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It is officially 2025, and the winter sports season is picking up. Here is a look at what our teams are doing:Girls' BasketballGirls' basketball entered last week with momentum after a huge win against Hampton over the holiday break. That momentum stalled against Seneca Valley, sending the girls to 3-7 this season (0-2 in the section).The JV team staged an exciting comeback in its matchup with the Raiders but came up just short of the victory.Boys' BasketballThe varsity boys' basketball team lost to Pine-RIchland at home on Friday. The loss was the fifth straight for the now 2-9 team. The boys are 1-3 in section play so far this season. The JV squad lost an overtime thriller against the Rams on Friday prior to the varsity game.GymnasticsThe gymnastics team competed in its first of two home meets this season on Saturday. The girls took on North Allegheny and celebrated senior night.Indoor TrackIndoor track has begun training, but the teams will not compete until January 11 when the
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The winter sports season is here, and the teams at North Hills have begun competing. Here is an early look at what our teams are doing:Girls' BasketballThe varsity basketball team played a couple of tightly contested games last week but came away with two losses. So far this season, the girls own a 2-3 record.Boys' BasketballThe boys' basketball team went 0-3 last week, losing games to Shaler Area, New Castle, and Knoch. Through the first two weeks of competition, the boys are 1-4.GymnasticsThe gymnastics team competed in the first meet of the season on Friday against Pine-Richland. The Rams earned a 127.875-116.9 win over North Hills.Indoor TrackIndoor track has begun training, but the teams will not compete until January 11 when they travel to Youngstown State.Swimming & DivingVarsity swimming and diving competed twice last week. The boys won both meets to improve to 4-0 on the season. The girls also won twice and are 3-1 this winter.Unified BocceThe unified bocce teams have not
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The winter sports season is officially here, and the teams at North Hills have begun competing. Here is an early look at what our teams are doing:Girls' BasketballVarsity girls' basketball kicked off the season with three games last week. The girls emerged with victories over Fox Chapel and Plum, while losing to Shaler Area to start the year 2-1.Boys' BasketballThe varsity boys' basketball team hosted its annual Tip-Off Tournament last week and started the season with a win over Hampton. A loss on Saturday against Mt. Lebanon puts the team at 1-1 to start the season.GymnasticsThe gymnastics team will compete for the first time this week when the girls take on Pine-Richland.Indoor TrackIndoor track has begun training, but the teams will not compete until January 11 when they travel to Youngstown State.Swimming & DivingThe varsity swimming and diving teams competed twice last week. They opened the season at home against Plum, then traveled to Chartiers Valley on Friday.Unified BocceT
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On December 6 and December 7, the North Hills boys' basketball program will host its annual tip-off tournament.This year's tournament features Allderdice, Mt. Lebanon, and the Indians' day one opponent, Hampton. On Friday, North Hills will play Hampton at 6:30 (JV) and 8:00 (varsity).Saturday's matchups will depend upon Friday's outcomes, but games will be played at 12:00 and 1:30. Fans attending these events should be prepared to pay for tickets with cash or Venmo upon arrival. This is a booster-run event, so these payment methods will be accepted, while district passes will not be accepted.Please note that cash and Venmo will not be accepted to purchase tickets at other North Hills home basketball games this season. Tip-off tournament tickets on Friday and Saturday will be $5.Let's go North Hills!
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Ashlyn Fazio and Kayden Lightner are the Student-Athletes of the Month for October.Fazio, a junior on the girls' volleyball team, was an anchor for her team this season. She collected her 500th career kill and was named to the Big 56 all-section second team.In the classroom, Fazio has excelled with a 3.8 GPA, while taking various CHS, AP, and honors courses.Lightner, a senior on the varsity cross country team, finished 17th in the WPIAL Championships last month, clinching a spot in the PIAA Championships. He was the first North Hills cross country runner to do so since 2018.Off the course, he has compiled an impressive 4.3 GPA and is currently acing a schedule that includes three AP classes. In addition, he has committed to the University of Virginia.Congratulations to Ashlyn and Kayden on their tremendous performances this fall!
