Foxes’ head football coach Tom Loughran says he likes to hire coaches who bring fresh perspectives to the team. It looks like he’s done that with the addition of outside linebackers coach Anthony Griggs. A former 1982 fourth-round NFL draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles, Coach Griggs approaches his new job by teaching more than […]
By: Steve Nagler , Friday, August 30, 2019, TRIBLIVE North Hills scored three touchdowns in an eight-minute span in the second half and got a late stop on defense to defeat Fox Chapel 35-28 in the Northern Conference opener for both teams at Martorelli Stadium on Friday night. After taking a 14-6 lead into halftime, […]
John Broderick might have retired from teaching at the end of the last school year, but he has no intention of stepping back from coaching the girls’ golf team. Now entering his 26th year heading the program, Coach Broderick is very optimistic about the team’s promise in 2019. “This season we will be relying on […]
What a year it was for Fox Chapel Area High School sports! We had two individual PIAA AAA champions this year, freshman swimmer Zoe Skirboll and senior Robby Shymansky, in singles tennis. Their achievements are extraordinary considering Zoe’s win was the school’s first gold medal in swimming in 24 years, and Robby broke a Foxes’ […]
By: Michael Love , TRIB-LIVE, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Last season was a learning experience for the Fox Chapel girls soccer team. As the Foxes battled in a new section against some of the top teams in Class 4A, injuries to several key players tested their mettle. Coach Peter Torres said several younger players got opportunities […]