The 2025 WPIAL cross country season was one to remember—filled with rising stars, breakthrough performances, and moments that defined perseverance. To celebrate their hard work and success, I’m proud to present the NixonTFXC Season Awards, recognizing the athletes who made this year truly special.
Overall Runner of the Year
Jonah Montagnese Quaker Valley
Senior of the Year
Scott McConnell Mohawk
Junior of the Year
Carter French Knoch
Sophomore of the Year
Zachary Sharara Sewickley Academy
Freshmen of the Year
Gatik Hirwani North Allegheny
Breakout Runner of the Year
Benjamin McBride Norwin
Performance of the Year
Jack Steineman North Catholic
(PIAA 3rd place)
Team Runners of the Year
Jonathan Stetchock Hempfield
Jack Iyer Winchester Thurston
Teammate Tandem of the Year
North Catholic
Tyler Carroll & Jack Steineman
The 6/7 Runner of the Year
Jacob Halsted Hempfield
Team and Coaching Staff of the Year
Overall Team of the Year
Quaker Valley
District Finals Team of the Year
Hempfield
Overall Coaching Staff of the Year
Hempfield
District Finals Coaching Staff of the Year
Winchester Thurston
State Final Coaching Staff of the Year
Quaker Valley
Season awards were determined based on WPIAL and PIAA placements, as well as performances at major invitationals, using a detailed scoring system to identify each award winner. These honors are unofficial and reflect my personal perspective—created to recognize exceptional achievements and help continue elevating cross country as a premier sport across Western Pennsylvania.
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