Cross Country
Hempfield girls claim 3rd cross country section title, hope to run in postseason meets
October 12, 2020
Hempfield girls cross country coach Jeff Mayo was surprised to learn the Spartans had won only two section titles before the 2020 season.
Redeemer Lutheran cross country teams making a name for themselves
October 11, 2020
Redeemer Lutheran might not be a household name when it comes to cross country, but they are no longer just showing up for cross country meets. They are showing up to win now.
Gateway runners turn focus to postseason invitational success
The Gateway boys and girls cross country teams are in the stretch run to the WPIAL championships in two weeks, and the Gators hope to take advantage of both practices and competition to sharpen their focus.
Carlynton cross country runner on comeback trail after hip surgery
Upon the conclusion of his sophomore school year at Carlynton in June 2019, Desmond Corrado was planning to spend the summer running and preparing to be one of the top distance runners in the district.
Plum runners look to finish season strong at postseason invitationals
October 10, 2020
Livia Paoletti understands she doesn’t have many high school cross country races left.
After strong section season, North Allegheny runners prepare for championship meets
When North Allegheny’s runners walked to the starting line wearing masks for their early-September scrimmage, coach John Neff wasn’t sure what to expect from cross country season under covid-19 conditions.
PIAA tweaks fall playoff brackets, cross country qualifiers for state championship
October 7, 2020
The PIAA made changes to its fall postseason plans Wednesday including a move that lets more WPIAL runners into the state cross country championships.
Norwin’s Jubert wins 1st Bald Eagle Classic in preview of WPIAL course
October 4, 2020
The WPIAL recently announced a new site for its cross country championships — White Oak Park.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Patrick Driscoll pulls double duty with golf, cross country
Penn-Trafford senior Patrick Driscoll has been pulling double duty this fall.
Penn Hills runners aim for improvement after solid opening invitational
October 3, 2020
The Penn Hills cross country team is looking or consistent improvement throughout the season as a barometer of team success.
Hampton girls cross country ‘moving in the right direction’
The Hampton girls cross county team has hit the ground running.
Hampton cross country team finds its stride in Class AA
Talk about a kick to the shins.
Pine-Richland cross country driven by team accolades
September 26, 2020
There’s a cure for the bittersweet emotions Pine-Richland felt last November at the PIAA cross country championships.
Norwin runners benefit from strength-in-numbers mentality
Norwin cross country isn’t always about crossing the finish line first. Or last, for that matter.
WPIAL chooses alternate site for cross country championships
September 21, 2020
Cross country runners who competed last week in the Red, White and Blue Classic got an early look at the WPIAL championship course.
Gateway runners stay dedicated to lowering times throughout season
September 20, 2020
While the PIAA and WPIAL wrangled with the decision to maintain the fall sports seasons or postpone them to 2021, the Gateway boys and girls cross country teams kept churning out miles to be ready to go when called upon.
Paszkowski, Paris lead Shaler cross country team into promising season
Running at North Park and the river trails in Millvale helped Tyler Paszkowski and Ryan Paris pass a lot of time during quarantine.
Butler’s Singleton, Moon’s Cochran among winners at Red, White and Blue Classic
September 19, 2020
Butler’s C.J. Singleton recorded the fastest time of all runners who competed in the 18th annual Red, White and Blue Classic at White Oak Park in White Oak on Saturday afternoon.
Indiana’s Beckwith, Kiski Area’s Miller claim titles at unique Kiski Cavalier Invitational
September 18, 2020
Cool and breezy morning weather gave way to comfortable afternoon temperatures as some of the WPIAL’s top runners kicked off their fall seasons Friday at the Gingerbread Man Kiski Cavalier Invitational at Northmoreland Park in Allegheny Township.
Red, White and Blue Classic cross country meet has new home
September 17, 2020
The Red, White and Blue Classic, an annual cross country meet that is typically run in early September at the Schenley Park Oval, has a new home for 2020.
