North Allegheny Sports Network - 2009 Spring Sports Season

Athletic Department/TIGER TEAMS ROLL TO SIXTH STRAIGHT MSA SPORTS-U.S. ARMY CUP
The Tiger teams piled up 1000 points in overwhelming second place Mt. Lebanon who scored just 530 points as they won their sixth straight MSA Sports-U.S. Army Sports Cup emblematic of the best sports program in the WPIAL in the Quad A ranks. Points are earned for the success of each team in the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. Only sports with 30% participation of WPIAL sports are included.
Click here for the complete standings!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TIGER TEAMS!!!!!

Golf(F)/TRYOUTS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 6
All girls wanting to try out for the girls varsity and JV golf teams should plan on attending a one hour session on Monday, July 6, at the North Park Driving Range. The will be a one hour session starting at 10:00 am and a parent/guardian should be present. There is a cost for a bucket of golf balls.

Athletic Department/TIGER SPORTS TEAMS COMPLETE BANNER YEAR!
The thirty-one NA varsity teams completed an outstanding year of competition both in the WPIAL and PIAA. The teams won three state titles, 10 WPIAL titles, and 15 section crowns. In addition, 28 teams qualified for post-season play in their respective leagues! We will continue to recognize the NA teams in our daily 2008-09 Parade of Champions on the website.
CONGRATULATIONS, TIGERS!!!
Click here for the 2008-09 Varsity Interscholastic Sports Summary!

Summer Recreation/SUMMER SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE
The schedule for Summer Recreation is now available on the website. The following sports have sessions during the summer time on the dates and times and at the sites listed for: FOOTBALL, CMS, IMS and MMS FOOTBALL, TENNIS (Girls and Boys), CROSS COUNTRY (Coed), GIRLS' LACROSSE, GIRLS' FIELD HOCKEY and VOLLEYBALL (Girls and Boys)
Click here for Summer Recreation schedules!
Click here for Summer Recreation Application!

Summer Camps and Tryouts
Summer camps are available for boys and girls' basketball, track and field, football, girls' soccer, boys' soccer, water polo and cheerleading. Each camp has its own rules, dates and times, cost and applications.
Tryout information is available for boys' soccer, boys' golf, and ice hockey!
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Athletic Department/SCHOOL PHYSICALS SET FOR 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR
The North Allegheny Athletic Department will offer only one comprehensive physical examination date for the 2009-10 school year. The date is SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009. If you cannot make this date, you will have to schedule your physical with your primary care physician.
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Athletic Department/CONCUSSION TESTING SCHEDULED DURING SUMMER MONTHS
In accordance with direction from the Athletic Department, the Athletic Training Staff will be issuing the ImPACT Concussion Test to all 7th, 9th and 11th grades, as well as all those athletes who have never been tested regardless of their grade. The testing will take place during the summer at the computer labs at the Senior High School. There are two specific dates for each sport and two extra days for those who cannot make the other two.
CLICK HERE FOR DATES OF ImPACT CONCUSSION TESTS!

Tiger Fans/TIGER DEN OPEN WITH OFFICIAL NA APPAREL
The North Allegheny Tiger Den store, located in the Athletic Office, has varsity letterman jackets, sweatshirts, sweatpants, polo shirts, fleece, hats, gloves, blankets and so much more. In addition to quality merchandise, we have new embroidered designs. Please stop in and see our official North Allegheny merchandise or use the order form on the Tiger Den merchandise page.

CUSTOM ORDERS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES
ARE AVAILABLE!!!!

Now available, Cubs Club merchandise for young Tiger fans!!! Check it out on the website by clicking below!
Click here for merchandise and order form!!!

ORDER GIFT CERTIFICATES IN THE ATHLETIC OFFICE!!!!!
Cash or check only --- call 724-934-7238
for more information!

MRSA Infections/DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released information on how to deal with MRSA infections. General recommendations and other information on MRSA including spread, treatment, and prevention and control are available on the PADOH fact sheet. The Allegheny County Health Department has also issued guidelines for the treatment of MRSA. Click on the following link for more information: (http://www.achd.net/mrsa/MRSAMain.html)
Click here for more information from the PA Dept. of Health!

