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wrestling
25
Dec

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Michael Worsen

By: Ted Sarneso Monday, December 23, 2024, TRIB-LIVE Last season, the Fox Chapel wrestling squad went 15-2 and won its first section title since 1971. This season, the Foxes bring back the bulk of that roster. “We have 14 seniors on our team, which is unheard of,” coach Michael Frank said. One of those seniors...
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04
Dec

Historic Season Fuels Experienced Foxes

The Fox Chapel Area boys wrestling team’s 2023-2024 season was extremely successful and quite historic. The Foxes captured their first section championship in 53 years, amassed a 15-2 overall record (5-0 in the section), and advanced to the WPIAL tournament, knocking off Peters Township in the first round before falling to Connellsville Area in the...
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Wrestling coaches
12
Feb

Wrestlers won’t sit back, relax once postseason starts

By: Josh Rizzo Saturday, February 10, 2024, TRIB-LIVE Michael Worsen would like to find a way to stay on the front foot. If Worsen is going to find a way out of the 121-pound bracket at the WPIAL North section qualifier, through WPIALs and to the PIAA championships, being passive won’t be the ticket. “I...
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30
Jan

Wrestling Finally Pins Down Championship

The Fox Chapel Area boys wrestling team just accomplished something that 52 teams before them were never able to do – win a section championship. The team, which is undefeated in Section 1 and has an overall record of 13-1, is now preparing for the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A team championships. The...
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24
Jan

Championship a ‘Dream Come True’ for Landon Funk

Landon Funk is Fox Chapel Area’s latest wrestling champion. He recently captured first place in the 114-pound weight class out of a field of 28 contestants at the 22nd annual Allegheny County Wrestling Championships. He started off with a bye in the first round and proceeded to pin his next three opponents. His contributions to...
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