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Archive for April 2020

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Guard Abby Glass

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On opening night of the 2019-2020 basketball season, the North Allegheny Tigers played host to State College at the Wright Automotive Tip-Off Tournament. Facing off against one of the top teams in District 6, and the Mid-Penn Commonwealth Conference, the eventual WPIAL champion Tigers mauled the Little Lions, 70-20. Leading the charge in the victory… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Forward Will Cinker

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In the fall of 2019, the North Allegheny boys’ soccer program extended its streak of consecutive playoff appearances to 10 in a row, including two WPIAL titles in that span. Playing a part in that streak of success over the past six seasons have been the Cinker brothers. Ben Cinker was a senior and the… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Torie Buerger

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The fourth of four siblings, who have all won championships at North Allegheny, senior Torie Buerger has carried on a winning legacy that endures within her family and the Tigers swimming program. This era of excellence began with oldest brother Jonathan (University of Virginia) in 2007 and continued with Matthew (Notre Dame), Zachary (Princeton) and… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Freddy Junko

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When Freddy Junko was in second grade, a family friend and wrestling coach, Chris Edenfield, recommended that Junko should give the sport of wrestling a try. The energetic and rambunctious seven-year old was introduced to wrestling coach Sanshiro “Sunny” Abe and a life-long relationship for Junko was born. Participating at Abe’s wrestling club, at that… More »

Winter Scholar-Athlete Report for 2019-2020

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The North Allegheny Athletic Department promotes and recognizes our student-athletes whom distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom achievement.  We believe in achieving success in the three “A’s” – Academics, Athletics and the Arts.  We emphasize to our student- athletes that their athletic excellence begins with success in the classroom. It is with great pleasure that North… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Ella Sinciline

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Taking up the sport of tennis was a natural fit for North Allegheny senior Ella Sinciline. The daughter of a Division I tennis athlete, Sinciline began playing tennis when she was nine-years old. Her mother, Michelle Daigle-Latta, was a team captain at the University of Maryland and played from 1989-1993. “She’s had a really big… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior LT Jake Lugg

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Senior offensive lineman Jake Lugg, North Allegheny’s towering and imposing figure on the offensive line, wasn’t allowed to play tackle football as a youngster. His parents initially introduced Lugg to flag football before permitting him to play the more physical variety of the game in middle school. “In seventh grade…I tried out and made the… More »

Class of 2020 Video Tribute By Audra Sapp

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With the PIAA’s announcement to cancel the Winter championships and Spring sports season due to COVID-19, it has been an emotional day for our North Allegheny seniors. To the Class of 2020, senior softball pitcher and videographer Audra Sapp dedicates this poignant tribute video.

Jack Turner Makes Commitment To Westminster College

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North Allegheny senior offensive lineman Jack Turner will continue his academic and football career at Division III Westminster College. Turner announced his commitment via Twitter on Thursday. I’m extremely happy to announce that I am committing to Westminster College! I want to thank my family, friends and coaches for helping me along the way! Go… More »

Winter Championships, Spring Sports Cancelled for Remainder of School Year

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For Immediate Release: April 9, 2020-3:00 pm In accordance with Governor Tom Wolf’s announcement earlier today that Pennsylvania schools will be closed to in‐person learning for the remainder of the school year, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) has cancelled all remaining Winter and Spring sports and championships. “Today’s decision by the PIAA Board… More »