Track and Field
Led by record-setting performances, Quaker Valley girls defend WPIAL team track title
May 21, 2023
It wasn’t even close.
Penn-Trafford’s Matt Sarnowski qualifies for PIAA championships
Penn-Trafford junior Matt Sarnowski picked a great time to soar up the state track and field rankings.
Gateway 1st-year hurdler Derrick Jones earns trip to PIAA championship meet
A couple of months ago, a hurdle was a foreign object to Gateway senior Derrick Jones.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller, Freeport’s Isaac Wetzel
May 20, 2023
Eliza Miller
Hampton grad Matt DeMatteo thrives after narrowing focus to track at Duquesne
Former Hampton three-sport standout Matt DeMatteo already owns the third-fastest 400-meter hurdle time in Duquesne track and field history.
Jenna Lang ‘a great motivator’ for Bethel Park track and field team
Bethel Park junior Jenna Lang has had her thought process firmly entrenched on her running abilities.
Franklin Regional’s Abigail Paterline, Monroe Law continue banner track seasons
The future is certainly bright for sophomore Abigail Paterline and freshman Monroe Law.
Norwin girls track carries on proud tradition with strong season
Track and field teams like the Norwin girls do not compete for championships by simply showing up and stretching.
From snowboarding to javelin, North Allegheny’s Alaina Fantaski is a determined champion
North Allegheny senior Alaina Fantaski was a nationally ranked snowboarder in junior high, who also tried fencing and more traditional activities like basketball.
Riverview’s Amberson Bauer, Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller lead WPIAL parade of A-K Valley gold medalists
May 17, 2023
Riverview senior Amberson Bauer finished fourth in the Class 2A boys WPIAL cross country championships in November.
Hempfield’s Liz Tapper collects 2 more titles, 4 others from Westmoreland County win WPIAL gold
When you’re ranked No. 1 in the state, anything less than your best could be considered unacceptable.
5 things to watch at WPIAL track and field championships
The WPIAL might be known best for its football hall of famers, but don’t overlook the league’s track and field pedigree.
Known for high-flying dunks, Penn Hills’ Daemar Kelly now leaping over high jump bars
May 16, 2023
Anyone who saw Daemar Kelly finish an alley-oop this winter knows the Penn Hills senior can almost fly. In a gym, on a wood floor, with a basketball in his hands, few around the WPIAL jump higher than him.
4 A-K Valley athletes take top seeds into WPIAL track meet
Fifty-four.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Multi-sport athletes contribute to GCC boys’ track and field title
May 14, 2023
It should not come as a surprise that Greensburg Central Catholic is a WPIAL Class 2A boys track and field champion for the first time.
Pine-Richland notebook: Rams top podium on home track
With its spot on the calendar fairly close to the WPIAL individual track and field championships, the Pine-Richland Invitational serves as a good tune-up for the biggest events of the season.
Westmoreland H.S. athletes of the week: Norwin’s Hannah Shaw, Greensburg CC’s James Brewer
May 13, 2023
Hannah Shaw
Former Fox Chapel, Pitt distance runner Eric Burnett honored to join Foxes’ Sports Hall of Fame
Eric Burnett wasn’t an athlete who was highly coveted by the Pitt track program. Once Burnett found his way to Pitt, he attempted to walk on to the program twice before earning a spot on the cross country team as a senior.
Derry girls eyeing 1st WPIAL track and field championship
May 8, 2023
Whatever the outcome for the Derry girls track and field team at the WPIAL Class 2A championship Tuesday, it will be a historical moment for the program.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Trey Huha
Norwin’s track and field team enjoyed another year of success, finishing undefeated in section competition.
