Cross Country
Norwin’s Fleckenstein named state cross country coach of year; WPIAL runners make all-state list
November 21, 2025
Norwin coach Brian Fleckenstein was lauded for guiding his girls cross country team to its first PIAA championship as he was named the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Coach of the Year.
Norwin cross country teams head to regional meet with berth at nationals at stake
November 20, 2025
Norwin already has proven itself to the state by winning its first PIAA Class 3A cross country championship.
Quaker Valley runner fights through injuries to compete with WPIAL’s, state’s best
November 16, 2025
This is a story of perseverance and determination.
Fox Chapel runners enthusiastic after productive cross country season
November 15, 2025
The Fox Chapel cross country program should be more energized going into the indoor track season after having a strong fall.
Shady Side Academy junior reflects on rewarding cross country season
Charlotte Barker chose to come back to cross country as a junior because she wanted to compete for a state title. The Shady Side Academy runner was able to leave a strong first impression, as an individual and with the Bulldogs collectively.
State title for Jonah Montagnese caps season to remember for Quaker Valley cross country
November 9, 2025
Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese was a virtual one-man wrecking crew in cross country this year.
Runner makes Gateway history at PIAA cross country meet
Piper Munyon made history in her debut run at the PIAA Class 3A cross country championships Nov. 1 on the Parkview Course in Hershey.
Runners from Riverview, Plum reach goals at PIAA cross country meet
November 8, 2025
Ashton Saunders enjoyed the view from the medal stand at last year’s PIAA Class A cross country championships in Hershey.
Shady Side Academy girls focus on team success, win program’s 1st cross country state title
Shady Side Academy girls cross country coach Jeff Perlis talked to Charlotte Barker and Josephine Lenart the night before the PIAA Class A championship race to discuss strategy. Both girls were among the favorites to cross the finish line first.
Sewickley Academy sophomore turns talent into WPIAL cross country title
November 2, 2025
Sewickley Academy sophomore Zachary Sharara took top honors in Class A at the WPIAL boys cross country championship Oct. 23 at White Oak Park.
Hard work pays off for Jonah Montagnese, Quaker Valley teammates in WPIAL cross country gold
Jonah Montagnese turned on the jets and left the rest of the Class 2A boys field in his wake.
Norwin, Shady Side Academy girls, Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese run to PIAA gold
November 1, 2025
Norwin girls cross country coach Brian Fleckenstein said he felt 100 or fewer points would be enough to win a PIAA championship.
Hampton’s Rebekah Hall completes comeback with WPIAL cross country title
The Hampton girls didn’t repeat at the 2025 WPIAL Class 2A cross country championships, but they did rejoice.
Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy runners find stride at WPIAL cross country meet
Fox Chapel girls cross country coach Tom Moul hoped the Foxes would make steady improvement throughout the season. Had you asked him if the team would reach the PIAA Class 3A championships as a team, Moul wouldn’t have necessarily anticipated that.
A-K Valley runners to vie for PIAA cross country medals
October 31, 2025
Saturday’s PIAA cross country championships in Hershey again will feature a cross section of experience over the six races.
Hempfield boys, Norwin girls set sights on PIAA cross country gold
October 30, 2025
When Hempfield cross country coach Jeff Mayo first met his team in 2022, he knew this was a special group.
Norwin girls, Hempfield boys win WPIAL 3A cross country titles
October 23, 2025
Sirens were blaring Thursday afternoon in the Norwin and Hempfield school districts.
Sewickley Academy, Shady Side Academy runners crowned WPIAL Class A cross country champs
Sewickley Academy sophomore Zachary Sharara and Shady Side Academy junior Charlotte Barker took top honors in Class A at the WPIAL cross country championship Thursday at White Oak Park.
Knoch’s French comes through at WPIAL cross country meet
Carter French said it was going to be a challenge to keep pace with Quaker Valley junior Jonah Montagnese in the Class 2A boys race at Thursday’s WPIAL cross country championships at chilly White Oak Park.
Sophomores from South Fayette, Norwin burst onto scene with WPIAL 3A cross country titles
South Fayette sophomore Angela Teng pulled away from the pack early and breezed to the WPIAL Class 3A girls cross country title Thursday at White Oak Park, shocking the field.
