The Black Bears Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams are proud members of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 20 and the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC). Currently, Penn Highlands competes at the Division 3 level of the NJCAA.
The teams compete at multiple meets and races throughout the fall season at several colleges and universities across Pennsylvania.
Schedule (2025-26)
| Date | Host | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29 | Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood, PA | 6 PM |
| September 13 | Potomac State College | Keyser, WV | TBA |
| October 4 | University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg | Greensburg, PA | 11 AM |
| October 11 | Mount Aloysius College | Cresson, PA | 9 AM |
| October 25 | Westmoreland County Community College (WPCC/Region 20 Meet) | Youngwood, PA | 11 AM |
| November 8 | NJCAA National Championships | Fort Dodge, IA | 10 AM |
Roster (2025-26)
Coaching Staff
 Adrianne Ballarino, Head Coach Email Adrianne Ballarino |
Awards & Honors
All-Conference selections: 8
All-Region selections: 8
Individual Championships: 4
- Erica Kovalik, 2019 WPCC Women’s Champion, Region 20 Women’s Champion
- Chase Brenneman, 2023 WPCC Men’s Champion
- Bryan Donitzen, 2024 WPCC Men’s Champion