In 2012, fresh out of Fox Chapel Area High School, Foxes football player Mickey Jacobs was about to embark upon a journey at Duquesne University that would shape his future. His passion for football led to playing for the Dukes and being part of teams that won three Northeast Conference (NEC) title teams, including the […]
When Colin Lazzara entered his freshman year at Fox Chapel Area, the COVID-19 pandemic had students learning from home, creating less-than-ideal circumstances. However, his senior year ended considerably differently, filled with many accomplishments, including his selection as the 2024 Western Pennsylvania Boys Alternative Sport Positive Athlete for Unified Bocce. The awards, issued by the Western […]
By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, June 15, 2024, TRIB-LIVE Fox Chapel graduate Jessie Thiessen was honored to be named to the North Coast Athletic Conference 40th anniversary all-decade team in two sports. Thiessen, who played lacrosse and soccer, starred for both teams during a busy four years at Allegheny. Thiessen, a 2017 graduate, was chosen for […]
By: Josh Rizzo Thursday, June 13, 2024, TRIB-LIVE Zoe Skirboll feels fortunate to have the weight of the University of Virginia swim program behind her as she prepared for the U.S. Olympic team trials this weekend in Indianapolis. The Fox Chapel graduate and Cavaliers swimmer feels she will be more prepared for the competition than […]
By: Ray Fisher Saturday, June 8, 2024, TRIB-LIVE Jessica Jing McCann illustrates what it means to be a preeminent student-athlete. She recently earned all-region honors as a record-setting throwing specialist for the Cal (Pa.) women’s track and field program. A Fox Chapel graduate, McCann is Cal’s first female thrower to earn all-region accolades since the […]