As fall quickly descends, winter has rapidly hit the Avonworth School District. From blankets and hoodies crammed into cluttered lockers to empty tissue boxes lining trash bins, we have felt the hit. Wintertime at Avonworth also holds great excitement. The Fall Play! (with an everpresent winter twist) This year’s fall play is “A Midwinter Night’s…
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Mike Tomlin’s Turnaround: Will it Continue?
Le’Veon Bell gone, Antonio Brown traded, Big Ben’s season over, and a 1-4 start, all placing Mike Tomlin on the coaching hot seat. The outlook of the Steeler’s 2019-2020 season could not have looked worse. Despite the noise, Mike Tomlin has pulled his team together, winning 4 straight games and leading the charge to a…
Boys High School Soccer Wrapup
The boys’ soccer team will compete in the first round of the WPIAL playoff this Saturday, Oct. 19 at 3 PM vs OLSH AT Moon High School. Luke Wagner was injured during the first round of playoffs. Will Lucas had to step in as starting goalie. Greenburgh demonstrated great ball speed and control from the…
Cross Country Heads to States
The boys and girls XC teams, today (October 24th), are running at WPIALS today, hoping to outrank the rest of the teams and achieve 3rd place for the girls, and 4th place for boys. If they can’t achieve their goals, they hope to have a chance at states at Hershey on November 2nd. The boys…
Peyton Tried It: Bug Barf Soda
Put on your favorite jersey, kick back in a chair to watch the game, and watch the big game with an ice-cold bottle of Bug barf soda. While the name sounds disgusting the sodas real flavor is a burst of sweet pineapple with a hint of kiwi. The vibrant eye-catching lime green makes the drink…
Antelopes’ Football Continues Spectacular Season
After losing several crucial players via graduation last year, the Lopes had reason for concern this football season. However, the football team has washed those fears down the drain. The team has put together astounding stats. They have steamrolled opponents every single game on all sides of the ball: offense, defense, and special teams. The…
Lopes Scared By Movies?
Boo! Its time to find out all the high schoolers favorites when it comes time to sit down, turn on the movies, and get in the spooky spirit. Favorites range from thriller to horror and can guarantee to get you in the mood for Halloween. Mia Burnett,freshman, said “I would recommend ‘IT Chapter Two’ because…
Girls Volleyball Team WPIAL Playoff Run Update
After a very competitive season, the Girls Volleyball teams’ record overall (excluding playoffs) is 13 wins and 4 losses (13-4). Their first round of WPIAL playoffs was October 24, 2019, against the Waynesburg Central Raiders. It was a very intense and back and forth game with Avonworth coming out on top winning 3 out of…
Peyton Tried It: KFC Chicken and Donuts Sandwich
Put a hoodie on, kick through a pile of leaves and enjoy the KFC doughnut chicken sandwich. After a busy summer of fast food chicken wars, KFC entered with this twist on the classic chicken and waffles combo. Consider yourself a privileged yinzer, too. KFC only sold these in Pittsburgh and two cities in North…
Mxmtoon Music Review – Sad Uke Music With Bouncy Bits of Light
Picture this: It is 11:00PM on a Sunday. Rain gently caresses the windows. Your reflection stares back at you. Insomnia strikes again. The melatonin doesn’t work. Counting sheep doesn’t work. Taking a bath doesn’t work. You put on your headphones: “When the sun peaks out, I sit outside to bask in my tiny bit of…