This is a story about Fox Chapel Area High School art teacher Ron Frank, who, 38 years ago, became a wrestling coach in the district. At that time, he never could have imagined that on February 15, 2017, he’d earn his 400th career victory and become one of the best–ever wrestling coaches. Coach Frank is...Read More

Foxes’ boys’ basketball coach Zach Skrinjar just captured his 100th career win Friday, January 6, in a victory over Norwin High School, 52-44. But when asked about his achievement, you get answers that are more telling about him as a man, not a coach – although the two often are closely intertwined. “I spent some...Read More

Growing up, Jennifer O’Shea was pretty much a permanent fixture in the gymnasium at Chartiers Valley High School where her father was the assistant boys’ basketball coach. Beginning when she was seven years old, she would tag along with him to practices every day after school, something that sparked a later career as a standout...Read More

By Karen Kadilak | Sunday, July 24, 2016, TRIB-LIVE Fox Chapel tennis coach Alex Slezak has earned an impressive honor. Slezak, 34, of Hampton was named the recipient of the 2015 United States Tennis Association Middle States Allegheny Mountain District High School Coach of the Year Award. He was picked from a group of candidates...Read More

By Marty Stewart | Friday, March 11, 2016, TRIB-LIVE  For the first time in 20 years, the Fox Chapel boys tennis team will have a new coach. Dave Prevost, who coached a total of 35 years at Fox Chapel, retired and was replaced by Alex Slezak, who has had a successful run as the Fox...Read More