Author: Marty Stewart
Fox Chapel boys tennis faces challenging road to 5th straight WPIAL title
March 20, 2020
Last season was one to remember for the Fox Chapel tennis team. The Foxes won their fourth consecutive WPIAL team championship and made it to the semifinals of the PIAA tournament while finishing 18-1.
Fox Chapel lacrosse has talent to thrive despite losses to graduation
The Fox Chapel High School boys lacrosse team posted an 11-5 record last year and made it to the quarterfinals of the WPIAL tournament.
Fox Chapel boys basketball fell short of states but has bright future
March 6, 2020
For a week in late February, the Central Catholic boys basketball team picked up a new legion of fans. It consisted of the players, coaches and fans of the Fox Chapel boys basketball team.
Fox Chapel track athletes quickly move from indoor to outdoor season
Fox Chapel’s indoor track season came to a close at the Tri-State Coaches Association indoor track championships held at Penn State on Feb. 29.
Shady Side Academy basketball pays tribute to seniors, looks to future
February 28, 2020
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team’s season ended with a loss to North Catholic in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: David Manelis, Fox Chapel
David Manelis, a junior on the Fox Chapel diving team, struck gold at the WPIAL championships Feb. 21 as he claimed first place. He hopes to improve on last season’s second-place finish at the PIAA championships. He is undecided on a college but hopes to major in kinesiology.
Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy swimmers headed to WPIALs
February 21, 2020
The WPIAL swimming and diving championships will be Thursday and Friday at Pitt’s Trees Pool, and Shady Side Academy and Fox Chapel will be well represented.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Grady Munroe, Shady Side Academy
Senior Grady Munroe recently closed out his athletic career at Shady Side Academy. A 6-foot-3 wing man on the basketball team, he averaged close to 18 points a game. He was also a starter on the golf team. He will be attending Loyola Marymount in the fall and study screenwriting.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Alex Wecht, Fox Chapel
February 14, 2020
When wrestling season ends, Alex Wecht, a senior for Fox Chapel, will see his scholastic sports career come to a close.
Fox Chapel indoor track team hoping to peak for big meets
The Tri-State Track Coaches Association indoor season is coming to a close, and Fox Chapel coach Tom Moul is confident his team will finish the season strong.
Coach Zach Skrinjar’s passion drives Fox Chapel boys basketball
February 7, 2020
Now in his 11th season as coach of the Fox Chapel boys basketball team, Zach Skrinjar remains one of the most successful and underrated coaches in the WPIAL.
Spotlight athlete: Fox Chapel’s Arnold Vento
January 31, 2020
Arnold Vento, a senior on the Fox Chapel basketball team, has helped the Foxes put together an outstanding season. As of Jan. 30, they had compiled a perfect record and clinched the section title with a win over Norwin on Jan. 28.
Shady Side Academy swimmers set for challenging stretch drive
January 24, 2020
The Shady Side Academy swim teams are hoping to parlay a strong finish to the regular season into a successful foray into the WPIAL playoffs.
Herald spotlight athlete: Fox Chapel’s Ed Farrell
Ed Farrell, a senior on the Fox Chapel wrestling team, took first place at 220 pounds at the Allegheny County wrestling tournament Jan. 18.
Shady Side Academy boys basketball needs to surge in 2nd half of schedule
January 18, 2020
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team is in need of a second-half surge in section play if it harbors any playoff hopes. As of Jan. 16, the Indians were 5-7 overall and 2-4 in the section.
Herald spotlight athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Maya Groff
Maya Groff, a senior at Shady Side Academy, helped the swimming and diving team defeat Knoch last week with a first-place finish in the 200-yard individual medley and 200 free relay. Groff, a team captain, is undecided about college but plans to major in chemistry.
Fox Chapel boys ride defense, depth to early season success
January 12, 2020
When the season began, Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar knew he had the makings of a good team. He just didn’t know how good.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Mason Tomlin, Shady Side Academy
Mason Tomlin, a senior on the Shady Side Academy basketball team, has helped keep the Indians in the section race. The 5-foot-8 point guard is averaging 15 points a game. He also plays on the football team and this spring he will give lacrosse a shot after running track the last two years. He will be attending Columbia and majoring in economics before enrolling in business school. He will also continue to play football.
Marty Stewart: Let me be Frank about a special coach
January 9, 2020
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.
Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao
December 27, 2019
Sophie Shao, a freshman on the Fox Chapel swim team, had a record-setting performance in a meet against Peters Township on Dec. 19. She was part of the winning 200 free relay team and she took first in the 200 IM and the 100 butterfly. Her performance in the butterfly set a new pool and team record.
