MANHEIM - Here's name to remember:
Tyler Hoag.
Manheim Central's throwing specialist is off to quite a fast start in his freshman season for the Barons.
The shot put is his bread and butter.
And so far this spring, no L-L League boys' athlete has heaved the shot as far as Hoag, who uncorked a personal-best 51-2 on Thursday in the Barons' non-league meet victory over Palmyra.
Hoag hit the 51-2 on his fourth and final throw; he matched his previous career-best with a 50-3 on his third attempt.
Hoag is chasing Manheim Central's school mark of 53-10, set by Kris Kalicicki in 2000.
He's also competing in the javelin and the discus for the Barons; he has one of the top javelin throwers in the state - Penn State recruit Cole Proffitt - as a teammate, and he's also picking up the intricacies of the disc.
With three-plus years to go, you should be hearing the name Tyler Hoag plenty in L-L League track and field circles.
Chatted with Hoag after the Barons' meet vs. Palmyra about his early success and what the future holds for Manheim Central's budding standout.
Two videos ...
First, Hoag heaving his PR 52-1 vs. Palmyra:
And an interview with Hoag: