Danville Throwers Geise and Raup Aim for State Titles

The junior standouts look to build on their strong 2025 seasons and cement Danville's throwing tradition.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:19pm

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Collin Geise and Troy Raup, two standout throwers from Danville High School, are gearing up for their senior seasons with high expectations after impressive junior campaigns. Geise finished second in the javelin at the 2025 PIAA Class 2A championships, while Raup took third in the discus, helping Danville tie for fifth in the team standings. Both athletes are committed to Division I programs next year, with Geise headed to Monmouth and Raup signing with Duquesne.

Why it matters

Danville has a rich history of producing elite high school throwers, with Geise and Raup looking to continue that tradition. Their success not only brings pride to the local community, but also showcases the strength of the school's track and field program and its ability to develop top-tier talent.

The details

Geise, who only picked up the javelin as a freshman, has quickly emerged as one of the state's best, finishing just shy of a state title in 2025. He credits his former teammate, 2024 state champion Bronson Krainak, as being instrumental in his development. Raup, meanwhile, broke the Danville school record in the discus last season and is looking to add the shot put to his repertoire this spring after recovering from a pectoral injury.

  • Geise and Raup both had standout junior seasons in 2025, with Geise taking silver in the javelin and Raup earning bronze in the discus at the PIAA Class 2A championships.
  • The 2026 track and field season is set to commence, with Geise and Raup aiming to capture state titles and lead Danville to another strong team finish.

The players

Collin Geise

A senior at Danville High School, Geise is a standout javelin thrower who finished second in the state in 2025. He is committed to continue his throwing career at Monmouth University next year.

Troy Raup

A senior at Danville High School, Raup is a top discus thrower who placed third in the state in 2025. He has signed to throw at Duquesne University next season.

Bronson Krainak

A former Danville thrower who won the javelin state title in 2024. Krainak has been instrumental in mentoring and developing Geise's skills.

Jon Vella

The head coach of the Danville track and field team, Vella convinced Geise to try out the javelin as a freshman, leading to his rapid rise as one of the state's top throwers.

Gavin Holcombe

A Danville pole vaulter who won a gold medal at the 2025 PIAA championships, helping the team tie for fifth place in the overall standings.

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What they’re saying

“It gave me so much confidence because going into the meet that wasn't even my goal. I didn't think I was even capable of doing that, seeing the numbers that the guys in front of me were putting up. I was ranked, I think, seventh or eighth out of everybody going into it. Finishing second really just proved to me that anything can happen on any given day. So it got me really excited for the season to start and really gave me a lot of motivation too for my training this offseason.”

— Collin Geise, Danville High School Senior

“I think it's giving me a lot of confidence going into the season because if you can do it once, you can do it again. Being able to go in and experience states last year was amazing. It was a very, very big confidence booster going into the season knowing that I made it to states and knowing that I'll make it again this year.”

— Troy Raup, Danville High School Senior

What’s next

Geise and Raup will look to build on their strong junior seasons and capture state titles in their respective events during the 2026 PIAA championships.

The takeaway

Danville High School's throwers have a rich tradition of excellence, and Collin Geise and Troy Raup are the latest standouts looking to cement their legacies. Their success not only brings pride to the local community, but also showcases the strength of the school's track and field program and its ability to develop top-tier talent.