Fall Sports Wrap-Up
Girls’ Volleyball The girls’ volleyball team entered the season with an almost entirely new team, having lost several key senior players. Though the team has not won its first game yet, it has been competitive in several matches despite a difficult schedule featuring WPIAL powers North Allegheny and Hampton. Seniors Annabel Siddons and Beata Turnquist have taken on leadership roles for the Lady Foxes, setting the foundation for rebuilding the volleyball program in the years to come.
Girls’ Tennis
Foxes sports fans have come to expect extraordinary success from the girl’s tennis team, and this year’s squad did not disappoint. The Lady Foxes closed the regular season with an 11-2 overall team record and a section championship, boasting
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wins over Mt. Lebanon, Oakland Catholic, and rival Shady Side Academy. In individual competition, senior Carissa Shepard added another section title to her already impressive resume, defeating Shady Side’s Elana Sobel in three sets. The Lady Foxes have already qualified to compete for a WPIAL title and look to punch their ticket to the PIAA championships in Hershey.
Soccer
For the boys’ soccer team, it has literally been a record-breaking season. The boys have hit double-digit goal totals in multiple games, scoring 11 against North Hills and a remarkable 30 goals against Southmoreland, and coach Erik Ingram reached his 200th career victory in a game against Shaler. In addition, the team has put together a commendable 10-3-1 record, despite competing in a difficult section, once again
