North Hills Names 5 New Inductees To Sports Hall Of Fame

ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA — The North Hills School District has named the 2024 inductees to its Sports Hall of Fame.

They will be inducted into hall at a dinner on Thursday, August 29 at Rico’s Restaurant and recognized at the varsity football game vs. Seneca Valley on Friday, August 30, at Martorelli Stadium.

The inductees are:

Dr. Robert Potter - Community Member

Potter served as the team doctor for North Hills for many years, succeeding his father, Robert Potter Sr. Together their service spans over many decades. The Gibsonia resident retired as team doctor in 2022 but continues to serve as a volunteer coach for North Hills teams.

Matthew Drozd - Class of 2001

Drozd was an integral part of the swim team, qualifying for the WPIAL Championships all four years of his career. The Wexford resident was a three-time WPIAL champion in the 50-yard freestyle and earned second place in 1999. He earned a gold medal in the 100 freestyle in 2001 after placing 3rd in 2000. Additionally, he was a member of the boys’ 200-yard freestyle relay that won a WPIAL gold in 1999.

Libby Gasior - Class of 2000

Gasior participated in softball, basketball and soccer at North Hills. She was a three-year letter winner in both softball and basketball and a two-year letter winner in soccer. Currently the North Hills head softball coach, the Harmony resident assisted the softball team in winning the WPIAL softball championship in 2000 and coached the team to win the WPIAL softball championship again in 2021.

Cory Lacek - Class of 2004

Lacek was an integral part of the North Hills football team and also participated in track & field during his years at North Hills. The Pittsburgh resident was a two-year letter winner in both football and track and field. He was a two-year starter at defensive end/linebacker and received all-conference honors, helping lead the team to the AAAA section championship.

Ava Pietrzyk - Class of 2017

Pietrzyk was a two-sport athlete who participated in cross country and track and field at North Hills. The Mars resident was a six-time WPIAL medalist (four in cross country and two in track), and a two-time PIAA medalist and MVP in cross country.