2000
J. Freeland Chryst Award
Leah Mellinger was the one of Lancaster County’s first women’s professional boxers to compete on a national and international level.
She finished her career with a 12-5-1 record, winning three junior-welterweight titles during that span.
In June of 2000, she held the Pro Boxing Incorporated Jr. Welterweight title. Her pro career ended in 2009.