Middle School Fall
Fall sports kick off the athletic year for Blue Devils at Jefferson Middle and Mellon Middle. From the pitch to the course to the field, seventh- and eighth-graders can choose from cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, swimming, volleyball, and cheerleading. It's a strong introduction to Mt. Lebanon's athletic program before high school. Find your team's key dates, coach contacts, and full schedule below.
Key Dates
- Registration Opens: Online registration opens on Monday, June 8, 2026.
- First Practice: August 17, 2026
Middle School Sports - Fall
| Team | School | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Cheerleading (grades 7 & 8) | Jefferson Middle | |
| Cheerleading (grades 7 & 8) | Mellon Middle | Sarah Matrascia smatrascia@mtlsd.net |
| Boys Cross Country (grades 7 & 8) | Jefferson Middle | Nick Phillips nphillips@mtlsd.net |
| Boys Cross Country (grades 7 & 8) | Mellon Middle | Dave Black dblack@mtlsd.net |
| Girls Cross Country (grades 7 & 8) | Jefferson Middle | Nick Phillips nphillips@mtlsd.net |
| Girls Cross Country (grades 7 & 8) | Mellon Middle | Dave Black dblack@mtlsd.net |
| Field Hockey | Jefferson Middle | Sharon Caspar scasper@mtlsd.net |
| Field Hockey | Mellon Middle | Sharon Caspar scasper@mtlsd.net |
| 7th Grade Football | Jefferson Middle |
Scott Challburg |
| 7th Grade Football | Mellon Middle | |
| 8th Grade Football | Jefferson Middle | |
| 8th Grade Football | Mellon Middle | Matt Mikesell mmikesell@mtlsd.net |
| Boys & Girls Swimming (grades 7 & 8) | Jefferson Middle | |
| Boys & Girls Swimming (grades 7 & 8) | Mellon Middle | |
| MS Boys Soccer | Jefferson Middle | Rob Diluca rdiluca@mtlsd.net |
| MS Boys Soccer | Mellon Middle | Rob Diluca rdiluca@mtlsd.net |
| MS Girls Soccer | Jefferson Middle | Dale Spigelmyer dpigelmyer@mtlsd.net |
| MS Girls Soccer | Mellon Middle | Dale Spigelmyer dpigelmyer@mtlsd.net |
| Girls Volleyball (grades 7 & 8) | Jefferson Middle | Susan McDonald smcdonald@mtlsd.net |
| Girls Volleyball (grades 7 & 8) | Mellon Middle | Mark DeBernadis mdebernardis@mtlsd.net |
Middle School Sports - Fall Schedule

Camps & Clinics
Many of our teams and booster organizations host camps and clinics throughout the year. Upcoming opportunities will be posted here. Visit our Community Camps & Clinics page for all sports.

Boosters
Behind every Blue Devil team is a community that shows up. Our booster organizations power the camps, gear, events, and extras that make Mt. Lebanon Athletics special. Find your team's boosters or join the Blue Devil Club to get involved.
