On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, Abington seniors Victoria Collins and Victoria Matthews were recognized at a special college signing event for committing to compete in track and field at the collegiate level. To view photos of the event, please visit the Photo Gallery by clicking on the following link: http://photos.suburbanonesports.com/g/060215_signings_19_mjs
“Both of them were leaders for the team – they were both our captains the last two years,” coach Kristen Reilly said. “They were willing to step up, and I think they have really shown what it means to be dedicated to a sport – really helping out with the team and every day coming out and being on time to practice and doing the workout. It’s been a great two years getting to know them both, and I’ll miss them a lot.”
Victoria Collins – East Stroudsburg University (Track & Field)
Final list of colleges: ESU, Millersville, Kutztown, Penn State
The scoop: Victoria was named to the SOL National Conference all-league second team for the 4x400m relay and third team for the high jump. Victoria was part of the 4x400m relay team that finished eighth at the District One championships and qualified for the PIAA Championships.
Most memorable moment at Abington: “Qualifying for States and the Abington Invitational”
Favorite class: Math
Career: Math Teacher
Victoria Matthews – East Stroudsburg University (Track & Field)
Final list of colleges: ESU, Maryland-Eastern Shore, Shippensburg
The scoop: Victoria is a three-time PIAA State championship qualifier. As an underclassman, she advanced to the state meet at Shippensburg as a high jumper. Victoria finished fifth as a sophomore and seventh as a junior. This spring, as a senior, Victoria again qualified for the state championships in the high jump. She also led the way on the 4x800 relay team that also earned a spot in states where she teamed with Kelly Jawork, Kara Travers and Marissa Heath to place ninth with a time of 9:23.92. Her personal record jump of 5’6” was good for fifth place in 2015. Victoria also excelled in the winter during the indoor season and was a multiple participant at the PTFCA State Indoor Track Championships. As a senior, Victoria earned SOL National Conference second team all-league honors in the high jump, 4x400 relay and 4x800 relay.
Most memorable moment at Abington: “Indoor states when we got stuck at Penn State for an extra night which forced us to bond as a team.”
Favorite class: Math
Career: Physical Therapy
Most played song on iPod: “Post to Be” by Omarion featuring Chris Brown and Jheno Aiko
People might be surprised to knot that: “I love to sing.”
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