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Alex Kiger, Sports Editor

Alex Kiger is a Senior at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. He is the Sports Editor at The Foreword, a role he has served in since 2021. In his free time he can often be found intensely watching and covering Pittsburgh sports, or traveling around the country. He is rarely, if ever, seen without his signature bottle of Diet Coke.

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Connor Joe at bat for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023. Photo Credit: Patrick Semansky

Connor Joe’s Breakout

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
May 29, 2023
In-game action between the fathers (in yellow) and the kids.

Fathers Stun Students In ‘Take Your Father To School Day’ Game

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
May 24, 2023
Ilya Kovalchuk waves to the home crowd at Philips Arena in Atlanta after scoring the overtime winner in December 2009, just a few short months before he would be traded. Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox

How The Ilya Kovalchuk Trade Helped Kill The Atlanta Thrashers

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
May 15, 2023
An 18 year old Sidney Crosby (left) and a 40 year old Mario Lemieux (right) on the ice for the Penguins. Photo Credit: Bruce Bennett

Remembering The 2005-06 Penguins: The Last Penguins Team To Miss The Playoffs

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Jung Ho Kang stands at bat for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photo Credit: Jared Wickerham

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Jung Ho Kang

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023
Ron Hextall faces the media during the season. Photo Credit: AP

How Two Years Of Terrible Decisions Led To Ron Hextall’s Firing

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
April 16, 2023
The 1925-26 Pittsburgh Pirates hockey team. | Photo Credit: pittsburghhockey.net

Ghosts Of Pittsburgh Sports Past: The NHL’s Pittsburgh Pirates

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
March 26, 2023
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (right) presents Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos (left) with the Presidents Trophy. Photo Credit: Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times

Is The Presidents Trophy Curse Real?

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
March 14, 2023
The Pittsburgh Pipers 1968 winning team. Photo Credit: Heinz History Center

Ghosts Of Pittsburgh Sports Past: The ABA’s Pittsburgh Pipers/Condors

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
March 14, 2023
Mikael Granlund with the Nashville Predators. Photo Credit: TSN

Meet Mikael Granlund: The Illustrious New Pittsburgh Penguin

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Steelers cornerback Joe Haden intercepts a throw by Tom Brady on December 16th, 2018. He was the last Steeler to intercept Brady in his career. Photo Credit: Jared Wickerham

The Depressingly Short List Of Times The Steelers Beat Tom Brady

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Receiver Rodney Wright (17) catches a pass in the endzone for a touchdown. Photo Credit: Jeffrey Gamza

Ghosts Of Pittsburgh Sports Past: The AFL’s Pittsburgh Power

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
The remaining painted on markings in the old Allderdice pool

Exploring The Abandoned Pool: The Underbelly Of Allderdice

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
Steelers teammates congratulate Randy Bullock during a game. Photo Credit: Matt Freed

Seven One-Game Wonders In Pittsburgh Sports History

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Najee Harris and the Steelers celebrate a touchdown during Week 18. Photo Credit: steelers.com

The 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers, In Review

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
January 10, 2023
Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) intercepts a throw by Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in Pittsburgh’s 17-10 win over New England in Week 15. Photo Credit: Keith Srakocic/Associated Press

Remembering The 2018 Pittsburgh Steelers: The Soap Opera Of The NFL

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
December 15, 2022
Antonio Brown as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. | Photo Credit: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire

The Cautionary Tale Of Antonio Brown’s Downfall

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
December 7, 2022
From left to right: Lisa, Jisoo, Rosé, and Jennie pose for a photo with the sold-out crowd in the background at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.

BLACKPINK’s Born Pink Tour Is The Show Of A Lifetime

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett gets sacked by the Eagles defense in their Week 8 matchup. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Everything Is Wrong With The Pittsburgh Steelers

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Devlin Hodges comes out of the tunnel before a Steelers home game at Heinz Field | Photo Credit: steelers.com

Five Obscure Athletes In Recent Pittsburgh Memory, And Where They Are Today

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Pirates catcher Russell Martin (left) and pitcher Jason Grilli (right) run for a hug as the Pirates defeat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 for their first postseason win in decades. Photo Credit: Justin K. Aller / Getty Images

Remembering The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates: The Most Exciting Pirates Team In Decades

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Photo Credit: Joe Sargent / Getty Images

Fire Matt Canada

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
September 26, 2022
Jeff Petry, one of Pittsburgh’s additions in the off-season.

Meet The Additions To The Pittsburgh Penguins

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
September 17, 2022
Te’o playing for the Notre Dame football team in 2013

The Manti Te’o Netflix Documentary Is A Great Watch

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
September 8, 2022
Tristan Jarry looks in dismay as the Rangers celebrate Artemi Panarin’s series winning overtime goal at Madison Square Garden.

A Whirlwind Of Questions Surround Penguins After Playoff Collapse

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
May 18, 2022
Taylor Allderdice High School.

Why Did The “Activity Period” Proposal Fail The Teachers’ Vote At Allderdice?

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
Olivia Rodrgo performing at The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 24, 2022.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Tour: A Review

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
April 28, 2022
The main screen at Heinz Field thanks Ben Roethlisberger during his last Steelers home game.

What Is The Future Of The Quarterback Position For The Pittsburgh Steelers?

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
Ben Roethlisberger thanks the fans at Heinz Field after the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Cleveland Browns 26-14.

Ben Roethlisberger Victorious In Likely His Final Game At Heinz Field

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
January 5, 2022
Taylor Allderdice High School.

What was the Transition from Online School Back to In Person School like, from Students’ Perspective?

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
January 3, 2022
The Penguins prepare to start a game.

Fenway Sports Group To Buy Controlling Stake In Pittsburgh Penguins

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Danton Heinen, Jason Zucker, and Drew O’Connor celebrate a goal scored against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

What Went Right and What Went Wrong for the Penguins (So Far)

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Sidney Crosby attempts to put the puck past Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin(AP/Gene J. Puskar)

Examining The Additions And Subtractions Of The Pittsburgh Penguins Off-Season

Alex Kiger, Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
Brock Nelson celebrates a goal scored against Tristan Jarry.

This Team Could Have Been So Much More: The 2020-2021 Pittsburgh Penguins Season, In Review

Alex Kiger
June 11, 2021
Taylor Allderdice High School

What is the Future of Schooling at Allderdice After a Year Consumed by COVID-19?

Alex Kiger
June 3, 2021
LA Kings veteran Jeff Carter is traded to Pittsburgh at the 2021 NHL trade deadline.

Penguins Acquire Jeff Carter From The Los Angeles Kings At The NHL Trade Deadline

Alex Kiger
April 13, 2021
From left to right: John Marino, Mike Matheson, Bryan Rust, Sidney Crosby, and Jake Guentzel celebrate a goal

Looking At Potential Adds For The Penguins At The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline

Alex Kiger
April 9, 2021
The Penguins players celebrate captain Sidney Crosbys 1,000th NHL game by all wearing #87 jerseys and mimicking his skate tying routine.

Evaluating The Pittsburgh Penguins Season Roughly Halfway Through

Alex Kiger
March 18, 2021
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