Herald spotlight athlete: Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan
December 20, 2019
Eli Yofan, a sophomore at Fox Chapel, is one of the main reasons the Foxes opened the boys basketball season with a 5-0 record. The 6-foot-2 guard averages 16 points, and he also plays soccer and volleyball. Here’s a closer look at this week’s Spotlight Athlete:
Shady Side girls look to reload after losing coach, 4 starters
December 15, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls basketball team is coming off a banner season.
Shady Side working toward successful swim season
Shady Side Academy will have to replace several key swimmers from last season, but coach John Landreth is confident in this year’s team.Fox Chapel wrestling team must overcome inexperience
December 7, 2019
The Fox Chapel wrestling team finished 8-9 overall and 2 -3 in Section 3B-AAA last season.
Deep roster should help keep Fox Chapel swimmers in contention
Last season, the Fox Chapel boys and girls swim teams each posted 9-2 overall and 5-1 Section 3-AAA records, finishing second to Franklin Regional.
Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Carissa Shepard
November 23, 2019
Carissa Shepard, a sophomore on the Fox Chapel girls tennis team, could be one of the top players in the WPIAL next year. Playing at the No. 2 spot in singles this season, she helped lead the Foxes to the PIAA Class AAA championship and a second-place finish at the WPIAL championships.
WPIAL playoffs the goal for Shady Side Academy boys basketball
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team finished last season with a 9-12 record and lost to Lincoln Park in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Callie Davis
November 15, 2019
Callie Davis, a senior and forward on the Shady Side Academy soccer team, was instrumental in helping SSA claim the WPIAL Class A championship. In the playoffs, she scored a pair of goals and had two assists against Riverside, two goals and an assist against OLSH and three goals and an assist in the semifinals against Bentworth. In SSA’s first-round game in the PIAA championships, she scored three goals. She also plays squash for SSA.
Fox Chapel ends cross country season with pair of PIAA medals
The Fox Chapel cross country team brought home a pair of medals from the PIAA championships Nov. 2.
With help of senior captain, Shady Side Academy girls cross country has strong season
November 1, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls cross country team recently concluded its season with a 9-2 overall record that included a 7-2 section mark. The team also finished eighth out of 19 schools at the WPIAL championships.
Another successful season for Shady Side Academy boys golf
October 25, 2019
The Shady Side Academy boys golf team wrapped up another successful season, winning a third straight section title with a 12-0 record.
Rugged schedule sharpens Fox Chapel girls soccer for WPIAL playoffs
October 17, 2019
After a tough schedule that saw his team finish with a 6-6 section record, Fox Chapel High School girls soccer coach Peter Torres believes his squad is ready for the WPIAL playoffs.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Eddie Faulkner
October 11, 2019
Eddie Faulkner, a senior on the Shady Side Academy football team, had a big night as SSA defeated Summit Academy, 28-20, on Oct. 4. The speedy running back rushed for 124 yards on 13 carries and scored on runs of 48, 4 and 4 yards. He also plays strong safety. He is undecided on a college but hopes to major in sports management. Faulkner also runs track and is considering going out for the basketball team this winter.
Fox Chapel cross country gets up to speed as postseason approaches
With the WPIAL cross country championships coming up on Oct. 24, Fox Chapel coach Tom Moul feels his team is ready to make a good showing.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shane Funk, Fox Chapel
October 4, 2019
Shane Funk, a junior on the Fox Chapel cross country team, is in his third season with the team and has shown improvement every year.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Juliana Bem, Shady Side Academy
September 27, 2019
Juliana Bem, a senior on the Shady Side Academy cross country team, is one of the veterans on a team that is off to a good start. Juliana is also on the track team. She has begun narrowing her college choices and wants to major in engineering. She has hopes of attending Northwestern or Georgia Tech. She is unsure if she will continue with cross country and track in college.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Molly Skvorak, Shady Side Academy
September 20, 2019
Molly Skvorak, a senior goalkeeper on the Shady Side Academy girls soccer team, is a big reason the Indians are off to a 5-1 start. She has been on the team since her sophomore year. She also plays softball in the spring and is on the squash team in the winter. She is undecided on a college but hopes to major in political science.
SSA cross country team mixes youth, experience
September 13, 2019
After her team went 7-2 and placed seventh at the WPIAL championships last season, Shady Side Academy cross country coach Sue Whitney has a lot of holes to plug.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Josh Castro
Josh Castro, a junior on the Shady Side Academy football team, helped the Indians to a 2-0 start. In a 27-0 win over Valley, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound QB threw three TD passes and ran for another score. He has been playing football since he was 6 and hopes to continue playing in college. He will play basketball for SSA in the winter and also hopes to play baseball in the spring.
With revamped roster, SSA ready to run
Despite losing four of his top seven runners to graduation, cross country coach Paul Ejzak is hopeful Shady Side Academy will have a solid season.
