Tag: Fox Chapel
Focused Fox Chapel boys get job done in section to reach playoff goal
February 14, 2026
When the smoke cleared, the Fox Chapel boys basketball team did what it needed to in order to qualify for the playoffs. The Foxes closed the season by winning five of their final six games.
Lyla Jablon keeps her cool, helps Fox Chapel advance past Latrobe in Class 5A 1st round
February 13, 2026
Fox Chapel girls basketball coach Marty Matvey believes guard Lyla Jablon won’t wilt at the first sign of trouble. During her four seasons with the Foxes, she has been challenged by Matvey to be ready for the tough moments.
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 13, 2026
February 12, 2026
Boys
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 13, 2026
Girls
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Former Foxes football coach picked for PSFCA Hall of Fame
February 7, 2026
Former Fox Chapel football coach Tom Loughran was one of seven coaches chosen for the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. May 24 at Cumberland Valley High School Performing Arts Center.
Fox Chapel hockey steadily adapting to physicality of PIHL’s top competition
The Fox Chapel hockey team has gotten a good look at what the level of competition is like in the PIHL’s Class 3A. Foxes coach Ryan Loebig believes his team has learned plenty of lessons.
Fox Chapel girls look to enter playoffs with momentum
Fox Chapel girls basketball coach Marty Matvey wanted his team to have a visual representation of what could be ahead. Before the Foxes finished up the regular season, Matvey had the team look at the resumes of other teams in Class 5A to provide some motivation to close the season strong.
Fox Chapel boys buckle down late in season
Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar felt it was necessary to have a meeting with players and coaches following a loss to Pine-Richland on Jan. 20 at home.
Fox Chapel boys clinch spot in basketball playoffs with win over Butler
February 6, 2026
With a clear lane on the path to Petersen Events Center, Fox Chapel boys basketball players knew their assignment: win Friday night at home and qualify.
Terry Smith, Tom Loughran to be inducted into state football coaches hall of fame
February 5, 2026
Two of the most impactful football coaches in the history of the WPIAL, Tom Loughran and Terry Smith, will be celebrated in May as part of the Class of 2026 into the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Coaches Hall of Fame.
