Track and Field
Penn-Trafford track and field uses county championships as WPIAL tune-up
May 9, 2019
The Penn-Trafford track and field team isn’t much of an invitational team.
Hampton girls track endures, earns another WPIAL playoff berth
The Hampton girls track team might not have hit the ground running, but the Talbots picked up steam quickly.
Hampton boys track features mix of old, new
There was a good dynamic of young and old that represented Hampton boys track this year.
Ligonier Valley rolls to another conference track title
May 8, 2019
The Ligonier Valley boys track team continued its dominance in the Heritage Conference on Tuesday, winning the conference track championship for the fourth consecutive season.
5 Things to Watch during this week’s track and field competitions
May 5, 2019
The high school track and field season is about to wrap up. The WPIAL team competition is Monday at Peters Township, and the WPIAL individual championships are May 16 at Slippery Rock.
South Park’s Huwalt shines in throwing events at Baldwin Invitational
May 3, 2019
South Park senior Maura Huwalt was determined to shine Friday at the 46th annual Baldwin Invitational.Gateway’s Adusepoku among WPIAL’s top sprinters
The annual Butler Invitational is known for having a deep and talented field of athletes, which is why it’s one of the most anticipated track and field events of the season.
Norwin girls cruise to another county track title
The Norwin tracksters — particularly the girls team — shifted into cruise control April 27 at the annual Westmoreland County Coaches Association championships.
Franklin Regional’s Todero leaps into spotlight at WCCA meet
Franklin Regional’s Rayna Todero leaped into the spotlight at the annual Westmoreland County Coaches Association outdoor championships.
14 returning champions set to compete at Baldwin Invitational
May 2, 2019
Rain is in the forecast for Friday. That means its time for the Baldwin Invitational.Shaler junior Mbalo moves closer to WPIAL goals
Cam Mbalo came into the season with lofty goals.
Norwin girls track and field aiming to end WPIAL title drought
May 1, 2019
It has been 11 years since the Norwin girls track and field team won a WPIAL title.
Runners Yourish, Shemanski set sights on WPIAL track medals
Deer Lakes senior Josh Yourish and Freeport junior Sidney Shemanski are two of the top middle distance runners in the state.
Matchups set for WPIAL team track and field finals
April 30, 2019
Sixteen track and field teams remain alive for WPIAL titles after Tuesday’s semifinal meets determined the finalists for the championships Monday at Peters Township.
A-K Valley track and field teams gallop into WPIAL semifinals
April 28, 2019
The last time the Apollo-Ridge boys track and field team qualified for the WPIAL semifinals was in 2014 when the Tre Tipton-led Vikings won the section title and punched their ticket to the postseason.
Penn Hills athletes prepare for postseason competitions
April 25, 2019
Last year, the Penn Hills track and field program was well represented by the boys team in the postseason meets. This year, it’s the girls turn as they look to bring a big contingent to states.
School discus record in hand, Kiski Area’s Jean Starr aims for bigger goals
The Kiski Area girls high school discus record had a target, figuratively speaking, on its back coming into this season.
Track teams capture section championships in Class AAA, AA
The 2019 WPIAL track and field team playoffs are set, with the semifinals set for Tuesday and the finals May 6 at Peters Township High School, here are the section winners and runners-up that qualified for the district postseason.
Deer Lakes runner Josh Yourish commits to George Mason
April 24, 2019
Wednesday was Patriots Day for Deer Lakes senior Josh Yourish, as the Lancers’ standout distance runner announced a commitment to the George Mason track and field program.
North Hills track athletes prepare for individual competition
April 18, 2019
The WPIAL track and field season is entering its home stretch, as athletes begin to make preparations for postseason competition.
