Track and Field
Kiski Area track and field teams celebrate section titles
May 9, 2022
The Kiski Area boys and girls track and field teams will be competing in the WPIAL Class 3A team semifinals at North Allegheny on Tuesday.
Quaker Valley runners collect medals during strong season
May 8, 2022
Kadin Johnson is the fastest athlete at Quaker Valley this school year.
Westmoreland High School Athletes of the Week: Hempfield’s Liz Tapper, Yough’s James Shoman
May 7, 2022
Liz Tapper
Penn Hills notebook: Track team makes headlines at South Fayette Invitational
Penn Hills’ athletes were able to leave a lasting impression at the South Fayette Invitational. The Indians, who are still trying to see athletes qualify for the WPIAL Class 3A track and field championship meet May 18, were able to take another step forward in their progress.
First-year athletes finding success for Fox Chapel track and field team
As Fox Chapel readies for the WPIAL track and field postseason, a number of athletes came to prominence during the regular season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 6, 2022: Jeannette baseball could sneak into playoffs
May 6, 2022
A week from Friday, the WPIAL will unveil the brackets on the 2022 district baseball playoffs.
Hampton 3-sport star Matt DeMatteo to run track at Duquesne
May 4, 2022
Hampton three-sport athlete Matt DeMatteo has committed to attend Duquesne on a track scholarship.
WPIAL postpones team track semifinals to Wednesday
May 3, 2022
The WPIAL postponed its team track semifinals to Wednesday because of an unfavorable weather forecast Tuesday that included afternoon rain and possible thunderstorms.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 3, 2022: Team track semifinals set
Rain may affect a busy day of WPIAL baseball and softball Tuesday, but barring storms, the district postseason should begin for one spring outdoor sport.
After sprinting to school record, Springdale’s Gent sets sights on WPIAL, PIAA success
May 2, 2022
Colton Gent joined the Springdale track and field team to stay in shape and to continue training for football season.
Pine-Richland notebook: Junior among top 1,600 runners in WPIAL
May 1, 2022
The Butler Invitational is the largest regular season track meet in the district and is often a good judge of who will be a threat at the WPIAL championships.
Penn Hills notebook: Allen shatters school outdoor shot put record
A long day at Slippery Rock University’s high school invitational wasn’t something Penn Hills track coach Lee Zelkowitz was hoping for.
Franklin Regional track teams claim section titles with undefeated records
April 30, 2022
Franklin Regional pulled a section double-dip this spring, winning team titles in boys and girls track and field for just the second time in program history.
Norwin track teams celebrate 4th straight outright section titles
Unbeaten in five Section 1-3A meets, the Norwin boys and girls track and field teams pulled off a four-peat: four outright section titles in as many years — the run includes co-titles in 2017.
Young athletes finding success for Highlands track and field
April 25, 2022
Brooke Signorella had just earned a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles at the annual Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational, but her sprint wasn’t quite over.
Gateway athletes battle adversity in quest for WPIAL qualifying marks
April 24, 2022
When breaking down early-season progress of his boys and girls track and field teams, veteran Gateway coach Tom LaBuff said that his athletes have worked hard to cut through adversities such as less-than-stellar weather and the fight to stay healthy in the quest to meet their goals and expectations.
CJ Singleton shatters meet record in 3,200 as home team dominates Butler Invitational
CJ Singleton shattered his own meet record in the 3,200, leading the home team to a resounding victory in the team race at the Butler Invitational on Saturday.
Home team, Indiana runner star at Butler Invitational
April 23, 2022
The host team jumped on the competition to win the team title at the Butler Invitational on Friday.
High school track and field notebook: Strong field headed to Butler this weekend
April 19, 2022
The 57th annual Butler Invitational will be held over two days this weekend.
Young Derry track team finding success ahead of schedule
It wasn’t a picturesque day at Derry track practice Monday. A cold wind was gusting and ice pellets were pelting the distance runners during their workout.
