If you visit the baseball field this year, some sights are the same but you’ll also find a few new visuals. The boosters added a personalized touch by providing team banners, ones somewhat similar to what you’ll find for your other team sports.
Category: Sports
Spring Sports Update
Spring sports have gotten off to a good start this year, with baseball, softball, and track all starting their seasons with success. The baseball team is currently 5-1, with their biggest win against Sto Rox. Their game against Sto Rox was an amazing 3-inning win 18 to 1! First baseman Sophomore Sean McAleer said…
Opening Day For Pirates 2019 Means Very Little At AHS
As the Pirates begin their 2019 season, there is a noticeable lack of enthusiasm around school for the team. Here are a few responses from students who were around during MOD H when I looked for Pirates fans at the start of the season: Junior (and varsity baseball player) Park Penrod “I am looking forward…
Girls and Boys Basketball Season Recap
Overall both the girls and boys basketball teams had yet another positive season which allowed both teams to the WPIAL playoffs yet again. The girls’ overall record was 18-8 while their conference record was an impressive 11-3 which landed them into the number two spot of their 3A section. The boys also had a remarkable…
Avonworth Alumni Brant McAdams on Ashland University Fornite Esports Team
Brant McAdams, Avonworth alumni class of 2018, is currently a Freshman at Ashland University where he is a member of the Fornite Esports team. Ashland University is the first in the nation to offer scholarships for the popular video game Fortnite. They made many headlines in spring of 2018 when they first came out…
Steelers Getting Advice From Pirates?
Steelers fans are upset and for very good reason. Yesterday there was a huge trade deal with the Browns, who sent draft picks and a quality player for the New York Giants in exchange for superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The Browns, who were 2 years ago 0-16, have made huge progress right at the…
Miller Family Rivalry to Fuel the Cornhole Fundraiser
This year the baseball team will be holding a fundraiser. It’s not your normal kind of fundraiser. It’s a Cornhole tournament. The tournament will raise money for the baseball team’s trip to Florida. The varsity team or group of 18 are being selected through tryouts leading up to the trip. Most games for the baseball…
New Avonworth-OLSH Boys Volleyball Team
Boys volleyball at Avonworth has been nonexistent for some time, but it will be making a slight return with the joint OLSH and Avonworth team. Many students at Avonworth are wondering how the idea of a boys volleyball team came about. Mr. Giel, Avonworth’s Athletic Director, explained it by saying, “We had a few…
Rap Dominates Football and Boys Basketball Playlist Creations
Every sports team has a way of hyping themselves up for the game ahead, and one of the most popular ways is through music. But how is the music chosen? A previous article on the Avonews discussed the general music taste of Avonworth High School. Looking back to the start of the football season…
Avonworth/Northgate Swim Team Faces New Challenges
As the seasons change, winter sports are beginning at Avonworth. The combined Avonworth and Northgate swim team have been busy practicing since September and are preparing for their upcoming meets. Junior Luke Wagner has been on the swim team since his freshman year. As the team is getting into meet season, Luke said, “We’ve had…