Cross Country
Shaler runners build to strong postseason
November 21, 2021
Tyler Paszkowski and his Shaler cross country teammates started the season slow by design.
North Allegheny’s Mlecko steps into PIAA cross country history books as 4-time team champion
November 20, 2021
There was a time when Maura Mlecko was the freshman on North Allegheny’s cross country team, running at the state championship meet in Hershey for the first time. But like runners on that course, four years can go by fast.
Future bright for Hampton cross country teams
The Hampton boys and girls cross country teams each have a lot to look forward to next season.
Moon’s Mia Cochran named Pennsylvania cross country runner of the year
November 18, 2021
Moon senior Mia Cochran picked up a huge honor when the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association named her the girls athlete of the year.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Derry’s Jane Huss
November 17, 2021
Jane Huss
Before heading west, Pine-Richland runner caps decorated high school cross country career
November 14, 2021
On Nov. 10, Meredith Price signed a letter of intent for track and cross country at Utah State, so this coming fall she’ll be running in the Rocky Mountains.
Gateway’s Sundin caps high school cross country career at PIAA championships
Brady Sundin capped his high school cross country career on the state’s biggest stage.
Penn Hills runner sets course for senior season
November 7, 2021
Austin Stuchul’s experience gained competing at the WPIAL Class 3A cross country championships Oct. 28 at Cal (Pa.) provided a blueprint for his senior season.Persia leads Plum runners at WPIAL championship meet
Ashley Persia ran her final high school cross country race Oct. 28 at the WPIAL championships, and the Plum senior made her move throughout the race and finished 48th in Class 3A at Cal (Pa).
Moon’s Cochran, Butler’s Singleton win state cross country titles
November 6, 2021
It was quite an exciting day for cross country teams from the WPIAL on Saturday at the PIAA championships in Hershey.
Coach pays off bet as Hampton wins school’s 1st WPIAL cross country title
Hampton boys cross country coach Dean Longwell dyed his hair bleach blonde on Oct. 31, but it had nothing to do with Halloween.
Freshmen runners help North Allegheny boys, girls again sweep WPIAL titles
The starting line at a cross country championship can be a stressful scene for first-timers, yet North Allegheny’s freshmen clearly weren’t fazed.
Greensburg Salem runners look to end on high note at state cross country meet
November 5, 2021
Greensburg Salem’s boys cross country team has built a tradition under coach Nathan Snider.
A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Deer Lakes’ Carson McCoy
November 2, 2021
Carson McCoy
GCC’s Corinn Brewer brings home gold in final WPIAL cross country race
October 28, 2021
In her final WPIAL cross country race, Corinn Brewer wouldn’t let anyone take away her goal of capturing championship gold.
Riverview boys finally grab WPIAL cross country team championship
The Riverview boys cross country team was stuck in a scene from the movie “Groundhog Day” for the past several years.
Ringgold sophomore overcomes fall to win WPIAL cross country title
Ringgold sophomore Ryan Pajak overcame a fall to claim his first WPIAL Class 2A cross country title Thursday at Cal (Pa.).
Moon’s Mia Cochran runs to 3rd straight WPIAL cross country crown
Mia Cochran trains with the Moon boys cross country team.
