Cross Country
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Southmoreland’s Lexi Ohler
October 21, 2024
Cross country is considered an individual sport by nature.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Freeport’s Ben Brestensky
Ben Brestensky is a young man of few words.
Gateway runners make strides heading into WPIAL cross country meet
October 20, 2024
Kairell McCoy ran to a time of 18 minutes, 31.8 seconds at last year’s WPIAL Class 3A cross country championships at White Oak Park. The time landed him 110th overall.
Norwin notebook: Knights sweep county cross country titles
October 19, 2024
Norwin doesn’t go to cross country meets to see the changing leaves and experience ambience.
North Allegheny’s Kucler twins branch out with college choices
North Allegheny star distance runners Robin and Wren Kucler took official visits to the same schools, but the identical twins ended up on different paths.
Fox Chapel senior among runners picking up wins at rain-softened TSTCA cross country meet
October 17, 2024
After a stretch of cold, damp weather this week, the sun broke through Thursday just in time for the annual Tri-State Track Coaches Association Cross Country Championship Meet at White Oak Park.
Seniors from Latrobe, Penn-Trafford win their 1st WCCA cross country championships
October 9, 2024
A couple of seniors can mark off winning the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association cross country meet off their wish lists.
Freeport senior runner Michael Braun commits to ‘No. 1 choice’ Penn State
Michael Braun first made contact with Penn State cross country and track and field coaches in late August and quickly developed a rapport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diabetes, torn ACL can’t slow Hampton runner
September 21, 2024
Like everyone else, Hampton junior Marissa Bigante has good days and bad days.
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.
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.
