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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
During middle school, Drew Welhorsky of South Fayette was a three-sport athlete. He excelled in football, basketball and lacrosse. When he entered high school, he dropped basketball. “I only wanted to play two sports,” he said. Winter time would be a time to “relax” and to ...
For the second year in a row, South Fayette ruled the courts. The Lady Lions captured their second straight state championship by again defeating Archbishop Wood, 45-35, in the PIAA Class 6A final played March 21 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Additionally they captured their fourth WPIAL ...
Juliette Leroux credits an ancient adage for her success in basketball. Her attitude indeed determines her altitude. “Let’s just say you have to have a positive mindset all of the time,” she said. “It’s really a mental game, so if your mental goes down, then your physical goes down. ...
