Summer Cross Country Training Sessions start tonight, WEDS 7/1/2026, in July. These sessions are open for all athletes that are interested in being a part of the High School Cross Country Program.

The dates/times/locations are only for dates in July. The scheduled meet up sessions are listed below:

Tuesdays 9:45 AM-10:30 AM at Al’s Cafe/Rite Aid Montour Trail Entrance (parking available at the Elementary School which sits behind the Rite Aid (Washington Elementary School, 515 Clifton Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102):July 7, 14, 21, 28

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM-7:15 PM at Tandem Bike Shop Montour Trail Entrance (Tandem Connection Bike Shop, 5 Georgetown Rd., Hendersonville, PA):July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Thursdays 9:45 AM-10:30 AM at Al’s Cafe/Rite Aid Montour Trail Entrance (parking available at the Elementary School which sits behind the Rite Aid (Washington Elementary School, 515 Clifton Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102):July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

If there are any changes due to weather, they will be communicated through USC Panthers XC SportsYou and shown on the SportsYou calendar. ACCESS Code to join is : WL28-FRND

July Cross Country Sessions are a great way to: meet the coaches, meet current USC XC athletes, get accustomed to the training to stay healthy and injury free, and set up your Fall season for success.

Athletes that attend should wear running clothes, bring a full water bottle, & use sunscreen. If you getting dropped off for the session- BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PICK UP RIDE SHOW UP PROMPTLY. We hope to see you there!

This is a courtesy reminder that indoor track and field registration is underway and should be completed ASAP for all interested athletes. (XC Boosters do not have any role in indoor or outdoor T&F). For those athletes who competed in XC, registration is very simple and only requires signing off on the Team Rules and submitting Section 7 of the CIPPE through Healthy Roster. Informational links are attached here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15AiMWyrTbkceGwp8jvYQdWzABlAAB_Cao2noBL3dSnE/edit?slide=id.g164ef7dc885_0_113#slide=id.g164ef7dc885_0_113

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDNMNABzq_dAFFBOrADFqylzbn1Oukc3hYUCTFQV_JZGkONQ/viewform

Thank you all for coming out tonight to the banquet, What a great night to celebrate our runners. Here is the slide show video- this time with sound!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ln98WxPnyyAuL72hQF38aakoDSbCyGS1/view?usp=sharing

We are looking forward to seeing everyone who RSVP’d for the banquet at 6:30 PM tonight at the Crowne Plaza. If you indicated that you were bringing payment tonight, please remember to do that. We look forward to celebrating all of our athletes tonight.

It was a great day for all of our runners who participated in WPIAL’s yesterday. We are so proud of all of you and a great end to your season. Huge congratulations to Nolan Sarkett who qualified for States! Looking forward to cheering him on at Hershey!

Congratulations Nolan Sarkett on your 4th place finish and qualifying for States!

Always great to have Alumni cheer us on!

Good Luck to our athletes running at WPIAL’s @White Oak Park on Thursday 10/23rd.

Running For the Girls Team: McKenzey Mack, Kylie Baran, Cammie Hull, Hope Walfron, Pritika Gupta, Ella Unice, Teddy Irvin, Vivian Overmyer, Stella Birmingham

Running For the Boys Team: Nolan Sarkett, John Unice, Caden Sarkett, Carter Kashak, Sam Cranganu, Joey Krugh, Chase Paupa, Anthoney DiPiazza, Jake Legget

Here is some info regarding WPIAL Championships for XC out to parents/families or fans that plan on attending. USC is “AAA” classification. WPIAL link to purchase tickets is here…. https://gofan.co/app/school/PA68325 Here is the WPIAL Championships Hub… https://wpial.org/tournaments/?id=4 WPIAL merch will be sold onsite, but here is a link to an online store per WPIAL… https://online-apparel.com/s/wpial-store/cross-country-championships/

REMINDER to sign up for the end of season Banquet. Please fill out the form even if you are not attending. The banquet will be held on Thursday October 30th @ 6:30pm at The Crowne Plaza (164 Fort Couch Road). Please fill out the RSVP form at this link – Banquet RSVP. Your prompt attention at filling this out and making payment is appreciated. RSVP no later than 10/23

Pasta Dinner: This weeks pasta dinner is being hosted by the Kashak Family on Wednesday Oct.22nd @ 5:30pm. This dinner is for ALL athletes even if you are not running in the upcoming meet.

Show some support for Nolan Sarkett for his USC record-setting performance by voting for him at the link here! https://pa.milesplit.com/articles/391482/vote-pa-athletes-of-the-week-oct-5th-oct-11th

Please check your email for information about the banquet and a link to RSVP. An email was sent last night. Your prompt RSVP and payment ($40 per parent/guest, athletes are free) is appreciated.