Lee Qualk wins WPIAL District VII Class AA Long Jump Championship

Lee Qualk successfully defended his long jump title at the WPIAL Individual Track and Field Championships, winning the gold for the second consecutive year with a leap of 22’-8”. Lee will now advance to the PIAA Track and Field Championships on May 23 at Shippensburg University. 

Four Trojan Track & Field Athletes Advance to States

Five Trojan track athletes medaled and 4 advanced to the state championships with outstanding performances at the WPIAL Individual Track & Field Championships at Slippery Rock University. Lee Qualk - 1st Place - Boys Long Jump - 22’-8”.Andrew Typovsky- 4th Place - Javelin - 154’-9”.Christian Ross - Javelin - 5th Place  154-6”Ella Neil - High Jump - 6th Place - 5’-2”.These athletes will advance to the PIAA State Track & Field Championships on May 23 at Shippensburg University.  Hayley Gibson also medaled in shot put with a throw of 32’-1.25” - 8th Place. 

Carter Kent Breaks School Record in 1600

Carter Kent broke the school record in the 1600 at the WPIAL Individual Track & Field Championships with a time of 4:26.13 and finished in 9th place. His time met the state qualifying standard, but due to the WPIAL 8-person limit for states, Carter just missed advancing to the state championships.   This was the third time this season that Carter broke the school record in the 1600.

11 Trojans Qualify for the WPIAL Individual Track and Field Championships

The Trojan track team will be well represented at the WPIAL Individual Track & Field Championships at Slippery Rock University on Wednesday, May 14th.Eleven track team members have qualified:Lee Qualk: Long Jump, 100-meter dash, 4x100-meter relayChristian Ross: Javelin, Triple Jump, 4x100-meter relayCarter Kent: 800 and 1600Niamh McClaflin: 1600Gerald Williams: 4x100-meter relayAlan Dennis: 200-meter dash, 4x100-meter relayAndrew Typovsky: JavelinLandon Abercrombis: JavelinElla Neil: High JumpHayley Gibson: Shot PutElla Fike: 100-meter High HurdlesThese athletes will compete for medals and have a chance to qualify for the PIAA Championships. Good luck to all!

School Records Shattered at Baldwin Invitational

Lee Qualk had a standout performance in the long jump at the Baldwin Invitational on Friday night. His jump of 23’-5.5” earned him first place out of 75 competitors, set a new school record by more than a foot, and currently ranks him first in the state in Class AA and fourth overall in Pennsylvania. Here is an article on the Tribune Review website about this amazing achievement. https://tribhssn.triblive.com/not-just-a-single-a-athlete-california-long-jumper-lee-qualk-clears-23-feet-for-baldwin-invitational-gold-medal/Carter Kent also had a great showing, placing second in the 1600 out of 86 runners with a time of 4:30.97. His effort set a new school record as well.Congrats to both athletes on their accomplishments.Total results can be viewed here: https://milesplit.live/meets/665621/events

Track Teams Each Finish 3rd at WPIAL AA Track & Field Team Semifinals

The boys' team defeated Mount Pleasant (85-64) but fell to South Park (79-71) and Beaver (91-59). Beaver advanced to the WPIAL Team Championships.The girls' team defeated Southmoreland (71-60) but fell to Freeport (106-43)  and Carlynton (106-34). Carlynton advanced.Highlights:Carter Kent broke the school record in the 1600 with a time of 4:32.91, finishing in second place.The boys' 4 x 100 meter relay team finished 1st and tied their own school record with a time of 44.81.Hayley Gibson won the shot put - 31’-2.5”Ella Neil won the high jump - 4’-10.5”Niamh McClaflin was 1st in the 3200 - 11:06.84Christian Ross took 2nd in the javelin - 152’-4” and triple jump - 40’-0”Matt Miller finished 2nd in the discus - 114’-0”Alan Dennis was 2nd in the 200 - 23.49Ella Fike was 2nd in the 100-meter high hurdles - 17.73

Ella Neil Named Washington-Greene County Coaches Championships Field Events MVP

Ella Neil won the gold in the triple jump, silver in the high jump, and bronze in the long jump and was named the girls' Field Event MVP today at the county Championships!Additionally, Lee Qualk won the gold in the long jump and Carter Kent won the 800.  All three are county champions!!Lee also took 4th in the 100 and 3rd as anchor of the 4x100 relay team, along with Gerald Williams, Alan Dennis, and Chris Ross.Carter also took silver in the 1600, and teamed up with Lee, Niamh McClaflin, and Aidyn Gilmer to finish 6th in the 4x400 relay.Other medal winners include:Niamh McClaflin - 3rd in the 800, 4th in the 1600, and 7th in the 3200Christina Ross - 2nd in the javelin and 5th in the triple jumpAndrew Typovsky - 4th in the javelinPeyton Sunderman - 8th in the discusHaley Gibson - 7th in the shot putQuinn Barbero - 7th in the Pole VaultAlan Dennis - 6th in the 200Ella Fike - 6th in the 100 high hurdlesThe Boys team finished as the Class AA Runner-up to Ft. CherryFull results can be

Boys Track Takes 2nd at Mid Mon Track Classic

The boys' track team finished 2nd overall and 1st in class AA at the Scott Frederick Mid Mon Track Classic at Charleroi HS.Gold medalists were:Lee Qualk - Long Jump - 21’-7”Carter Kent - 800 - 2:11.27Niamh McClaflin - 1600 - 4:41.90 and 3200 - 10:42.14Christian Ross - Triple Jump - 41’-4.25”Quinn Barbero - 10’-0”The boys' 4x100 meter relay team took the silver and broke the school record with a time of 44.81.The girls' track team finished in a tie with Brownsville for 3rd overall /1st in AA.Hayley Gibson won gold in the shot put - 32’-11”.Morgan Ross won gold in the long jump - 15’-11” and silver in the 100 - 13.15.Peyton Sunderman won silver in the Discus - 83’-8”.

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!

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