Shelby Cassesse tells the story of former North Allegheny senior Elijah Smith, the son of former Steelers defensive lineman Aaron Smith, and his fight with Leukemia and success on the football field. 

Shelby Cassesse tells the story of former North Allegheny senior Elijah Smith, the son of former Steelers defensive lineman Aaron Smith, and his fight with Leukemia and success on the football field.&nbsp;

Shelby Cassesse is a host for 93.7 The Fan. In the weekly feature, “This Hits Different”, she looks inside and outside the lines of high school sports in Western Pennsylvania.

Shelby Cassesse is a host for 93.7 The Fan. In the weekly feature, &ldquo;This Hits Different&rdquo;, she looks inside and outside the lines of high school sports in Western Pennsylvania.

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This Hits Different Episode 34: After cancer battle, son of former Steeler is star on the field

In this week's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Sewickley Academy's Lauren Retzlaff, who is creating a space at her school for injured athletes and other students to find comfort when speaking about mental health issues. 

In this week's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Sewickley Academy's Lauren Retzlaff, who is creating a space at her school for injured athletes and other students to find comfort when speaking about mental health issues.

This Hits Different, Episode 99: Sewickley student helping injured athletes with mental strain

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of The Jungle, a North Side basketball court that is connecting the community through new renovations. 

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of The Jungle, a North Side basketball court that is connecting the community through new renovations.

This Hits Different, Episode 98: Welcome to The Jungle

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Mia Bhuta, a Mt. Lebanon grad who made history as the first Indian-American soccer player to participate in a World Cup. 

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Mia Bhuta, a Mt. Lebanon grad who made history as the first Indian-American soccer player to participate in a World Cup.

This Hits Different Episode 34: After cancer battle, son of former Steeler is star on the field

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