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Golfer Finishes in Top Ten for State Championship

By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, October 21, 2023, TRIB-LIVE David Fuhrer felt fulfilled after competing at the Penn State Blue Golf Course last week as part of the PIAA Class 3A championship. The Fox Chapel senior had wrapped up his first appearance on the state’s biggest stage. While Fuhrer felt he had missed opportunities to score […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]