Jason Guarente weighs in with our L-L League boys’ track and field preview capsules:

Section 1

Cedar Crest
COACH: Rob Bare
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST:  Mark Lebo, Tim Walburn, Austen Heller.
KEY RETURNEES: Clint Bordner (100, 200), Ethan Diehm (100, 200), Jared Feinstein (1,600), Matt Heisey (3,200), Mike Joppy (hurdles), Brandon Kline (throws), Mark Manno (shotput, discus), Kyle McConnell (100, 200), Sam Moyer (jumps), James Plum (pole vault), Luke Rider (hurdles), Logan Trout (javelin), Tom Troxell (800), Kyle Youtz, Brent Balmer (distance), Paul Harpel (jumps), Ben Hostetter (high jump), Braden Ozella (1,600), Joe Sarra (javelin), Tod Watts (sprints).
OUTLOOK: Cedar Crest has the largest team in school history and a lot of returning talent. If the Falcons stay healthy, they hope to contend in the section.

Hempfield
COACH: Jeff Bradley
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Andrew Kontra, Zach Miller, Kevin Goserud, Jason Greathouse, Steve Slaugh, Ian Roth, Jimmy Deck, Matt Kurcina, Ciono Kim, Jamerson Lewis, John Lebzelter, Mike Ventura.
KEY RETURNEES: Zack Nolan (high jump), Kevin Hull (4×800 relay, 1,600), Forrest Moul (4×800 relay, 1,600), Nathan Pitzer (400) Alec Bleacher (javelin), Tanzil Cole (100), Ty James (triple jump).
OUTLOOK: Hempfield lost a lot of talent from last year’s team, but hopes to compete with Cedar Crest and McCaskey for section supremacy.

McCaskey
COACH: Carl Frederick
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Lynn Anderson, Damar LaRue, Eric Bowers.
KEY RETURNEES: Nino Figueroa  Rob Dixon, Jerome LaRue, Bernardo Asencio, Taylor Schmalhoffer, Ben Montgomery, Terrance Holland, Pediamond Bailey-Brown, Derek Harbuck, Kejuan Hunter, Daniel Pena.
OUTLOOK: Even though McCaskey lacks depth, it has some bright spots. The Tornado believes it should be in the Section 1 mix.

Manheim Township
COACH: Mark Linn
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Stan Berkow, Andrew Lefever, Leif Warner, Andrew Banks, Eric Buckwalter, Justin Evans, Jake Firestone, Shea Galvin, Philip Jacobs, Bach Phung, James Reach, Will Shand, Patrick Tell, Akeem Williams.
KEY RETURNEES: Ben Stabler (shotput, javelin), Dan Lefever (long jump, triple jump), Devin Leahy (pole vault), Justin McCarthy (javelin), Dan Kauffman (200, 400), David Soldner (high jump), Sam Murray (800, 1,600), David Gerz (800, 1,600), Kevin Nguyen (pole vault, high jump), Ben Scheetz (400, 800), Eric Efinger (100, 200), Ryan Karli (hurdles).
OUTLOOK: Township hopes it has enough returning talent to hang with the best teams in the section.

Penn Manor
COACH: Joe Herman
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Victor Anunda, Zack Grimm, Mark Irwin, Tony Oppido, Shaun Ulmer, Terrence Williams.
KEY RETURNEES: Corey Frey (hurdles, sprints), Ben Schober (throws), Aaron Slagle (throws), Isaac Grimm (jumps), Jon Kettering (pole vault), Andrew Greenslade (jumps, throws), Peter Alexakos (distance).
OUTLOOK: Penn Manor has some strong individual performers. The Comets will need to develop depth to contend in the section.

Solanco
COACH: Ivan Haines
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Dustin Mussleman, Paul Adair, Clint Burkhart, Josh Tice, Robert Fisher, Steve Schmidt, Manny Martinez, Dustin Mussleman.
KEY RETURNEES: Cody Fickes (sprints), Josh Swarr (sprints), Chris Ludwig (jumps), Lyle Ressler (distance), Cory Jennings (distance), Justin Woerth (distance), Tyler Arkatin (throws), Cody Werhel (throws).
OUTLOOK: With Fickes and Ressler as the only returning seniors, Solanco is young. The Mules should be strong in the distance events.