Athletic Director/INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION GUIDELINES
The National Athletic Trainers' Association has released a set of guidelines of precautions for the prevention of the spread of communicable and infectious diseases. Due to the nature of competitive sports at the high school level, there is an elevated risk of infectious diseases being spread by skin-to-skin contact.
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Athletic Director/INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT ATHLETES WISHING TO COMPETE IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS
All high school athletes wishing to compete in college must register with the initial-eligibility clearinghouse. Information about the clearinghouse, eligibility requirements, ACT and SAT test information, recruiting schedule, FAQ, recruiting regulations and financial aid questions is available on the website.
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Hall of Fame/NA HALL OF FAME CONTINUES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame is currently conducting its annual membership drive. All athletes who graduated in, or before, 2004 are eligible for consideration. To nominate an athlete, you must be a member of the Hall of Fame Association. (More)

Baseball/WILSON NAMED TO POST-GAZETTE AND TRIBUNE-REVIEW ALL-STAR TEAMS
Senior center fielder Jon Wilson was selected to the 2009 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Area team along with being chosen to the 2009 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review All-Star team for his performance in the 2009 season. In addition, Wilson was named to the PG All-Section team along with teammates senior LF Jackson Boyd and junior 3B Justin Brozick. (More)

Softball/THREE LADY TIGERS SELECTED TO SECTION ALL-STAR SQUAD
Senior catcher Jocelyn Dimpel, senior SS Mary DeMino, and senior center fielder Kelsey Fedell were selected to the WPIAL Class AAAA Section 3 All-Section team as reported in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. All-section selections were chosen by the PG scholastic sports staff based on voting by coaches in the section.
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Volleyball(M)/MATT MILLER, MICHAEL KREPP NAMED TO WPIAL FIRST TEAM ALL-STARS
Senior OH Matt Miller and junior setter Michael Krepp were selected to the WPIAL Class AAA First Team All-Stars. Senior opposite Adam Miller and senior libero Matt Robertson were chosen for the second team while senior MB Freddy Haas was given Honorable Mention. (More)

Athletic Department/NA SENIORS TO CONTINUE PLAYING NEXT YEAR ON THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL
A number of NA seniors who played in various sports throughout the 2008-09 school year will continue play in their respective sports next year as they move on to the university and college ranks. The North Allegheny Sports Network wishes all NA athletes good luck in the future wherever they may compete in the upcoming years.
Click here for a list of NA student-athletes and their college choices!

WPIAL Hall of Fame/SCHWARZ, 1988 WRESTLING TEAM TO BE HONORED AT WPIAL BANQUET
The third WPIAL Hall of Fame class will honor long time NA boys' soccer coach Bruno Schwarz and the 1988 Tiger wrestling team that was ranked #1 in the nation at the annual banquet. Schwarz's teams won seven WPIAL championships and a PIAA title in 35 seasons. The banquet was held on Friday, June 19, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Moon Township. T NA boys' tennis coach John Woffington was previously honored by being selected to the Western Pennsylvania Hall of Fame.

Athletic Department/AUSTIN, LANG NAMED AS SENIOR ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
The Athletic Department has announced the selection of seniors Brian Austin and Jackie Lang as the NA Outstanding Athletes of the Year. Austin was the WPIAL 100 meter sprint champion along with starting as wide receiver on the football squad. Lang led the Lady Tiger volleyball team to the WPIAL title and runnerup trophy in the PIAA tournament along with being named first team PIAA and WPIAL. Austin will attend West Point while Lang will play for Miami (OH) next year.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BRIAN AND JACKIE!!!

Tennis(M)/WOFFINGTON RETIRES AFTER 38 SEASONS AS NA COACH
Boys' tennis coach John Woffington announced his retirement on Thursday at the team banquet after 38 seasons as the NA head mentor. During his tenure, NA had a 612-131 record with four WPIAL and two PIAA championships. During the past season, the Tigers took both the WPIAL and PIAA titles. Woffington was recently inducted into the Western Pennsylvania Hall of Fame
GOOD LUCK IN RETIREMENT, COACH WOFFINGTON!!!

Any questions or comments should be directed to Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto at: bbozzuto@northallegheny.org