North Allegheny Sports Network - 2009-10 Winter Sports Season

BOYS' VARSITY/JV BASKETBALL - NA at Seneca Valley
VARSITY ICE HOCKEY - Canon McMillan at NA (Bladerunners)
INDOOR TRACK - Shot Put Meet at Duquesne
BOYS' FRESHMAN BASKETBALL - NA at Butler
GIRLS' FRESHMAN BASKET BALL - Norwin at NA
IMS/MMS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME
CMS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL - Pine-Richland at NA
ALL JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICES
GIRLS' JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
COMMUNITY SWIMMING

SWIMMING - 6:15 - 9:00 am
DIVING - 9:00 - 10:30 am
WRESTLING - 8:30 - 10:30 am
GIRLS' BASKETBALL - 8:00 - 9:30 am
BOYS' BASKETBALL - 9:30 - 11:00 am
BOWLING - No Practice
GYMNASTICS - No Practice
CHEERLEADERS - 8:30 - 10:30 am (Baierl Center)

Winter Sports/WINTER WEATHER CONTINUES TO CAUSE HAVOC WITH ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
With another round of winter weather on the way, the athletic schedule for Tuesday took another hit with all games postponed or cancelled. Practice will be available for high school teams according to the schedule listed above. Rescheduling of missed games will be announced later.

THINK SPRING - Check out the Spring Sports schedules!!!!

NEW NIKE APPAREL NOW AVAILABLE!!!

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!

Volleyball(F)/GIRLS' JR. HIGH TRYOUTS SCHEDULED
The Spring Girls' Volleyball Season scheduled to begin on Monday, February 8, for any 7th, 8th and 9th grade girls that would like to try out have been postponed until Wednesday, February 10. You must have a current physical on file in the Athletic Office in the High School and a baseline concussion test on file to participate. Complete details about the physical process and necessary forms are available on the NA website at the Athletics page or call the Athletic Office at 724-934-7238
Click here for more information and tryout schedule!

Athletic Director/PIAA ANNOUNCES START DATES FOR 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR
The 2010-2011 PIAA Interscholastic Athletic season will begin for all varsity teams on the following dates:
     - Fall Sports - Monday, August 16, 2010
     - Winter Sports - Monday, November 19, 2010
     - Spring Sports - Monday, March 7, 2011
Ice hockey, rowing, cheerleading and indoor track dates will be determined at a later date. The starting dates for middle school and junior high sports will also be determined at a later date.
Click here for more information!

Athletic Office/FIRST COMMONWEALTH TO FUND TEN SCHOLARHIPS
First Commonwealth is pleased to announce the launch of its second annual scholarship program fro western and central Pennsylvania high school seniors scheduled to graduate in 2010. The First Commonwealth "Time to be First" Athletic Scholarship has been established in conjunction with the WPIAL as a means of recognizing and rewarding the good work of those well-rounded students. The scholarship program, co-sponsored by Trib Total Media, recognizes student-athletes demonstrating success in the classroom, the community and in their athletic endeavors.
Click here for more information!

Athletic Department/NATIONAL MILK MUSTACHE "GOT MILK" SCHOLARSHIPS
The Athletic Office has information regarding scholarships awarded by the National Milk Mustache "got milk" Campaign in conjunction with USA Today. These scholarships are awarded based on high academic achievement, athletic accomplishment, and community service. Twenty-five student athletes will receive $7.500.00 scholarships, a trip to Disney World, and a spot in a special milk mustache ad to run in USA Today and other publications. Deadline for entries is March 5, 2010. If you would like additional information and/or application materials, please stop in the Athletic Office at NASH during normal business hours.

Athletic Director/NA NOW REGISTERED IN SHOPDONATIONS.COM
The North Allegheny School District has been registered on ShopDonations.com, LLC, a shopping website that will donate up to 15% of all purchases to the North Allegheny School District. There is no financial up charge or surcharge for using ShopDonations.com or any of their online retailers. It is the same secure websites that you are already using and familiar with.

Click here to go to NA shopping page and start shopping!!!

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.
Click here for more information!

