by Michael O’Brien (Director of Athletics, Fox Chapel Area School District) Question: What is the history of the WPIAL and PIAA? Answer: The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) was founded in 1906 by a handful of representatives from Allegheny County. Their goal was to create a fair-play environment in interscholastic athletic competitions by regulating...Read More

When Tim Schilcher was appointed the new interscholastic strength and conditioning coach at Fox Chapel Area High School in June, he could barely wait to meet the student- athletes and get them started on the preseason training programs he had created especially for them. “I have so many ideas to help the players gain the...Read More

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