Middle School Track Team Breaks 9 School Records

The Middle School track team had an outstanding day in their first season meet. 9 school records were broken.  Bode Boda -  High Hurdles - 19.16 - 3rd Place Brandon Meier - 100 - 11.89 - 2nd SCHOOL RECORD Brandon Meier - 200 - 25.49 - 1st - SCHOOL RECORD Girls 4x800 - 13:46.07 - 5thJill Salzman - Discus - 67’8” - 3rd - SCHOOL RECORD Carter Frank- Shot - 35’2” - 2nd - SCHOOL RECORD Carter Frank - Discus - 115’5” - 1st - SCHOOL RECORD Boys 4x100 - 49.78 - 2nd - SCHOOL RECORD McKenna Klima - HJ - 4’0” - 4thGirls 4 x100 - 57.64 - 4th - SCHOOL RECORD Boys 4x800 - 11:27.88 - 6th - SCHOOL RECORD Boys 4x400 - 4:33.0 - 7th  - SCHOOL RECORDFull results can be viewed here. https://pa.milesplit.com/meets/681391-raider-invitational-2025-2025/results

Track Team Wins 33 Medals at Section 6-AA Championships

The Trojans had an impressive showing at the Section 6-AA Track & Field Championships held at Trojan Stadium, earning a total of 33 medals, including 9 golds and 13 silvers.Ella Neil captured two gold medals in the triple jump (34’9”) and long jump (15’11.5”), along with a silver in the high jump (5’0.5”).Carter Kent earned two golds, winning the 800 meters (2:14.51) and the 1600 meters (4:44.20)Morgan Ross claimed gold in the 100 meters (13.14) and a silver in the 4x100 meter relay alongside Ella Fike, Lauren Hartley, and Addison Frank.Ella Fike also won silver in the 300-meter hurdles (54.17).Niamh McClaflin took gold in the 3200 meters (11:14.2) and silver in the 1600 meters (4:46.64).Lee Qualk brought home gold in the long jump (21’5”), silver in the 100 meters (11.23), and silver in the 4x100 relay (45.45) with teammates Gerald Williams, Alan Dennis, and Christian Ross.Ross also earned silver in the triple jump (40’5.5”) and set a new school record with a gold medal in the jav

Kent Breaks School Record in the 800

Carter Kent, grade 10, broke his own school record late Thursday evening at the Butler Invitational. Carter's time of 2:00.05 seconds bested his previous record by 0.4 seconds. Running against many of the top runners in Western PA, from all classifications, Carter finished 19th out of 106 boys in that event. Congratulations , Carter!

Boys Track Team Places 2nd at the Chartiers-Houston Invitational, Girls Place 4th, Qualk and Neil earn MVPs

The boys' track team earned an impressive second-place finish out of 15 teams at the Chartiers-Houston Invitational, while the girls' team placed fourth overall. Lee Qualk was named the boys' overall MVP of the meet, and Ella Neil received the girls' field event MVP award.Lee set two school records: He took 1st place in the boys' long jump with a leap of 22'5", which also set a new meet record, and anchored the 4x400 relay team to a school-record time of 3:41.17. He was joined in the relay by Adin Keyes, Carter Kent, and Niamh McClaflin, and the team finished 1st in the event. Qualk also helped secure a 2nd place finish in the boys' 4x100 relay with teammates Gerald Williams, Alan Denis, and Chris Ross.Other standout performances included:Andrew Typovsky – 1st in boys' javelin (134-1)Carter Kent – 1st in boys' 800m (2:07.83)Niamh McClaflin – 2nd in both the boy's 1600m (4:42.35) and 3200m (10:41.15)Ella Neil – 1st in girls' high jump (5'1")Ella Fike – 1st in girls' 100m high hurdles (1

Girls Track Team Clinches Section Championship

The girls' team, depleted by injuries and illnesses, managed to defeat Waynesburg in a meet that ended in a tie 73-73, but won the tie-breaker with more 1st place finishes. However, they fell to a deeper Bentworth team 72-60. The girls finished tied with Brownsville in the section with identical 6-1 records, but win the tiebreaker because we beat them head-to-head, making the girls team section champions!The girls' 4 x 800 team of Ella Fike, Ella Neil, Lucy Meiss, and Lauren Hartley won with a time of 11:49.3.Ella Neil won three individual jumping events: Triple Jump (31'4.5"), Long Jump (16'1"), and High Jump (5'-0").Morgan Ross won the 100 (13.25) and the 200 (28.68).Ella Fike won the 300 hurdles (54.43).Peyton Sunderman won the discus (83'8").  

