Chelsea Ley of Kingsway defended her crown by winning the 5,000-meter run yesterday at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships at the Armory in New York City.

Ley, a junior, crossed the finish line in 17 minutes, 17.03 seconds - seven seconds ahead of runner-up Elizabeth Briasco of New York.

Another highlight for local athletes saw the Washington Township boys' team capture the sprint medley relay title in 3:29.07.