Section 2

Cocalico
COACH: Ron Derr
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Kyle Payne, Ryan Newswanger, Chad Miller, Mike Vanaskie, Bret Kilefner, Steven Kuch.
KEY RETURNEES: Pat Marion (high jump), Guye Weber (triple jump), Kyle Fisher (100), Guye Weber (200), Trevor Kling (hurdles), John Wallace (distance), Sam Silknetter (distance), Matt Carty (distance), Kyle Connor (distance), Lee Heist (hurdles).
OUTLOOK:  After losing 26 seniors, Cocalico is hurting for depth. The Eagles look to rebuild with newcomers that will need to compete right away.

Conestoga Valley
COACH: Rick Periandi
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Tyler Beiler, Ty Bynum, Nick Goodling, Sam Su.
KEY RETURNEES: Vince McNally (800, 1,600, 3,200), Kevin Kelley (long jump, 100, 200), Kwane Smith (100, 200), Andrew Hyatt (hurdles), Mike Yukenavitch (400), Mellinger (shotput, discus).
OUTLOOK: It’s a rebuilding year at CV. McNally, the state champ in the 1,600, is the leader and key returning performer.

Elizabethtown
COACH: Bill Vogt
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Josh Gunnett, Ryan Faus, Wyatt Brosey, Ben Frick
KEY RETURNEES: Greg Crawford (jumps, sprints), John Romain (hurdles), Larrian Payne (jumps), Shane Rosenberry (throws, sprints), Dustin Horning (distance), Josh Carlin (distance), Chad Barninger (distance, pole vault), Jordan Hallman (sprints).
OUTLOOK:  Lots of returning talent at E-town. The Bears hope to stay in contention for the section and are optimistic they can send some athletes to the District 3 meet.

Ephrata
COACH:  John Keller
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Alex Bippus, Cordell Oberholtzer, C J Wilson, Devon Williams, Tyler Kilhefner.
KEY RETURNEES: Jordan Becker (throws), Jordan Yarbrough (high jump, long jump), Blake Crowther (200, 400), Givi Palagashvili (distance), Elliot Pfautz (800), Eric Rowits (800, 1.600), Joe Kline (distance).
OUTLOOK: With 12 seniors in the fold, Ephrata is looking to improve as the season moves along. Mounts lack experience in the hurdles and throws.

Garden Spot
COACH: Russ White
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Chuck Bellito, Ben Busch, Phil Dissinger, Andrew Farnsworth, Chris Kilhefner, Dylan Mellinger, Joel Seigrist, Ross Shober, Joe Sypniewski and Brad Weaver.
KEY RETURNEES: Mike Sypniewski (javelin), Jesse Hicks (javelin), Hans Andrews (pole vault, hurdles), Derek Deshaw (high jump), Sean Beahan (100, 200, 400), Jesse Mancuso (800, 1,600).
OUTLOOK: Garden Spots hopes for contention will hinge on how its young nucleus develops.

Lampeter-Strasburg
COACH: Matt Delfert
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Tim Getz, Tim Greiner, Ben Krantz, Charles Maneval, Andrew Risser, Dan Yoder, Dan Wood,
KEY RETURNEES: Justin Taylor (high jump), Andre DuBose (long jump), Abram Mellinger (relays), Jeff Branson (mid-distance), Quinn Staley (pole vault),  Nate Diehl (pole vault), Bobby Haldeman (distance),Zack Velezquez (sprints), Andrew Snyder (hurdles), Jordan Landis (hurdles).
OUTLOOK: L-S expects to be competitive and might challenge for the top spot in the section.

Lebanon
COACH: Dan Rau
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Mike Sanger, Harold Pars,  Benaly Ortega,  Jon Padilla, Duane Michael.
KEY RETURNEES: Albert Migliaccio (pole vault), Jordan Clentimack (sprints), Jay Doster (sprints), Tom Houser (throws), Nate Zidik (throws), Juan Gonzales (throws), Charles Lee (throws), Kim-Long Huang (jumps), Colton Muraira (jumps), Brain Boyd (jumps), Dan Clarke (hurdles), Sam Diaz (distance).
OUTLOOK: Lebanon is hoping for a breakout season and improving on last year’s 3-4 mark in league meets.

Manheim Central
COACH: Shane Adams
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Marcus Zimmerman.
KEY RETURNEES: Dan Trafford (sprints), Greg Eyer (distance), Cory Johnson (distance), Taylor Courtney (hurdles), Jack Iosue (javelin).
OUTLOOK: Manheim Central hopes increased numbers help make up for lost talent. Team has promising young talent that it hopes will contribute right away.

