Tag: Fox Chapel

Fox Chapel’s Melanie Pietz was among eight teammates honored as WPIAL Class 2A all-stars.
WPIAL field hockey coaches announce 2025 all-stars
November 8, 2025
WPIAL field hockey champions Pine-Richland, Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy were well represented when the league’s coaches announced all-stars.

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Herhsey’s Ellie Aynardi works in front of Fox Chapel’s Charlotte Rattner and goalie Margaret Klamut during their PIAA Class 2A state playoff game on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Fox Chapel.
Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel field hockey bow out of state playoffs
The most challenging sports for teams coming out of the WPIAL to compete with teams out east may be field hockey. All three WPIAL champions — Pine-Richland, Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy — were all shut out in the first round of states.

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The Fox Chapel girls soccer team celebrates after defeating South Fayette, 1-0 in double overtime, in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Oct. 29 at Highmark Stadium.
With patience, determination, Fox Chapel girls march into state playoffs
The Fox Chapel girls soccer team hasn’t had to worry about battling through another version of the WPIAL tournament through the first few rounds of the PIAA Class 3A playoffs.

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Fox Chapel’s Max Melocchi scores a touchdown against Armstrong during a 7-on-7 competition in July.
Pair of Fox Chapel players cap season with all-conference honors
The Fox Chapel football program has many markers it would like to hit on its way back to respectability. Foxes coach Dave Leasure was happy to cap the season, where Fox Chapel finished 3-7 overall and 0-5 in the Northeast Conference, with Harran Zureikat and Max Melocchi earning all-conference honors.

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Shady Side Academy’s Josephine Lenart (left) and Charlotte Barker finished in the top five at the PIAA Foundation Meet and the PIAA championships in Hershey this season.
Shady Side Academy girls focus on team success, win program’s 1st cross country state title
Shady Side Academy girls cross country coach Jeff Perlis talked to Charlotte Barker and Josephine Lenart the night before the PIAA Class A championship race to discuss strategy. Both girls were among the favorites to cross the finish line first.

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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon celebrates after defeating Harbor Creek in their PIAA Class 2A state playoff game on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in West Deer.
A-K Valley PIAA soccer playoff preview capsules for Nov. 8, 2025
November 7, 2025
PIAA soccer playoffs

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Future NFL Pro Bowler Jeff Christy (40) looks to throw a fullback option pass on Nov. 8, 1985 as Freeport battled back to defeat Washington, 21-17, in a first-round Class 2A playoff game.
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Jeff Christy sparked big Freeport comeback
November 6, 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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Fox Chapel’s Jake Williams (left) celebrates with Rocco DiDomenico after scoring against Plum in their WPIAL Class 4A semifinal on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Gateway.
WPSCA announces all-state boys soccer players
November 4, 2025
Thirteen boys received all-state accolades from the Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association.

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Freeport setter Jaisa Gaillot will take part in the We Serve First Foundation’s all-star event.
Seniors selected for We Serve First Foundation’s all-star volleyball classic
The We Serve First Foundation has released the list of senior girls volleyball players who will compete in the fourth annual all-star classic Dec. 6 at Kiski Area High School.

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Freeport’s Elena Jenkins celebrates after scoring against Burrell during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Highmark Stadium.
A-K Valley high school soccer PIAA playoff preview capsules for Nov. 4, 2025
November 3, 2025
PIAA soccer playoffs

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