In many ways, Nothern Lebanon sophomore Dylan Lambrecht is just coming into his own as a thrower.

 Not the biggest of dudes, Lambrecht has learned to generate his power and energy from below his arms and shoulders. He focuses on foot work, technique and speed to get the job done.

 At this weekend’s Lancaster-Lebanon League Track and Field Championships, Lambrecht’s approach to throwing paid off in a big way. He brought home a pair of metallic medals from Hempfield High School.

 On Saturday afternoon, Lambrecht struck gold in the discus throw. His performance of 161-10 was more than eight feet better than his competition.

 On Saturday morning, the Viking 10th-grader captured a bronze medal in the shot put. His heave of 49-1.5 was a mere five feet off the winning effort.

 Lambrecht’s performance at the league meet has him poised to do big things at the District Three and PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University. Given his form, work ethic and mental toughness, he only figures to get better and better.

 – Jeff Falk