The popularity of female flag football is simple. “The NFL remains popular and girls like football,” said Michael Rost, who coaches the Mt. Lebanon flag team with Shawn Curren. The simplicity of the game is also appealing. “The flag game is approachable for anyone that can run, ...
Alex Tecza of Mt. Lebanon will join his long-time teammate Eli Heidenreich at the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp being held May 8-10. Tecza was invited as an undrafted free agent while Heidenreich was selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft held last week in Pittsburgh. “What ...
The 2026 NFL Draft Experience was exactly that – an experience that altered the lives of all involved, young and old, the spectators and the participants. “It was a life-changing experience,” said South Fayette head football coach Marty Spieler. Spieler watched as two of his ...
When the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association approved flag football as an official spring sport for females, paving the way for district and state championships, Ryan Huzjak applauded. The father of four daughters, Huzjak is the senior vice president of business operations ...
The NFL could not have scripted a better amateur draft in Pittsburgh. During a record-breaking, three-day event, the “local boy does good story" unfolded as Eli Heidenreich of Mt. Lebanon was selected by his hometown Steelers in the seventh and final round. Wiping away tears, he walked ...
Isla Silva of Mount Lebanon possesses the primary principle for success. “She thinks big,” said Matt Kocher. Kocher is Silva’s amateur wrestling coach. He is also owner of South Hills Wrestling Academy (SHWA) where she trains. “Four of our pillars at SHWA are: think big, say ...