Shady Side Academy field hockey counting on freshmen to help defend WPIAL title
September 6, 2019
Last year, the Shady Side field hockey team posted a 14-1-1 record with the lone loss coming in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.
Shady Side Academy girls soccer enters season with confidence
Shady Side Academy girls soccer reached the PIAA and WPIAL Class A semifinals last season.
Fox Chapel runner Sisson eyes big senior season
August 30, 2019
Fox Chapel senior cross country runner Grace Sisson has experienced much success in her previous three years.
Shady Side Academy boys golf sets sights on WPIAL, PIAA titles
The Shady Side Academy boys golf team moved up to WPIAL Class AAA last season and continued to succeed.
After roster turnover, Shady Side Academy to rely on speed
August 19, 2019
The Shady Side Academy football team won its first 10 games before falling to South Side in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs a year ago.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Brooke Krally, Fox Chapel
August 9, 2019
Brooke Krally, a senior on the Fox Chapel cross country team, is entering her fourth year on the team. She was a member of the team that won the PIAA title two years ago. She hopes to keep running in college, and she is considering Duquesne, Pitt, W&J and a few schools in North and South Carolina. She hopes to study physical therapy and kinesiology. Here’s a closer look at this week’s Spotlight Athlete:
Fox Chapel cross country teams must fill several spots opened by graduations
Fox Chapel cross country coach Tom Moul will have a lot of running shoes to fill on the girls and boys squads this season.
Herald spotlight athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Adam Lauer
August 2, 2019
Adam Lauer, a junior on the Shady Side Academy golf team, is hoping to help lead the Indians to their third straight section title. They have also made it to the WPIAL finals two years in a row. Lauer led the team in low stroke average as a freshman and sophomore. He is also on the SSA cross country and track teams. Here’s a closer look at this week’s Spotlight Athlete:
Fox Chapel’s Fitch hits senior year at full speed
Fox Chapel rising senior Christian Fitch has been a mainstay on the cross country and track teams since his freshman year.
Fox Chapel sophomore Shepherd doubles down on tennis training
July 26, 2019
Carissa Shepherd, a sophomore, is one of the key veterans returning to the Fox Chapel tennis team this fall.
Shady Side Academy golfer Brice Delaney hoping for big season for himself, team
July 19, 2019
Brice Delaney, a rising senior at Shady Side Academy, proved to be one of the top golfers in the WPIAL last year as he advanced to the PIAA individual finals and finished in the top 20.
Fox Chapel’s Quackenbush looks forward to tennis season
July 12, 2019
Fox Chapel junior Lexi Quackenbush has been around tennis most of her life. Her father, Allen, was a tennis instructor, and she gravitated toward the sport.
Shady Side Academy softball looks to grow in offseason
July 2, 2019
The Shady Side Academy softball team made the WPIAL playoffs in 2018 and, with many starters returning, coach Dave Havern was full of optimism for this season.Fox Chapel baseball eager for 2020 season
June 28, 2019
Fox Chapel baseball coach Jim Hastings felt his team made some strides this past season.
Injuries derail promising season for Shady Side Academy boys track and field team
Although the Shady Side Academy boys track and field team posted an impressive 5-1 record and made it to the WPIAL Class AA team playoffs, it was a season of high hopes that were swept away by injury.
Shady Side Academy track logs medal-worthy PIAA appearance
June 21, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls track team ended its season at the PIAA championships last month.
Fox Chapel track and field team’s reasons for optimism are abundant
June 8, 2019
In terms of qualifiers for the WPIAL and PIAA track and field championships, it was a satisfying year for the Fox Chapel track team.
The Herald’s spotlight athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Melissa Riggins
May 31, 2019
For the second straight year, Shady Side Academy sophomore Melissa Riggins had a flair for gold at the WPIAL Class AA track and field championships as she successfully defended her 800- and 1,600-meter championships. She set meet records in both events. A week later, she won the PIAA championships in those events for the second year in a row. Her winning time in the 800 set a PIAA meet record.
Football serves as career choice for Fox Chapel Hall inductee Kabala
May 24, 2019
This is the fifth in a series of profiles of the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet will be June 8 at Harmar House. For more information, contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
2-sport standout Linhart racked up accolades at Fox Chapel
May 17, 2019
This is the fourth in a series of profiles of the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet will be June 8 at Harmar House. For more information, contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
Former volleyball, basketball standout Sullivan earns spot in Fox Chapel HOF
May 10, 2019
This is the third in a series of profiles of the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet is Saturday, June 8 at the Harmar House. For more information, contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
Herald spotlight athlete: Fox Chapel’s Robby Shymansky
Robby Shymansky, a senior on the Fox Chapel tennis team, won his second straight WPIAL Class AAA singles title last month. He also finished undefeated in home matches through his four years. He has helped the Foxes to a perfect record this season. He will attend Yale in the fall.
