Tag: Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy boys headed to state tournament
February 28, 2026
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team didn’t quite finish its Cinderella run through the WPIAL Class 3A boys playoffs. But the Bulldogs springing two upsets and reaching the semifinals means Shady Side Academy will be returning to the PIAA playoffs.
Fox Chapel wrestler fights through adversity to earn 100th win
Reaching 100 wins meant that Fox Chapel senior wrestler Joey Geller had to find a way to get through the North section qualifier to reach the WPIAL Class 3A championships. But nothing would be easy for Geller during the 215-pound bracket at Butler High School.
After late-season surge, Fox Chapel boys ready to tackle future challenges
The Fox Chapel boys basketball team typically sits on the line between Class 5A and 6A. The Foxes know that next season, they will have to navigate the WPIAL’s largest classification.
Confident Kunkle wins gold in the girls WPIAL Class 3A 100 breaststroke; Fox Chapel girls finish strong
February 27, 2026
Leah Kunkle was confident.
North Allegheny sweeps 2026 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships
After building commanding leads Thursday, the North Allegheny boys and girls swim teams captured WPIAL Class 3A championships Friday at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Fox Chapel freshmen make big splash at WPIAL swim meet
February 26, 2026
Ellie Lange and Delaney O’Toole didn’t let the pressure of their first WPIAL swimming championship overtake them.
North Allegheny teams pull ahead after 1st day of WPIAL Class 3A swim championships
The North Allegheny girls team is vying for an 18th consecutive Class 3A girls swimming championship, while their boys teammates have won three straight. So wasn’t surprising to see those teams atop the standings following the first day of the district swimming championships Thursday at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 24, 2026
February 23, 2026
WPIAL basketball playoffs
Work pays off for Fox Chapel wrestler with 2nd straight trip to WPIAL tournament
February 22, 2026
Andrew Kratsa has been snakebitten at times during his time with the Fox Chapel wrestling program. The 145-pound senior wrestler didn’t get an opportunity to wrestle in the postseason as a freshman because he suffered a concussion after being slammed in practice.
