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Norwin notebook: Knights clean up at county meet
Two team titles. A three-time winner. Five individual champions. Norwin track and field had a blast at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Championships at Latrobe. The Knights cleaned up at the medal stand. Junior Melani Schmidt won the 200- and 400-meter dashes and ran the anchor leg of the 400-meter...
Pittsburgh Marathon proves to be a family affair with all-ages, inclusivity events
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh Marathon weekend is officially here, and you could feel the excitement on the first day as people of all ages hit the streets on the North Shore.For the first time, the event hosted the Champions Mile, a race for everyone of all abilities, including those with special needs.Allison Park's Tracy Fisher and her family came out for 4-year-old Brie, her daughter, living with an extremely rare genetic brain disease."When we found out about this race, we thought this is the perfect thing for her to do," Fisher said. "This is a race for her that she...
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings, scenarios through May 5, 2024
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly filled as the regular season winds down to the final two days. Coverage of the 2024 WPIAL softball playoffs on Trib HSSN starts with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show at 2 p.m. Thursday. The top four teams in each...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 3, 2024
Indiana at Somerset, ppd. West Allegheny at South Fayette, ppd. Blackhawk at Laurel Highlands, 11 a.m. Shaler at Central Catholic, 3 p.m. Fort Cherry 7, Washington 0 (forfeit) Central Valley at Freedom, ppd. Chartiers Valley 7, Bethel Park 3. Charleroi 1, Peters Township 0. Elizabeth Forward 4, Ligonier Valley 0.
Showers possible for start of Pittsburgh Marathon: Your Sunday forecast
Showers are on the way for your Impact Sunday. While the Marathon won't be a washout, the course will be damp with passing rain showers and some fog as the race begins. The Pittsburgh-area should dry out as the morning rolls on. There will be a break in the rain around mid-day that will set the stage for a second batch of showers with a gusty storm chance this afternoon and early evening.
Many Pittsburgh Marathon runners take on race for personal reasons
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Marathon weekend concluded Sunday, as 20,000 people raced across Pittsburgh in the marathon, half marathon, and relay. A little rain didn't stop them, and many had their own personal reasons for crossing the finish line.The race was on, bright and early, with runners, young and old, taking to the streets in downtown Pittsburgh. Related: 2 Americans take first-place honors at 2024 Pittsburgh MarathonCarey Fittipaldo of South Fayette was one of them, who never thought she could do it after a battle with lung cancer."My family was very encouraging and wanted me to be able to do this...
Hundreds of thousands descending on Pittsburgh for Marathon this weekend
The Pittsburgh Marathon is the largest sporting event of the year in the city between runners and spectators. Tory Schooley, CEO of P3R, Tells the Big K Morning Show there is a record number of participants this year, over 42,000 runners.
Wesley Kiptoo wins Pittsburgh's Half Marathon again; Becomes first 3x winner
PITTSBURGH — It's a first in the history of the Pittsburgh Half Marathon. Wesley Kiptoo is the first runner to win the race three times in a row. The Kenyan finished the race at 1:01:31, just short of his Pittsburgh record-setting 1:01:25 time. "I feel like I'm back again,"...
Woman running in Pittsburgh Marathon finds motivation from son
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There is a full spectrum of things that motivate people to run in this weekend's Pittsburgh Marathon races.For Emily Hensel of Mars, that motivation is her 22-month-old son Henry. Just nine months after Henry was born, she won a 10-mile race in Disney World in 2023."It felt amazing, I was so elated, I couldn't really believe it," she said.For many new moms, it's something that seems improbable, as it was for her. She had Henry via a cesarean section. When she finally got back to running, she said it was like starting from scratch."I have never felt so sore,"...
Weather conditions fail to dampen enthusiasm of Pittsburgh Marathon runners
Sunday morning was all about testing limits and inspiring others — one step at a time — at the 2024 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Karen Losego, 39, of Mt. Lebanon was in tears after finishing her first half marathon. “I’ve just always really hated running and...
Emotions run high during 53rd Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame induction ceremony
In a night filled with excitement, gratitude and memories, Brice Flenory was the last inductee to speak. His speech was heartfelt and a testament to his journey. He thanked his wife, his coaches, his teachers and the leaders in his community while also quoting scripture. “Just staying true to myself...
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers softball team tops Norwin
Anne Melle singled, doubled and drove in two runs and McKenna Rowlands doubled in a run to lead North Allegheny to a 6-5 victory over Norwin in a Section 1-6A softball game May 1. Sammy Plotsko allowed four hits and had seven strikeouts to earn the win for the Tigers,...
WATCH LIVE: Race organizers kick off 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend
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Imani Christian Academy’s Dayshaun Burnett to play football at Penn State
IMANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR DAYSHAUN BURNETT, WITH HIS FAMILY, HEAD COACH AND IMANI CHRISTIAN OFFICIALS, FEB. 7. BURNETT, THIRD FROM RIGHT, MADE HIS DECISION TO PLAY FOOTBALL AT PENN STATE IN 2025. BURNETT IS EXPECTED TO PLAY LINEBACKER AND DEFENSIVE END AT PENN STATE. DAYSHAUN BURNETT’S FATHER SPEAKS...
Tyler McCandless ready to defend title at Pittsburgh Marathon
Tyler McCandless hopes to defend his Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon title Sunday morning. The Fort Collins, Colo., resident, who covered the 26.2 mile course through several Pittsburgh neighborhoods and downtown streets in 2 hours, 16 minutes, 8 seconds last year to claim gold, hopes to become the first repeat American champion since 1989.
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