Cross Country
Butler’s Griffith sets event record in winning Tri-State cross country title
October 19, 2023
As Butler senior Drew Griffith approached the end of the 5,000-meter course at the Tri-State Cross Country Championship at White Oak Park on Thursday, his mom stood with a camera waiting for her son to break more records.
Gateway’s Kefimba Cisse sets sights on returning to PIAA championships
October 15, 2023
Kefimba Cisse likes to run at White Oak Park.
Quaker Valley cross country teams enjoying special season
The Quaker Valley cross country program is having a magical season.
Penn-Trafford’s Amelia Barilla achieves personal record, takes 2nd place at WCCA meet
Penn-Trafford senior Amelia Barilla’s plan during the annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet was to stay with Kiski Area senior Eliza Miller and hopefully out kick her at the end.
Penn Hills cross country looking to finish season strong
The Penn Hills cross country program has seen its numbers steadily climb since having a tough start to the season.
Pine-Richland girls cross country looks to return to states … and bring the boys team along this time
Every year, the Pine-Richland cross country teams ramp up to be in peak condition for the WPIAL championships.
Riverview runners ready to contend for WPIAL medals, PIAA berth
October 14, 2023
PA Milesplit, a website which tracks and reports on cross country teams throughout the state, lists five teams as the primary contenders for the four PIAA qualifying spots from WPIAL boys Class A.
Plum runners prepare for WPIAL cross country championships
Gabriel Powell has the PIAA cross country championships on his mind as the days become fewer and fewer before the WPIAL’s top races of the year take center stage Oct. 26 at White Oak Park.
Franklin Regional’s Nathan Kociela, Caroline Shirley shine at WCCA championships
There was nothing but smiles on the faces of Franklin Regional cross country runners Oct. 11 following their finishes at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association cross country championships.
After sitting out, Eden Christian runner eager to compete for WPIAL cross country gold
The only running Nathan Garrett did at last year’s WPIAL cross country championships was to urge on his Eden Christian teammates.
Fox Chapel cross country claims section titles, building momentum for WPIAL meet
Fox Chapel cross country coach Thomas Moul knew what the top goal on the mind of the girls team was. After a few years without a title, the Foxes wanted to get back on top of the section.
Kiski Area’s Miller, Plazio win WCCA titles; Norwin boys, girls sweep 3A team trophies
October 11, 2023
As Eliza Miller headed toward the finish line during the annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association Cross Country Championship on Wednesday, she turned it on.
Norwin runner finds perfect pace, shows plenty of potential
October 7, 2023
While she used to come out sprinting at the start of a cross country race, Annie Czajkowski is more methodical now, pacing herself before a late push to pass.
Kiski Area’s Miller shines again at cross country sectional
October 4, 2023
Kiski Area senior Eliza Miller crushed her own Northmoreland Park course record Wednesday at the WPIAL Division 1, Section 4 cross country championship meet, finishing the 3.1-mile course in 18 minutes, 22.80 seconds.
For North Allegheny cross country team, it’s a matter of staying the course
September 30, 2023
When it comes to putting down cones, North Allegheny might be second only to PennDOT. There are always plenty lining the school’s cross county course in North Park.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem’s Ashlan Price
September 25, 2023
In Westmoreland County, there is no cross country program like Greensburg Salem’s.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Burrell’s Grace Nesko
For a cross country runner such as Burrell’s Grace Nesko, a hip injury might be the toughest to endure.
North Hills senior adds cross country to 3-sport resume, gives team boost
September 23, 2023
Ella Demoise’s plate was already pretty full heading into her senior year of high school. But she was willing to make a little space, and the North Hills cross country program sure is happy about that.
Works pays off when Fox Chapel runner shatters personal best time
Fox Chapel junior cross country runner Ethan Vaughan wanted to get below 17 minutes this season. Last season, Vaughan plateaued with a best time of 17 minutes, 2 seconds.
Best races are ahead for Freeport junior cross country runner Michael Braun
September 20, 2023
Michael Braun was the seventh-fastest underclassmen and the third fastest sophomore at last year’s WPIAL Class 2A cross country championships at Cal U (Pa.).
