March 17, 2025, will forever be remembered in Avonworth sports history. On Monday night, the Avonworth hockey team captured its first-ever Penguins Cup championship, marking a milestone moment for the program. The game was nothing short of sensational, highlighted by an incredible performance from Austin Dzadovsky, who etched his name into the record books. Scoring…
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TicketMaster Faces Backlash for Presale Fails
If you were timing your chance for tickets at PPG for Sabrina Carpenter’s show on March 4th, you ran into the same problems once again. Comparable to the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster crash in 2022, fans eagerly awaited their presale code to hopefully purchase a Short and Sweet tour ticket, yet to find that the sight…
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across the World
The celebration of Ireland and the country’s culture is broadly celebrated amongst different cultures around the world in diverse ways. Ireland’s holiday originated from Saint Patrick (who isn’t truly Irish) in the 4th century and was captured in Ireland, being enslaved in his youth. When he had escaped, he fled to Europe to learn Christianity….
J2 Students Interview Disney Star Freya Skye
On Friday, February 7th, Senior Sadie Walsh, junior Brune Jimenez-Corsetti, sophomore Sally Nalevanko, and Mr. Tuffiash gathered in one of the main high school office conference rooms to Zoom with Freya Skye, coordinated by Hollywood Records through Teresa Ensenat, the CEO of Moxie, an organization that works to connect schools with artists. At only 15…
UK Singer Freya Skye – 2025 Music Review
At just 15 years old, British popstar Freya Skye placed fifth overall in the Junior Eurovision contest(think the voice but European and much bigger) and came first in the online global public vote. A massive achievement for someone the same age, if not younger than most of us at AHS, she is now part of…
Hockey Continues Penguins Cup Playoff Run
A very tight and tense match shifted leads back and forth between Quaker Valley and Avonworth in their quarterfinal playoff matchup on Monday, March 3. A surprisingly dominant four goal lead set the pace, and the score only budged to 4-1 at the end of the first period. However, Quaker Valley quickly got motivated again…
WPIAL Gold and Over 10 State Qualifiers for AHS Swim
Sam Cavanaugh won the 200 Individual Medley on Thursday, Feb 27th at Trees Pool on Pitt’s Campus. Photograph from Ethan Woy, WPIAL Cavanaugh will join 10 other team members as they compete in the state championships at Bucknell the week of March 10th: Sam CavanaughJakob VranickNate ParkerLiam JoyceNate CampbellAddison HaseJoann CookBridget CampbellClaire BoughtonKatie PetrinaRachel Buzzard…
2025 Rain Rally Raises Over $700 for Special Olympics
On February 28th, the Avonworth students joined the Polar Plunge spirit for Special Olympics. With a temperature around 40 degrees, students experienced a different type of winter water challenge, though. Freshman Melody Zheng and Rory Dinkfelt were supported by Miss Wickert and Mrs. White for organizing, promoting, and running the first ever Rain Rally at…
Lopes Basketball Update – Boys Continue, Girls Wrap Up WPIAL Playoff Run
Boys Basketball held off a persistent Knock squad to win their home quarterfinal WPIAL playoff game on Wed, February 21st. Lady Lopes Basketball started by winning with an over thirty point margin against the Tigers of Beaver Falls, with senior Greta O’Brien topping 30 points. before losing by 6 to OLSH. Meanwhile, the Lady…
Hockey Update 2025 – Playoff Win
On Monday, February 24 The Lopes played their first game in the ” A” Penguin’s Cup Playoff. A game against Blackhawk won 6-1 that allows the team to reach the quarter final against Quaker Valley and celebrate their first playoff win in team history. They will play Monday 03/03 in Bairel ice at 8pm.With 16…