On a summer day in 2012, a young, impressionable girl was watching the Olympics when five-time gold medalist and world record-holder Missy Franklin piqued her attention. The girl was so impressed with the gifted swimmer that she decided on the spot that she wanted to take swimming lessons “because swimming looked fun.” Now, nearly 10...Read More

Up until about three years ago, many people were surprised to see former teacher, coach, referee, and athletics faculty manager Bob Gerhart still working the gates at Foxes sporting events. After all, it had been decades since his retirement from teaching in 1989, and even longer since he first joined the Fox Chapel Area School...Read More

While most of their peers were relaxing and enjoying time off during the winter break, the Foxes wrestlers were hard at work at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic Wrestling Tournament, a two-day competition that drew 29 schools from across the region. It was a first-time event for the Foxes, and they were matched against a mix...Read More

By George Guido | Trib HSSN One of the winter’s main events is coming up as Fox Chapel High School will be the site of the 20th Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament. This year’s event will take place Jan. 14-15. As of press time, 33 schools have confirmed their plans on participating in the event. More...Read More

Coach Vernon Yenick wasn’t quite sure what to expect from his diving teams this season. After all, his entire boys team had graduated, including state and WPIAL champion David Manelis. He knew that three of his female divers were returning, but they also excel in other sports, so the amount of time they can practice...Read More