For four-year Foxes starter Bella Urso, the thrill of playoffs was familiar – just not in basketball. Having won a WPIAL championship with the Foxes girls soccer team, she knew the excitement of postseason competition. Fellow senior Natalia Schaffer, who has dedicated her athletic career solely to basketball, also has never stepped onto the court...Read More
By: Ted Sarneso Monday, February 3, 2025, TRIB-LIVE When Fox Chapel senior guard Bella Urso first stepped on the high school basketball court, coach Marty Matvey wondered if Urso had a pulse. “She was quiet as a freshman,” Matvey said. “She’s sort of a reserved kid to begin with but had — and still has...Read More
By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, January 25, 2025, TRIB-LIVE Fox Chapel girls basketball coach Marty Matvey went to great lengths to make sure he didn’t miss out on any potential post players for his roster. For one year, Matvey coached seventh grade girls volleyball in the district. The Foxes coach came away with two conclusions: First,...Read More
Natalia Schaffer had an unforgettable performance at the recent KDKA Radio Holiday Hoops Classic in December. The four-year starter has been a consistent force for the Foxes all season, but during the Classic, she shined as brightly as the season’s holiday lights. Even prior to the game, which the Foxes won, 44-39, against Kiski Area...Read More
By: Antonio Rossetti Sunday, December 22, 2024, TRIB-LIVE The Fox Chapel girls basketball team outlasted Kiski Area, 44-39, in a game that featured nine lead changes to kick off the Pittsburgh Holiday Classic on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena. Down 26-18, the Cavaliers went on a 15-6 run to retake the lead early in the...Read More
