In 2012, fresh out of Fox Chapel Area High School, Foxes football player Mickey Jacobs was about to embark upon a journey at Duquesne University that would shape his future. His passion for football led to playing for the Dukes and being part of teams that won three Northeast Conference (NEC) title teams, including the...Read More

When Troy Susnak tries to imagine himself at his final football game of his high school career, helmet in hand and wearing his number 42 jersey, he isn’t exactly sure what to expect or how he will feel. After four years on the team, two of them as a varsity starter who earned all-section honors,...Read More

By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, September 9, 2023, TRIB-LIVE Building confidence was never going to be easy for first-year Fox Chapel football coach Dave Leasure. When the Foxes scrimmaged Hempfield, the program got a jolt. Fox Chapel scored three touchdowns and didn’t give up any. But when they started regular season play, the Foxes quickly had...Read More

The newly elected captains of the Foxes football team know they have a big task ahead of them this season, but seniors Troy Susnak, Ben DeMotte, and Mason Miles are up for the challenge. More than anything, they want to usher in a successful era under new head coach David Leasure. “All three are unique...Read More

When David Leasure took over as the new head coach of the Foxes football program in December, he had already spent a great deal of time thinking about a vision going forward. He was ready to put his own stamp on the program while respecting the strides that had been made before him. One of...Read More