Cross Country
Shaler cross country wants to continue program’s growth
August 29, 2019
Years of rebuilding the middle school cross country program started to show progress at the varsity level for Shaler Area last season.
Signal Item cross country preview: Young runners get chance to shine
Cross country season opens with many of the Carnegie-area teams looking to replace their top runners. The good news? Most of the teams were young last season and have plenty of experience coming back.
Fox Chapel cross country teams must fill several spots opened by graduations
August 9, 2019
Fox Chapel cross country coach Tom Moul will have a lot of running shoes to fill on the girls and boys squads this season.
Fox Chapel’s Fitch hits senior year at full speed
August 2, 2019
Fox Chapel rising senior Christian Fitch has been a mainstay on the cross country and track teams since his freshman year.
Trib HSSN rewind: A look back at the 2018 cross country season
June 27, 2019
There is a reason gold is in North Allegheny’s team colors.
Mt. Lebanon’s Anderson named state’s top cross country runner by Gatorade
February 15, 2019
Mt. Lebanon runner Patrick Anderson, who won WPIAL and PIAA titles in the fall, was named this week as the state's Gatorade Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. The 5-foot-8, 150-pound junior also placed sixth at the Foot Locker Northeast Regional in Bronx, N.Y., and finished 29th at the
North Allegheny runner competes at national meet
December 13, 2018
Under the weather, North Allegheny boys cross country senior Zachary Kinne had a disappointing showing in the Nike Cross Nationals Dec. 1 in Portland, Ore. Kinne, a Duke recruit, came in 122nd of 203 (16 minutes, 24.1 seconds). andquot;I had a similar feeling during my Tri-State (Track Coaches Association) and
Mt. Lebanon’s Anderson relishes opportunity to compete at national race
December 12, 2018
The prospect of taking on top runners from around the country got to Mt. Lebanon junior Patrick Anderson at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships Boys National Finals Dec. 8 in San Diego. Anderson placed 29th of 40 in 16 minutes, 16.4 seconds in the 5k run in Balboa Park.
Anderson 29th at national cross country meet
December 9, 2018
Mt. Lebanon junior Patrick Anderson placed 29th overall Saturday at the 40th Annual Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships at Morley Field, Balboa Park in San Diego. The field of 40 runners competed on a dry course under sunny skies with temperatures in the mid 60s. Anderson was 10th among
North Allegheny’s Christy to run at Duquesne
November 21, 2018
North Allegheny senior Ally Christy will continue her cross country career close to home. Christy signed a letter of intent to the Duquesne women's team for the 2019 season Nov. 14. Christy, who plans to study business, said the school offers the perfect mix of academics and running. She consideredGreensburg Salem’s Brown, Binda sign D-I scholarships
November 20, 2018
Four Greensburg Salem athletes recently signed letters-of-intent , and two were to Division-I universities. Senior Cameron Binda will continue his track and cross country career at Duquesne, and Mark Brown will head to Youngstown State to run track and cross country. Brown edged Cam Binda to win the WPIAL Class
Fox Chapel cross country finishes strong at PIAAs
November 16, 2018
The Fox Chapel cross country team wrapped up its 2018 season with a successful showing at the PIAA championships three weeks ago. The girls finished fifth overall with Sarena Seeger (fifth) and Grace Sisson (ninth) earning medals. Christian Fitch finished fifth for the boys and also earned a medal. Overall,
North Allegheny cross country runner Kinne chooses Duke
November 15, 2018
North Allegheny cross country senior Zachary Kinne put so much into figuring out where he wanted to continue his career, he made himself sick. Kinne signed a letter of intent to the Duke men's team for the 2019-20 season Nov. 14. andquot;I finished my application for early decision on Nov.Shady Side Academy runners look forward to next season
November 9, 2018
For the second year in a row, the Shady Side Academy girls cross country team finished with a 9-2 overall record and 8-2 in the section. andquot;It was a wonderful season for us,andquot; SSA coach Sue Whitney said. andquot;We were consistently positive and had constructive senior leadership at every turn.andquot;
Patience, persistance help Hampton’s Cafaro qualify for PIAA meet
November 8, 2018
When Joey Cafaro finished within five seconds of qualifying for the PIAA cross country meet as a sophomore, he was a prime candidate for a spot last year. But things don't always go as planned. In December of 2016, he was diagnosed with a tarsal coalition, an irregular bone growthShaler Area’s Hennen, Kalbaugh gain experience at PIAA meet
Samantha Hennen and Dalton Kalbaugh didn't bring back any medals from the PIAA Class AAA cross country championships. What both gained is confidence and perspective. Despite it being the first trip for each runner, the Shaler Area duo was a little disappointed with how they performed. But the collective experienced
Carroll becomes 1st Redeemer Lutheran runner to compete at PIAA meet
As Charis Carroll was starting high school, she was debating about if she wanted to continue with dance or if she needed to change her extracurricular activity. After going on a run with a friend last year, Carroll decided she would pursue cross country. In just her second year, CarrollPIAA champion North Allegheny cross country teams to compete at regional meet
After earning the PIAA Class AAA title, the North Allegheny girls cross country team hated to see the season end. The Tigers will get a chance to extend it Nov. 24 at the Nike Cross Regionals Northeast meet in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. One of eight regional championships, top finishers willGreensburg holding parade to honor state champion Golden Lions cross country team
November 4, 2018
Greensburg Salem boys cross country will receive a heroes' welcome 5 p.m. Sunday. The team will be paraded through downtown Greensburg after winning the PIAA Class AA Cross Country Championship on Saturday. The team also was honored with a fire-truck parade on Oct. 25 when ther won the WPIAL title.
Fox Chapel cross country pair finishes fifth
November 3, 2018
HERSHEY -- Fox Chapel junior Christian Fitch and senior Sarena Seeger took fifth place at the PIAA Class AAA cross country championships Saturday at the muddy Parkview course. andquot;I just tried to get out fast and maintain like I did all year,andquot; Seeger said. andquot;I tend to run well when
