Adam Janosko got a solid report on Javon Johnston before he made it to the Shady Side Academy boys varsity track and field team.

The hardest lesson for any team to learn is how to take what they do in practice and apply it to game situations. Fox Chapel softball coach Larry Troutman saw his team learn the hard way plenty of times once Section 1-5A play started this season.

The Fox Chapel boys lacrosse team can count on its defense keeping every game close. What Foxes coach Jordon Hodder hopes is that the attack has finally found its footing.

Hampton Shaler Water Authority officials said they are working with a vendor to repair a leak at the authority’s water tower in Sharpsburg.

Editor’s note: The Herald is featuring candidate interviews in contested municipal and school board races only.

Tax hikes, program cuts, increased class sizes and pulling from funding reserves are all on the table to help balance Fox Chapel Area School District’s proposed 2025-26 budget.

Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization wants residents to “bloom where they are planted.”

Spin for charity

It’s not uncommon to find Christina Sharbaugh doodling with chalk on the sidewalk in front of her Aspinwall eatery, Treat Down the Street.

Fox Chapel Area High School senior Luca Poli and junior Laila Golla were named 2024-2025 High School All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The honor recognizes high school athletes whose accomplishments reflect their dedication to strength and conditioning. The athletes are also recognized for their academic accomplishments, as well as their integrity as student-athletes and for being role models for their peers. Luca was recognized for football, but also participates on the Unified bocce and track teams. Laila was recognized as a multi-sport athlete and participates on the girls tennis and crew teams.