During a typical spring season, storylines would start to emerge, and each sport would supply their own chapters to the final edition of the 2020 season.

In track it could have been will the girls 4x100 relay team once again make it to the PIAA championships? Senior Aliyah Barkley and junior Aspen Schache return, but they would need to find two other members. Could they do it?

Additionally, could senior Devon Roberts, a talented long distance runner, climb into the top three at the district championships and punch her ticket to Shippensburg? Roberts had been a consistent top three-finisher in the 3,200 and the 1,600 during dual meets throughout her career, and now she would pursue a place on the podium at the league and district championships.

Also, would newcomer Arizona Markovits, who had a strong indoor season, become a contender for a gold medal in the pole vault?

On the boys side, would Lucas Souders make it a repeat performance at states in the javelin? Would Izak Bright be going with him, launching his best throw of the year in the district championships?

What about the sprinters? Would seniors Allen Negrete, Kresstoph Whittick, and sophomore Jaiden Lee, who were 3/4 of last year’s outstanding 4x100 relay team, find a fourth member and make their way to Shippensburg? Perhaps the answer would have been Ali Barkley who had completed an excellent senior season running the football.

Who else would emerge as a PIAA candidate? Lindsay Solderitch in the 400? Marcus Hamscher in the pole vault?

Those storylines would have been part of the fabric of this year’s track and field season.

In boys volleyball, the overriding storyline would have been their quest to repeat as league and district champions. They would have to overcome some big losses to graduation, but they had the talent and experience to make that a reality.

One of the barometers of that quest would have been April 6 when they were scheduled to play Emmaus. Emmaus was returning seven varsity players, and it would have been a must-see match for anyone who enjoys volleyball on any level.

Both teams are guided by two outstanding coaches who get the most out of their players. Additionally, both teams possess fervent fans, adding to the enormity of the game.

Emmaus had won the two previous District XI 3A championships before Whitehall snapped that streak in 2019. Would Emmaus’ desire to get back to that perch become the motivation they’d need to topple the Zephyrs? Or would Whitehall’s unwillingness to accede their title to anyone help them win that match, giving them a boost the rest of the way?

That game could have served as a linchpin for both teams, and it could even had ramifications heading into their final regular season game against Parkland.

Watching that all unfold would have given rise to a great tale, following the highs and lows as they tried to become more than just a disrupter.

Both the baseball and softball teams had similar storylines in 2020. They each made it to the district finals last year, and both teams were returning the bulk of their rosters this spring.

Strong, experienced pitching was another similarity between the two, with Madison Cunningham commanding the circle in softball, while Joe Lisicky, Matt Snyder, Connor Paashaus, Ayden Dunbar, Zackary Hartman and Sam Castillo would have toed the rubber for the baseball team.

Both teams also had some pop. Softball lost just one starter from a lineup that could score runs, while the baseball team retained most of its offensive production as well.

Baseball featured swatters Shane Fillman, Owen Fischl, Lisicky, Paashaus and Snyder, while softball had poppers Meghan Hutter, Lindsay Gawrys, Abigail Reese, Amanda Mortimer, Mackenzie Laub and Cunningham.

Could one of those players have emerged as the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference MVP?

Additionally, both teams had speed in the outfield, and solid defense up the middle.

They were also led by two coaches who have been part of district championships and understood how to prepare teams.

Given all that, would those two teams be the ones hoisting the league trophy? What about the district championship?

It would have been a fun season to chronicle, one that very well could have extended far into May.

What about boys tennis? They were coming off some strong seasons, dipping slightly below .500 last year after a string of three consecutive winning seasons.

With a new singles lineup, how would they respond? They had some experience, but most of that had come via playing doubles. This year meant a new challenge, and Daniel Lim, Josh Laky and Daniel Labram would have to adjust to playing solo.

Likewise, how would their doubles teams fare? It was a year of players sliding into new spots, with vets Gabby Roustic and Kyle Patton moving into the No. 2 doubles slot.

Unfortunately, those stories won’t be written. One can only wonder if any of those teams or individuals would have worn gold this spring.