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Payden Montana

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BERWICK AREA SENIOR HS
BERWICK, PENNSYLVANIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

163-8

Discus

49-11.75

Shot Put
“I don’t hesitate to label Payden as the prototype of a Division 1 student-athlete. Her drive, dedication, willingness to sacrifice, commitment to refining her craft and excellence under pressure separate her from other athletes.”
Robert Calarco
Berwick Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 senior hurled the shot a state-record 51 feet at the Class AAA state meet this past season, which ranked as the nation’s No. 1 performance among prep competitors in 2018 at the time of her selection. Montana also won the discus with a throw of 154-8. She captured a national title in the shot put (49-11.75) at this month’s New Balance Nationals Outdoor and took third in the discus (163-8).

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Academic Achievement

Montana has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field on scholarship at Penn State University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

The president of her senior class, Montana has volunteered locally feeding the needy and has participated in an elementary school literacy outreach initiative.