Defense in Dublin Irish fans got a taste of what American football, and even a bit of classic Steeler football, looks like. SIx sacks, two picks, key tipped balls and a number of hurries added up to the performance people hoped for this summer from the highest paid defense in the NFL. Nick Herbig put…
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Luke’s Steeler Takeaways- Week 3 win over Patriots
Turnovers don’t tell the full story Even after a 5-turnover performance, we are still talking about the defense. Another 100 + yard against game. But, they caused four fumbles. They also included an endzone pick at the end of the second quarter from cornerback Brandin Echols. Even with 5 “splash plays”, the defense was…
More Than A Piece of Paper: How Your Ticket Powers Avonworth Athletics: the AHS game-day
Why do people buy tickets early? Who’s in a rush to secure a spot? When can you get one? And most of all, why does it matter so much? It may not seem overly significant, and at Avonworth, there aren’t frequent die-hard ticket buyers; most fans buy on the fly. Yet every ticket remains a…
Luke’s Steelers Takeaways: Week 2 Loss In Home Opener To Seahawks
Poor Defensive EffortsAgain, harping on the same thing as last week. The defense has got to step up and play better. The highest paid defense in the NFL, giving up back-to-back 30-point weeks to the Jets and Seahawks, is just purely unacceptable. T.J. Watt who got paid some big money this offseason was very quiet…
Homecoming 2025 Comes Early – And With Mixed Emotions
Homecoming season has officially arrived at Avonworth High School—but not without a twist. In a break from tradition, this year’s dance is scheduled for September 20th, just four weeks into the school year. That’s a full month earlier than usual, and it’s thrown the student body into a whirlwind of confusion, frustration, and—yes—some excitement. In…
1000 Flags to Remember In September: 2025 National Day of Remembrance
AHS students were welcomed outside the front entrance during their LEAD section on Thursday, September 11th to place one of two smaller sized American Flags around the front of the high school. The weather in 2025 was extremely similar to the bright sunshine and warm, comfortable temperature that remains part of the memories for staff…
Luke’s Steelers Takeaways – Week 1 Vs NYJets
Prime Aaron Rodgers? Aaron Rodgers on Sunday looked like his vintage self vs the New York Jets, throwing for 244 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. While a stat line doesn’t show pictures or videos, Rodgers looked very comfortable in Arthur Smith’s offense. Rodgers was very happy to beat the team who he was with…
Gas Leak Leads to September Early Dismissal
A low level gas leak from a newly installed stove at the FCS room led to OT Fire Company, People’s Gas, and the administration choosing to send students home on Friday, September 5th. “I was really excited, but I found it annoying that we had to wait for so long for them to make a…
Guest Editorial: What’s The Best Work/Life Balance by Liam Duvall
The world is evolving in 2025, and the way we work is evolving with it. For example, the introduction of remote work since the pandemic has, for many, allowed flexibility in location and scheduling that had previously never been possible. In this way, among others, people now have the option to intertwine their personal life…
Your Thoughts Here – Senior Edition and Anything Else from Avonews 2024-2025
Copies of the Senior Edition were distributed during LEAD on Tuesday, June 10th by the new editorial staff for The Avonews. Caroline Boothby, co-editor in chief for 25-26, lead the way through the remaining LEAD sections across the school. Seniors graduated last Friday, and with the last summer of campus construction pushing the start of…