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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…
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…
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…
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…
For senior Julia Jorden, when the North Allegheny bowling team hits the lanes during the winter months it is always a family affair. Julia’s brother, Jeb, is a sophomore on the boys’ team and her father, Bill, is the head coach for the NA boys’ squad as well. “It is definitely a family affair,” said…
En route to the 2019 Class AAA Penguins Cup championship, the North Allegheny ice hockey team amassed several memorable victories. Perhaps the most unforgettable game came in the PIHL semifinals against Bethel Park. In a double overtime marathon, then-junior Will Parreaguirre scored the game-winning goal at 12:40 in the a.m. to propel North Allegheny to…
North Allegheny junior Raina Dodson has given her verbal commitment to play collegiate field hockey at Division III Ithaca College. The commitment was announced via Twitter on Tuesday. Congratulations to Raina on her commitment to @IthacaCollege!! 🎉🏑 pic.twitter.com/k4xXsCd6O0 — North Allegheny Field Hockey (@NAtigersfhockey) April 7, 2020 Dodson was part of a North Allegheny defense…
North Allegheny junior Lizzy Groetsch has reached the Tremendous Twenty-Five in the voting for 2020 Miss PA Basketball. The selection process will narrow to the Terrific Ten on April 20. Give Lizzy Groetsch your vote by clicking the link below! https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/nDza3D
On Oct. 2, 2019, North Allegheny senior Isabella Walter was unfazed by the tension of playing in the WPIAL individual championship. After 18 holes of golf, the magnitude of the event became even greater when Walter finished in a first-place tie with Fox Chapel’s Nina Busch sending the championship into a two-hole playoff. In a…
The preeminent boys’ volleyball program in the WPIAL, North Allegheny has won 20 WPIAL titles and seven state crowns. During NA’s reign of success, the Tigers have produced many standout athletes. North Allegheny head coach Dan Schall considers 6’2” senior Ben Mendes to be one of the most well-rounded players that have ever played for…
