Track and Field
Westmoreland County track and field notebook: Sellitto, Sullenberger mourned at WCCA event
May 2, 2021
Before the running finals at Saturday’s Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association track and field championships, a moment of silence was held in honor of association president Larry Sellitto and Hempfield coach and historian Roger Sullenberger, who passed away this past year.
Quaker Valley’s Claire Kuzma shows discus dominance
As a sophomore two years ago, Quaker Valley’s Claire Kuzma placed fifth in the discus at the WPIAL Class AA championships with a throw of 118 feet and 1 inch.
GCC’s Brewer a triple winner at WCCA; Hempfield’s Norris sets shot put record
May 1, 2021
Greensburg Central Catholic junior Corinn Brewer has put together an impressive resume during her high school career.
Bethel Park’s Psotka sets sights on WPIAL javelin title
Under normal conditions, Bethel Park’s Alexa Psotka would be striving this year for her fourth consecutive appearance at the WPIAL Class AAA track and field finals.
WCCA track and field championship moved to Saturday
April 28, 2021
Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association officials decided Wednesday to postpone Thursday’s track and field championship because of the threat of inclement weather.
Westmoreland track notes: WCCA championships set for return
April 25, 2021
The Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association track and field championship will resume after a year absence because of the coronavirus.
Penn Hills’ Angelo Allen carries momentum into spring track season
Angelo Allen laid the groundwork for what could be an outstanding spring with a strong winter track and field season.
Gateway’s Robinson finding her place among WPIAL’s top sprinters
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.
