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Jill Leonard
21
Apr

Just Call Him the Zach of All Trades

When students were learning virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zach Johnston took advantage of the situation and created his own podcast. He says, “I talked about everything but the virus because that’s all we were hearing about.” Since then, the senior has abandoned his time on the air, but he is still talking a lot...
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20
Apr

Track and Field Revving Up for Tough Competition

Other than the WPIAL championships, there are a few track and field meets scattered throughout the spring that are good indicators of how the Foxes might fare in the postseason. One of them is the upcoming Butler Invitational on April 21, during which athletes from about 60 schools will compete. “This is a good first...
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18
Apr

Friday Brothers Are a Double(s) Threat

The Friday brothers, Cooper and Mason, don’t often team up on the tennis court, but going into the section and WPIAL tournaments, they, along with coach Alex Slezak, decided to do just that. It was not only a personal decision so the two could play together as Cooper’s high school season winds down, but also...
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13
Apr

Young Foxes on the Upswing

Last season, the Foxes baseball team fielded a good deal of experienced and talented players, but many of those athletes graduated, leaving big holes to fill. Now, between the returning starters, those who have ascended the depth chart, and young, promising underclassmen, the players feel optimistic about their chances of getting back to the WPIAL...
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29
Mar

Young Nucleus Building Upon Strengths

Volleyball isn’t as popular as some other sports, and that really bothers Foxes’ coach Phil O’Keeffe. In his experience with the game, the former pro player believes that once someone tries it, it’s a game with which they generally fall in love. He has said that for some 40-plus years now, ever since he developed...
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