Track and Field

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby is a member of the Centurions’ 1,600-meter relay team. GCC won its first WPIAL Class 2A boys track and field title with Crosby and other stars from various sports on the roster.

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.

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Pine-Richland’s Natalie McLean won the girls 1,600 meters.

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

Fox Chapel’s Eric Burnett, left, Matt Rudzki, center, and Andrew Rowland run together Aug. 27, 2002, during the first mile of a meet with Hampton and Mt. Lebanon at Hartwood Acres.

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 sophomore Sophia Mazzoni won the javelin throw in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals.

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.

Quaker Valley’s Ellie Kane wins the 800 meters during the WPIAL Class 2A team track and field championships last year.

Quaker Valley boys, girls track teams run away with section titles

May 7, 2023

The Quaker Valley track and field program hit the daily double against section opponents this season.

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Penn Trafford’s Kate Schall won the 2023 WCCA title in the 400 meters in a time of 58.9 seconds.

Penn-Trafford’s Kate Schall wins WCCA title, eyes school record in 400

If Penn-Trafford senior Kate Schall wanted to pursue a track and field career at Penn State, her high school coach Eric Reger believes she would continue to find success.

Gateway junior Kefimbe Cisse hopes to move up the ranks in the Class 3A boys 3,200-meter run in advance of next week’s WPIAL championships at Slippery Rock University.

Gateway’s Kefimba Cisse rounds into form ahead of WPIAL championships

Kefimba Cisse is in the home stretch of preparation for the WPIAL Class 3A track and field championships May 17 at Slippery Rock.

Heather Melzer approaches the finish line for the 2016 Sprint Pittsburgh Olympic-distance triathlon in Point State Park.

Running a lifelong passion for Fox Chapel Hall of Famer

May 6, 2023

John Carroll University ended up being the perfect landing spot for Heather (Peltier) Melzer. The 1987 Fox Chapel graduate developed a love for distance running, which started with cross country and outdoor track in high school, that has stuck with her throughout her life.

Burrell’s Allison Smola competes in the girls high jump during the WCCA championships April 27 at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.

Top A-K Valley squads chase WPIAL team track titles

May 3, 2023

Rain and cold temperatures at the start of May prompted the WPIAL to make changes to the schedule of the Class 3A and Class 2A track and field team championships.

WPIAL team track, boys tennis events postponed Tuesday because of rain

May 2, 2023

Tuesday’s cold, wet weather led the WPIAL to postpone tennis and team track and field events until later in the week.

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Madison Setzenfand

May 1, 2023

In some competitions, a third-place finish could be seen as disappointing.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Apollo-Ridge’s Jessica Ross

With a strong field of competitors converging on West Mifflin High school, the TSTCA Outdoor Championships on April 15 was one of the highlights of the WPIAL track and field season.

Penn-Trafford’s Matthew Warnowski takes second in the boys discus during the Wildcat Invitational on April 14 at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.
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Penn-Trafford boys track team earns trip to WPIAL semifinals

April 30, 2023

The Penn-Trafford track and field program is trending up under fifth-year coach Eric Reger, who has been with the program for 12 seasons.

Penn-Trafford’s Brayden Stone drves a ball to the gap for a double Apri 25, 2023, against Penn Hills.

Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors get needed sweep in baseball

With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Penn-Trafford baseball team couldn’t afford a split in the two-game series against last-place Penn Hills if the Warriors hoped to qualify for the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.