Cross Country
Penn Hills runners gain experience at WPIAL meet
October 31, 2019
With a young, inexperienced and shorthanded lineup, the Penn Hills boys cross country team wrapped up its season at the WPIAL Class AAA championships Oct. 24 at Cal (Pa.).
Norwin runner Jubert looking to make up for injury-plagued season at states
Norwin junior Alex Jubert missed much of the 2019 cross country season recovering from injuries.
A-K Valley runners on quest for medals at PIAA cross country meet
A contingent of Alle-Kiski Valley cross country teams and individuals hope to build on performances from WPIALs as they run against the state’s best Saturday at the PIAA championships in Hershey.
Brownsville’s Quarzo sisters celebrate, Moon’s Mia Cochran pulls off shocker at WPIAL cross country meet
October 24, 2019
Gionna Quarzo of Brownsville has made her name on the track.
Mt. Lebanon’s Patrick Anderson betters own course record, captures first WPIAL title
Patrick Anderson started this season by setting a course record at the Marty Uher Invitational on the Roadman Park course at Cal (Pa.).
Greensburg Salem sees girls team, 2 boys qualify for states at WPIAL cross country meet
Greensburg Salem cross country coach Nathan Snider couldn’t ask for a better effort from his girls team Thursday at the WPIAL championships at Cal (Pa.).
Knoch girls cross country team makes leap forward at WPIAL meet
Sammy Jo Barnes qualified for the PIAA cross country championships individually the past two seasons.
5 things to watch at the 2019 WPIAL cross country championships
October 23, 2019
For the second straight year, hundreds of high school runners will gather at the Roadman Park Course at Cal (Pa.) on Thursday to compete in the WPIAL cross country championships.
Riverview ready to take a run at WPIAL cross country favorites
October 22, 2019
The Riverview boys cross country team finished runner-up to Winchester Thurston in Class A at WPIALs each of the past three seasons.
Greensburg Salem boys hope to defend WPIAL cross country title
Greensburg Salem’s boys cross country team is going for a WPIAL Class AA title repeat.
Plum’s Mascilli, Valotta seek big jump at WPIAL championship meet
October 18, 2019
Justin Mascilli finished 51st in the boys Class AAA race at last year’s WPIAL cross country championships on the Roadman Park course at Cal (Pa.).
Gateway cross country on comeback trail after midseason car crash
Gateway’s cross country team was picking up steam at the midpoint of the season until a car crash injured three runners.
Anderson, Carter smash records at Tri-State cross country meet
October 17, 2019
When the WPIAL holds its cross country championships on Oct. 23 at Cal (Pa.), the favorites to win the Class AAA boys and girls races are Mt. Lebanon senior Patrick Anderson and Bethel Park junior Emily Carter.
Big-race experience boosts Chartiers Valley cross country team
With the WPIAL championships approaching, the Chartiers Valley cross country teams are getting some big race experience.
Hampton girls cross country team learns to overcome obstacles
The main goal for Hampton girls cross country this season was simply growth and development. Learning how to overcome injuries and obstacles is part of that process, and the Talbots have done it well.
Confidence high for Plum girls cross country team
October 14, 2019
The Plum girls cross country team already was having a productive season when it arrived at the Division I, Section 4 championship meet Oct. 2 at Northmoreland Park.
Penn-Trafford runners gain experience at annual WCCA meet
October 11, 2019
Penn-Trafford cross country coach Paul Conrad knew is teams would be outgunned at the annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet last Wednesday at Westmoreland County Community College.
Quaker Valley’s Wicker, Cohen shine at MAC cross country championships
Quaker Valley girls cross country did not have enough runners for a team, but still packed a powerful punch in the Midwestern Athletic Conference championship meet Oct. 9 at Beaver County’s Brush Creek Park.
Norwin cross country teams send 5 to WCCA medals stand
The Norwin boys cross country team turned in an impressive performance at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet last week.
