CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) — Over the next few weeks we will take a look at the Top 15 stories to impact the EYT Media coverage area (exploreClarion.com, exploreVenango.com, exploreJeffersonpa.com(Photo: Emma Stevenson on podium Saturday after winning 1,600. Photo courtesy of Oil City School District)
NO. 14 -EMMA STEVENSON WINS D10 1,600-METER TITLE IN DRAMATIC FASHION
Photo finishes in track and field are usually reserved for the springs, not longer races like the 1,600-meter run.
Don’t tell that to Oil City’s Emma Stevenson, who won the District 10 Class 2A title in the event in dramatic fashion edging Sharpsville’s Lauren Mehler by a mere 3/100th of a second to take home crown and earn a spot in the PIAA Championships in one of the most exciting races at the D10 championships at Slippery Rock University May 18.
Stevenson crossed the line in a time of 5:26.56 with Mehler finishing second in a time of 5:26.59.
TOP 15 EYT MEDIA SPORTS STORIES FROM 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
14. Oil City’s Emma Stevenson wins 1,600-meter run at District 10 championship
15. Clarion Volleyball Wins D9 Title Advances to PIAA Quarterfinals
