Reagan Hess’ sensational freshman season continues.
One week after winning L-L League 100 and long jump titles, Annville-Cleona’s multi-sport standout garnered a gold medal on Friday in her trip to the District 3-AA championships at Shippensburg University.
Hess leaped 18-0 ¾ to win the long jump title; she went 17-10 ½ in the L-L finals last week. Hess’ winning jump on Friday came on her second attempt in the preliminaries.
It was a busy day for Hess on Friday; she also qualified for the 100 finals and 200 finals, and she had to run in those trial events while trying to sew up the long jump crown.
Hess has qualified for the PIAA finals in the long jump.
Hess' teammate, Sidni Peiffer, won the district high jump earlier Friday.
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Hess on her winning effort — “I’m really happy that I hit 18 because my steps were kind of off at the beginning. Then I was able to pop that jump and I was really happy.”
Hess on winning L-L and now District 3 long jump gold — “L-L League hasn’t even sunken in yet, so this one’s going to take a while. I’m very proud.”
Hess on competing in multiple events on Friday — “Actually, I don’t feel as drained as I thought I would, especially with all the great competition here. I feel pretty good.”