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Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Defenseman Judd Powell

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A trademark of the North Allegheny boys’ lacrosse team over the years is a staunch and bone-rattling defense. One of the leaders of the Tigers defense over the past two seasons is senior long-pole Judd Powell. A starter since his sophomore season and a three-year letterman, Powell has honed his defensive chops thanks in part… More »

Lizzy Groetsch Tabbed PABCA Girls Basketball Player of the Year

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The accolades continue to roll in for North Allegheny junior Lizzy Groetsch. The versatile guard was Pennsylvania Basketball Coaches Association 2020 Girls Basketball Player of the Year. A full list of award winners will be posted on the PABCA website this week. For a mission statement and goals for the PABCA, click here.

NA Rowing Virtual Race 1: Dillon Lake

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In the absence of a traditional racing season, NA Rowing and other PGH rowing programs have arranged a Virtual Racing Series. Coaches register their athletes in line ups & events similar to what they might have raced in this season. As not all athletes have access to a rowing machine (erg) at home, there are… More »

Alex Grahor Inks Letter of Intent With Loyola University of Maryland

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North Allegheny senior Alex Grahor has signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Loyola University of Maryland. As a senior, Grahor was a key member of a North Allegheny boys’ swimming team that won its ninth straight WPIAL title and finished fourth at states. At the WPIAL championships on… More »

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 »