# The Wallspring Dispatch · Vol. I, No. 3 · Sunday, October 25, 2026

## Front Page

### West Allegheny’s Nico Ward Wins PIAA Golf Title with Record Score

Nico Ward of West Allegheny won the PIAA Class 3A state golf championship by shooting a record 14-under par 130 at Penn State White Course on Oct. 20. His final round score of 63 halted Fox Chapel senior Carson Kittsley’s bid for a third consecutive title.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/all-time-great-performance-stops-fox-chapels-carson-kittsley-from-reaching-ultimate-goal), Oct 24

### Dorseyville Middle School Presents 'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

Dorseyville Middle School students will perform their fall musical, "The Little Mermaid Jr.," in the school auditorium. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $12 each and must be purchased online.

Source: [Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/dms-to-present-the-little-mermaid-jr), Oct 23

### Fox Chapel High School Hosts Homecoming Carnival

Fox Chapel Area High School is hosting a community carnival as part of its homecoming celebrations. The event extends beyond the traditional football game and royal court crowning to include broader community activities.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/fox-chapel-area-high-school-hosts-community-carnival-homecoming-celebration), Oct 22

### Aspinwall Man Carves Record-Breaking 1,906-Pound Pumpkin

Joel Keefer of Aspinwall carved a pumpkin weighing 1,906 pounds for charity. Using his "Binford 5000 Pumpkin Cutter," he hoisted himself onto a step stool to begin the carving process on the massive gourd.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/aspinwalls-pumpkin-guy-carves-a-record-breaking-1906-pounder-for-charity), Oct 22

### Fox Chapel Defeats Shaler in High School Roundup

In a high school roundup dated Oct. 21, 2026, Fox Chapel defeated Shaler. The victory served as a playoff tuneup for the team.

Source: [TribLIVE.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNdG9ZTkp4d0VyVUNiLXJOWXQtMm02QkhsRmdBNnU4SklKVWVpOVNWeEtrcXNHVG9xS2x2YXJraFNRQS05ZU91NnJSU0JaQklpYXpKWlVJOGNjRnVGUWpJWGx0dzBCVTRkRW1YeURpRHFxUlR4cGttSHZMU3kxbGk1WjA1Nl9DamJab21hQ1M0OFBCUUxla01FSlNfc2UwMkYydktTZVpfWEJfUQ?oc=5), Oct 21

## Coming Up

- **Tue, Oct 27**: School Board Projects & Planning Committee Mtg. ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Fri, Oct 30**: Annual 'Boo Bash' Set for October 30 ([Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/annual-boo-bash-set-for-october-30))
- **Sat, Oct 31**: TRICK OR TREAT 2026 ([Borough of Aspinwall](https://www.aspinwallpa.gov/event-details/trick-or-treat-2026))

## Sports

### Fox Chapel’s Jillian Haigh Chooses College

Fox Chapel senior softball standout Jillian Haigh has made her college decision. She credits reduced pressure for boosting her confidence on the field.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/still-improving-as-player-fox-chapel-softball-standout-jillian-haigh-makes-college-choice), Oct 24

### Franklin Regional Visits Fox Chapel for Hockey

The Franklin Regional Boys Varsity Ice Hockey team will play at Fox Chapel. The matchup is listed via MaxPreps.

Source: [MaxPreps](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxQbHJVT1d5VzBPdHlNYV84VGR5d0FtSjg5d1pXMlYwS3AwdlFSZGlGX0VlNFFremhxZHFMTVQ2M0RkME1CUmhSaWRCUVlKTkxuODhrQVhWcldSWksxbUM1R0J6RV9XNUZySTB0eVdDZ2g4ZnNxTi0yMndWM3JMbS1lVWFxd1dUYjRScWNOdmFQb3MtU1R1bl9RVlZ6anZoRlhqTkRnWW83bWpCMHNlVVkyWTNpYnRDdTI3MWhRVDdZbUIzSmFsQU14UU95bS1rY3ltblpJSWVseXloX1ZnR016aG1Zcw?oc=5), Oct 16

### Shaler Area Girls Soccer at Fox Chapel

The Shaler Area Girls Varsity Soccer team plays at Fox Chapel. The game details are provided through MaxPreps.

