The performance broke the Trojans’ school record of 46-7.5, which belonged to Ted Wengert from 1971. Kelly was aware of the mark, as he was able to break a record in an event he’s still learning.

JJ Kelly, Chambersburg, wins the 3A Triple Jump Championship on Day 1 of the 2023 PIAA State Track & Field Championships at Shippensburg, Pa., May. 26, 2023.

Before he decided on a school, he had to choose his sport. Kelly, one of the most talented athletes the area has seen, also ...

By the end of the season, Kelly owned school records in both the long jump (22 feet, 9 1/4 inches) and triple jump (48-1) — breaking the program’s two oldest marks, both set in 1971.

JJ Kelly received his first Division I college basketball offer over the summer, a notch in his belt as he enters an important year. The Chambersburg star will begin his junior season on Dec. 8, a ...

Chambersburg boys' basketball coach Shawn Shreffler has seen a lot of great athletes come through District 3. He doesn't think he's seen anyone like junior J.J. Kelly. A 6-foot-6 potential NCAA ...

No. 4 Chambersburg punched its ticket to the District 3 6A semifinals with a close victory over No. 5 Wilson in the D3 6A quarterfinals. • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports ...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With one state championship already under his belt, Chambersburg’s JJ Kelly has been turning heads in track and field, but the sophomore is far from finished.

JJ Kelly celebrates after a 3-pointer for the Trojans. Chambersburg trounced Central Bucks East, 72-41, in the first round of PIAA Class 6A basketball tournament on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at home.