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Minersville’s Paiten LaPoint won gold in the boys 2A 200-meter dash at the PIAA Track and Field Championship Saturday. He also placed second in the boys 2A 100-meter dash.
Athlete: Paiten LaPoint
Grade: 11
Age:18
High School: Minersville
Residence: Branch township
Family: Parents: Joe- father, Lauren -Mother, Grace- sister
Sport: Track
Position/ Weight: Sprinter 100M 200m 4X100 anchor
Other sports you play: Football
Favorite professional athlete: Noah Lyles
Favorite professional sports teams: Baltimore Ravens
Favorite college sports teams: Penn State
Favorite school subject: History
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad
Favorite musical artist: Biggie Smalls
Favorite color: Red
Hobbies: Playing Poker and hanging with my friends
Plans after high school: College
Q: How rewarding was it to win gold in the 200-meter dash at states?
A:. Extremely rewarding because of all the hard work I put in this season.
Q: What has been so special about this season as opposed to others?
A: finally grabbing a Gold metal at states and the great team/coaches I had around me.
Q: What has most led to your success sprinting this season?
A: Getting my Block Starts tuned in and following what my coaches preached
Q: What motivates you most to succeed in track?
A: I’m very competitive and plan to run at the collegiate level.
Originally Published: May 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM EDT
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