Cross Country
Returning runners step into key roles for Pine-Richland cross country team
September 11, 2022
The Pine-Richland girls cross country team graduated two runners who are now competing at NCAA Division I schools, but there’s still a wealth of talent in the program.
Riverview boys cross country begins quest to defend WPIAL title
Amberson Bauer and Christopher Barnes finished near the top — third and fourth, respectively — at the traditional season-opening Gateway Invitational cross country meet Sept. 3 at Boyce Park in Plum.
Plum runners off to strong start after performance at Gateway Invitational
Plum’s Connor Pivirotto and Riverview’s Christopher Barnes were next to each other down the final straightaway to the finish line in the boys varsity race at the Gateway Invitational cross country meet Sept. 3 at Boyce Park.
Kefimba Cisse claims title at host Gateway Invitational
Kefimba Cisse finished second to the now-graduate Brady Sundin in Gateway cross country races last year.
Hampton cross country team working on encore after historic season
September 10, 2022
The Hampton boys cross country team is learning how to run with a target on its back.
Top runners on Penn Hills cross country team set for competitive season
August 20, 2022
Austin Stuchul and Sawyer Kinney went east to make improvements for the Penn Hills cross country team this fall.
Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 WPIAL cross country alignment
July 5, 2022
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Running to honor their father’s memory, Latrobe twins finish among leaders at Pittsburgh Marathon
May 6, 2022
Latrobe twins Lexie and Lizzie Planinsek ran their first marathon May 1.
Moon’s Mia Cochran repeats as Pa. Gatorade girls cross country award winner
January 25, 2022
Moon’s Mia Cochran has defended yet another cross country title.
Shaler cross country duo to run at Robert Morris
January 23, 2022
Ryan Paris didn’t feel tied down when making his college decision.
Alle-Kiski Valley boys and girls cross country honor rolls announced
December 22, 2021
The Alle-Kiski Valley Cross Country Honor Roll for the 2021 season was released Wednesday.
Kiski Area runner Miller caps season with All-American honors at Nike meet
December 13, 2021
Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller capped her successful cross country season with a bold exclamation point.
After 3rd-place finish at PIAA meet, Riverview bids farewell to decorated senior runners
November 21, 2021
The Riverview boys cross country team was situated high in the PIAA Class A state rankings through the entirety of the fall season.
Shaler runners build to strong postseason
Tyler Paszkowski and his Shaler cross country teammates started the season slow by design.
North Allegheny’s Mlecko steps into PIAA cross country history books as 4-time team champion
November 20, 2021
There was a time when Maura Mlecko was the freshman on North Allegheny’s cross country team, running at the state championship meet in Hershey for the first time. But like runners on that course, four years can go by fast.
Future bright for Hampton cross country teams
The Hampton boys and girls cross country teams each have a lot to look forward to next season.
Moon’s Mia Cochran named Pennsylvania cross country runner of the year
November 18, 2021
Moon senior Mia Cochran picked up a huge honor when the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association named her the girls athlete of the year.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Derry’s Jane Huss
November 17, 2021
Jane Huss
Before heading west, Pine-Richland runner caps decorated high school cross country career
November 14, 2021
On Nov. 10, Meredith Price signed a letter of intent for track and cross country at Utah State, so this coming fall she’ll be running in the Rocky Mountains.
Gateway’s Sundin caps high school cross country career at PIAA championships
Brady Sundin capped his high school cross country career on the state’s biggest stage.
