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Sports stories generated by FCASD

12
Oct

Freshmen Benefit from Strong Mentors

Fox Chapel Area junior Alyssa Quackenbush, a three-year starter on the girls soccer team, remembers well what it was like to be a freshman playing varsity soccer, and, at times, it was daunting. She was competing against girls who were sometimes four years older, stronger than her, and had a lot more experience. She was...
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10
Oct

Middle Hitters Thrive on Quick Action 

Girls volleyball middle hitters Vanessa Perez Milano and Emma DiRocco are not only imposing figures on the court because of their height, but they also are two big reasons why the team has enjoyed more success this season. While the squad is still a work in progress, the junior and sophomore, respectively, are adding to...
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09
Oct

Coach’s Spotlight: Alex Slezak

Fox Chapel Area tennis coach Alex Slezak likes to find famous quotations that best reflect his messages and thoughts. When it comes to describing his own coaching philosophy, he thinks legendary NFL football coach Tom Landry said it best: “A coach’s job is to get players to do the things they don’t want to do...
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09
Oct

Boys, Girls Cross Country Take Section Crowns

The fall sports season is winding down, and the Fox Chapel Area boys and girls cross country teams are exactly where they want to be at this time of the year – WPIAL Class 3A Section 4 champions. This is the boys fifth consecutive section title, while the girls earned their first team gold medal...
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02
Oct

Fuhrer Dominates at Tri-Meet

No one knows for sure if David Fuhrer has broken a scoring record playing on the Pittsburgh Field Club golf course, but one thing is sure: He played one heck of a great game at the recent tri-meet among the Fox Chapel, North Allegheny, and Sewickley Academy. At that match, he shot a six-under-par 30,...
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