Cross Country

PIAA qualifiers from Quaker Valley are from left, assistant coach Ron Graf, senior Ellie Cain, head coach Ryan Kelly, senior Ollie Graham, sophomore River Capek, senior Matt Cohen, sophomore Tyler Bell, junior Jackson Pethel, junior Clark LaLomia and freshman Jonah Montagnese.

Quaker Valley cross country teams accomplishing goals in postseason

November 5, 2023

It’s been a sweet season for the Quaker Valley boys cross country team.

Runners compete at the WPIAL cross country championships Oct. 26 at White Oak Park.

Penn Hills senior finishes cross country career with fond memories

Sawyer Kinney has been drawn to activities throughout his life that made him feel like he was joining a brotherhood. When the Penn Hills senior thought about what he would like post-college life to be like, he was drawn to a military career the same way he was drawn to running cross country.

Butler’s Drew Griffith wins the PIAA cross country championship Saturday.

WPIAL shines at PIAA cross country event with 4 champions

November 4, 2023

Cross Country is alive and well in the WPIAL.

Riverview’s Christopher Barnes finishes fourth in the boys Class A race at the TSTCA cross country championship Oct. 19 at White Oak Park.

Riverview runners return to Hershey with team trophies in their sights

November 2, 2023

The Riverview boys and girls cross country teams both ran at the PIAA Class A championships last year.

Mt. Lebanon’s Logan St. John Kletter wins the Class 3A race at the WPIAL Cross County Championships on Thursday at White Oak Park.

Mt. Lebanon’s Logan St. John Kletter wins 2nd WPIAL girls cross country title

October 26, 2023

Mt. Lebanon senior Logan St. John Kletter was a little surprised that Kiski Area senior Eliza Miller went out fast.

Ringgold’s Ryan Pajak leads the pack in the Class 2A race at the WPIAL Cross County Championships on Thursday at White Oak Park.

Butler’s Drew Griffith battles cold to win another WPIAL title; Ringgold’s Ryan Pajak claims 3rd

One of the first individuals to greet Butler senior Drew Griffith after he won the WPIAL Class 3A cross country title Thursday at White Oak Park was Class 3A girls winner Logan St. John Kletter of Mt. Lebanon.

Mt. Lebanon’s Logan St. John Kletter wins the TSTCA cross country championship Oct. 19 at White Oak Park.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 26, 2023: Postseason action in cross country, soccer, volleyball

October 25, 2023

Welcome to one of the busiest days of WPIAL fall sports postseason action on Thrive and Survive Thursday.

Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller takes the early lead from Penn-Trafford’s Amelia Barilla and never looks back as she wins the WCCA Cross Country Championship on Oct. 11.

Kiski Area’s Miller, A-K Valley’s top runners ready for WPIAL cross country meet

Kiski Area senior Eliza Miller sounded an optimistic tone on the eve of her final WPIAL Class 3A cross country championship race.

Butlers’ Drew Griffith wins the Class 3A boys TSTCA cross country championship Oct. 19, at White Oak Park.

4 runners looking to defend WPIAL cross country titles

Butler senior Drew Griffith set a course record during the Tri-State Coaches Association cross country championship a week ago at White Oak Park.

Runners compete in the 2020 Tri-State Coaches Association Cross Country Championships at White Oak Park, the site of this year’s WPIAL championships.

Perennial contender Chartiers Valley in the mix for WPIAL cross country success

October 22, 2023

The Chartiers Valley cross country program seems to be in the mix every year, and this year looks to be no different.

Hampton’s Jacob Bonnar (right) and the Talbots will race at the WPIAL championships on Thursday (Oct. 26).

Hampton boys eye WPIAL cross country 3-peat

October 21, 2023

Since last season’s fourth-place finish at states, the Hampton boys cross country team has been focused on a return trip to Hershey.

Butler’s Drew Griffith takes the lead during the boys Class 3A race at the TSTCA Cross Country Championship on Thursday at White Oak Park.

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 senior Kefimba Cisse placed third in the boys varsity race at the Division I, Section 4 championship meet Oct. 4, 2023, at Northmoreland Park.

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’s Clark LaLomia, Tyler Bell, Jackson Pethel, Jonah Montagnese, River Capek and Oliver Graham celebrate a first-place finish in Class 2a at the Bald Eagle Invitational.

Quaker Valley cross country teams enjoying special season

The Quaker Valley cross country program is having a magical season.

Penn-Trafford’s Amelia Barilla takes second during the girls WCCA cross country championship Oct. 11, 2023, at Westmoreland County Community College.
Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review

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.

Runners compete in the 2020 WPIAL cross country championships at White Oak Park.

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.

Junior Holden Deasy hopes to help the Riverview boys cross country team qualify for the PIAA Class A championships for the eighth time in the past nine seasons when the Raiders run at WPIALs Oct. 26, 2023.

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 senior Gabriel Powell crosses the finish line fifth overall in the boys varsity race at the Division I, Section 4 cross country championship meet Oct. 4, 2023, at Northmoreland Park.

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 takes second in the boys WCCA cross country championship Oct. 11, 2023, at Westmoreland County Community College.

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.

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 25 Next »