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Foxes Scorching PIHL Opponents

By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, January 28, 2023, TRIB-LIVE Good luck trying to intimidate Fox Chapel senior forward Sam Smith off the puck. Playing varsity hockey as a sophomore hardened Smith to the challenges of life in the PIHL. Two years ago, Smith was trying to stop players that were much more physically mature than him. […]

Hard Work Pays Off for Wrestlers

The Fox Chapel Area High School wrestling team finished seventh at the 21st Allegheny County Wrestling Championships, up two spots from last year, and eight athletes were named all-county, also two more than in 2022. “I’m very happy with the way we wrestled in the tournament,” says Michael Frank, head coach. “Finishing in seventh place […]

Confidence Drives Natalia Schaffer

Natalia Schaffer’s natural athleticism, combined with her height and nimble footwork, have made the sophomore a multidimensional player whose efforts have been critical in the Fox Chapel Area girls basketball team notch its best record in coach Marty Matvey’s four-year tenure as head coach. And she just keeps getting better as the season goes on. […]

Female swimmer

On the Watch List: Sarah Pasquella

Sarah Pasquella might be a little shy in person, but in the pool, her personality shines as a bold, resilient, and focused rising star. She’s worked hard to get to this point and has been boosted by a unique feature that’s hard to hide – a 6-foot frame. Her length gives her the ability to […]

Fox Chapel Notebook for Week of February 27, 2023

By: Josh Rizzo Sunday March 5, 2023, TRIB-LIVE Getting punched in the gut several times hasn’t deterred the Fox Chapel boys basketball team. The Foxes closed the season on a three-game losing streak and backed into the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. After opening the playoffs with a win over Thomas Jefferson, the Foxes lost 67-62 […]