By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, May 13, 2023, TRIB-LIVE Eric Burnett wasn’t an athlete who was highly coveted by the Pitt track program. Once Burnett found his way to Pitt, he attempted to walk on to the program twice before earning a spot on the cross country team as a senior. What kept Burnett, who was chosen...Read More
By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, May 13, 2023, TRIB-LIVE Rachel Humphrey’s affection for distance running started thanks to her dad’s interest in the sport. The 2008 Fox Chapel graduate used her abilities in the sport to take her sporting career to the University of Pennsylvania. “My dad ran track and cross country in college,” Humphrey said. “I looked up...Read More
By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, May 6, 2023, TRIB-LIVE John Carroll University ended up being the perfect landing spot for Heather (Peltier) Melzer. The 1987 Fox Chapel graduate developed a love for distance running, which started with cross country and outdoor track in high school, that has stuck with her throughout her life. Melzer didn’t always...Read More
By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, April 22, 2023, TRIB-LIVE Aidan Oehrle helped the Lehigh men’s golf team pick up a win at the ABARTA Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational on April 17 in Easton. Oehrle shot a 4-under par 140 to lead the Mountain Hawks. During the final round, Oehrle made two birdies and also recorded an eagle...Read More
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has named January 8-14 as Officials’ Appreciation Week. The designation is meant to honor sports officiants whose contributions and efforts are vital to conducting scholastic athletics. Within the Fox Chapel Area School District, there are many graduates who are involved in officiating at various levels, including Moe Barr, Jim...Read More