Boys Track Team Clinches Undefeated Season and Section Championship

The boys' track team swept Waynesburg (82-68) and Berntworth (116-25) to clinch the section championship for the 2nd year in a row. The boys are now 7-0 on the season.The boys' 4 x 800 relay team of Charles Meiss, Quinn Barbero, Niamh McClaflin, and Carter Kent finished 1st (9:30.6) as did the 4 x 100 relay team of Gerald Williams, Alan Dennis, Chris Ross, and Lee Qualk (45.22).Lee Qualk won the long jump (21'4") and the 100 (11.48).Carter Kent won the 800 (2:16.77) and the 1600 (4:58.09).Chris Ross won the triple jump (41'5").Alan Dennis won the 200 (23.60).Andrew Typovsky won the javelin with a new school record throw of 148'5", breaking a record that had stood since 2013! 

Track Teams Remain Undefeated

The girls' and boys' track teams continued their undefeated seasons, improving to 5-0 with a sweep over Brownsville and Monessen.Girls' Results:The girls’ team defeated Monessen 113-14 and edged out previously unbeaten Brownsville 71-70. Top performances included:Morgan Ross – 1st in the 100m & 200m, 2nd in long jumpElla Neil – 1st in long jump, 2nd in high jump & triple jumpLucy Meiss – 1st in the 3200mAddison Gregory – 1st in javelinGianna Smith – 1st in the 400mLauren Hartley – 1st in the 800mBoys' Results:The boys' team defetade Monessen 128-7 and Brownsville 97-43. Top performances included:4x100 Relay Team – 1st place finishAlan Dennis – 1st in the 100m & 200mNiamh McClaflin – 1st in the 1600m, 2nd in the 800mCarter Kent – 1st in the 800mQuinn Barbero – 1st in pole vaultLee Qualk – 1st in long jumpChris Ross – 1st in triple jumpLandon Abercrombie – 1st in javelinMatt Miller – 1st in shot putBoth teams will wrap up section competition on Tuesday against Wayne

Trojans Boys Take 2nd, Place and the Girls take 3rd at the Twilight Invitational

The weather cleared up just in time for a beautiful evening at Trojan Stadium, where we hosted the inaugural California Twilight Invitational. It was a strong showing for our athletes, with the boys’ team finishing 2nd out of nine teams and the girls bringing home a third-place trophy.Top Performers:Ella Neil dominated the jumping events, winning gold in all three:High Jump: 5'2"Long Jump: 15'4"Triple Jump: 31'11.25"Lee Qualk earned four medals:Gold – Long Jump: 21'5"Gold – 4x100m Relay (with Alan Dennis, Chris Ross, and Gerald Williams): 45.0Gold – 4x400m Relay (with Carter Kent, Adin Keyes, and Aidyn Gilmer): 3:49.71Silver – 100m Dash: 11.30Niamh McClaflin earned two first-place finishesGold – 1600m: 4:46.37Silver – 800m: 2:08.02Carter Kent claimed two gold medals:Gold – 800m: 2:05.23Gold – 4x400m Relay (with Lee Qualk, Adin Keyes, and Aidyn Gilmer)Congratulations to all of the athletes who participated in a fantastic night of competition!Full results can be viewed here: https://pa.m

Trojan Track Teams Opens Season with Sweeps

The boys and girls track teams each opened the season with sweeps to start the year with identical 3-0 records. The boys beat Beth-Center (92-52), Charleroi (80-63), and West Greene (109-13). The girls beat Beth-Center (89-43), Charleroi (97-36) and West Greene (84-35).Also, Ella Neil set a new PR and tied the school high jump record, clearing 5'-3". Congratulations Ella!!Results can be viewed here: https://pa.milesplit.com/meets/673152-californiabeth-centercharleroiwest-greene-2025/results 

Kayla Saeli Signs with Pitt Greensburg

California Senior Kayla Saeli has signed with the University Of Pitt (Greensburg).  A star player for the California Lady Trojans Kayla will now continue her softball career as a Pitt Panther. Congrats Kayla on your signing and best of luck at the college level! She is flanked by Head Softball Coach Matt White and Assistant Softball Coach Bernard Charnovich. 

