The wrestling team has qualified over half their lineup to compete in the 2025 WPIAL playoffs! 121lb junior wrestler Auston Kosonovich is currently ranked first in the WPIAL for his weight class and has a strong chance of making state playoffs. WPAIL qualified wrestlers: Auston Kosanovic – 121lb Bryce Metz – 189lb Justin Beck –…
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Bocce Makes Playoff With Overtime Win Over North Hills
The Senior Night atmosphere was energetic, including a chain of kindness made by 9-12 students during their Wednesday LEAD session. Cheerleaders added energy, along with Ms. Cav and Mrs. Maisner announcing the game. Pine Richland, Shaler, and Hampton awaited the Lopes Bocce team for their divisional playoff round on Monday, February 24th. The Lopes qualified…
Auston Kosonovich Makes History with WPIAL Wrestling Championship
For the First time in Avonworth History, an Avonworth wrestler placed first in their weight class in the WPIAL. Weighing in at 121lb, Auston Kosonovich was ranked first in the WPIAL before the WPIAL tournament, and left as the first place WPIAL Champion on his way to State Playoffs. Added to his 100th win, Austin’s…
Interview with Conor Lamb, former US Representative
Conor Lamb is a lawyer and politician best known for his time as the former United States Representative for Pennsylvania’s 17th congressional district, I interviewed Mr. Lamb on his personal opinions, life experiences, and hobbies. (Avonews) “Who is your hero or heroes and why?” (Conor Lamb) “I have to say that one of my heroes…
Interview with Detective Sergeant Ging
Ryan Ging is the Detective Sergeant of the Ohio Township Police Department. On January 23, 2025, I interviewed him on his schooling experience and how he got to where he is today as well as some get-to-know-you questions. Avonews: Where did you go to school? Detective Sergeant Ging: “K-12, I went to Avonworth. I…
Interview with Broadway Star Rory O’Malley
Rory O’Malley is an American actor and singer who was interviewed on January 19th. He is best known for his work on Broadway in musical theater. O’Malley was a part of the original Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon and played the character Elder McKinley. Later in his Broadway career, he booked the role…
Reid Carter: Chasing Dreams and Embracing Challenges
Seventeen-year-old Reid Carter might appear at first glance to be your typical high school student—an athlete with an easygoing demeanor. But beneath the surface lies a complex and deeply passionate individual whose story is as inspiring as it is layered. Reid is currently enrolled at A.W. Beattie Career Center, studying early childhood education—a program in…
AHS Thoughts on Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 was a highly criticized sporting event before it even happened. From the day the teams were announced, some students in the halls and on their phones have been in an uproar over a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Most fans on social media held on to the…
Eagles Smother Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and a Review of Kendrick Lamar’s Performance
When I turned on the TV to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night, I expected one of the most hard-fought, down-and-dirty, amazing match-ups of all time. The Philadelphia Eagles, normally a team that I despise, was now the team I really wanted to win. More accurately, I didn’t want the Eagles to win; I…
Swimming Update February 2025
Senior Night: February 10th, Girls W 93-52, Boys W 82-15 vs Highlands Seniors: Claire Boughton, Katie Petrina, Reese Theobald, Kacey LaVelle, and Nate Campbell Boys currently rank 2nd in Section III of Class 2A with 5 wins and 1 loss Girls currently rank 3rd in Section III of Class 2A with 4 wins and 2…