North Hills will host WPIAL Playoffs this Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be double headers both days and the schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, February 21th

• Riverside vs. Steel Valley (AA Girls) 6:30 pm
• Hampton vs. Elizabeth (AAA Boys) 8 pm

Wednesday, February 22th

• Hampton vs. Elizabeth Forward (AAA  Girls) 6:30 pm
• Sto Rox vs. Aliquippa (AA Boys) 8 pm

Information

• All games will be held in the North Hills Junior High Annex
• Address: 55 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh Pa 15229
• All tickets at the gate are $6
• For driving directions go to top of page, information, then directions

 America’s Milk Processors and USA Todad announce the 15th Annual “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” (SAMMY) Award Program

Chance to win a $7,500 Scholarship, attend an Awards weekend at Walt Disney World and chance to star in a special got milk opportunity.

Go to top of website, information, and click on scholarship.

For 20 years, USA TODAY and the Institute for International Sport have co-sponsored an annual essay contest in support of National Sportsmanship Day. Students from elementary school to college/university are invited to write an essay of 500 words or less that addresses a sportsmanship theme of their choosing. Essays speak to any aspect of ethics and sportsmanship in society or share personal reflections of exemplary or poor sportsmanship.

The link to the information on the essay can be found below. Interesed students should stop by the athletic office to inform them that they have interest in submitting an essay.

http://www.internationalsport.org/nsd/usa-today-essay-contest.cfm

Senior Matt Ubinger, a soccer and track player at North Hills, contributed to High School Today, a national publication that is the voice of education based athletic and performance art activities.

Matt and three other students from around the country were asked in the Voices of the Nation section the following question (and his subsequent response):

How do you combine sportsmanship and the competitive drive to win?

While competing in soccer or track, coming out on top is a key motivator for me. At the same time, I try to remind myself that displaying good sportsmanship should be an equal partner to winning.

During the contest, I make it a point to demonstrate respect towards my teammates and opponents. One way I try to be a good sport is to pick someone up if they fall short or fall down. My actions help our team to keep the right perspective while competing.

I have also come to learn that by respecting the game now, I will be ahead of the game in life.

North Hills Fall of 2012 Football Schedule and Events

• August 20 Norwin Scrimmage
• August 26 Upper St. Clair Scrimmage
• August 31 Penn Trafford/Home/Non-conference
• September  7/8 Central Catholic/Away
• September 14 Shaler /Home (HALL OF FAME)
• September 21 Butler/Home
• September 28 Penn Hills/Away/Non-conference
• October 5 Fox Chapel/Home (HOMECOMING)
• October 12 Seneca Valley/Home (SR. RECOGNITION)
• October 19 Pine Richland/Away
• October 26 North Allegheny/Away

• Andrew Carfagna/Dayton
• Margo Malone/Syracuse
• Jansen Hartman/Edinboro
• Abby O’Connell/Duquesne
• Tommy Herman/Gannon
• Emily Jamison/Robert Morris
• Elizabeth Czachowski/Duquesne

AGH Sports Medicine Services will offer Spring Sports Physicals to North Hills Student Athletes on the following dates:

• Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
• 9-10 am
•  AGH Human Motion Wexford
• Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
• 6-7 pm
• Suburban
• Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
• 6-7 pm
• Federal North

There is a charge for the physical. Spring Sports begin on Monday, March 5th. Tryouts are possible in some sports.

Additional information can be obtained by going to the INFORMATION tab at the top of this site, and then click on PHYSICALS.

The Boys and Girls Teams have identical records at 7 wins and 3 losses.

8  meets into the season the swimmers have over 200 personal best times.

WPIAL qualifiers are as follows:

Swimmers

• Elizabeth Czachowksi (50 free, 100 free, 200 free)
• Tommy Herman (1oo free, 200 free, 500 free, 100 back)
• Brain Lovasik (100 free, 200 free, 500 free)
• John Witheral (100 butterfly)

Divers

• Ryan Kennedy (diving)
• Noah Bostick (diving)
• Kristen McCarthy

All 3 relays for both teams have also made WPIAL Qualifying times

Girls – Cara Cassandro, Elizabeth Czachowski, Kylie Marshalek, Sarah Nutter. Katie Pearson, Katelyn Schmidt

Boys – Tommy Herman, Brian Lovasik, Jared Nutter, Richie Tommarello, John Witheral

The North Hills Wrestling team finished 5th at the Wheeling Park Duals. They have steadily improved their record since the outset of the season.

They are now 9-7 overall and 2-1 in section 3b. They have 5 wrestlers seeded going into the Allegheny County Championships.

North hills defeated Seneca Valley 41-25 last week.

Tyler Walker is 20-0  at 120 lbs, and Drew Walker 16-2 at 126. David Tuzikow is 12-6 at 138 lbs. Jonathon Avon is 15-3 at 145 lbs. Alen Turcinhodzic is 19-1 at 220 lbs.

Wednesday North Hills is at Pine Richland and the winner will earn a spot in the sectional playoffs.

Offerings:

• Acqua Aerobics/Workout (Senior High Pool)
• Adult Boot Camp (Begins Tuesday, Jan. 10th) (Added Saturdays)
• Adult Basketball (Begins Tuesday, Jan 3rd)
• Yoga Class (Free Class on Tuesday, Jan. 10th)
• Yoga Class (Free Class on Thursday, Jan 12th)
• Pilates Class (Free Class on Wednesday, Jan. 18th)

To view each offering go to tab at top of the website and click on the program you are interested in.