I think they had a high level of confidence in their training and preparation, which translated to the way they played on the field.”
Junior Melanie Pietz was the first player to score at the finale, which she did in the first quarter, and set the tone for the rest of the game.
Then, as time ran out in the second quarter, junior Catelyn Pastoor converted a corner shot for the Foxes’ second goal. The team held that lead, despite a strong pushback from the Indians, especially in the fourth quarter.
Going head-to-head with such a formidable team required discipline and teamwork. Senior Katie Siddons says,“ We had been practicing for this moment for weeks. By the second half, I wasn’ t worried. We’ re strong at clearing the ball and moving it up the field quickly, and with such a good goalie behind us( sophomore Maggie Klamut), I knew we were in good hands.”
After the exciting end to WPIAL play, the team advanced to the state playoffs for the first time in nine years. The Foxes faced Hershey High School and, despite a valiant effort, fell to the Trojans, 2-0. The Foxes finished their season with a record of 13-4-3.
Senior Emma Srodes was named the WPIAL Class 2A Offensive Player of the Year by the WPIAL Field Hockey Coaches Association and also earned all-WPIAL honors, along with Katie Siddons, Brooke Thiele, and Melanie Pietz. ox Chapel Area
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Other Fall Athletics Achievements
Boys Cross Country
• The Fox Chapel Area High School boys varsity cross country team won the WPIAL Class 3A Section 4 title. The team was undefeated in its section for the seventh year consecutive year, and qualified for the WPIAL meet.
• Senior Michael Costello was the first-place winner at the WPIAL Class 3A Section 4 individual meet.
• Michael Costello and freshman Asher Eckel qualified for the individual PIAA Cross Country Championships.
Girls Cross Country
• The girls cross country team won the WPIAL Class 3A Section 4 title and qualified for the PIAA Cross Country Championships. The team was undefeated in its section, qualified for the WPIAL meet, and was the WPIAL Class 3A runner-up.
Boys Golf
• The boys golf team was undefeated and earned the WPIAL Class 3A Section 7 title for the fifth consecutive year.
• Senior David DiGregory, along with fellow seniors Anderson Dockey, William Gagliardino, and Grady Johnson; junior Carson Kittsley; and sophomore Barron Bitar qualified for the individual WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
• Carson Kittsley was the WPIAL Class 3A and the WPIAL Class 3A Section 7 champion, and won the PIAA Class 3A championship for the second consecutive year.
Girls Golf
• The high school girls golf team won the WPIAL Class 3A Section 4 title for the eighth consecutive year and tied for third at the PIAA championships. The team was undefeated in its section.
• The team was the WPIAL runner-up in Class 3A, losing to Peters Township by one stroke.
• Senior Ava Calandra won the WPIAL Class 3A Section 4 individual golf title, with junior Clara Koteski and senior Morgan Monteverde placing second and third, respectively.
• Clara Koteski qualified for the PIAA individual championships.
Girls Tennis
• The girls varsity tennis team qualified for the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
• Sophomore Clara Drahnak and freshman Zoey Liu placed third at the WPIAL doubles tournament.
• Zoey Liu placed third at the WPIAL singles tournament. Girls Volleyball
• The Foxes girls volleyball team qualified for the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs for the third consecutive year.
• Senior and back-to-back all-WPIAL player Emma DiRocco committed to play at Old Dominion University.
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