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Athletic Director: Sean Simmons
423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
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South Allegheny’s Drew Cook makes a catch against South Park during their game Sept. 19, 2025, at South Park’s Eagle Stadium. (Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent)
2025 WPIAL All-Conference Football Team: Allegheny
December 13, 2025
Allegheny Conference

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Shady Side Academy’s Ava Jochims won the 200 IM at the PIAA Class 2A swimming championships Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (Michael Love | TribLive)
Returning WPIAL, PIAA qualifiers bolster Shady Side Academy swim teams
Ava Jochims broke through on the PIAA Class 2A stage as a sophomore swimmer. The Shady Side Academy girls swim team standout is hoping to help the team by building on their success.

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Fox Chapel freshman Delaney O'Toole is a member of the 2025-26 swim team. (Fox Chapel athletics)
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel swimmers set records in early-season meets
The Fox Chapel swimming program is under new leadership this season in coach Bailey Bonnett. The Foxes have seen plenty of good performances early in the season.

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Shady Side Academy’s Leah Buford heads toward the basket to attempt to get off a shot Nov. 30 at the Play 4 Mae Showcase at Woodland Hills High School while being guarded by John Carroll’s Camryn Almond. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
‘It’s a learning curve’: Shady Side Academy girls get up to speed in opening tournament
December 6, 2025
Leah Buford doesn’t love the games that start before noon. But the Shady Side Academy junior forward knows it’s just one of the challenges the Bulldogs will face this season.

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Peters Twp.’s Lucas Shanafelt and Nolan DiLucia take the field before the start of their PIAA Class 5A state semifinal against Bishop McDevitt on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Mansion Park in Altoona. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Early signing day for 2026: WPIAL, City League football players finalize Division I plans
December 3, 2025
Despite the cold weather outside, Wednesday was the hottest day on the calendar for college football recruits.

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Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee works against Plum’s Meghan Stammer during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Gateway.
Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee named 2025 Trib HSSN Girls Soccer Player of the Year
December 1, 2025
Trib HSSN Girls Soccer All-Stars

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Bentworth’s Ryan Moessner celebrates as time expires in the WPIAL Class A boys championship game against OLSH on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Highmark Stadium.
Bentworth’s Ryan Moessner repeats as Trib HSSN Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Trib HSSN Boys Soccer All-Stars

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Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas scores off a steal against Greensburg Central Catholic on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Fox Chapel.
Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel athletes seal future plans in early signing period
November 30, 2025
When a high school athlete gives a verbal commitment to a school of his or her choice, it sets off a period of waiting until they can make it officially binding.

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The jubilant Oakmont Oaks carry coach Chuck Wagner off the field at Ken High Memorial Stadium moments after winning the WPIAL Class B title, 26-13, over Apollo on Nov. 19, 1965. Celebrating are Rich Scholl (56), Marshall Pollard (17), Terry Preece, Vince Taylor (24), team manager Denny Bonaroti and Sherron Montague.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Oakmont rallied for 2nd WPIAL title
November 27, 2025
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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South Allegheny’s Drew Cook shoots a 3-pointer against West Catholic defenders during the PIAA Class 3A championship game March 29 at Giant Center in Hershey.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 3A season preview for 2025-26
November 25, 2025
It took a long time for South Allegheny to win boys hoops title No. 1. Might it only take 12 months for championship No. 2?

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