Source: [MaxPreps](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxPWURWc0daazVWWFJPYS1tM0w2NGh0d0ctS1MzUzIzZHFqcDRVZ1FpZlVNWkxrYmFZYUpwcGFQX1hzc1dKSnZwcFBIUkNLN2Z3RUlya0tMRy1WSl83U3BNeXROQ0ZRamlwNkZEd2JuUl84U1JncTN3OEo4WWRGWmJsUWJibjRWM1kyRTNzUjZ4SE40UFhQVjc3WkU3RHBIRnNlYm9OMXVsYlFKTllGX1FLWGhkdk5jcGx1bXlPcFotYWRPTG43MlBYUG1NZTJrTkNZLU1rYk4xR1VuSVp0QkE?oc=5), Oct 15

### Central Catholic Boys JV Soccer at Fox Chapel

The Central Catholic Boys JV Soccer team visits Fox Chapel for a matchup. Information is listed via MaxPreps.

Source: [MaxPreps](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxQaWpXOWoyMncteFdwdldsUjRzdkJ2TTlZemVScXpnUlhMY2h5UXJHV202TFNUU1hHbXpfV3g2aFZRa2ZPSGM4V0xreUtVR1dIdkhNSXYxc1hyV0hUOU9xYkxQdVZ4eUU2RHE3cUhkeXZRS3VxVUZIbE9VUmcyVVFQbVNCUlYyMUt5S2dZQmw5aHAyai1xc2lKZ2JBUVpYQWE4UnQ4RmE1NkltNDdfSDRzcmc5SnY0cFJyd2R6aVVsRFhiSE90QkdNWVJuMUhTMzZHaUlyTlJlRlBaQjZsTGc4QQ?oc=5), Oct 15

## Down the Road

### Lulá’ La Chula opens new Etna restaurant

A new restaurant in Etna, Lulá’ La Chula, is bringing authentic Oaxacan food and culture to the area.

Source: [TribLIVE.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOdEZVU2ltMzJoQk5RQlhHdFU1ZVo0WXZwQkttQTVSNGtzWURKbEM0MDdnYXVvZWtoMEJkUmdjRDlOSkI2TC1GMlk5T0dwRVg5REV4d21Zb1FaeGRETTFPM2lxUnU1MkZfUUM2bXpyM1RPaGREYWpYN1RsVVlCbVBxU1lqZXBHd19lS1RXMHp4bTl4bXJjTVRZZWJyRzhRZXVYak11ckkwWllmTi0xMDVZWjJ6TXl3RVRlenc?oc=5), Oct 16

### Blawnox Councilwoman Specht-Coban resigns

Borough native Katie Specht-Coban has resigned from the Blawnox Council after serving for approximately 19 years, creating a vacancy.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/blawnox-councilwoman-katie-specht-coban-steps-down-after-16-years), Oct 16

### Blawnox Councilwoman Specht-Coban steps down

Katie Specht-Coban is stepping down from the Blawnox Council after 19 years of service.

Source: [TribLIVE.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxObWNuRElNM1VpNlRvdGZKX3ROaER4UkZwU2d4NGZlWEowRFJnYUY0NW0yanJwVzZhSl9Xdjg0dVc4TzhieGVsYkljUWpCeHYtWlpiTGJZMkxNdHlkUHN4TEtlYkdlZHhzbS1UbHQ2QzFDUXJxTUZKTlMtWlFncGpsYk4yZm1LRTUwS0ZjdTN2WHRFQm9TdEtrRUp1ek5zX2E2eWpPY01WZG1fOXRyRF90TFFfdWM?oc=5), Oct 16

### Fox Chapel-area pizza shop closes early

A pizza shop in O’Hara has closed unexpectedly after operating for less than four months, leaving customers without service.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/fox-chapel-area-pizza-shop-closes-after-less-than-4-months-in-operation), Oct 14