Tag: Shady Side Academy
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Oakmont rallied for 2nd WPIAL title
November 27, 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.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 3A season preview for 2025-26
November 25, 2025
It took a long time for South Allegheny to win boys hoops title No. 1. Might it only take 12 months for championship No. 2?
WPIAL girls basketball Class 3A season preview for 2025-26
The Greensburg Central Catholic and Shady Side Academy girls basketball teams had their share of battles last season.
Main characters return, but Shady Side Academy girls plan to write new story
November 22, 2025
Jonna Burke doesn’t plan to let the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team live in the past. The Bulldogs coach knows every season is different.
Fox Chapel notebook: Shady Side Academy boys welcome new coach with extensive resume
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team will be under new leadership this winter. The Bulldogs hired Jim Dudas to replace David Vadnais.
Six named WPIAL field hockey players of the year
November 21, 2025
The WPIAL Field Hockey Coaches Association announced its top players for the 2025 season.
Shady Side Academy junior reflects on rewarding cross country season
November 15, 2025
Charlotte Barker chose to come back to cross country as a junior because she wanted to compete for a state title. The Shady Side Academy runner was able to leave a strong first impression, as an individual and with the Bulldogs collectively.
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.
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.
WPSCA announces all-state boys soccer players
November 4, 2025
Thirteen boys received all-state accolades from the Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association.
