This season marks a turning point for the Foxes diving program as six seniors – Ainsley Anderson, Ellie Dering, Noelle Dick, Gina Fitzsimmons, Devon McDonald, and two-time state medalist Jackson Hagler – prepare to take their final dives. The divers, who all have been with the team since they were freshmen, have lofty goals before...Read More

Juniors Ainsley Anderson, Ellie Dering, and Noelle Dick and have a lot in common. The divers are close friends who share a background in gymnastics, have a stake in each other’s success, and say they gained their drive and perfectionism from their former sport. The three juniors will have another commonality soon when they share...Read More

Fox Chapel Area diving coach Vernon Yenick succinctly summed up how he feels about this year’s team: He expects it to be “super strong.”  “I feel like this is going to be a great year,” he said. There are many reasons coach Yenick, who is in his 16th year as coach, feels that way, not...Read More

The Foxes really poured on the speed at the recent 2023 WPIAL Class 3A Swimming and Diving Championships and came away with some of their strongest performances ever. Fifteen athletes will advance to the upcoming PIAA championships March 17-18 at Bucknell University. Coach Dan Taylor wasn’t surprised by the teams’ successes. “I have high expectations...Read More

Going into the WPIAL Class 3A diving championships held February 25, sophomore Jackson Hagler felt confident in his ability to do well, but he was nervous because the competition was so good. Nevertheless, he overcame any jitters he might have had to finish with a score of 425.30 in fourth place, and that earned him...Read More