The Fox Chapel Area High School cheerleading squad has been practicing hard over the summer in preparation for the Foxes’ 2016-2017 sports season. Last year, the squad took first place in their division in the Elite Cheerleading Best in the ‘Burgh contest held at the University of Pittsburgh. Second-year coach Aleta Balcer said the girls...Read More

By Marty Stewart | Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, TRIB-LIVE The Fox Chapel boys and girls cross country teams are hoping for a strong season after the boys claimed a section championship last year with a 7-0 record and the girls finished in third place at 5-2. At the WPIAL team championships, the girls came in...Read More

By Marty Stewart | Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, TRIB-LIVE It was a long 2015 season for veteran coach Tom Loughran, who took over at Fox Chapel after a long, successful career at South Park. “I didn’t think it would take nine games to get a win,” he said of finishing 1-8. “We had some games...Read More

By Marty Stewart | Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, TRIB-LIVE The Fox Chapel girls tennis team finished with a 10-6 overall record last year and lost in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. Coach Alex Slezak must find a way to replace graduated standout Laurel Shymansky, who is now a freshman at Duquesne University. “The...Read More

By Marty Stewart | Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, TRIB-LIVE After a successful summer playing for the Beadling Bulldogs U17 team, Fox Chapel senior Deena DeBaldo is gearing up for the Foxes’ fall soccer season. Last year, DeBaldo was a key performer as the Foxes made it to the WPIAL Class AAA semifinals. “I think we...Read More