From Trojans to Presidents-Signing Day!

Congratulations to Seniors Ella Neil-Christian Ross & Lucy Meiss as they signed their Letter of Intent to attend W & J College this Fall.  They will also continue their athletic careers in Cross Country & Track/Field. Three Stars from the same HS attending the same college participating in the same Sport is Awesome!!! Big things await these newest W & J Presidents!!!!

Girls Varsity Volleyball sweeps Carmichaels 3-0 in 1st Round of WPIAL Playoffs

The Lady Trojans beat the Carmichaels Mikes in 3 straight sets in the 1st Round of the WPIAL Playoffs.Set 1 - 25-19Set 2 - 25-18Set 3 - 25-21Ava Bojtos- 7 AssistsAddisin Gregory- 7 Assists, 4 Digs, 2 AcesMorgan Ross- 6 Kills, 7 Digs, 3 Aces, 1 BlockAddie Frank- 4 Kills, 3 BlocksSydney Dunn- 3 Kills, 2 BlocksBella Smith- 3 Kills, 2 BlocksMady Morton- 2 Kills, 5 Blocks, 3 AcesGiana Smith- 1 Kill, 2 Blocks, 2 AcesHannah Hull- 6 Digs, 1 Ace

Boys Varsity Football vs. West Greene Junior/Senior High School

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Chartiers-Houston Junior/Senior High School

Lauren Hartley off a direct kick, 30+ yards out.

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Chartiers-Houston Junior/Senior High School

Leah Hartley 2 goals

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Bethlehem-Center Senior High School

Leah Hartley with the goal

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Waynesburg Central High School

Lauren Hartley with the goal

Boys Varsity Football vs. Carmichaels Area Junior/Senior High School

Lee Qualk 23 rushes 216 yards 4 tds 1 2 point conversion

Girls Varsity Volleyball falls to GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC 3-0

The Lady Trojans lost to GCC in 3 sets.Set 1- 19-25Set 2- 14-25Set 3- 13-25Addison Gregory- 6 Assists, 2 DigsAva Bojtos- 3 Assists, 2 DigsSydney Dunn- 4 Kills, 1 AssistAddie Frank- 3 Kills, 1 Block, 1 AssistMady Morton- 2 Kills. 4 Blocks, 5 AcesGiana Smith- 2 Kills, 2 DigsHannah Hull- 1 Kill, 7 Digs, 2 AcesHailee Brown- 3 DigsThe Trojans will host Geibal at home on Thursday for Senior Night. JV starts at 6. Senior night will be held in between the JV and Varsity matches.

Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Waynesburg Central High School

California Area Boys battle through a non-conference 2OT tie with Waynesburg Central High.

Boys Varsity Football vs. Mapletown Junior/Senior High School

Cal 58Mapletown 0

Girls Varsity Volleyball falls to Trinity Christian School 3-1

The Lady Trojans fell to Trinity Christian HS in 4 hard fought sets.Set 1- 17-25Set 2- 25-23Set 3- 22-25Set 4- 19-25Addison Gregory- 31 Assists, 2 AcesAva Bojtos- 5 Assists, 2 Aces, 2 DigsGiana Smith- 11 Kills, 11 Digs, 2 AcesHannah Hull- 9 DigsMorgan Ross- 7 Kills, 9 Digs, 3 Aces, 3 BlocksAddie Frank- 4 DigsSydney Dunn- 7 Kills, 1 BlockMady Morton- 8 Kills, 5 BlocksBella Smith- 3 Kills, 1 Block 

Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Chartiers-Houston Junior/Senior High School

Tristan Slavick, Eli Keene, and Charles Meiss scored goals in route to a 3-1 win.

