Track and Field
Penn Hills notebook: Late-season invitationals critical for track team
April 17, 2022
Having the Tri-State Track Coaches Association Meet pushed back due to weather wasn’t necessarily a deterrent for Penn Hills track coach Lee Zelkowitz.
Pine-Richland track and field team off to strong start
Through wind, rain, sleet, snow and cold temperatures, Pine-Richland track and field has powered through the dreadful early spring weather.
Riverview runners working toward more WPIAL success
April 16, 2022
Parker Steele has high hopes the Riverview boys 3,200-meter relay can defend its WPIAL Class 2A title from a year ago.
Franklin Regional’s Sierra Todero looks to follow her sister’s path to state meet
There is nothing like following in your sister’s footsteps.
Track and field notebook: Riverview athletes excel at Bedford meet
April 12, 2022
Riverview’s Parker Steele won the 800-meter run at Bedford Giant Eagle Classic Invitational on April 9.
Latrobe hurdler Campbell has eye on state meet after quick start to season
For Latrobe senior Brennan Campbell, it’s time to shine.
Junior sprinter, senior distance runner lead Penn-Trafford track team
April 10, 2022
It may not result in a WPIAL track and field title in 2022, but Penn-Trafford coach Eric Reger is excited about the future of his program.
Promising performances highlight start of season for Plum track and field
April 9, 2022
Plum boys and girls track and field coach Stephanie Kennedy witnessed a plethora of promising performances from the more than two dozen athletes who competed at the early-season Altoona Igloo Invitational on April 2 at Altoona’s Mansion Park.
After school record toss, Norwin’s Schmook targets WPIAL, PIAA success in javelin
Aaron Schmook took up throwing an 8-foot toothpick about four years ago.
Greensburg Salem sprinter Cody Rubrecht looking to build off win
April 8, 2022
Greensburg Salem junior Cody Rubrecht hadn’t competed in track before this season.
Strong showing for Kiski Area at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational
The Kiski Area track and field team didn’t have any first-place finishers Friday at the annual Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational, but the Cavaliers did have numerous athletes earn medals.
Top track and field teams to compete at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invite
April 5, 2022
Some of the top teams in the WPIAL will be competing in the annual Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on Friday at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.
Hempfield junior breaks school record in shot put, sets sights on 2 more
It’s fair to assume most high school athletes don’t always put in a 100% effort at practice.
Highlands’ Foster sprinted to Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame
April 2, 2022
When Robert Foster began running track and field at Highlands, he wasn’t sure where the sport would take him.
Coaching continuity helps Hampton track team enter season with confidence
When Derek Brinkley stepped down as Hampton track and field coach after 18 seasons this offseason, a priority for athletic director Bill Cardone was keeping the staff as intact as possible.
Penn Hills track and field looks to benefit from larger roster
March 27, 2022
The Penn Hills indoor track team had a strong winter. With some reinforcements in tow, Indians coach Lee Zelkowitz believes the spring squad may be able to have even more success.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg Salem honors coach Snider
March 12, 2022
Maybe the “Snider Mile” will become a thing in the future.
Kiski track hopes to carry indoor performance into spring
March 8, 2022
After not having a winter indoor track season for two years, Tom Berzonsky was just happy his athletes had an outlet to compete.
Greensburg Salem mourning death of longtime coach Steve Snider
March 2, 2022
The Greensburg Salem community and Westmoreland County are mourning the loss of a legendary coach, Steve Snider.
Butler boys earn state title, 5 WPIAL athletes win gold at PTFCA indoor championships
February 27, 2022
Five WPIAL athletes and a relay team earned gold medals Sunday at the annual Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association state indoor championships at Penn State.
