Results from the PIAA State Cross Country Championships

Carter Kent represented California at the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey on Saturday. Competing in the Class A race, he placed 86th out of 257 runners with a time of 18:36. Carter capped off another strong season by earning his third consecutive trip to the state meet and representing our program well on the big stage.Official Results can be found here: https://runhigh.com/2025RESULTS/R110125AE.html  

Trojans FB in WPIAL Playoffs 1st Rd

The Trojans FB Team have made it to the WPIAL 1st Rd of the playoffs. The Trojans will host visiting Frazier this Friday at 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the gate - general admission $7 and also on the link provided: students-$5  adults $7. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Let's Go Trojans!   https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/G8msC93z0jUzR5AUofDuq4K7Y?domain=gofan.com 

Lady Trojans in Consolation Game to go to State!

The Lady Trojans VB Team lost a close 5 game set to Serra Catholic HS on Wednesday Night at Peters Twp HS Arena. The girls were down 2-0 and they went to work on their comeback. They tied it 2-2 which earned the a 5th set win the match and  get to the WPIAL Championship Game & an automatic Birth into the PIAA Tournament but they came up short. Tremendous effort and now they take on Frazier in the Consolation Game with a chance to earn a spot in the PIAA Tournament. The game is this Saturday ( 11/1) at 12pm at Charleroi HS. Tickets are all General admission $10 at the gate or the link  https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/G8msC93z0jUzR5AUofDuq4K7Y?domain=.GoFan.com  

Coach Ed Woods Earns TRI-County South COY 2025

Coach Ed Woods captures yet another award as the TRI-County South Conference Coach of The Year. Under Coach Woods the Trojans finished 9-1 overall & 7-0 Undefeated as 2025 Conference Champions. Congratulations Coach on the recognition but also your continued commitment to the California Trojan Players and your Staff. Thank You Coach!

Trojans are Tri-County Champions!

The Cal Trojans FB Team captured the Conference Championship on Friday night at JM Stadium. The team avenged a 1 point loss from last season by beating the Host Team 36-14 to remain undefeated in conference play.  The #6 seed Trojans (9-1) will host the #11 seed Frazier Commodores this Friday Night at 7:00pm in the 1st Rd of the WPIAL Playoffs. Tickets can be purchased on the Link provided. Gates will open at 5:30p. Go Trojans! Tickets:- Both Student ($5) and Adult ($7) Tickets can be purchased online at: WPIAL Events and Tickets by GoFan- ALL tickets at the gate are $7.00 (Pre-K is Free)

Lady Trojans VB move on to the WPIAL Semifinals!

The Lady Trojans moved on to the WPIAL Semifinals VB Tournament by sweeping the Host Beth Center lady Bulldogs on Saturday. The #7 seed Lady Trojans will now take on the #6 seed Serra Catholic Lady Eagles this Wednesday ( 10/29/25) at 7:30pm. The game will be played at Peters Twp HS. Tickets can be purchased at the Link provided. Tickets:- Both Student ($5) and Adult ($7) Tickets can be purchased online at: WPIAL Events and Tickets by GoFan- ALL tickets at the gate are $7.00 (Pre-K is Free)LET'S GO LADY TROJANS VB!

Carter Kent Qualifies for States

Carter Kent placed 18th out of 168 boys to qualify for the PIAA State Cross Country Championships for the 3rd consecutive season. Carter's time of 17:15.2 was a season-best time. Carter will compete in the state championships race on Saturday, November 1, in Hershey, PA. This marks the 8th time in the past 9 years that the Trojans have advanced at least one runner to the state championship meet.The boys' team placed 13th out of 36 schools in Class A. Also scoring for the Trojans were:Charles Meiss: 19:08.4Quinn Barbero: 19:34.3Ian Grodz: 20:06.1Bode Boda: 20:23.1All of the boys ran a season-best time, and five of them ran a PR.Full results can be viewed here: https://live.gingerbreadtiming.com/meets/58555/events/xc/2149016 >  

VB Moves on to the WPIAL 2nd Rd of Playoffs!

The Lady Trojans VB Team swept  Beaver Co. Christian Last night to move on to the 2nd Rd of the WPIAL VB Playoffs. The girls will now play Beth Center at Beth Center this Saturday at 12pm. Please come out to support our girls in the “BACKCOURT BRAWL” GO LADY TROJANS! 

Jason Rechichar takes over as Head Coach of Trojans Baseball

The California Area School District hired Jason Rechichar at their October Board Meeting as the New Head Baseball Coach of the Trojans. Coach Rechichar just recently served as the Head MS Baseball Coach here at California and is very familiar with the baseball program. We are very excited to welcome Coach Rechichar as OUR New Leader of California Baseball!  

Emily Iams Earns All-County Honors for Middle School Cross Country

Emily Iams finished 15th out of 74 middle school girls to earn all-county honors at the Washington County Middle School Cross Country Championships at Mingo Creek Park. Emily's time of 14:49.1 was the fourth fastest among all Class A girls and the fastest time ever for a California middle school girl at the County Championships.Total results can be viewed here: https://smileymiles.com/2025/RES101425%20WASHINGTON%20CO%20XC%20JR%20HIGH%20GIRLS%20OA.htm 

Carter Kent Earns All-County Cross Country Honors

Carter Kent finished 15th out of 58 runners at the Washington County Cross Country Championships at Mingo Creek County Park. Carter's time of 17:33.2 was the 2nd fastest time out of all Class A Boys.The boys' varsity team finished 2nd out of the Class A teams. Quinn Barbero ran a PR of 19:52.3, finishing 33rd. Charles Meiss was 34th with a time of 19:57.1.Total results can be found here: https://smileymiles.com/2025/RES101425%20WASHINGTON%20CO%20XC%20VARSITY%20BOYS%20OA.htm

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