The Avonworth Boys Soccer team began the season with a rough start, but was able to pull together impressive games for an overall 2-2 game record. The season began with a game against Steel Valley, who Avonworth ultimately lost with a score of 3 – 2. The team faced a difficult start, but began to…
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2020 Cross Country Roundup
The Avonworth boys’ and girls’ cross country teams fought hard this season. They started out strong, with both teams defeating Aquinas Academy, Sewickley Academy, and Penn Hills in September. The girls completed the regular season with a section record of 4 wins and 4 losses. The boys ended the season by crushing Quaker Valley and…
Pittsburgh Pro Sports Recap In the Fall of COVID
COVID 19 paused or cancelled many sporting events, but as the summer moved into fall, fans had the opportunity to watch the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, and NCAA Football all in one overlapping special season. Here’s a small wrap up of all the Black and Gold with a mix of Pitt Blue in there are…
Girls Softball Among Many Spring Sports Adjusting To COVID Life
Sports are something that many people look forward to playing, but life doesn’t always go as planned for many. This spring season of sports has been taken away just like that for everyone due to this pandemic we are facing. Many people have very different opinions based on what has impacted them personally. There are…
Spring Sports Fight To Have Their Seasons
The Avonworth school district has gone through massive changes in the past week. With the recent outbreak of Covid-19, this virus has caused the school to temporarily (as of right now) close all of its buildings in order to attempt to not have the virus spread throughout its communities. Not only has this closure of…
Sports Impacted by COVID-19 Virus
Coronavirus is affecting many things, both big and small. With the virus being so widespread and worrying many, many schools are being forced to take more precautions or even having to close. With the school, a threat of being closed, many school sports are now put into danger. An example present within our school, followed…
Boys Basketball 2019-2020 Season Wrap-up
The boys’ basketball teams’ 2019-2020 season had been successful enough to reach into the first round of playoffs. Unfortunately, they had also been taken out in the first round, leaving their record at 11-12. Overall, the season was filled with higher scoring games, including a few thrilling buzzer-beater wins. The boys won 51-49 against…
Pitt Women’s College Volleyball Ranked Second in Nation, Highest in Program History
The Pitt Women’s Volleyball team has roared to their most successful season in program history. They have earned an astounding 25-1 record and are ranked second in the entire nation. Senior Jessie Mellon (pictured above), a volleyball enthusiast, exclaimed, “They [Pitt Women’s Volleyball] are ranked number two in the Division I college rankings. They are…
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…