Area's Coen Bainey in the 127-pound third-place bout at the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center on March 11, 2023, in Hershey. Yacoviello-Andrus won by default.

Hayden Yacoviello-Andrus, Bermudian Springs: GameTimePA wrestling first-team all-star, went 45-6 in his first season, he won a sectional title at 127 pounds, finished second in the District 3 Class 3A tournament and third at states.

Shelly Stallsmith covers York-Adams high school sports for GameTimePA and the USAToday Network. Connect with her by email mstallsmith@ydr.com or on Twitter @ShelStallsmith.

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: YAIAA 100: These high school athletes destined to dominate in 2023-24