Cory Patrick, former standout for Fox Chapel hockey, lands spot in school’s HOF
May 3, 2019
This is the second in a series of profiles on the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet is June 8 at Harmar House. For more info contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
Fox Chapel’s Hardiman earns scholarship from WPIAL
The road is winding down on the outstanding high school athletic career of Fox Chapel senior Marissa Hardiman. She is going out in style, recently being named one of 10 female recipients of a $1,000 WPIAL scholarship.
Fox Chapel hall of fame inductee Ostrosky was multitalented standout
April 26, 2019
This is the first in a series of profiles on the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet is June 8 at The Harmar House. For more information, contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Kate Carnevale
Kate Carnevale, a senior on the Fox Chapel track and field team, ran away from a strong field of competitors April 19 at the Butler Invitational. She was named MVP after taking first in the 100 meters, second in the 200, fourth in the 400 and teaming with Sarena Seeger, Abby Kiefer and Maddy Kiefer to take third in the 1,600.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s TJ Johnston
April 19, 2019
TJ Johnston, a senior on the Fox Chapel baseball team, has helped the team to a 5-2 start this season. Johnston, who plays shortstop and has been on the varsity for three years, also played on the FC football team. He will attend Penn State Behrend and continue to play baseball there. He hopes to major in engineering with a minor in business.
Shady Side Academy baseball team confident in core
The Shady Side Academy baseball team recently returned from a spring training trip to Florida Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports with hopes of improving on last year’s 8-10 record that included a 5-5 section record and a second-round loss in the WPIAL playoffs.SSA girls track hopes to repeat postseason success
April 12, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls track and field team, despite a 3-6 regular season record, found success at the WPIAL and PIAA championships in 2018.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Mary Ellis
Mary Ellis, a junior on the Fox Chapel lacrosse team, has helped the squad to a strong start. In a 17-11 win over North Allegheny on April 1, she scored a goal and had nine assists. She followed that with two goals and four assists in an 11-10 overtime win over Pine-Richland on April 3. Mary is also on the FC field hockey team. She recently committed to play lacrosse at Maryland-Baltimore County, where she plans on majoring in business or finance.
SSA girls lacrosse returns experienced roster
April 5, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls lacrosse team, coached by Katy Phillips, is hoping to improve on last year’s 16-5 record that included a trip to the WPIAL Class AAA semifinals. This year, they will be competing in Section 2-3A, which also includes Butler, Freeport, Indiana, Moon, North Allegheny, Fox Chapel, North Hills, Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley and Shaler.
Fox Chapel girls lacrosse looks to maintain winning ways under new coach
The Fox Chapel girls lacrosse team will be under the guidance of new coach Rebecca Hartrum this spring. She takes over a team that posted a 12-2 mark last year.
Shady Side Academy track has plenty of athletes coming back
March 29, 2019
Last season, the Shady Side Academy boys track team finished 5-4 but brought home WPIAL and PIAA gold.
Fox Chapel boys lacrosse return strong core from WPIAL playoff team
After a 5-10 finish in 2017, the Fox Chapel boys lacrosse team made a quick turnaround last season.
Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse motivated to rise
March 23, 2019
The Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse team is hoping to improve on its 2018 season, which ended with a 10-6 record and section co-championship. The Indians lost to Mt. Lebanon in the WPIAL Class AAA quarterfinals.Shady Side Academy softball returns 8 starters
The Shady Side Academy softball team finished 2018 with a 7-3 record and took second in the section. It also qualified for the WPIAL playoffs, where it lost in the first round. Coach Dave Havern has high hopes of getting back to the playoffs.Fox Chapel track teams hope to build off indoor season
March 8, 2019
The Fox Chapel track team is hard at work with hopes of a successful spring season.
Big goals for Fox Chapel boys tennis team
March 4, 2019
The Fox Chapel boys tennis team claimed its third straight WPIAL Class AAA title last April as they blanked rival Shady Side Academy, 5-0. Foxes coach Alex Slezak will have most of the pieces returning from that team with the exception of doubles players Kuran Singh and Karsten Lagerquist, both of whom graduated.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Jonah Cagley
February 27, 2019
Jonah Cagley, a senior on the Fox Chapel swimming and diving team, won his third straight title two weeks ago at the WPIAL Class AAA championships.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Grady Munroe
February 8, 2019
Grady Munroe, a junior on the Shady Side Academy basketball team, was one of top performers on the team all season. The 6-foot-2 swingman averages 12 points and also is on the SSA golf team. He hopes to pursue film and/or writing in college.
