Tag: Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel sophomore finding success in doubles play
April 25, 2026
Frank Siegel is interested in whatever challenge the Fox Chapel tennis program may have for him. The sophomore first started playing doubles with junior Grant Fenton during the section tournament.
Resurgent Fox Chapel softball gears up for playoffs
Fox Chapel softball coach Larry Troutman was only interested in finding a way to make the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. That’s what he told himself, anyway, when the Foxes went through a four-game stretch of the Section 1-5A schedule where they lost three times in four games.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side sophomore turns in record-breaking run
Francesca Pietragallo is off to a strong start for her sophomore year. The Shady Side Academy track standout snapped a 10-year-old school record in the 200-meter dash during a dual meet last week.
Fox Chapel notebook: Waller wrestling camp scheduled
April 18, 2026
Fox Chapel Area High School will host Rob Waller’s All-American Wrestling Club & Camp on June 15-19. The event, which will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday, is open to wrestlers from all school programs for all age and experience levels.
Despite limited opportunities, Fox Chapel girls lacrosse hitting its stride
Fox Chapel girls lacrosse coach Kellee Cribby wants to see the team strengthen throughout the season like a muscle. The Foxes have been battling serious atrophy due to battles with Mother Nature throughout the season.
Fox Chapel flag football brings creativity in dramatic win
Brandon Rios can hardly be separated from his white binder while patrolling the Fox Chapel flag football team’s sidelines. The coach leading the first-year program likes carrying around a reminder of how things should be designed.
Sprinter breaks longstanding Fox Chapel record in 100 meters
April 11, 2026
Max Youkers was happy when he finished the 100-meter dash during Fox Chapel’s dual meet with Shaler by breaking a school record that had stood since 1964 with a time of 11.08 seconds.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy teammates collide
The WPIAL Section 3-3A boys tennis championship match featured two opponents who are familiar with each others’ games. Shady Side Academy freshman Max Bunimovich beat teammate Thomas Luther, who retired in the final.
Fox Chapel baseball managing ups, downs of section play
James Hastings knew his team would be tired following a 6-5, nine-inning road win over New Castle on April 8. Having to beat the same team a day later wouldn’t be the easiest task.
Plum moves up in section with win over Fox Chapel
April 10, 2026
O’HARA TOWNSHIP — Plum didn’t let Fox Chapel break out the brooms in a Section 1-5A softball clash Friday afternoon at Fox Chapel High School.
