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Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Forward Ava Ruppersberger

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The 2019 season was one for the record books for the North Allegheny girls’ soccer team. The Tigers went 18-3-1, captured their first undefeated section crown and the first WPIAL title in program history. For senior forward Ava Ruppersberger, the accomplishments this season are made even sweeter considering the humble beginnings of her varsity career…. More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Guard Zach Andreykovich

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Heading into the 2020 section finale against the archrival North Hills Indians, the North Allegheny boys’ basketball team needed a victory to clinch a playoff berth. A loss would end the Tigers season. In a do or die contest, the Tigers rose to the occasion for a 61-40 victory. A strong outside shooting performance from… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior OH Hannah Phillips

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In November of 2018, the North Allegheny girls’ volleyball team had its sights set on a second straight Class AAAA state title. Heading into the PIAA semifinal match with Garnet Valley, then-junior Hannah Phillips had played sparingly during the season. After a strong week of practice, head coach Heidi Miller plugged Phillips into the lineup… More »

Cole Young Named Underclassmen Preseason All-American

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North Allegheny sophomore shortstop Cole Young has been named to the Rawlings-Perfect Game Underclassmen Preseason All-American Team. Following a fantastic freshman season with the Tigers in 2019, Young received second-team Preseason All-American accolades and first-team All-American honors in the Atlantic Region for the 2020 campaign. Also, North Allegheny sophomore catcher Aaron Posey was tabbed Atlantic… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Rick Mihm

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North Allegheny senior Rick Mihm is regarded as one of the top high school swimmers in the country. Mihm dabbled in various sports growing up, including cross country, track, basketball and baseball. The second oldest of five siblings, Mihm credits his older sister, Kristine, as his most motivating influence in pursuing swimming as his career… More »

Student-Athlete Profile: Senior Casey Burton

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Five years ago, senior Casey Burton and her family moved to Pittsburgh from Virginia Beach, Virginia. To get better acquainted with the new surroundings at North Allegheny, Burton’s parents, John and Carolyne, encouraged her to join the track and field team to make friends at her new school. While track and field began initially as… More »

Lizzy Groetsch Named Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Player of the Year

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North Allegheny junior Lizzy Groetsch has been named the Girls Basketball Player of the Year by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The University of Pennsylvania commit was also selected to the PG’s Fab Five Team. It’s the third consecutive year a member of the North Allegheny girls’ basketball team has earned Fab Five accolades with Rachel Martindale… More »

Ben Rohan Chooses Seton Hill University For College Lacrosse

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North Allegheny junior middie Ben Rohan has made a verbal commitment to play collegiate lacrosse at Division II Seton Hill University. Rohan made the announcement via Twitter on Saturday. I am excited to announce that I will be continuing my athletic & academic career at Seton Hill University. Thanks to Coach Novotny, Ilse, & Golon… More »

Three Tigers to Play at Annual Roundball Classic

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Three North Allegheny basketball players have been selected to take part in the annual Roundball Classic at Geneva College. At the time of this article, the Roundball Classic is slated for April 24-25 featuring senior all-stars from the WPIAL, City League and District 10 in a seven-game event. On Friday at 7:30 p.m., senior guard… More »

Vote Lizzy Groetsch, Paige Morningstar For 2020 Miss PA Basketball

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North Allegheny juniors Lizzy Groetsch and Paige Morningstar have been nominated for the 202o Miss PA Basketball Award. The selection process will narrow the candidates to 25 on April 5. Give Lizzy and Paige your vote by clicking on the link below! http://www.pabball.com/vote-now/