Cross Country
North Allegheny runners elevate their game, sweep PIAA cross country titles
November 14, 2020
There’s an old theory that Western Pennsylvania cross country runners are better on hilly courses while their counterparts from the east thrive on fast, flat stretches.
Redeemer Lutheran runners finish cross country season strong
Redeemer Lutheran’s cross country team was hoping to finish strong with the runners who qualified for the WPIAL meet in late October. That’s exactly what happened as three competitors placed in the top 100 of the girls and boys races.
Pine-Richland cross country teams have season to remember
Pine-Richland’s cross-country program had its best season since joining Class 3A in 1998 with the boys team finishing fifth at WPIALs and the girls being runners-up to North Allegheny.
Luke Whisel paces Gateway runners at soggy WPIAL championship race
November 8, 2020
An unprecedented season for the Gateway cross country teams, altered at every turn because of the coronavirus pandemic, concluded Oct. 30 at the WPIAL championships at White Oak Park.
Moon’s Cochran, Shenango’s Medvit claim PIAA cross country titles
November 7, 2020
Mia Cochran and Carmen Medvit captured PIAA cross country championships Saturday in Hershey.
Penn Hills cross country team picking up steam
The Penn Hills boys cross country team had a young core this season that finished strong, which provides coach Lee Zelkowitz with optimism for years to come.
Knoch’s Mike Formica has high expectations for PIAA championship meet
November 6, 2020
Mike Formica stood on the top of the mountain Oct. 28 at White Oak Park as the newly crowned WPIAL Class 2A boys cross country champion.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer eyes PIAA championship
Greensburg Central Catholic junior Corinn Brewer didn’t know why she tightened up at the WPIAL Class A cross country championships Oct. 28 at White Oak Park.
North Allegheny cross country teams set for unique PIAA championship race
In a typical cross country meet, runners can see the competition ahead of them or hear their footsteps approaching from behind.
Despite missing out on trip to state meet, Riverview boys proud of 2nd-place finish
October 31, 2020
Under normal WPIAL cross country circumstances, the Riverview boys team would be heading to Hershey this weekend to compete with the best in the state.
After last-minute test result, Moon’s Mia Cochran defends WPIAL Class AAA cross country title
October 30, 2020
Mia Cochran almost didn’t get a chance to defend her WPIAL Class AAA girls cross country title.
Shenango senior captures second WPIAL Class A cross country crown
October 28, 2020
Shenango senior Carmen Medvit captured her second WPIAL Class A cross country championship Wednesday by breezing to a victory at White Oak Park.
GCC’s Corinn Brewer, Riverview’s Mason Ochs take second at WPIAL Class A cross country meet
Corinn Brewer knew early. Wednesday wasn’t going to be her day.
WPIAL moves Class AAA cross country to Friday
The WPIAL announced that Thursday’s WPIAL Class AAA Cross Country Championship has been moved to Friday because of a possibility of heavy rain.
Knoch’s Formica wins WPIAL Class AA cross country title; GS boys victorious
Mike Formica celebrated his 18th birthday in style.
Brownsville runner keeps WPIAL Class 2A cross country gold in family
As a freshman last year, Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo earned a silver medal at the WPIAL Class AA cross country championships at Cal U (Pa.) as older sister Gionna dominated the field to claim gold.
WPIAL cross country championships to feature numerous changes
October 27, 2020
One thing is for certain this fall in high school sports: Things are a lot different because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fox Chapel boys cross country putting team mentality to use after winning section
October 25, 2020
When the 2020 track season got canceled because of coronavirus, the Fox Chapel boys cross country team put all its effort toward the fall sports season.
Quaker Valley cross country builds strong program with youth, experience
First-year Quaker Valley Cross Country coach Ryan Kelly had the opportunity to see his runners make improvements from afar in recent years.
North Allegheny takes team titles at Tri-State cross country meet
October 22, 2020
With the WPIAL Cross Country Championships less than a week away, the Tri-State Track Coaches Association annual meet serves a test run for some of the top athletes in each classification.
