On This Date: May 16, 1991
May 16, 1991 β Five Times News area athletes β two from Lehighton and Tamaqua and one from Pleasant Valley β capture gold medals at the District 11 Class 3A Track and Field Championships. The Indians own the discus competition as Todd Wolfe throws 162-0 to capture the boys title and Darla Rimbey turns in a 117-0 to claim first in the girls event. The Blue Raiders boast a first from Kenny Dunkelberger in the boys 1600 run, as the senior turns in a time of 4:30. Missy Longhi adds gold in the javelin, topping the field with a throw of 113-5. For the Bears, Rich Marsili runs a 50-flat to break the tape in the 400 finals.
