By Chuck Curti Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, 8:12 p.m. Members of the Allegheny women’s soccer team had just arrived on campus last week when coach Michael Webber approached sophomore Jessie Thiessen. Webber wanted to make sure his top player was ready to tackle a season of new challenges. Thiessen, a Fox Chapel graduate, led the...Read More
By The Tribune-Review Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, 8:51 p.m. Eric Ravotti played linebacker at Penn State and for the Steelers, so he’s something of an authority on the position. So, when the Fox Chapel coach talks about his terrific tandem of David Brown and Carrington Vaughn, you should listen. “I know I have the two...Read More
By D.j. Vasil Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, 9:21 p.m. For a couple seasons, Fox Chapel senior Carrington Vaughn has caused headaches for opposing teams as a blocker. This fall, Vaughn will get to create challenges by running the ball more. There will be some scenery changes for the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Vaughn on offense. Normally a...Read More
By Dave Yohe Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, 11:24 p.m. Last season, Fox Chapel had the most accomplished local girls tennis players in Laurel Shymansky and Lacey Cohen. The duo won it all, earning a postseason sweep: a Section 3-AAA title to go with WPIAL and PIAA doubles championships. This season, however, only half of that...Read More