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)

Soccer(F)/FOUR LADY TIGER PLAYERS SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT
Four members of the NA Varsity Soccer team signed letters of intent to play soccer at the collegiate level next year. Goalkeeper Rachel Middleman will play at Ohio State, defender Margaret Nikituk at Mercyhurst, midfielder Taylor Gapczynski at Youngstown State and forward Kylie Fuller at Johns Hopkins University.
CONGRATULATIONS TO RACHEL, MARGARET, TAYLOR AND KYLIE!!!

Basketball(F)/LADY TIGERS CRUISE OVER MOON, 46-30
The Lady Tigers took control of the game with a 15-2 advantage in the second quarter and went on to a 46-30 section victory over Moon at the Senior High gym on Thursday night. Sophomore guard Alexis Aiken led NA with 12 points as they improved their section record to 7-3, the overall mark to 14-5. NA will travel to Seneca Valley on Monday for a 7:30 pm contest as section play enters the final week. (More)

Ice Hockey/WHEELING PARK HOLDS OFF TIGERS, 4-1
The Tigers traveled to Wheeling on Thursday night and were defeated by the Patriots, 4-1, in a PIHL contest. Geno Catalano scored three goals and goalie Bryan Blawut stopped 37 Tiger shots to lead Wheeling Park to the victory. The loss dropped the NA record in PIHL play to 4-8-3 on the season. NA will host Canon-McMillan on Tuesday night at Bladerunners in Warrendale with game time set for 6:30 pm. More details later.

Bowling(M/F)/TIGER TEAMS SWEEP KARNS CITY, 7-0
Both Tiger teams defeated Karns City by 7-0 scores at the Perry Park Lanes on Wednesday afternoon. With the win, the boys remained unbeaten as they improved the section leading record to 8-0. The Lady Tigers improved to 6-2 to retain second place in the North Division. The Tiger teams will travel to the Pines Plaza Lanes on Wednesday to meet rival North Hills in 3:30 pm matches. (More)

Swimming and Diving(M/F)/FOX CHAPEL NO MATCH FOR TIGER TEAMS
Both Tiger teams posted easy section victories at Fox Chapel on Thursday night. The boys captured a 127-52 victory over the Foxes while the Lady Tigers outswam Fox Chapel by a 130-68 score. Both NA teams improved their section records to 4-0, their overall records to 7-0 on the season. NA will host Seneca Valley on Thursday night with the starting time set for 6:00 pm. More details later.

Basketball(M)/TIGERS CRUSH BUTLER, 92-64, TO TAKE OVER SECOND PLACE
The Tigers took an early lead and never looked back on their way to a convincing 92-64 section victory at Butler on Tuesday night. Five Tigers scored in double figures led by junior guard Anton Constantino and sophomore guard Anthony Dallier with 21 each. The win improved the NA section record to 7-2 and the overall mark to 14-4. The Tigers will host section leader Central Catholic on Friday night with game time set for 7:30 pm. (More)

Wrestling/TIGERS TOP WAYNESBURG BUT FALL TO PENN-TRAFFORD IN QUARTERFINALS
The Tigers knocked off Waynesburg, 42-30, in the first round of the WPIAL Class AAA Team playoffs on Tuesday night at Penn-Trafford. In the quarterfinals, however, the host Warriors eliminated NA with a 41-22 victory over the Tigers. The NA record now stands at 14-3 with individual sections still to come. The Tigers will host Hopewell next Wednesday in the final home match of the season with match time set for 7:00 pm. (More)

Gymnastics/LADY TIGERS EARN WINS OVER CENTER AND HOPEWELL
The Lady Tigers were victorious over both Center and Hopewell on Monday night at X-Cel Gymnastics. Sophomore Tori Bianco led NA with a 36.15 all-around score with sophomore Tiara Chadron close behind with a 36.10. The Lady Tigers scored 145.7 points to 133.30 for Hopewell and 132.8 for Center. NA will travel to Baldwin on Friday for a 6:30 pm meet. (More)

Inline Hockey/TIGERS SUCCUMB TO WEST ALLEGHENY, 4-1
Despite playing on an even basis all game long, the Tigers lost to West Allegheny, 4-1, at the RMU-Island Sports Center on Sunday afternoon. The lone Tiger goal came from junior forward Corey Lamagna on assists from senior forward Dan Leibhart and senior defenseman Michael Gliozzi. The Tigers will complete regular season play next Saturday when they travel to Bladerunners in Harmarville to meet first-place Shaler. (More)

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