Baseball player Jacob Gruden wouldn’t have mapped out his high school athletic career the way it has unfolded, but the ups and downs have taught him a valuable life lesson: How to turn a setback into a comeback. Now, he’s more than ready to get back on the diamond and make up for lost time....Read More
What a great time of life it is for swimmer Zoe Skirboll! The freshman broke four school records this season, set a new WPIAL record in the 100 breaststroke, surpassed the previous record in the 200 IM, and now is Fox Chapel Area High School’s first PIAA gold medalist in swimming in 24 years. Zoe...Read More
After having a very consistent high school season and receiving great scores, David Manelis felt he could do well at the PIAA Class AAA diving championships that were held March 14-16 at Bucknell University. But he never envisioned how the competition would finally end up. David, a sophomore, earned the silver medal with a score...Read More
Last in a series. Boys’ lacrosse and volleyball, and the track and field teams are set to spring ahead into their 2019 seasons. Here is a breakdown of what was, what is, and what the future may hold. Boys’ Lacrosse The team is coming off its best season since they first became a WPIAL/PIAA sport...Read More
If you watch wrestler Avery Bursick before he steps into the limelight on the mat, what you’ll notice is a serious, quiet, and focused young man who doesn’t like to interrupt his concentration by listening to music or joking around too much with his teammates. His intensity is palpable, and the senior, who competes in...Read More
