Track and Field
Penn Hills notebook: Indoor track team looks to build speed, stamina
February 19, 2023
While Penn Hills indoor track coach Lee Zelkowitz like to use the winter season as a program builder for the fall outdoor season, the Indians would like to build some momentum by sending a few athletes to the state meet.
Big day for Canon-McMillan at TSTCA indoor track championships
February 18, 2023
Rose Kuchera won a pair of events, the 60-meter hurdles and long jump, to headline a big day for Canon-McMillan at the TSTCA indoor track championships Saturday at Edinboro.
Norwin pole vaulter lands with Division I track program at Northeastern
Pole vaulting was, in the beginning, nothing more than a harmless suggestion to Hannah Shaw.
Norwin’s Jiancristoforo will run for Robert Morris
January 22, 2023
With a six-days-a-week running schedule that equates to about 40 miles, Emma Jiancristoforo is always on the move.
Penn Hills’ Cam Thomas works to ‘develop top-end speed’ during indoor track season
Cam Thomas was pleased that though imperfect, his start to the indoor track season showed tangible progress from the year before.
Fox Chapel track team gets off to fast start to indoor season
January 21, 2023
Fox Chapel’s Anna Troutman didn’t get the opportunity to compete in the WPIAL outdoor track championships last season due to an injury. But after her debut with the Foxes’ indoor track team last season, she left a lasting impression.
Norwin notebook: Ace high jumper makes college choice
January 7, 2023
Senior Ashley Laukus is one of the top high jumpers at Norwin.
Norwin’s Anna DeFazio to run at St. Francis (Pa.)
January 1, 2023
What were your goals when you were 8 years old?
Quaker Valley thrower’s dedication carries him to Amherst track team
December 18, 2022
By all indications, Quaker Valley senior Alex MacDonald is a humble guy.
Penn Hills track team looks to build confidence during indoor season
December 4, 2022
Lee Zelkowitz is excited to get the track team moving through the indoor season. Practice was scheduled to start Dec. 5, and the Indians hope to utilize the season to build confidence and capitalize with some strong performances.
Hempfield track star Liz Tapper picks Michigan
October 20, 2022
Hempfield senior Liz Tapper announced at volleyball senior night Thursday that she will be continuing her track career at the University of Michigan.
Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL track and field alignment
August 8, 2022
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Former WPIAL director organizes P3R youth track event at RMU Island Sports Center
August 1, 2022
Put away the stopwatches.
Amazing year for North Allegheny grad Ayden Owens-Delerme continues at World Championships
July 16, 2022
Ayden Owens-Delerme appears nowadays on TV commercials in Arkansas for a local hospital system, but the recent NCAA decathlon champion is ready to take his track talents global.
Competitive fire burns bright for Quaker Valley 3-sport star Nora Johns
July 3, 2022
Nora Johns is a natural.
Hampton track standout Kevyn Fish wants to be known as more than a fast freshman
Finishing first in a track and field event is never an easy task. There are many athletes vying for the prestigious accomplishment of being on the podium.
Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller named Valley News Dispatch Girls Athlete of the Year
July 2, 2022
Just a sophomore, Eliza Miller already has accomplished what most athletes dream about.
Hempfield state champ Liz Tapper named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Girls Athlete of the Year
Liz Tapper’s unbelievable junior track and field season at Hempfield is turning into a great summer.
North Allegheny grad Ayden Owens wins NCAA decathlon gold
June 10, 2022
North Allegheny graduate Ayden Owens won gold for Arkansas in the decathlon at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Thursday, setting a meet record in the process.
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Kiski Area’s Campbell Curry
June 6, 2022
Campbell Curry competed in three sports in high school, balancing numerous activities such as soccer, golf, track and field, and his academics.
