Gymnastics
Freeport’s Allyson Turk hopes to build off medal-laden sophomore gymnastics season
March 10, 2025
Allyson Turk has an unwavering commitment and tireless determination, perfect qualities for an up-and-coming high school gymnast.
‘Almost flawless’: Mt. Pleasant’s Olivia Kovach offers picture-perfect performance at WPIAL meet
February 24, 2025
Mt. Pleasant’s Olivia Kovach put on a picture-perfect performance at this year’s WPIAL individual gymnastics championships.
Kiski Area’s Ellie Arnold caps freshman season with WPIAL gymnastics gold
Kiski Area’s Ellie Arnold recently wrapped up an unforgettable freshman season in gymnastics.
South Hills Record notebook: Abby Rexrode again leads way for Baldwin gymnasts
February 23, 2025
The Baldwin gymnastics team was led once again in 2024-25 by the talented Abby Rexrode, a senior athlete and multiple-time WPIAL titlist.
Thomas Jefferson gymnasts celebrate 3rd WPIAL team title
The girls on the Thomas Jefferson gymnastics team were all smiles, beaming perhaps, following the WPIAL championships held Feb. 13 at Moon.
Westmoreland H.S. athletes of the week: Mt. Pleasant’s Olivia Kovach and Jeannette’s Markus McGowan
February 15, 2025
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Mt. Pleasant’s Olivia Kovach dethrones 3-time champ to win WPIAL all-around gymnastics title
February 8, 2025
Mt. Pleasant junior Olivia Kovach dethroned three-time champion Abby Rexrode of Baldwin in the all-around at the WPIAL gymnastics championships Saturday at Moon.
Big stage awaits North Allegheny junior gymnast
January 25, 2025
A gymnastics trip to Las Vegas prevented North Allegheny junior Sarah Patterson from competing at last season’s WPIAL individual championships.
Gymnasts ring in new year at high school invitational
January 20, 2025
Hundreds of high school gymnasts and USAG competitors participated in the three-day Happy New Year Invitational on Jan. 3-5 at Kiski Area.
Roster smaller but hopes high for North Allegheny gymnasts
December 14, 2024
The North Allegheny gymnastics team hopes to prove good things come in small packages.
With 4 seniors leading way, Fox Chapel gymnasts show camaraderie, drive to improve
December 7, 2024
The Fox Chapel gymnasts walk into practice, yearning to beat their personal records. The Foxes flip through the air, showcasing their strength, flexibility and grace. Nonetheless, their performance is just one aspect of what makes gymnastics special.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL gymnastics alignment
August 19, 2024
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Hampton teen quickly climbing gymnastics ladder
July 14, 2024
Hampton teen Ella Lattimore enjoyed gymnastics long before she became any good at it.
Thomas Jefferson senior makes impact in diving, gymnastics
May 19, 2024
Addison Arndt, a two-sport standout at Thomas Jefferson, is attending Penn State in the fall.
Gymnasts Olivia Kovach, Ava Hickman look forward to defending WPIAL titles
May 13, 2024
They say good things come in small packages.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Linzi Shaffer
April 15, 2024
At Franklin Regional, there’s a young gymnast who’s had a ton of success this year.
Baldwin gymnast Abby Rexrode savors 3rd WPIAL gymnastics title, eyes unprecedented 4th
February 25, 2024
Much like the luminosity displayed by a three-carat diamond, Baldwin junior Abby Rexrode has had a brilliant three-year gymnastics career.
Pine-Richland celebrates winning 4th WPIAL gymnastics championship
February 18, 2024
The Pine-Richland gymnastics team brought little green foam fingers with “We’re No. 1” written on them to the WPIAL championships.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Mt. Pleasant’s Olivia Kovach, Mt. Pleasant’s Dylan Pitzer
February 17, 2024
Olivia Kovach
Baldwin’s Abby Rexrode wins 3rd straight WPIAL all-around gymnastics title
February 10, 2024
Baldwin junior Abby Rexrode won her third straight all-around title at the WPIAL gymnastics championships Saturday at Moon, taking first place in three of the four events.
