Track and Field
Burrell girls, Riverview boys ready for WPIAL track & field finals
May 4, 2026
Sixteen track and field teams remain in the journey to a WPIAL championship, and the Burrell girls and Riverview boys will test their mettle in the Class 2A finals Tuesday at Peters Township’s Confluence Financial Partners Stadium.
WPIAL track and field notebook: Norwin, Quaker Valley looking to repeat as team champions
The WPIAL team track and field championships will take place Tuesday.
Sewickley Academy freshman hurdler bursts onto high school track scene
May 3, 2026
Dual-sport standout Claire Karsman is a freshman at Sewickley Academy and already has received statewide acclaim.
Quaker Valley dominates again at MAC track invitational
Quaker Valley has owned the MAC track and field invitational in recent years and 2026 was no different.
Franklin Regional’s Jamie Kociela has top high jump in the state
May 2, 2026
Franklin Regional junior Jamie Kociela thrives on competition.
Shady Side Academy relay team continues run of success
Shady Side Academy girls track coach Jeff Perlis entered his 3,200-meter relay team into the Tri-State Track Coaches Association championship at West Mifflin with the idea that if they broke 9 minutes, 40 seconds, they could qualify to compete at the Penn Relay Carnival at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
Jonah Montagnese leads Quaker Valley with record-breaking showing at Butler Invitational
April 26, 2026
Jonah Montagnese has had a brilliant career so far as a third-year distance runner in the Quaker Valley track and field program.
Quaker Valley’s Emma Currier caps standout career with WPIAL Scholar-Athlete honor
Emma Currier was defensive anchor for four years on the Quaker Valley girls soccer team.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side sophomore turns in record-breaking run
April 25, 2026
Francesca Pietragallo is off to a strong start for her sophomore year. The Shady Side Academy track standout snapped a 10-year-old school record in the 200-meter dash during a dual meet last week.
Field set for 2026 WPIAL team track and field semifinals
April 24, 2026
The groupings are set for the 2026 WPIAL boys and girls team track and field semifinals, set for 3 p.m. Tuesday.
4 records fall at WCCA track and field championship
April 23, 2026
There were four individual records set Monday at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association Track and Field Championships.
Baldwin athletes climb medal stand at South Hills Classic
April 19, 2026
The South Hills Classic track and field invitational seems to expand on an annual basis.
Chartiers Valley freshman a rising star in shot put, discus
Chartiers Valley freshman Mason Switala thoroughly enjoyed his three days at the Adidas Indoor Track and Field Nationals at Virgina Beach from March 20 to 22.
Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright builds off MVP honor at Wildcat Invitational
April 18, 2026
It was quite a day for Franklin Regional junior Sean Cartwright at the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on April 11.
Shady Side Academy relay team setting the pace
The Shady Side Academy girls track team went to the Tri-State Track Coaches Association meet at West Mifflin looking to see how special its 3,200-meter relay team could be.
Westmoreland County track notebook: Hempfield senior makes headlines with record-breaking 800
April 16, 2026
Hempfield senior Chesnee Smith was a double individual winner at the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on April 11.
Quaker Valley track teams get off to quick start
April 12, 2026
The Quaker Valley track and field program has been a powerhouse in this decade.
High school roundup for April 11, 2026: Sprinters lead Butler to boys team title at TSTCA meet at West Mifflin
April 11, 2026
Butler dominated the sprints and walked away with the boys team title at the TSTCA Outdoor Championships on Saturday at West Mifflin.
Reloaded North Allegheny girls track team looks to return to top of WPIAL heap
The North Allegheny girls track and field team is looking as good as gold.
Sprinter breaks longstanding Fox Chapel record in 100 meters
Max Youkers was happy when he finished the 100-meter dash during Fox Chapel’s dual meet with Shaler by breaking a school record that had stood since 1964 with a time of 11.08 seconds.
