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Norwin teams prep for WPIALSby Jerin Steele in Tribune Review
Both the Lady Knights and Knights captured the Westmoreland County titles on Oct. 11 @ WCCC. Both teams head to WPIALs hungry and looking to finish in top 5. |
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Norwin cross country teams face big test at Red, White and Blue Invitational (link)
By: Paul Schofield Thursday, September 6, 2018 Norwin cross country coach Brian Fleckenstein will learn a lot about his teams Saturday at the Red, White and Blue Invitational at Schenley Park. He said it will be a great opportunity to see how his runners stack up against some of the top teams in the WPIAL. |
2017 XC Banquet video (click on picture below) created by Jessica Gibson
The 2017 Knights Cross Country team is largest ever with 38 boys and 25 girls.
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"Norwin Runners Gear Up for WPIALs"
by Nathan Smith, October 23, 2017 The Norwin cross country teams are hitting their peak heading into the biggest race of the season. Both teams finished in second place in Section 1-AAA and are coming off top-three finishes at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association championships Oct. 12 in Youngwood. They will look to roll that into strong races at the WPIAL meet Thursday "Norwin Cross Country Teams Building for WPIALs" by Karen Kadilak September 25, 2017
The Norwin girls cross country team (3-1) looks ahead to moving up a notch.The Knights hope to crack the top 5 in the WPIAL Class AAA championship meet Oct. 26 after placing sixth the past two seasons.... The Knights boys team (3-1) has some new faces after placing 12th at the WPIAL championship last season... |
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Congratulations to Some Super Seniors on Knights XC
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"Norwin girls cross country continues to progress"
by Nathan Smith in Trinbune Review 2016 The Norwin girls cross country team is on a quest for perfection. Entering the week, the Knights had a 6-0 record in Division I, Section 1 competition... |
2016 Gateway Invite Runner Up
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"Knights looking to continue upward trend" for 2016 season
by Nathan Smith in Tribune Review The Norwin girls cross country has been climbing the ranks of the WPIAL. After finishing in eighth place at the WPIAL Class AAA championship race in 2013 and 2014, the Knights claimed sixth last season.... The boys side did lose two of their top runners from last season to graduation in Tyler Laughery and Dylan Colcombe. But there is plenty of talent returning as the Knights look to defend their section title. |
2016 Gateway Invite Runner Up
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2015-16 XC "Video (KWIN)"
Senior Tyler Laughery signs his letter to attend Duquesne University.
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Keeping the Tradition Alive
Congratulations to Tyler Laughery on signing his letter to continue his running and academic career at Duquesne University. Tyler earned a $35,000/year scholarship to run at Duquesne. Tyler carries on the long tradition of Norwin runners competing for Duquesne (over 8 athletes last 10 years). |
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PIAA Qualifiers and WPIAL Championship
Congratulation to Tyler Laughery, 12 (article) and Courtney Kosanovic, 9 (article) for qualifying for PIAA Championships at Hershey on Nov. 7. Tyler finished 10th overall in 16:57; Tyler was the highest boys' finisher for Norwin at WPIAL Championships since 1997!!! Courtney finished 21st overall in 20:17 and was the 3rd 9th grader to finish!! The Boys' Team took 7th place, improving from 17th last year and the Girls' Team finished 6th, improving from 8th last year. (Meet Results) |
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After WCCA wins, Norwin cross country looks to WPIAL Championships
by Kevin Lohman (10/28/2015). There's no better example of the team's togetherness than the Knights' most recent varsity performance at the Westmoreland County Coaches' Association cross country championship Oct. 15. The boys and the girls teams each claimed first place." Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/hssports/otherhighschoolsports/9313394-74/team-girls-norwin#ixzz3qOGsfofd |
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Norwin Boys and Girls SWEEP Westmoreland County Coaches Meet by Paul Schofield (Thursday October 15, 2015) from TribLive.com.
"Norwin swept the team competition by winning all four races--boys and girls varsity as well as JV." Leading the Norwin boys were Matt O'Neill, who finished third, Tyler Laughery (fourth), Dylan Colcombe (fifth) and Carson Shipley (eighth). The boys finished with 32 points. Franklin Regional was next with 80 and Greensburg Salem was third with 89. The Norwin girls finished with 49 points to edge Kiski Area (63) and Latrobe (85). They were led by Courtney Kosanovic, who finished fourth, Laurel Noe (fifth) and Caitlin Kosanovic (seventh)." |
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Norwin Star (Sept. 10, 2015) “Norwin Boys Cross Country Controls Own Destiny" by Nathan Smith
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Norwin Star (Sept. 10, 2015) "Norwin cross country looking to finish among WPIAL elite" by Nathan Smith
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Despite the inclement weather, congratulations to the Norwin XC Relay for Life team that raised $1350 and ran 340 laps or 85 miles for cancer at the 2015 Relay for Life. Thanks to everyone who participated and raised money for the great cause--especially the Soltez, Whalen, and Youngbauer families, and Coach Swenson for helping set up and make the event a success. Great job and let's beat the results next year in our fight to beat cancer.
Congrats to "Outstanding Boy & Girl" of 2015 class!!! --Becca Rohac + Trey Quealy --cross country seniors continue the tradition of outstanding boy and/or girl in the class. |
Norwin XC Finishes Strong at County Championships
by Alex Oltmanns Oct. 16, 2014
by Alex Oltmanns Oct. 16, 2014
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Post Gazette East: Norwin Adopts the Right Attitude
by Brittany Goncar (Oct. 9, 2014) |
Katie Soltez (1st), Carson Shipley (2nd), and Tabby Reed (13th)
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Gateway Invitational Article in Norwin Star (9/4/2014)
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Senior Grant Folgate to run @ Gannon
--Click here to read article in Norwin Star and scroll to "Alumni Page" to view other 2014 seniors continuing running careers at next level.
--Click here to read article in Norwin Star and scroll to "Alumni Page" to view other 2014 seniors continuing running careers at next level.
Giles Top Finisher in County
at PIAA Championships
-Kelley Giles finished 45th @ PIAA Championships at Hershey in AAA Girls Race in 19:45.
-Giles finished first in Westmoreland County and 13th overall in WPIAL.
-Complete Results @ Penn Track
at PIAA Championships
-Kelley Giles finished 45th @ PIAA Championships at Hershey in AAA Girls Race in 19:45.
-Giles finished first in Westmoreland County and 13th overall in WPIAL.
-Complete Results @ Penn Track
Norwin Star "Franklin Regional, Norwin Run Well at Gateway" (9/4/2013)
by Doug Gulasy
by Doug Gulasy
The Coaches Insider Video Tips "What to Eat Before Meet"
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Mental Toughness - The Psychological Skills
By: Mark Coogan |
I Know Mental Toughness When I See It
BY JACK HEATH
posted on: Runners Gazette.com
Without a doubt, the most common lament I’ve heard from runners in over 25 years of coaching is: “Coach, I wish I was mentally tougher out there today. I know I could have done a lot better"...........(continue reading click on article title)
BY JACK HEATH
posted on: Runners Gazette.com
Without a doubt, the most common lament I’ve heard from runners in over 25 years of coaching is: “Coach, I wish I was mentally tougher out there today. I know I could have done a lot better"...........(continue reading click on article title)
