Chester's Allen Takes State Carnival Gold in 60m Hurdles

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Damira Allen of Chester won the 60-meter hurdles at the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor Carnival at Lehigh University, clocking in at 8.58 seconds, a states cut. Allen also finished fourth in the 200 meters with a time under the states cut. Other notable performances included Avery McCrimon of Garnet Valley tying for gold in the 60-meter dash, the Garnet Valley girls 4x400 relay team winning, and Cole Hoffacker of Garnet Valley winning the boys 200 meters.

Why it matters

The Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor Carnival is a major early-season event that showcases top high school track and field talent from across the state. Strong performances at this meet can set the tone for the rest of the indoor and outdoor seasons, with athletes looking to qualify for state championships.

The details

Damira Allen won the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.58 seconds, a states cut. Felicia Grimmelbein of Garnet Valley finished fourth in the event. Allen also placed fourth in the 200 meters with a time under the states cut. Avery McCrimon of Garnet Valley tied for gold in the 60-meter dash, edging out Cheltenham's Amirah Nesmith by the smallest detectable margin. The Garnet Valley girls 4x400 relay team of McCrimon, Grimmelbein, Lily Mellinger, and Brigid Sullivan won the event. On the boys side, Cole Hoffacker of Garnet Valley won the 200 meters with a states cut time.

• The Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor Carnival took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

What’s next

The next major event for these athletes will be the state championships, where they will look to qualify and compete for titles.