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On Monday, the Big 56 conference revealed its all-section football teams for the fall 2024 season.The North Hills football team had five student-athletes recognized for their outstanding seasons. Earning first-team honors were senior tight end Ryan Carey, senior linebacker Julius Green, junior defensive back Josiah Mathis, sophomore defensive tackle Jalil McKinley-Jones, and senior linebacker Dason Towler.In addition, five players earned second-team honors, including senior linebacker Logan Ilnicki, junior linebacker Joey Lutz, senior running back Jack Martin, senior defensive back Stephen Murphy, and senior guard Wesley Taylor.The Big 56 previously released its all-section teams for boys' and girls' soccer and girls' volleyball.Congratulations to all of our football all-section honorees!
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North Hills boys' soccer coach Kyle Boggs was named 4A Section 3 Coach of the Year by the Big 56.In his second season leading the boys' soccer program, Boggs propelled the Indians to their first playoff appearance since 2016. With a 10-8 record in the regular season, the team earned the 12-seed in the WPIAL 4A bracket.Boggs then led North Hills to its first postseason win since 2014 and its first quarterfinal appearance since 1999 by knocking off the defending 4A champions in round one.The Big 56 released its all-section teams for boys' and girls' soccer and girls' volleyball on Thursday, where the boys' soccer team saw four players recognized in addition to Boggs.Congratulations to Coach Boggs on this tremendous honor and on a successful 2024 campaign!
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On Thursday, the Big 56 conference released its all-section teams for boys' and girls' soccer and girls' volleyball.The North Hills girls' soccer and girls' volleyball teams each saw one player recognized on the Big 56's second team. In soccer, it was sophomore goalkeeper Delaney Amato, and for the volleyball team, it was junior hitter Ashlyn Fazio.The boys' soccer team had four student-athletes honored by the Big 56. The lone first-team player was senior defender Owen Mollenauer. The three second-team representatives were senior forward Zachary Fritz, senior midfielder Jack Scarsella, and sophomore goalkeeper Adrian Werner.In addition, boys' soccer coach Kyle Boggs was named the Section 3 Coach of the Year.Congratulations to all of our 2024 Big 56 all-section honorees!
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Over the weekend, senior Kayden Lightner traveled to Hershey to run in the PIAA Cross Country Championships.Lightner, a silver medalist in the 2024 PIAA Track & Field Championships, was making his first appearance in the cross country state meet. He was the first North Hills qualifier since 2018.Kayden entered the meet coming off a 17th place finish in the WPIAL Championships. In the field of 250 runners in Hershey, he finished in a time of 17:35, which was 15 seconds outside of the top 100.Reaching the PIAA Championships is a tremendous feat. Congratulations, Kayden, on a great fall season!
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After an impressive 8-2 regular season for the North Hills varsity football team, the season has come to an end after a first-round defeat.The Indians hosted their first-round playoff matchup as the eight-seed in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. Their opponent, Franklin Regional, was the nine-seed (7-3).North Hills struck first on a long touchdown pass to take a 7-0 lead, but Franklin Regional answered back with a touchdown and a field goal and took a 10-7 lead into halftime.A second Indians touchdown and a safety by the defense gave North Hills a 16-10 edge in the fourth quarter. But Franklin Regional was able to strike late for their second touchdown of the game and eventually won 17-16 to advance to the quarterfinals.For North Hills, the loss is a difficult ending to an otherwise impressive season. Despite failing to advance, the 2024 campaign was an exciting one for the Indians. Thank you for a great season!
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On Saturday, November 2, senior Kayden Lightner will run in the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey.After finishing in 17th at the WPIAL Championships last week, Lightner will compete against the state's best. He has appeared in the PIAA Track & Field Championships in the past, and now, he is the first North Hills cross country athlete to qualify for states since 2018.He and the other 3A boys will race at 1:15 on Saturday. For those who want to follow the action, PCN will stream the Championships live. Information about PCN's streaming options and all other aspects of Saturday's event can be found on the PIAA website.Congratulations to Kayden for qualifying for the PIAA Championships, and good luck!
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