# The Wallspring Dispatch · Vol. I, No. 4 · Sunday, November 1, 2026

## Front Page

### Fox Chapel Field Hockey Falls Short of WPIAL Class 2A Title

Fox Chapel field hockey coach Kellee Cribby utilized every available resource to guide the team through their schedule. Although the Foxes did not reach the WPIAL Class 2A championship match, their season concluded without a lack of strategic effort.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/fox-chapel-field-hockey-battles-all-the-way-to-the-end), Oct 31

### Aspinwall Halloween Decorating Contest Winners Announced

The winners of the Halloween decorating contest in Aspinwall have been announced. Steven Kochanowski’s home featured decorations including jumping spiders and eerie reapers as part of the seasonal display.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/creepin-it-real-winning-homes-in-halloween-decorating-contest-in-aspinwall-announced), Oct 31

### Pittsburgh Authors Explore Early Aviation History

New works by Pittsburgh authors revisit the region's early days of flight. The narrative highlights aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, who crash-landed in 1928 at Rodgers Field, now the site of Fox Chapel Area High School.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/pittsburgh-authors-brian-butko-and-sue-morris-give-free-program-on-citys-early-days-of-aviation), Oct 30

### Fox Chapel Football Wins Over Connellsville; Coach Leasure Steps Down

The Fox Chapel football team ended its losing streak with a victory over Connellsville. Following the win, head coach Dave Leasure announced his intention to step down from his position.

Source: [TribLIVE.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNam9fNDdMa25DczZhaVVJTTZZaWNlMHIyVkZWRE5OQ1l2WnBaeGtGUmFUNklWZ1JTR1NPa1luNTROazhxbllocWhBanBEdFNJZ3RWbjBsbkhMNEliTm9sNktmNHB5d0o3MERUMFBub19ZM2JvN1RpeXN6WUFNenN1TFZTSV9uZVBhbm04NmtkdEV6QXNrajlrQWZ1MXd2YTRjekFXT2YwRkM4SUdGSHlYcG5kMTNmdkNWVnk1djZn?oc=5), Oct 29

### Fox Chapel Freshman Launches AED Campaign

A freshman at Fox Chapel Area High School has initiated an automated external defibrillator (AED) campaign. The project is described as a cause close to her heart.

Source: [TribLIVE.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVkFVX3lxTFAxTTZ0bkFyRDVmVGJuMm10MG1YYTlMMEJ6NDYybW9ZanAzbXRCQllGdmt1VEpvS1ljdkpXTVBmOXBNbFR3U1dEaFZKSl9BUm1lU2Q0QUlB?oc=5), Oct 28

## Coming Up

- **Mon, Nov 2**: EARLY DISMISSAL - ALL SCHOOLS ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Mon, Nov 2**: School Board Agenda Study Session ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Tue, Nov 3**: ACT 80 Day ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Tue, Nov 3**: Hartwood Elem. Staff Appreciation Breakfast ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Tue, Nov 3**: NO SCHOOL ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))

## Sports

### Fox Chapel Girls Soccer Finds Success in Class 4A Bracket

The Fox Chapel girls soccer team has demonstrated consistent success across both Class 4A and 3A classifications during recent playoff seasons. The squad continues to perform well regardless of the specific bracket assignment.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/fox-chapel-notebook-girls-soccer-team-finds-success-in-class-4a-bracket), Oct 31

### Fox Chapel Girls Basketball MaxPreps Listing

A MaxPreps listing has been created for Fox Chapel High School girls basketball. The entry covers the Pittsburgh, PA program.

Source: [MaxPreps](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE55Tm5BWG9PYWlNVTNsRno3NDBmVVhNYUVULWFMS29xZGVXX2hCNnRqdmxLa3ZnTVFGOWg0OEk5VmtESnRUZUlIYU5kcHNUTVFtVWlZYTF2akJLTUVHc0tGNGZHVjZobzZnM0pGSFp4WHBRMVQ3WEhaOVlac0FuUQ?oc=5), Oct 24

### Fox Chapel Boys Basketball MaxPreps Listing

A MaxPreps listing has been established for Fox Chapel High School basketball. The entry covers the Pittsburgh, PA program.

Source: [MaxPreps](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE51NHdTZU45aU1IMEM2dzdXWmpDaDRsWE5SN2g5SGNWQ1Y3djA5bTBCMjBtYTFUeVA4eEFzS2liNm9rMFVjdEJfZ09kd1k1cnBpcGtiQ0d5c0RySW8ydmRsQUJ5TWt4d0hsSmpWeHlpeUJCOEROdkE?oc=5), Oct 22

## Down the Road

### Sharpsburg VFW Rebuilds Following Devastating 2025 Fire

The Sharpsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars post is undertaking reconstruction efforts after a fire in 2025 caused significant damage to the facility.

Source: [CBS News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNeGdnYTNHZVd4LWt1N0ZEZmF0QXpuTXJWdTFsYnpjMkpuZ19LTXJEN2FrZzhMdE1xLTFQVEZVRGVYVzV1c1FYdTE3VjZDd3hadkhKSmRsUldYOG1yQnpVZHNpZ0xQVjNvS1psakdleWZXcmZNcjNxXzJ6Y0JsNWVNT3RRZjF0QTFUcG9tbl8zOGtTcm4tUEZReA?oc=5), Oct 30

### Sharpsburg Hosts Third Annual Lucille DeLuca Halloween Parade

Costumed participants paraded through Sharpsburg for the third annual Lucille DeLuca Halloween Parade and Fall Event, held a week before the holiday.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/sharpsburg-residents-celebrate-halloween-with-parade-through-town), Oct 27

### Fox Chapel Area Real Estate Transactions Listed for Nov. 1 Week

Real estate transaction data for the Fox Chapel area, including Blawnox, has been published for the week beginning November 1, 2026.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/fox-chapel-area-real-estate-transactions-for-the-week-of-nov-1-2026), Nov 1

### Fox Chapel Mahjong Instructor Raises Funds for Alzheimer’s Research

A Fox Chapel-based professional mahjong instructor is organizing efforts to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/fox-chapel-based-professional-mahjong-instructor-raises-money-for-alzheimers-research), Oct 29