It had been two years since a Fox Chapel Area wrestler won a section title, but senior Alex Wecht powered his way through the 160 lb. weight class at the Feb. 22 WPIAL 3A Section 3 tournament to change that. He now advances, along with four of his teammates, to the WPIAL Class 3A tournament...Read More

When Coach Bob Siar shook hands with the team’s oldest wrestlers at the Foxes’ recent senior and alumni night, it was bittersweet. After an illustrious 55-year career with the sport and many personal victories on the mat – including personal WPIAL and PIAA state champion titles and another 30 years as a coach – he...Read More

By: Marty Stewart , Thursday, January 9, 2020, TRIB-LIVE To find a high school coach who is totally committed to every kid on his team, who shuns the limelight and gives all credit to the kids and his coaching staff is rare. To have that same coach in place for nearly four decades doesn’t happen...Read More

The Foxes’ wrestling team traditionally ends each calendar year by participating in the West Mifflin Steve DeAugustino Classic, where roughly 30 teams and 300 grapplers compete for top awards. This season, Fox Chapel Area had some impressive performances, particularly by senior Eddie Farrell, who battled his way to become the champion in the 220-lb weight...Read More

This season, there has been a changing of the guard on the Foxes’ wrestling coaching staff, but in reality, it’s closer to musical chairs than a total transition in leadership. All three current coaches ­– Ron Frank, Michael Frank, and Bob Siar – remain, but in different roles. After more than 400 career wins and...Read More