Cross Country
Seniors from Latrobe, Penn-Trafford win their 1st WCCA cross country championships
October 9, 2024
A couple of seniors can mark off winning the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association cross country meet off their wish lists.
Freeport senior runner Michael Braun commits to ‘No. 1 choice’ Penn State
Michael Braun first made contact with Penn State cross country and track and field coaches in late August and quickly developed a rapport.
Ethan Vaughan, Fox Chapel cross country teams ‘race with the top dogs’
October 5, 2024
Ethan Vaughan had a scare early this season with his ankle. But other than one mystery ailment following a meet, everything has been on the right path for the Fox Chapel season.
Kiski Area girls, Fox Chapel boys win Division I, Section 4 cross country titles
October 2, 2024
Temperatures hovered in the low 80s with sunny skies at last year’s WPIAL Division I, Section 4 cross country championship meet at Northmoreland Park.
After increased summer training, Penn-Trafford’s Jake McGhee eyes postseason success
September 29, 2024
Penn-Trafford senior Jake McGhee did not start running until middle school.
Norwin notebook: Cross country teams sweep at Blue Devil Invitational
September 28, 2024
The Norwin boys and girls cross country teams captured championships at the Blue Devil Invitational at Buhl Park in Sharon.
Behind crew of 1st-time starters, North Allegheny cross country teams leading the pack
If North Allegheny defends its boys and girls WPIAL country titles this fall, the celebration will surely include a number of first-time champions.
Westrmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Thomas Gaydos
September 23, 2024
As a high school senior, there are plenty of things to look forward to.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Micah Ivy
Riverview senior cross country runner Micah Ivy knew he needed to make changes after a 2023 season that saw him compete at a high level but at a cost to his body.
Quaker Valley runner plans fundraising 5K in Leetsdale
September 22, 2024
Quaker Valley junior River Capek is an integral member of the QV track and field program and boys cross country team.
Gateway’s Tom LaBuff reflects on 50-plus years coaching and guiding high school athletes
When Tom LaBuff retired from teaching English at Gateway High School several years ago, he continued to coach the Gators track and field and cross country teams.
Diabetes, torn ACL can’t slow Hampton runner
September 21, 2024
Like everyone else, Hampton junior Marissa Bigante has good days and bad days.
Plum runners use Kiski Invite to prepare for section championship race
The Plum boys and girls cross country teams have run three meets so far in the 2024 season, and coach Brent Kennedy and his coaching staff have seen good things from the mix of returning runners and those new to varsity and junior varsity competition.
Norwin uses pack mentality to take place among WPIAL cross country contenders
September 14, 2024
Based on returning athletes, Norwin is the top contender in Class 3A to regular frontrunner North Allegheny in WPIAL boys and girls cross country.
Riverview runners off to strong start despite early-season injuries
There were high expectations coming into the 2024 season for the Riverview boys and girls cross country teams.
Fox Chapel runner Ethan Vaughan repeats as champion at Kiski Area Invitational
September 13, 2024
With temperatures in the mid 70s, sunny skies, and a light breeze, runners from close to 40 teams from the Alle-Kiski Valley, Westmoreland County, throughout the WPIAL and City League, and from District 10 and District 6 descended on Northmoreland Park on Friday to test their mettle at the Gingerbread Man Running Company Kiski Area Invitational.
Gateway’s Kairell McCoy eyes strong finish to high school cross country career
September 8, 2024
Kairell McCoy ran competitive cross country meets for the first time while in middle school and has taken steps up the ladder ever since.
Coach with hall of fame credentials recruiting runners for Penn Hills cross country team
Mike Diano is happy to be back coaching at his alma mater. The 2000 Penn Hills graduate hopes a few more athletes will choose to join the cross country team.
Fox Chapel cross country boosts confidence with strong showing at Gateway Invitational
September 7, 2024
Tom Moul likes setting up the Fox Chapel boys and girls cross country teams with a confidence builder to start the season.
Hampton boys, girls cross country teams out to make history in different ways
August 31, 2024
The Hampton boys and girls cross country teams are trying to run into the record books this season.
