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Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Setter Abby Miller

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For over a half-century, the Miller Family has been closely associated with North Allegheny volleyball; add in the word “champion” and all three are synonymous. The tradition begins with Bob Miller, who coached the NA boys’ volleyball team from 1968-2002 and the NA girls’ team from 1982-2002, winning a combined eight WPIAL titles and seven… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Ryan Dougherty

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Like most programs at North Allegheny, the NA baseball program has a strong winning tradition that includes seven WPIAL and two PIAA championships. In recent years, one of the Tigers top big-game performers has been their diminutive left fielder, senior Ryan Dougherty. Playing in 36 games over the past two seasons, the 5’7”, 160-pounder has… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Pitcher Addi Mangieri

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Ten years ago, eight-year old Addi Mangieri was enrolled in a pitching camp at La Roche College where she worked with former North Allegheny pitcher, and then-collegiate hurler, Deanna Tritinger. A decade later, the two pitchers with NA connections will be reunited next season as player and coach at Chatham University. As a youngster, Mangieri… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Branko Kosanovich

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Born in Chicago, Illinois, senior Branko Kosanovich took up swimming at the urging of his parents. Kosanovich’s enthusiasm for the sport was lukewarm until watching his older sister, Maya, swim for York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. “She’s the oldest so I always looked up to her,” said Kosanovich. “She’s very independent and a leader…. More »

Rowing – Virtual Senior Day

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In honor of our senior student-athletes, the North Allegheny Athletic Department presents “Virtual Senior Day” for the North Allegheny rowing team. Here is a compilation of biographies and player photos for the seniors on the 2020 roster. You may click on each player’s photo to view an even larger image of his senior picture. Thank… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Defenseman Josie Barton

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Having played basketball most of her life, Josie Barton tried out for the North Allegheny girls’ basketball team her freshman year but didn’t make the final roster. While devasted at the time, fate had intervened and directed Barton toward her true future in girls’ lacrosse. “I’m very glad I didn’t make the (basketball) team because… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior WR Luke Colella

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When senior Luke Colella started playing youth football for Tiger Pride in the 6-to-7-year old age group, he initially was tabbed to play left tackle. “As soon as we ran sprints at the end of practice I never went back to the offensive line,” said Colella with a laugh. “I played back from there on… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Seniors Abby Birch & Kenna White

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Following the graduation of five seniors from North Allegheny’s 2018 slow-pitch softball team, there could’ve been concern as to who would take over as the team leaders moving forward. However, the desire and devotion displayed by seniors Abby Birch and Kenna White led the Lady Tigers to one of their best seasons in years. After… More »

Boys Volleyball – Virtual Senior Day

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In honor of our senior student-athletes, the North Allegheny Athletic Department presents “Virtual Senior Day” for the North Allegheny boys’ volleyball team. Thanks to the outstanding effort of the NAVB boosters, here is a compilation of biographies and player photos for the seniors on the 2020 roster. You may click on each player’s photo to… More »

Softball – Virtual Senior Day

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In honor of our senior student-athletes, the North Allegheny Athletic Department presents “Virtual Senior Day” for the North Allegheny softball team. Thanks to the outstanding effort of the North Allegheny softball boosters, here is a compilation of biographies and player photos (courtesy of GameON Photography) for the seniors on the 2020 roster. You may click… More »