Tag: Fox Chapel
Flexible lineup helps Fox Chapel girls tennis team succeed
September 9, 2023
Sophia Carvelli wasn’t disappointed to have to make an adjustment during her senior season. With some nagging shoulder pain slowing her down, Carvelli switched from playing No. 3 singles to doubles to ease some of the workload.
Fox Chapel working hard, making adjustments to move past early season struggles
Building confidence was never going to be easy for first-year Fox Chapel football coach Dave Leasure. When the Foxes scrimmaged Hempfield, the program got a jolt. Fox Chapel scored three touchdowns and didn’t give up any.
Through the years: Willie Thrower TDs, trick play sparked Ken High to win in 1948
September 7, 2023
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.
The Birdie is feeling lucky with his Week 2 A-K Valley football picks
September 6, 2023
Last week: 7-3 (70%)
The Birdie’s Westmoreland County picks stand the test of time
Last week: 7-4 (63.6%)
Fox Chapel cross country standout working back into form
September 2, 2023
Rowan Gwin never discovered what the cause of his hip flexor injury was last spring. Trying to navigate through great pain, Gwin competed in the WPIAL Class 3A track and field championship at Slippery Rock University.
Fox Chapel notebook: Soccer teams tested early
Section play is grueling for all WPIAL soccer programs. The way the calendar falls necessitates playing tough games early in the schedule.
The Birdie isn’t goofing around anymore as he makes his Week 1 A-K Valley picks
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 29, 2023: Boys soccer section play commences
August 28, 2023
On Monday, it was the girls’ turn to open up section play on a new soccer season. Now on Tuesday, the boys hit the pitch for section openers.
