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Shady Side Academy
Athletic Director: Sean Simmons423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
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Recent News
New Shady Side Academy coach favors grit over glamour
August 15, 2025
Spending time on campus during the first few weeks of football camp has given Shady Side Academy football coach Andrew Geisler the feeling he is where he needs to be. The former Bulldogs captain was hired in January to take over the program after a tumultuous season last year.
Shady Side Academy girls basketball star Karis Thomas makes Division I college choice
August 9, 2025
Karis Thomas wanted to play college basketball somewhere she could be comfortable. When looking at schools, the Shady Side Academy girls basketball senior guard was searching for a place where they took care of each other.
WPIAL girls golf preview: Defending champs Peters Township, Shady Side Academy still brimming with talent
August 6, 2025
The WPIAL golf season begins Thursday. Here is a breakdown of the top teams and individuals to watch this fall.
WPIAL boys golf preview: North Allegheny, North Catholic set to defend titles
August 5, 2025
WPIAL boys golf season begins Thursday. Here is a breakdown of the top teams and individuals to watch this fall.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel hockey hosts program for young players
July 19, 2025
The Fox Chapel hockey club will introduce a new program to spark interest in younger age groups. The Foxes will host a free skate with the varsity team July 27 at the Alpha Ice Complex.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy’s Javon Johnston impresses at nationals
June 28, 2025
Shady Side Academy’s Javon Johnston impressed at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Johnston finished in first place in the triple jump in the freshman division, winning the event with a leap of 45 feet, 11.5 inches.
Memorable girls basketball season leads list of Shady Side Academy 2024-25 highlights
June 21, 2025
The Shady Side Academy girls basketball team took a crushing loss in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game. The Bulldogs also lost their 6-foot-2 forward Cassie Sauer for their run through the state playoffs.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse just misses out on WPIAL title
May 31, 2025
Shady Side Academy fell just short of winning the WPIAL Class 3A championship in boys lacrosse.
Shady Side Academy relay team uses all-for-one mentality to win WPIAL gold
May 24, 2025
Ella Van Norman feels like the way races are structured sets up Shady Side Academy’s 3,200-meter relay team for success. The Bulldogs’ largest concern during every race is getting the baton to the next person in the best possible position.
Shady Side Academy freshman thrives on WPIAL track’s biggest stages
Javon Johnston continues to impress Shady Side Academy boys track and field coach Adam Janosko with his drive.