Girls Volleyball sweeps Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

The Lady Trojans beat Avella HS in 3 straight sets.Set 1- 25-21Set 2- 25-23Set 3- 25-4Ava Bojtos- 14 Assists, 6 AcesAddison Gregory- 14 Assists, 5 AcesMorgan Ross- 5 Kills, 6 Digs, 3 AcesSydney Dunn- 7 Kills, 2 BlocksMady Morton- 6 Kills, 3 Aces, 1 BlockGiana Smith- 3 Kills, 5 DigsAddie Frank- 4 KillsHannah Hull- 5 DigsBella Smith- 3 KillsThe Trojans will host Trinity Christian on Thursday. There is no JV. Varsity will start at 6pm.

Girls Varsity Volleyball falls to Frazier High School in 3 sets

The Lady Trojans advance to a 2-2 record in section play following tonight's intense match against the Commodores, bringing their overall record to 5-2.Set 1- 21-25Set 2- 20-25Set 3- 13-25Addison Gregory- 8 AssistsAva Bojtos- 7 AssistsMorgan Ross- 5 Kills, 7 Digs, 1 BlockHannah Hull- 8 DigsSydney Dunn- 4 Kills, 1 BlockMady Morton-3 Kills, 2 BlocksGiana Smith- 2 Kills, 3 DigsBella Smith- 1 kill, 1 BlockHayley Gibson- 2 BlocksThe girls' varsity team will compete this Saturday at Beth Center in the Bulldawg Brawl Tournament and will head to Avella for a non-section game on Monday at 6 PM. Their next section game is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th, against Trinity Christian at home. There will be no JV. Varsity will begin at 6pm!    

Boys Varsity Soccer vs. GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, PA

GCC scored 4 goals in the first half before adding 7 more in the second.

Boys Varsity Football vs. Bentworth Senior High School

CaliforniaLee Qualk 12 rushes 259 yards and 6 tdsMalachi Peak 10 rushes 121 yards and 2 tds 

Girls Varsity Volleyball sweeps Geibel Catholic High School in 3 sets

The Lady Trojans defeated Geibel Catholic in three straight sets.Set 1- 25-7Set 2- 25-13Set 3- 25-5Addison Gregory- 13 Assists, 2 DigsAva Bojtos- 11 Assists, 6 Aces,4 DigsHannah Hull- 3 Aces, 3 DigsSydney Dunn- 3 KillsMady Morton- 4 Kills,2 Aces, 2 DigsGiana Smith- 5 Kills, 2 Aces, 5 DigsBella Smith- 2 Kills, 2 AssistsHayley Gibson- 3 KillsMorgan Ross- 6 Kills, 3 AcesAddie Frank- 3 Kills, 2 Aces, 3 Digs The Trojans' JV team emerged victorious as well, securing a 2-0 win.Set 1- 25-8Set 2- 25-15Bayla Galis- 10 Assists, 10 AcesBella Smith- 3 Kills, 3 AcesElizabeth Kent- 5 Aces, 2 DigsGabby Lawson- 4 AcesPresleigh Jobes- 4 KillsOlivia Gibson- 3 KillsThe Lady Trojans currently hold a 2-1 record in their section and a 6-1 overall record. They are scheduled to face the Frazier Commodores at home on Tuesday, September 17th. The JV game will begin at 6pm, followed by the varsity game. 

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Mckeesport Area High School

The California Girls Soccer Trojans won their first game of the season!  Since this is the first All-girls Soccer team for California HS, this is not only the first game in the history of the school, but the first Win.  While all players were outstanding, playing 10 players versus 11 on the McKeesport Tigers, Leah Hartley got one of her 5 goals with a header!  Leah Hartley 5 goalsLauren Hartley 3 goalsHailee Brown 2 goals 

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Bethlehem-Center Senior High School

Fantastic game, really tough and both teams worked hard.Leah Hartley had 2 goalsLucia Meiss 1 goalLauren Hartley 1 goal

Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Brownsville Area High School

Leah Hartley 1 goal (one of the most beautiful shots I have ever seen)Angelina Eperjesi 1 goal