Fox Chapel boys tennis faces challenging road to 5th straight WPIAL title
March 20, 2020
Last season was one to remember for the Fox Chapel tennis team. The Foxes won their fourth consecutive WPIAL team championship and made it to the semifinals of the PIAA tournament while finishing 18-1.
Fox Chapel lacrosse has talent to thrive despite losses to graduation
The Fox Chapel High School boys lacrosse team posted an 11-5 record last year and made it to the quarterfinals of the WPIAL tournament.
Fox Chapel boys basketball fell short of states but has bright future
March 6, 2020
For a week in late February, the Central Catholic boys basketball team picked up a new legion of fans. It consisted of the players, coaches and fans of the Fox Chapel boys basketball team.
Fox Chapel track athletes quickly move from indoor to outdoor season
Fox Chapel’s indoor track season came to a close at the Tri-State Coaches Association indoor track championships held at Penn State on Feb. 29.
Shady Side Academy basketball pays tribute to seniors, looks to future
February 28, 2020
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team’s season ended with a loss to North Catholic in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: David Manelis, Fox Chapel
David Manelis, a junior on the Fox Chapel diving team, struck gold at the WPIAL championships Feb. 21 as he claimed first place. He hopes to improve on last season’s second-place finish at the PIAA championships. He is undecided on a college but hopes to major in kinesiology.
Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy swimmers headed to WPIALs
February 21, 2020
The WPIAL swimming and diving championships will be Thursday and Friday at Pitt’s Trees Pool, and Shady Side Academy and Fox Chapel will be well represented.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Grady Munroe, Shady Side Academy
Senior Grady Munroe recently closed out his athletic career at Shady Side Academy. A 6-foot-3 wing man on the basketball team, he averaged close to 18 points a game. He was also a starter on the golf team. He will be attending Loyola Marymount in the fall and study screenwriting.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Alex Wecht, Fox Chapel
February 14, 2020
When wrestling season ends, Alex Wecht, a senior for Fox Chapel, will see his scholastic sports career come to a close.
Fox Chapel indoor track team hoping to peak for big meets
The Tri-State Track Coaches Association indoor season is coming to a close, and Fox Chapel coach Tom Moul is confident his team will finish the season strong.
Coach Zach Skrinjar’s passion drives Fox Chapel boys basketball
February 7, 2020
Now in his 11th season as coach of the Fox Chapel boys basketball team, Zach Skrinjar remains one of the most successful and underrated coaches in the WPIAL.
Spotlight athlete: Fox Chapel’s Arnold Vento
January 31, 2020
Arnold Vento, a senior on the Fox Chapel basketball team, has helped the Foxes put together an outstanding season. As of Jan. 30, they had compiled a perfect record and clinched the section title with a win over Norwin on Jan. 28.
Shady Side Academy swimmers set for challenging stretch drive
January 24, 2020
The Shady Side Academy swim teams are hoping to parlay a strong finish to the regular season into a successful foray into the WPIAL playoffs.
Herald spotlight athlete: Fox Chapel’s Ed Farrell
Ed Farrell, a senior on the Fox Chapel wrestling team, took first place at 220 pounds at the Allegheny County wrestling tournament Jan. 18.
Shady Side Academy boys basketball needs to surge in 2nd half of schedule
January 18, 2020
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team is in need of a second-half surge in section play if it harbors any playoff hopes. As of Jan. 16, the Indians were 5-7 overall and 2-4 in the section.
Herald spotlight athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Maya Groff
Maya Groff, a senior at Shady Side Academy, helped the swimming and diving team defeat Knoch last week with a first-place finish in the 200-yard individual medley and 200 free relay. Groff, a team captain, is undecided about college but plans to major in chemistry.
Fox Chapel boys ride defense, depth to early season success
January 12, 2020
When the season began, Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar knew he had the makings of a good team. He just didn’t know how good.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Mason Tomlin, Shady Side Academy
Mason Tomlin, a senior on the Shady Side Academy basketball team, has helped keep the Indians in the section race. The 5-foot-8 point guard is averaging 15 points a game. He also plays on the football team and this spring he will give lacrosse a shot after running track the last two years. He will be attending Columbia and majoring in economics before enrolling in business school. He will also continue to play football.
Marty Stewart: Let me be Frank about a special coach
January 9, 2020
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.
Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao
December 27, 2019
Sophie Shao, a freshman on the Fox Chapel swim team, had a record-setting performance in a meet against Peters Township on Dec. 19. She was part of the winning 200 free relay team and she took first in the 200 IM and the 100 butterfly. Her performance in the butterfly set a new pool and team record.
