This year has undoubtedly been a crazy year for all sports, and every single athlete has experienced changes to their season. With that being said, it was an incredible feat that we were still able to have sports, with many of the major leagues coming up with great plans to get back to play safely,…
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Cheering Through Coronavirus in 2020
Whether it was COVID restrictions, adjustments or cancellations of games or practices, and also building up regular routines with their new head coach, AHS cheerleaders had many changes to navigate in the fall of 2020. “We had to wear masks throughout every game and practice.. we had only half of the team at practice most…
Girls Volleyball 2020 Wrapup
Avonworth finished tied for 3rd in the WPIAL Class 2A Volleyball Championship. https://avonworthathletics.com/recap/avonworth-volleyball-falls-to-ellwood-city-in-wpial-semifinals/?fbclid=IwAR2oM8GI568p1IkOHVZLT0gLwjUuPbveISpM0AQvBotbqoEVf5TdbrJ8m_w https://www.facebook.com/avonworthvb1/ Erin Ferrah’s block of the week: https://www.hudl.com/video/1/5d3cc9efe5d7db1894682320/5fa483f2a6809509d8251e3a
Monday Early Evening Steelers Game! Jeremy’s Steelers Beat Predicts Another Win
11-0. Huh. Who would’ve thought our Pittsburgh Steelers would be the only undefeated team in the NFL through 12 weeks, coming off of a season where the Steelers went 8-8 and ranked last or close to it in almost every offensive statistic. Many have attributed this massive jump in not only offensive but team success…
After School Steelers Game?
Instead of homework, job, practice, or chores, Steelers fans get to finish the school day and watch a live game against a COVID-reduced version of the third place Baltimore Ravens. Like seemingly everything else in 2020, these Ravens are anything but their normal selves. Many have dubbed this game “Steelers vs Ravens JV,” and while…
Avonworth Golf Team 2020 Wrap Up
In October, the team made it to the WPIALS AA team playoffs and finished 5th out of ten teams at Duck Hollow Golf Course. They were one of the three teams to move to the WPIAL finals. Avonworth placed 10th with 77 points at Boys AA State Golf Championship. Congratulations to Kai Carlson for becoming…
Football 2020 Wrap Up
There were so many unusual sights for the Lopes football team in 2020. All of them are worth reflecting on to see both the success and disappointment players, families, and community members felt while rooting for the defending section champs in 2020. This 2020 football season was harder for the Lopes than last. Last football…
Girls Soccer Reaches WPIAL Championship – 2020 Season Recap
The girls soccer team won 15 games, lost 1, and tied 1. They did amazing this year and they made it to the WPIAL playoffs. They won The Semi-Finals 3-0. They also ranked #3 in the state Although they lost the finals to North Catholic, they had a historic run that starts the 2020’s with…
Down Seasons for Penn State and Pitt Football
In previous years Penn State football has been considered a powerhouse team. They have definitely been better than their in-state rivals the Pitt Panthers, but this year things have changed. Penn State football has known for crushing teams and almost always winning. This year that’s not the case, things have been different this year. Last…
COVID Restrictions Impact Winter Sports
As of Wednesday, November 11th, winter sports have been on a hard pause. No events have been held on campus. Monday evening, November 23rd will be the next decision about the future of winter sports for Lopes athletes. The board will review COVID numbers to discuss if events should remain on pause or not. IMG_1300…