Section 3

Annville-Cleona
COACH:  Sue Sutcliffe
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Ben Tshudy, Mike Tshudy, Curtis Ashton, Brandon Hoover, Robbie Geist.
KEY RETURNEES: Andrew Batula (high jump), Nate Myers (javelin), Josh Kreider (jumps), Matt Kreiser (hurdles), Dominic Frattaroli (throws), Jordan Jones (sprints), Ben Rhoads (distance).
OUTLOOK: Batula, the league champ in the high jump, anchors this group — which is young and is looking to develop.

Columbia
COACH: Colby Tuell
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Vince Thomas, Virgo Morrison.
KEY RETURNEES: Colby Tuell (100, triple jump), Dakota Lightfoot (400 4×400relay), Derrick Smith (4×100 relay, high jump), Yahya Mcintyre (relays), Jarrett Swisher (800, 1,600), Peter Fouad (distance), Clark Meshay (distance, 4×800 relay)
OUTLOOK: Although Columbia lacks the numbers to compete in the dual meets, it’s goal Is state medals. The Crimson Tide has some contenders, particularly in the relays.

Donegal
COACH: Philip Koser
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Nils Martin, Andy Wittle, Tony Blair, Stephon Strickland.
KEY RETURNEES: Ryan Musser (javelin), Lavert Leslie (shotput, discus), Josh Aument (shotput, discus), Ben Meyerhoffer (long jump, triple jump), Christian Wolgemuth (triple jump), Ben Heisey (sprints), Ryan Krady (200, 400), Peter Schaum (hurdles), Phillip Martin (distance), Aaron Spoonhour (distance).
OUTLOOK: Donegal believes it’s loaded with potential. Meyerhoffer and Spoonhour are possible District 3 participants.

Elco
COACH: Charles Harrison
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Auston Martzall, Josh Arnold,  Zach Small.
KEY RETURNEES: Seth McNally and Derek Brown (throwers); Justin Newhouse and Blake Zeigler (jumpers); Ben Arnold, Duane Myer (sprinters); Justin Smith (hurdler); Luke Walmer, Mitch Davis, Kyle Klingaman, Brandon Alexander, Devan Bicher (distance).
OUTLOOK: Elco has a lot of returning talent from a team that finished 4-2 in league competition.

Lancaster Catholic
COACH: John Guilfoyle
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Austin Fox, Nick DeAngelis, Mike Gress, Ryan Himmelsbach, David Cunningham, Jon Markley, Josh Cavender, Bobby Bushong Ben Shenk.
KEY RETURNEES: Gret Artuso (sprints), Quinn Houser (sprints), Dwayne Worthy (sprints), Geoffrey Arentz (mid-distance), Shane McCabe (mid-distance), Mark Hoover (mid-distance), Cullen Farrell (distance), Mike Fischer (distance), Jordan Ballantine (distance). Neal Fox (hurdles), Harry Kwak (triple jump), Alex Chinchilli (throws), Chris Gulick (throws), Kyle Smith (throws), Nick Cicchetti (throws), Spencer Warfer (pole vault), Matt Malloy (pole vault), Bobby Snopek (pole vault).
OUTLOOK: Catholic has a good mix of upperclassmen and youth. Crusaders looking to develop into a quality team.

Lancaster Mennonite
COACH: Dennis Kauffman
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: Dietrich Linde
KEY RETURNEES: Jordan Hollinger (hurdles), Josh Byler (200, 400), Jordan Zimmerman (110 hurdles), Tim Taylor (200, 400), Matt Hostetter (high jump, long jump), Dietrich Eitzen (1,600, 3,200), Jordan Keener (discus), Ricardo Torres  (shotput), Keith Mast (1,600).
OUTLOOK: Lancaster Mennonite has a good core of talent and is hoping to finish .500 or better.

Northern Lebanon
COACH:  Greg Gray
KEY CONTRIBUTORS LOST: M. Zellers, T. Turley, E. Sholly, K. Pittenger.
KEY RETURNEES: James Pesta (hurdles), Jordan Auman (distance), Jarred Binner (sprints).
OUTLOOK: Northern Lebanon has three top-notch performers in Pesta, Auman and Binner, all of whom could be a factor in the league championships.