Track and Field
Baldwin long jumper, shot putter earn WPIAL medals
May 24, 2026
Baldwin junior Becca Gruntz sparkled at the WPIAL Class 3A track and field championships May 14 at Slippery Rock University.
Unsung relay team leads Sewickley Academy’s strong showing at WPIAL track meet
Sewickley Academy senior basketball players Caiden Battles, Amare Spencer and Justin Prunzik teamed up with senior soccer standout Chase D’Antonioto to pull off an impressive championship feat.
Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese steals show at WPIAL meet
Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese dominated as is his custom.
Solid leadership, freshmen surprises spark Chartiers Valley girls track
The last time the Chartiers Valley girls track and field team saw playoff action was 2019.
Jefferson-Morgan’s Deakyn DeHoet reigns as state’s fastest sprinter
May 23, 2026
Heading into the season, winning a WPIAL title was not on Deakyn DeHoet’s radar.
Quaker Valley distance ace Jonah Montagnese adds PIAA 3,200 gold to trophy case
Quaker Valley distance standout Jonah Montagnese came into the PIAA Class 2A 3,200-meter run as the top seed by a wide margin.
North Catholic’s Logan Schade caps 1st and only track season by winning PIAA title in 400
Logan Schade won a state track championship Saturday.
Laurel’s Alexis Geiwitz keeps shot dry, wins PIAA gold
Laurel senior Alexis Geiwitz overcame sloppy conditions to win the PIAA Class 2A shot put Saturday at Shippensburg.
Shady Side Academy’s Javon Johnston leaps to PIAA gold in triple jump
Javon Johnston competed in two events at the PIAA track and field championships.
Norwin notebook: Track team sends 5 through to states
Norwin sent five athletes through to the WPIAL Class 3A Track &Field Championships in Shippensburg.
Motivated Sean Cartwright shines for Franklin Regional at WPIAL meet
Sean Cartwright was not a happy camper after his first race at the WPIAL Class 3A Track and Field Championships.
Heart-and-soul hurdler leads Bethel Park contingent at WPIAL meet
Bethel Park was represented by 10 athletes at the WPIAL Class 3A track and field championships May 14 at Slippery Rock University.
Trio of Westmoreland County 1,600 runners pleased to medal at state championships
May 22, 2026
SHIPPENSBURG — An athlete doesn’t always have to win to be happy with his or her performance at the PIAA track and field championships.
Kiski Area’s Bell answers call, wins silver in triple jump at PIAA Class 3A meet
Kiski Area’s Alaysia Bell said her favorite class is English, adding the thing she enjoys most about it is writing essays.
Shenango junior comes out firing, wins PIAA javelin gold
Shenango junior Anna McKinley does not usually nail her first throw of a meet.
Bad weather predicted for PIAA track and field championships in Shippensburg
May 21, 2026
SHIPPENSBURG — If you were hoping for picture-perfect weather for the PIAA track and field championships this weekend at Seth Grove Stadium, expect the worst.
Fox Chapel thrower Claire Conti ready for anything as high school career winds down
The items jostling around in Claire Conti’s bag provide her with the badge of a rugged postseason veteran.
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Freeport’s Mackenzie Magness, Riverview’s Miles Duncan
May 16, 2026
Mackenzie Magness
High-flying North Hills pole vaulters breaking records, pushing each other
Records, as they say, are meant to be broken. Sometimes those records stand for years or even decades. Other times, just days.
Freeport’s Mackenzie Magness rises to occasion at WPIAL track championships
May 14, 2026
Mackenzie Magness took home four loaves of Jenny Lee Swirl cinnamon bread from Thursday’s WPIAL Class 2A track and field championships at Slippery Rock University.
