SHANNON WRIGHT, WOMEN’S WINNER IN 20:25. TIFINI SCOTT PHOTO

A Big Event at the Big House

BY TROOPER MATT BURROWS

USP, LEWISBURG, PA--Great blues music by the Dirty Bird Blues Band and free massages was the perfect combination for runners to unwind after the Law Enforcement Camp Cadet 5K. Stephen Thompson was the winner on May 12 with a time of 15:52. Shannon Wright claimed top women’s honors in 20:25.

The race took place on the grounds of the infamous “Big House” penitentiary. In addition to music and massages, participants enjoyed postrace amenities including random prizes, shirts, food, and drink. Sponsors for the event included Applebee’s, Subway, Papa John’s, District Attorneys Pete Johnson and Mike Sholley, the Lewisburg Hotel, and many others.

Proceeds from the event benefit Camp Cadet.

MALE

Overall

STEPHEN THOMPSON WINS THE LAW ENFORCEMENT 5K IN 15:52. TIFINI SCOTT PHOTO

1. Stephen Thompson 15:52

18 and Under

1. Justin Erdman 18:54
2. Tommy Witmer 18:57
3. Matthew Gordan 19:31

19-29

1. Andrew Nelis 17:08
2. Ben Koch 20:12
3. Joe Stoltz 20:24

30-39

1. Kip Hoffman 16:41
2. Steve Templin 18:36
3. Ryan Downer 19:07

40-49

1. Dan Kirk 18:17
2. Doug Alter 19:08
3. Al Fox 19:37

50-59

1. Bob Welby 18:45
2. Randy Stroble 19:02
3. Roland Gensel 20:27

60 and Over

1. Terry Larson 22:03
2. John Peeler 24:19
3. Joseph Koletar 26:19

MASTERS RUNNER SU BACON FINISHES IN 22:23. TIFINI SCOTT PHOTO

FEMALE

Overall

1. Shannon Wright 20:25

18 and Under

1. Mary Challman 23:41
2. Rebecca Hibbs 24:33
3. Kathryn Alexander 25:02

19-29

1. Ella Mae Meckley 26:39
2. Stacey Keister 26:45
3. Anne Marie Hirsch 26:48

30-39

1. Bethany Dakutreas 21:02
2. Lisa Satteson 22:46
3. Michelle Simons 22:56

40-49

1. Ann Sick 20:38
2. Barbara Challman 22:04
3. Su Bacon 22:23

RG’S FREDDI CARLIP CHARGES HOME TO TAKE 2ND IN HER AGE GROUP (33:57). TIFINI SCOTT PHOTO

50-59

1. Carmella DiPippa 25:21
2. Marlene Manzo 27:13
3. Peggy Ann Meckley 29:34

60 and Over

1. Dianne Fantaskey 28:09
2. Freddi Carlip 33:57
3. Susan Portzline 43:42
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RG’s Freddi Carlip charges home to take 2nd in her age group (33:57). (Tifini Scott photo)

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Shannon Wright, women’s winner in 20:25. (Tifini Scott photo)
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RD Matt Burrows (center) with the race winners. (Tifini Scott photo)