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Athletic Director: Sean Simmons
423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
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Shady Side Academy’s Laila Banner blocks a shot by Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mya Morgan during their game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Fox Chapel.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week – Shady Side Academy Bulldogs

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Shady Side Academy’s Soren Cooper
With mix of experience, potential, Shady Side Academy swimmers expect exciting season
January 11, 2025
Shady Side Academy swimming is diving into the season with a veteran boys team and a girls team with a young but promising lineup.

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Shady Side Academy’s Cameron Capel shoots a 3-pointer against Deer Lakes on Monday, Jan. 6, 2024, in West Deer.
Shady Side Academy girls progressing toward championship goals
There is still much work ahead for the Shady Side Academy girls basketball program.

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Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas scores off a steal past Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mya Morgan during their game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Fox Chapel.
No. 1 Shady Side Academy impresses in decisive win over No. 2 Greensburg Central Catholic
January 9, 2025
The No. 1 has been following the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team around this season.

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Shady Side Academy defeated Avonworth in the 2023-24 WPIAL championship game March 1, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 16, 2024: Avonworth, Shady Side Academy set for rematch
December 15, 2024
Over the last two girls basketball seasons, Avonworth and Shady Side Academy have built up a rivalry based on success.

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South Park’s Eric Doerue stretches for a touchdown against Seton LaSalle during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Nov. 23 at Acrisure Stadium.
2024 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Allegheny
December 14, 2024
2024 Allegheny All-Conference

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Shady Side Academy hockey coach Eric Tangradi is a former Penguins player.
Local players dot prep school hockey roster at Shady Side Academy
Killian Kissane knew hockey would be different when he chose to play at Shady Side Academy. The Bulldogs, who play a national prep schedule, would require him to be a different player than when he was at Fox Chapel.

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Shady Side Academy’s Cam Mallory (right) is a 6-foot-4 junior for the Bulldogs.
Shady Side Academy boys look to overcome early-season injuries as section play begins
Shady Side Academy boys basketball started 2-4 last season, but rose up and finished 18-9 with an 11-2 conference record, earning the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. This season, the Bulldogs started 2-2 and want to push their way toward similar success.

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Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas brings the ball upcourt against Burrell during a game in January.
Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas reflects on scoring milestone
December 7, 2024
Shady Side Academy junior Karis Thomas prepared for what she thought was just another game. Little did she know she was on the brink of scoring 1,000 points.

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Fox Chapel grad Zoe Skirboll, now a swimmer at the University of Virginia, will compete in the US Olympic trials.
Herald notebook: Zoe Skirboll chasing NCAA cut times at Virginia
Zoe Skirboll competed in the U.S. time trials to try to earn a spot on the Olympic team last summer. The Fox Chapel graduate would like to utilize that experience to help her junior year at Virginia be a big success.

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