The Foxes’ cheerleaders are used to leading fans and boosting spirit and enthusiasm in support of the high school’s many teams, but now it’s very much their turn to be on the receiving end of that applause. The 13-member competition squad recently received a bid to compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC),...Read More
Under the shadows of the traditional high school sports landscape, fencing is carving out a niche in Western Pennsylvania, and a group of dedicated Fox Chapel athletes is leading the way. The boys and girls fencing teams are looking to build off successful seasons in 2021-2022 in which both teams finished in the top 4...Read More
It’s not always the athletes who score the most points who become an integral part of the heart and soul of a team. Other players’ energy, team-first attitude, and positivity are just as important to the squad’s success. One of those players is sophomore Adina Rosen, a guard on the Foxes girls basketball team. “Adina...Read More
Erik Wilson pretty much came to the sport of basketball organically. His grandfather was a coach, and he and his father had encouraged him to play since he was in preschool. Now, the senior guard is a cornerstone of the Foxes boys varsity team on both ends of the court. He has proved multiple times...Read More
When coaches evaluate potential athletes for their teams, what they look for isn’t always obvious – talent. Foxes diving coach Vernon Yenick happens to have some very skilled divers, many of who have backgrounds in gymnastics, but what he is most impressed with are their nose-to-the-grindstone work ethics, their potential for growth, and the fact...Read More