Cross Country
Riverview runners hope for quick rebuild in quest for more postseason success
September 13, 2025
Ashton Saunders made his mark at the season-opening Gateway Invitational on Aug. 30 at Boyce Park in Plum with a sixth-place finish in a time of 17 minutes, 38.53 seconds.
Plum runners start season strong at Red, White and Blue Invitational
Mayah Torres ran to a 39th-place finish at the Red, White & Blue Invitational on Sept. 6 at White Oak Park.
North Allegheny cross country star ‘building back’ after scary cycling wreck
North Allegheny standout distance runner Andrew Peigh was bloodied, but he isn’t beaten.
Pair of Franklin Regional golfers medal at WCCA tournament
Franklin Regional golf coach Jeff Traphagen said before the 2025 Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Sept. 11 that any team could win.
Latrobe’s Charlie Heese, Woodland Hills’ Annabel Johnson win at Kiski Area Invitational
September 12, 2025
Charlie Heese looked ahead of him down the home stretch of last year’s boys race at the Kiski Area Invitational and saw a trio of seniors win the title and take silver and bronze.
Gateway’s Piper Munyon sees better times after putting focus on cross country
September 7, 2025
Piper Munyon split her time as a Gateway freshman last fall between soccer, her first love, and competing as a member of the Gators cross country team.
Quaker Valley cross country gets off to quick start
The Quaker Valley cross country teams began the 2025 season with a fast start.
Norwin cross country teams show no signs of slowing down
September 6, 2025
If the Norwin cross country program formed a “Hands Across America” type of line, it might stretch longer than the trails on which the teams run.
Quaker Valley runners hoping to keep WPIAL cross country title in family
August 31, 2025
The path is clear for Quaker Valley’s Jonah and Lucy Montagnese as they aspire to follow in their sister Cecilia’s championship footsteps.
Quaker Valley boys in position to add to school’s cross country legacy
The Quaker Valley boys cross country team is focused on making it an even dozen this season.
Shady Side Academy girls cross country team ready to put in hard work
August 23, 2025
Shady Side Academy girls cross country coach Jeff Perlis always wants to see his athletes excel in the psychology of races. During a cross country race, Perlis believes it is possible to prepare for nearly all of the scenarios the athletes will run into.
Fox Chapel cross country teams boast deep, talented lineups
The Fox Chapel girls cross country team isn’t going to be at a loss for depth this season.
Norwin runner Michael Makay proves to himself, others he is ‘more than just that kid with autism’
July 26, 2025
What used to intimidate Michael Makay now makes him stronger.
New coach excited to take reins of tradition-rich Hampton cross country program
July 19, 2025
New Hampton boys cross country coach Kim Masarik knows all about running fast and clearing obstacles.
Norwin distance runner to run at St. Francis (Pa.), joining his sister on the track and field team
January 18, 2025
Proximity to home and quality of education were driving factors for Thomas Gaydos in the college recruiting process.
Latrobe runner Skatell chooses Lehigh
December 15, 2024
Named after a band called “Emerson Drive,” Latrobe senior Emerson Skatell is in perfect rhythm with her college choice.
Quaker Valley cross country champ sets standard for siblings
November 17, 2024
Cecilia Montagnese’s high school legacy in cross country is firmly in place.
Riverview runners continue to find success at PIAA championships
November 16, 2024
The Riverview boys cross country team has been a consistent commodity at the PIAA championships the past several seasons.
Hampton runners reflect on WPIAL championship season
The Hampton girls cross country team this season had a ritual of eating at Olive Garden after each big race.
Quaker Valley cross country season builds to big finish at states
November 10, 2024
Cecilia Montagnese’s outstanding postseason run in cross country stretched all the way to Hershey, site of the PIAA championships.