Herald spotlight athlete: Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan
December 20, 2019
Eli Yofan, a sophomore at Fox Chapel, is one of the main reasons the Foxes opened the boys basketball season with a 5-0 record. The 6-foot-2 guard averages 16 points, and he also plays soccer and volleyball. Here’s a closer look at this week’s Spotlight Athlete:
Shady Side girls look to reload after losing coach, 4 starters
December 15, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls basketball team is coming off a banner season.
Shady Side working toward successful swim season
Shady Side Academy will have to replace several key swimmers from last season, but coach John Landreth is confident in this year’s team.Fox Chapel wrestling team must overcome inexperience
December 7, 2019
The Fox Chapel wrestling team finished 8-9 overall and 2 -3 in Section 3B-AAA last season.
Deep roster should help keep Fox Chapel swimmers in contention
Last season, the Fox Chapel boys and girls swim teams each posted 9-2 overall and 5-1 Section 3-AAA records, finishing second to Franklin Regional.
Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Carissa Shepard
November 23, 2019
Carissa Shepard, a sophomore on the Fox Chapel girls tennis team, could be one of the top players in the WPIAL next year. Playing at the No. 2 spot in singles this season, she helped lead the Foxes to the PIAA Class AAA championship and a second-place finish at the WPIAL championships.
WPIAL playoffs the goal for Shady Side Academy boys basketball
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team finished last season with a 9-12 record and lost to Lincoln Park in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Callie Davis
November 15, 2019
Callie Davis, a senior and forward on the Shady Side Academy soccer team, was instrumental in helping SSA claim the WPIAL Class A championship. In the playoffs, she scored a pair of goals and had two assists against Riverside, two goals and an assist against OLSH and three goals and an assist in the semifinals against Bentworth. In SSA’s first-round game in the PIAA championships, she scored three goals. She also plays squash for SSA.
Fox Chapel ends cross country season with pair of PIAA medals
The Fox Chapel cross country team brought home a pair of medals from the PIAA championships Nov. 2.
With help of senior captain, Shady Side Academy girls cross country has strong season
November 1, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls cross country team recently concluded its season with a 9-2 overall record that included a 7-2 section mark. The team also finished eighth out of 19 schools at the WPIAL championships.
Another successful season for Shady Side Academy boys golf
October 25, 2019
The Shady Side Academy boys golf team wrapped up another successful season, winning a third straight section title with a 12-0 record.
Rugged schedule sharpens Fox Chapel girls soccer for WPIAL playoffs
October 17, 2019
After a tough schedule that saw his team finish with a 6-6 section record, Fox Chapel High School girls soccer coach Peter Torres believes his squad is ready for the WPIAL playoffs.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Eddie Faulkner
October 11, 2019
Eddie Faulkner, a senior on the Shady Side Academy football team, had a big night as SSA defeated Summit Academy, 28-20, on Oct. 4. The speedy running back rushed for 124 yards on 13 carries and scored on runs of 48, 4 and 4 yards. He also plays strong safety. He is undecided on a college but hopes to major in sports management. Faulkner also runs track and is considering going out for the basketball team this winter.
Fox Chapel cross country gets up to speed as postseason approaches
With the WPIAL cross country championships coming up on Oct. 24, Fox Chapel coach Tom Moul feels his team is ready to make a good showing.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shane Funk, Fox Chapel
October 4, 2019
Shane Funk, a junior on the Fox Chapel cross country team, is in his third season with the team and has shown improvement every year.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Juliana Bem, Shady Side Academy
September 27, 2019
Juliana Bem, a senior on the Shady Side Academy cross country team, is one of the veterans on a team that is off to a good start. Juliana is also on the track team. She has begun narrowing her college choices and wants to major in engineering. She has hopes of attending Northwestern or Georgia Tech. She is unsure if she will continue with cross country and track in college.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Molly Skvorak, Shady Side Academy
September 20, 2019
Molly Skvorak, a senior goalkeeper on the Shady Side Academy girls soccer team, is a big reason the Indians are off to a 5-1 start. She has been on the team since her sophomore year. She also plays softball in the spring and is on the squash team in the winter. She is undecided on a college but hopes to major in political science.
SSA cross country team mixes youth, experience
September 13, 2019
After her team went 7-2 and placed seventh at the WPIAL championships last season, Shady Side Academy cross country coach Sue Whitney has a lot of holes to plug.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Josh Castro
Josh Castro, a junior on the Shady Side Academy football team, helped the Indians to a 2-0 start. In a 27-0 win over Valley, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound QB threw three TD passes and ran for another score. He has been playing football since he was 6 and hopes to continue playing in college. He will play basketball for SSA in the winter and also hopes to play baseball in the spring.
With revamped roster, SSA ready to run
Despite losing four of his top seven runners to graduation, cross country coach Paul Ejzak is hopeful Shady Side Academy will have a solid season.
