Cross Country
Hempfield cross country teams looking to end season with strong finishing kick
October 4, 2021
Hempfield cross country coach Jeff Mayo came into the season with lofty expectations for the boys and girls teams.
Greensburg Salem cross country adjusts expectations after championship season
September 29, 2021
The reigning WPIAL Class 2A boys cross country champs have a nice little trend going.
Latrobe cross country teams off to strong starts, eye big-meet success
September 27, 2021
Christmas season isn’t here yet, but Todd Simpson is ready to hang some ornaments.
Burrell cross country team adding depth to young program
Chris Legters started the Burrell cross country program six years ago and is excited about the interest developing at the school.
After strong start, Gateway’s Brady Sundin builds confidence for invitational, championship meets
September 26, 2021
Brady Sundin didn’t have the 2020 cross country season he had hoped.
Fox Chapel cross country teams in position to add to championship tradition
September 25, 2021
Fox Chapel is off to another good start in cross country as the Foxes plan to continue their outstanding success from years gone by.
Penn Hills notebook: Cross country makes best of Gateway Invitational
September 19, 2021
Low numbers forced Penn Hills cross country coach Lee Zelkowitz to make some audibles with the schedule.
Runners of varying experience levels mix together on Norwin cross country teams
September 18, 2021
As experienced and trail tested as the girls cross country team is at Norwin, the boys team is just as inexperienced.
Strong freshman class adds to lineup for defending PIAA champion North Allegheny cross country teams
When your boys and girls teams are both defending WPIAL and PIAA cross country champions, what do you do this fall for an encore?
Kiski Area cross country teams set goal of improving as season progresses
September 15, 2021
Kiski Area coach Tom Berzonsky advocates a fundamental approach to the 2021 cross country season for his runners.
A-K Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Fox Chapel’s Jack Lorence
September 14, 2021
Jack Lorence
Gateway runners kick off season at host invitational
September 12, 2021
The Gateway cross country teams have a lot on their plate in the early portion of the season, and coach Tom LaBuff said workouts and challenging competition are helping the boys and girls runners gauge where they are in their progression and also set goals for the end of the season.
Moon’s Cochran a champion again at Red, White & Blue Classic
September 11, 2021
Moon senior Mia Cochran truly has the hang of the White Oak Park cross country course.
Riverview boys cross country eyes return to PIAA meet
The Riverview boys cross country team finished second to Winchester Thurston at last year’s WPIAL Class A championships at White Oak Park.
Plum runners start strong at Gateway Invitational
The Plum cross country teams are regular attendees of the season-opening Gateway Invitational at Boyce Park.
Loaded lineup has Pine-Richland cross country team thinking big
September 4, 2021
The Pine-Richland girls cross country team is hoping to set a gold standard this fall.
Hampton boys cross country under the radar, on the upswing
Hampton’s top three competitors at last year’s WPIAL Class 2A cross country finals were Nathan Garrett, Dale Hall and Michael Belch.
Deer Lakes runner McCoy gears preparation toward contending at WPIAL cross country championships
August 30, 2021
Carson McCoy is a state champion in track and field, as he won the PIAA Class AA title in the 1,600-meter run in May at Shippensburg after placing second at WPIALs at week earlier.
Fresh start energizes talented, young Hampton cross country team
August 28, 2021
A youthful Hampton girls cross country team is about to get even younger.
Penn Hills cross country hoping for more runners to join promising group
August 8, 2021
Lee Zelkowitz hopes when all the kids return to Penn Hills High School this fall, it will help raise participation.
