Shady Side Academy
Local Green Beret Dies In Afghanistan
The motto of the Green Berets is “To Liberate The Oppressed,” and Maj. Benjamin Follansbee, of O’Hara Township, made it his life’s work.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Week 4 WPIAL Football Preview
We break down the biggest games of the second week of the 2012 high school football season, including perspective from both coaches on KDKA’s Game of the Week between McKeesport and Penn-Trafford.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Week 1 WPIAL Football Preview
We preview the biggest WPIAL football games from the opening weekend of the 2012 season, including our featured game between two Class AAAA contenders and new conference rivals.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Former SSA Star Receives Summer Baseball Honor
The son of Avonworth High School’s athletic director, an erstwhile three-sport star at Shady Side Academy, continues to rack up awards as he chases his dream.
“Mr. High School Sports” – WPIAL Baseball Championship Matchups Almost Set
By Matt Popchock (mpopchock@kdka.com) Because of rain in the area, Seneca Valley, which led Pittsburgh Central Catholic 2-0 in the bottom of the third Monday night, was forced to resume its WPIAL Class AAAA Semifinal […]
“Mr. High School Sports” – WPIAL Baseball Semifinal Preview
Here’s a look at each of today’s WPIAL Baseball Semifinal games, and the individuals who might bring their teams one step closer to district gold.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Inside the Gym with Geno Thorpe
Our series on some of the top boys’ basketball players in the WPIAL begins with the young man who will try to lead Shaler to unprecedented glory, and, next fall, try to do the same at State College.
Shady Side Academy Honors MLK By Giving Back
Instead of relaxing at home on this Martin Luther King Day holiday, many gave back in the form of service activities around town.
Kids Take Part In Veterans Wheelchair Games
The 31st National Veteran Wheelchair Games are being held in Pittsburgh at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this year and hundreds of athletes are taking part in several different sports and activities. But Friday was a very special day because kids got the chance to join the festivities.
“Mr. High School Sports” – 2011 WPIAL Baseball Outlook
93.7 The Fan’s high school sports reporter takes a quick look at some of the teams and players to watch in the WPIAL.
Local Japanese Community Monitors Developments After Disaster
Pittsburgh’s small Japanese community is continuing to closely monitor the events back in their native country following last week’s destructive earthquake and tsunami.
Local Students Learn About Amazon Rain Forest Via Skype
FOX CHAPEL (KDKA) — A group of students from Pittsburgh is spending two weeks in the heart of the Amazon Rain Forest. The group in Brazil is on a trip with Planet A To Z. […]
Students Take Classroom To Amazon Rain Forest
SHADY SIDE (KDKA) – Schools are constantly evaluating new ways to educate our kids. However, a trip to the Amazon rain forest is taking distance learning to a whole new level. For some lucky students […]
“Mr. High School Sports” – WPIAL Shootaround
93.7 The Fan’s high school sports reporter previews the biggest upcoming games on the WPIAL basketball slate.













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