Shady Side Academy field hockey counting on freshmen to help defend WPIAL title
September 6, 2019
Last year, the Shady Side field hockey team posted a 14-1-1 record with the lone loss coming in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.
Shady Side Academy girls soccer enters season with confidence
Shady Side Academy girls soccer reached the PIAA and WPIAL Class A semifinals last season.
Fox Chapel runner Sisson eyes big senior season
August 30, 2019
Fox Chapel senior cross country runner Grace Sisson has experienced much success in her previous three years.
Shady Side Academy boys golf sets sights on WPIAL, PIAA titles
The Shady Side Academy boys golf team moved up to WPIAL Class AAA last season and continued to succeed.
After roster turnover, Shady Side Academy to rely on speed
August 19, 2019
The Shady Side Academy football team won its first 10 games before falling to South Side in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs a year ago.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Brooke Krally, Fox Chapel
August 9, 2019
Brooke Krally, a senior on the Fox Chapel cross country team, is entering her fourth year on the team. She was a member of the team that won the PIAA title two years ago. She hopes to keep running in college, and she is considering Duquesne, Pitt, W&J and a few schools in North and South Carolina. She hopes to study physical therapy and kinesiology. Here’s a closer look at this week’s Spotlight Athlete:
Fox Chapel cross country teams must fill several spots opened by graduations
Fox Chapel cross country coach Tom Moul will have a lot of running shoes to fill on the girls and boys squads this season.
Herald spotlight athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Adam Lauer
August 2, 2019
Adam Lauer, a junior on the Shady Side Academy golf team, is hoping to help lead the Indians to their third straight section title. They have also made it to the WPIAL finals two years in a row. Lauer led the team in low stroke average as a freshman and sophomore. He is also on the SSA cross country and track teams. Here’s a closer look at this week’s Spotlight Athlete:
Fox Chapel’s Fitch hits senior year at full speed
Fox Chapel rising senior Christian Fitch has been a mainstay on the cross country and track teams since his freshman year.
Fox Chapel sophomore Shepherd doubles down on tennis training
July 26, 2019
Carissa Shepherd, a sophomore, is one of the key veterans returning to the Fox Chapel tennis team this fall.
Shady Side Academy golfer Brice Delaney hoping for big season for himself, team
July 19, 2019
Brice Delaney, a rising senior at Shady Side Academy, proved to be one of the top golfers in the WPIAL last year as he advanced to the PIAA individual finals and finished in the top 20.
Fox Chapel’s Quackenbush looks forward to tennis season
July 12, 2019
Fox Chapel junior Lexi Quackenbush has been around tennis most of her life. Her father, Allen, was a tennis instructor, and she gravitated toward the sport.
Shady Side Academy softball looks to grow in offseason
July 2, 2019
The Shady Side Academy softball team made the WPIAL playoffs in 2018 and, with many starters returning, coach Dave Havern was full of optimism for this season.Fox Chapel baseball eager for 2020 season
June 28, 2019
Fox Chapel baseball coach Jim Hastings felt his team made some strides this past season.
Injuries derail promising season for Shady Side Academy boys track and field team
Although the Shady Side Academy boys track and field team posted an impressive 5-1 record and made it to the WPIAL Class AA team playoffs, it was a season of high hopes that were swept away by injury.
Shady Side Academy track logs medal-worthy PIAA appearance
June 21, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls track team ended its season at the PIAA championships last month.
Fox Chapel track and field team’s reasons for optimism are abundant
June 8, 2019
In terms of qualifiers for the WPIAL and PIAA track and field championships, it was a satisfying year for the Fox Chapel track team.
The Herald’s spotlight athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Melissa Riggins
May 31, 2019
For the second straight year, Shady Side Academy sophomore Melissa Riggins had a flair for gold at the WPIAL Class AA track and field championships as she successfully defended her 800- and 1,600-meter championships. She set meet records in both events. A week later, she won the PIAA championships in those events for the second year in a row. Her winning time in the 800 set a PIAA meet record.
Football serves as career choice for Fox Chapel Hall inductee Kabala
May 24, 2019
This is the fifth in a series of profiles of the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet will be June 8 at Harmar House. For more information, contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
2-sport standout Linhart racked up accolades at Fox Chapel
May 17, 2019
This is the fourth in a series of profiles of the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet will be June 8 at Harmar House. For more information, contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
Former volleyball, basketball standout Sullivan earns spot in Fox Chapel HOF
May 10, 2019
This is the third in a series of profiles of the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet is Saturday, June 8 at the Harmar House. For more information, contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
Herald spotlight athlete: Fox Chapel’s Robby Shymansky
Robby Shymansky, a senior on the Fox Chapel tennis team, won his second straight WPIAL Class AAA singles title last month. He also finished undefeated in home matches through his four years. He has helped the Foxes to a perfect record this season. He will attend Yale in the fall.
