Tag: Fox Chapel

Fox Chapel coach Dave Leasure looks on as quarterback Joey Geller throws against Armstrong during a 7-on-7 competition in July.
With versatile veteran players, strong work ethic, Fox Chapel football off to solid start
September 6, 2025
The Fox Chapel football program has prided itself on its versatility since Dave Leasure took over. Max Melocchi and Nathan Johnson were both potential options at quarterback.

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Burrell’s Caden DiCaprio attempts to break the tackle of Valley’s Justin Hooper and Jabaree Drew on Sept. 11, 2020, at Valley’s Memorial Stadium. DiCaprio rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown in the Bucs’ win.
Through the Years: 5 years ago, after pandemic delay, Burrell edged rival Valley
September 4, 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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Highlands quarterback Jamarkus Prager looks to pass against Elizabeth Forward on Aug. 29, 2025.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 2
September 3, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 2 in the A-K Valley:

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Derry’s Noah Stough is brought down by Freeport’s Drew Ross in the first half last Friday.
The Birdie speaks frankly, makes Week 2 picks in A-K Valley
Last week: 10-2

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Quaker Valley celebrates beating Hopewell during the WPIAL Class 2A girls volleyball championship Nov. 2, 2024 at Peters Township High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 2, 2025: Girls volleyball section play tips off
September 1, 2025
Welcome to September and opening night of section play in WPIAL girls volleyball for teams in Class 3A and 2A.

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Shady Side Academy coach Andrew Geisler talks with his team after a preseason practice.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy football coach wins dramatic debut
August 30, 2025
Andrew Geisler wanted to restore the reputation of the Shady Side Academy football program to be one that made a name off its grit.

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Valley’s B.J. Flenory returns the opening kickoff 95 yards on Sept. 1, 2000, giving the Vikings a huge lift toward a 42-14 victory over neighboring Burrell.
Through the Years: Nothing could slow Valley running back vs. Burrell in 2000
August 28, 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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Leechburg’s Timmy Andrasy (21) is tripped up by Apollo-Ridge’s Gage Wingard (2) last Friday at Apollo-Ridge.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
August 27, 2025
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 1 in the A-K Valley:

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Kiski Area’s Collin Peterson works to take down Knoch’s Owen Layhew last Friday.
It’s the perfect time for The Birdie to make his Week 1 picks in the A-K Valley
The Birdie walked into the office Monday morning sporting the smuggiest smug smile that ever was smugged.

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Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee (left) works past Plum’s Catie Weiss during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Martorelli Stadium in Ross.
Fox Chapel girls soccer standout Emily McKee makes verbal commitment to Pitt
August 25, 2025
Several Division I women’s soccer programs connected with Emily McKee throughout her recruiting journey.

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