Track and Field
Gateway’s Robinson finding her place among WPIAL’s top sprinters
April 25, 2021
Amaya Robinson felt at home at the South Hills Classic on April 10. Baldwin hosted, but Gateway’s Antimarino Stadium provided the setting for the events.
Emerging throwers lead way for Fox Chapel track and field
April 24, 2021
Fox Chapel coach Tom Moul has seen a lot of track and field athletes produce for his teams this season, but throwers Caleb Kulikowski and Jing McCann have stood atop the list from the start.
Pine-Richland’s Rottinghaus sprinting to success in 400, relays
The Pine-Richland track and field coaches had a premonition that senior Ella Rottinghaus was going to set a new school record in the 400-meter run prior to the Rams’ April 14 meet with Seneca Valley, but she didn’t share the same belief.
Plum track and field athletes shine at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational
After competing in a trio of Section 5-AAA meets in the early part of the season, Plum boys and girls track and field team members stepped out and tested their mettle at their first invitational of the spring April 16.
GCC’s Brewer ranked No. 1 in steeplechase after weekend performance
April 18, 2021
Greensburg Central Catholic junior Corinn Brewer jumped to No. 1 in the state and No. 6 in the country by winning the 2K steeplechase at the Jack Roddick Invitational on Saturday at Shippensburg.
Knoch thrower Josh Rohland hoping for big numbers as postseason approaches
Knoch’s Josh Rohland got his first taste of WPIAL track and field championship competition as a sophomore at the 2019 Class AAA meet at Slippery Rock.
Penn Hills sports notebook: Indians’ Allen medals at South Hills Classic
April 17, 2021
Angelo Allen took advantage of the 17th annual South Hills Classic being hosted closer to home.
Gera, Campbell earn MVP honors in Lady Spartan/Wildcat track and field invitational
April 16, 2021
Springtime weather sometimes will test an athlete’s mettle, especially in track and field.
Shaler track and field athletes getting up to speed after missed season
April 11, 2021
Shaler Area track and field coach Shawn Ryan had a nice return to competition for the Titans’ girls track team.
Norwin track and field to lean on senior depth
April 10, 2021
A global pandemic put a line through last season, ending playoff streaks for both of the Norwin track and field teams.
South Hills Classic track and field meet moves to Gateway
April 9, 2021
The South Hills Classic track and field meet has a new home — finally.
Renewed hope takes over for Gateway track and field athletes
April 4, 2021
Gateway track and field head coach Tom LaBuff is used to spending the spring coaching Gators athletes to top finishes at meets and invitationals.
Shady Side Academy’s Melissa Riggins ready to end high school career on high note
April 3, 2021
Shady Side Academy senior Melissa Riggins had her sights set on becoming the first girl to win state medals in the 800- and 1600-meter races in four straight years.
Riverview track and field athletes aim to maintain section success
After being denied an opportunity to compete and defend section championships last spring, members of the Riverview boys and girls track and field teams got back to competition March 27 at the Altoona Igloo Invitational.
Senior Logan Parker leads deep, talented Plum track team
Logan Parker made the most out of his winter competitions.
Penn Hills track team ready for anything after canceled season
March 21, 2021
The 2021 track season at Penn Hills will be filled with many unknowns.
After offseason in gym, Penn Hills junior smashing shot put records
March 15, 2021
Hard work and dedication in the weight room have paid off handsomely for Penn Hills junior Angelo Allen.
Sidelined for almost 2 years, WPIAL spring sports teams return to practice
March 8, 2021
Sidelined for almost two full years, WPIAL spring sports teams returned to practice Monday after having their schedules canceled by coronavirus restrictions a year ago.
Plum’s Logan Parker improves on indoor shot put record
February 20, 2021
At the third Youngstown State open high school meet of the indoor season Feb. 13, Plum senior Logan Parker threw further than anyone else in the shot put.
WPIAL distance running all-star team clocks nation’s best time
February 15, 2021
When Knoch senior Mike Formica and Deer Lakes junior Carson McCoy, two of the top distance runners in the WPIAL, got to talking at the Spire Ohio Championship Preview Meet in Geneva, Ohio, on Jan. 30, they discussed plans to break away from the usual individual races they had run for several weeks this winter and see what an all-star relay could accomplish.