Cory Patrick, former standout for Fox Chapel hockey, lands spot in school’s HOF
May 3, 2019
This is the second in a series of profiles on the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet is June 8 at Harmar House. For more info contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
Fox Chapel’s Hardiman earns scholarship from WPIAL
The road is winding down on the outstanding high school athletic career of Fox Chapel senior Marissa Hardiman. She is going out in style, recently being named one of 10 female recipients of a $1,000 WPIAL scholarship.
Fox Chapel hall of fame inductee Ostrosky was multitalented standout
April 26, 2019
This is the first in a series of profiles on the 2019 Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet is June 8 at The Harmar House. For more information, contact Jim Perry at gymbeck63@aol.com.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Kate Carnevale
Kate Carnevale, a senior on the Fox Chapel track and field team, ran away from a strong field of competitors April 19 at the Butler Invitational. She was named MVP after taking first in the 100 meters, second in the 200, fourth in the 400 and teaming with Sarena Seeger, Abby Kiefer and Maddy Kiefer to take third in the 1,600.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s TJ Johnston
April 19, 2019
TJ Johnston, a senior on the Fox Chapel baseball team, has helped the team to a 5-2 start this season. Johnston, who plays shortstop and has been on the varsity for three years, also played on the FC football team. He will attend Penn State Behrend and continue to play baseball there. He hopes to major in engineering with a minor in business.
Shady Side Academy baseball team confident in core
The Shady Side Academy baseball team recently returned from a spring training trip to Florida Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports with hopes of improving on last year’s 8-10 record that included a 5-5 section record and a second-round loss in the WPIAL playoffs.SSA girls track hopes to repeat postseason success
April 12, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls track and field team, despite a 3-6 regular season record, found success at the WPIAL and PIAA championships in 2018.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Mary Ellis
Mary Ellis, a junior on the Fox Chapel lacrosse team, has helped the squad to a strong start. In a 17-11 win over North Allegheny on April 1, she scored a goal and had nine assists. She followed that with two goals and four assists in an 11-10 overtime win over Pine-Richland on April 3. Mary is also on the FC field hockey team. She recently committed to play lacrosse at Maryland-Baltimore County, where she plans on majoring in business or finance.
SSA girls lacrosse returns experienced roster
April 5, 2019
The Shady Side Academy girls lacrosse team, coached by Katy Phillips, is hoping to improve on last year’s 16-5 record that included a trip to the WPIAL Class AAA semifinals. This year, they will be competing in Section 2-3A, which also includes Butler, Freeport, Indiana, Moon, North Allegheny, Fox Chapel, North Hills, Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley and Shaler.
Fox Chapel girls lacrosse looks to maintain winning ways under new coach
The Fox Chapel girls lacrosse team will be under the guidance of new coach Rebecca Hartrum this spring. She takes over a team that posted a 12-2 mark last year.
Shady Side Academy track has plenty of athletes coming back
March 29, 2019
Last season, the Shady Side Academy boys track team finished 5-4 but brought home WPIAL and PIAA gold.
Fox Chapel boys lacrosse return strong core from WPIAL playoff team
After a 5-10 finish in 2017, the Fox Chapel boys lacrosse team made a quick turnaround last season.
Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse motivated to rise
March 23, 2019
The Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse team is hoping to improve on its 2018 season, which ended with a 10-6 record and section co-championship. The Indians lost to Mt. Lebanon in the WPIAL Class AAA quarterfinals.Shady Side Academy softball returns 8 starters
The Shady Side Academy softball team finished 2018 with a 7-3 record and took second in the section. It also qualified for the WPIAL playoffs, where it lost in the first round. Coach Dave Havern has high hopes of getting back to the playoffs.Fox Chapel track teams hope to build off indoor season
March 8, 2019
The Fox Chapel track team is hard at work with hopes of a successful spring season.
Big goals for Fox Chapel boys tennis team
March 4, 2019
The Fox Chapel boys tennis team claimed its third straight WPIAL Class AAA title last April as they blanked rival Shady Side Academy, 5-0. Foxes coach Alex Slezak will have most of the pieces returning from that team with the exception of doubles players Kuran Singh and Karsten Lagerquist, both of whom graduated.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Jonah Cagley
February 27, 2019
Jonah Cagley, a senior on the Fox Chapel swimming and diving team, won his third straight title two weeks ago at the WPIAL Class AAA championships.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Grady Munroe
February 8, 2019
Grady Munroe, a junior on the Shady Side Academy basketball team, was one of top performers on the team all season. The 6-foot-2 swingman averages 12 points and also is on the SSA golf team. He hopes to pursue film and/or writing in college.
