Cross Country

The Fox Chapel boys cross country team won the Section 4-3A championship Oct. 2, 2024, at Northmoreland Park.
Ethan Vaughan, Fox Chapel cross country teams ‘race with the top dogs’
October 5, 2024
Ethan Vaughan had a scare early this season with his ankle. But other than one mystery ailment following a meet, everything has been on the right path for the Fox Chapel season.

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The Kiski Area girls cross country team won the Section 4-3A championship Oct. 2, 2024, at Northmoreland Park.
Kiski Area girls, Fox Chapel boys win Division I, Section 4 cross country titles
October 2, 2024
Temperatures hovered in the low 80s with sunny skies at last year’s WPIAL Division I, Section 4 cross country championship meet at Northmoreland Park.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jake McGhee is a member of the 2024 cross country team.
After increased summer training, Penn-Trafford’s Jake McGhee eyes postseason success
September 29, 2024
Penn-Trafford senior Jake McGhee did not start running until middle school.

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Norwin senior Thomas Gaydos
Norwin notebook: Cross country teams sweep at Blue Devil Invitational
September 28, 2024
The Norwin boys and girls cross country teams captured championships at the Blue Devil Invitational at Buhl Park in Sharon.

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North Allegeny’s Jack Bertram (right), a Notre Dame recruit, was a WPIAL runner-up in 2022 and ‘23.
Behind crew of 1st-time starters, North Allegheny cross country teams leading the pack
If North Allegheny defends its boys and girls WPIAL country titles this fall, the celebration will surely include a number of first-time champions.

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Norwin senior Thomas Gaydos
Westrmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Thomas Gaydos
September 23, 2024
As a high school senior, there are plenty of things to look forward to.

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Riverview senior Micah Ivy
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Micah Ivy
Riverview senior cross country runner Micah Ivy knew he needed to make changes after a 2023 season that saw him compete at a high level but at a cost to his body.

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Quaker Valley junior River Capek is a member of the school’s cross country and track and field teams.
Quaker Valley runner plans fundraising 5K in Leetsdale
September 22, 2024
Quaker Valley junior River Capek is an integral member of the QV track and field program and boys cross country team.

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Gateway head coach Tom LaBuff during a cross country meet against Latrobe and Altoona on Sept. 4, 2024 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Gateway’s Tom LaBuff reflects on 50-plus years coaching and guiding high school athletes
When Tom LaBuff retired from teaching English at Gateway High School several years ago, he continued to coach the Gators track and field and cross country teams.

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Hampton junior Marissa Bigante, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and suffered a torn ACL in a one-month span in the summer of 2023, is an important piece of the Hampton girls cross country team in her debut season.
Diabetes, torn ACL can’t slow Hampton runner
September 21, 2024
Like everyone else, Hampton junior Marissa Bigante has good days and bad days.

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Plum’s Mayah Torres runs at the Gateway Invitational on Aug. 31 at Boyce Park.
Plum runners use Kiski Invite to prepare for section championship race
The Plum boys and girls cross country teams have run three meets so far in the 2024 season, and coach Brent Kennedy and his coaching staff have seen good things from the mix of returning runners and those new to varsity and junior varsity competition.

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Norwin cross country runner Annie Czajkowski
Norwin uses pack mentality to take place among WPIAL cross country contenders
September 14, 2024
Based on returning athletes, Norwin is the top contender in Class 3A to regular frontrunner North Allegheny in WPIAL boys and girls cross country.

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The Riverview boys cross country team captured the Class A boys race at the Red, White & Blue Invitational on Sept. 6 at White Oak Park.
Riverview runners off to strong start despite early-season injuries
There were high expectations coming into the 2024 season for the Riverview boys and girls cross country teams.

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Woodland Hills’ Annabel Johnson (left) and Fox Chapel’s Ethan Vaughan finished first at the annual Kiski Invitational on Sept. 13, 2024, at Northmoreland Park.
Fox Chapel runner Ethan Vaughan repeats as champion at Kiski Area Invitational
September 13, 2024
With temperatures in the mid 70s, sunny skies, and a light breeze, runners from close to 40 teams from the Alle-Kiski Valley, Westmoreland County, throughout the WPIAL and City League, and from District 10 and District 6 descended on Northmoreland Park on Friday to test their mettle at the Gingerbread Man Running Company Kiski Area Invitational.

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Gateway’s Kairell McCoy runs against Latrobe and Altoona on Aug. 4, 2024 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Gateway’s Kairell McCoy eyes strong finish to high school cross country career
September 8, 2024
Kairell McCoy ran competitive cross country meets for the first time while in middle school and has taken steps up the ladder ever since.

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Coach with hall of fame credentials recruiting runners for Penn Hills cross country team
Mike Diano is happy to be back coaching at his alma mater. The 2000 Penn Hills graduate hopes a few more athletes will choose to join the cross country team.

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Fox Chapel’s Ethan Vaughan crosses the finish line third at the 2022 WPIAL Section 4-3A cross country meet.
Fox Chapel cross country boosts confidence with strong showing at Gateway Invitational
September 7, 2024
Tom Moul likes setting up the Fox Chapel boys and girls cross country teams with a confidence builder to start the season.

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Chris Belch (left) and Jacob Bonnar run in the 3,200-meter race during the inaugural Talbot Shuffle on Aug. 10 at Fridley Field in Hampton.
Hampton boys, girls cross country teams out to make history in different ways
August 31, 2024
The Hampton boys and girls cross country teams are trying to run into the record books this season.

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Norwin’s Annie Czajkowski runs at the WCCA championship last year.
Norwin notebook: Junior takes cross country title
Annie, get your run.

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Hampton’s Chris Belch is one of the runners expected to take part in the inaugural Talbot shuffle.
Runners ready for inaugural Talbot Shuffle fundraiser
August 1, 2024
The inaugural Talbot Shuffle fundraiser hopes to hit the ground running.

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