“I wasn’t worried at all. I knew I had the ability.” -Luke Wagner Had to do it to em #wpialchamps #wpialsoccer pic.twitter.com/La2TJJv2b8 — Luke Wagner (@lmwags02) November 2, 2018 After a disappointing end to the last year’s soccer season, the varsity team had high hopes for the 2018-2019 season. Last year, as the number 4…
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Running in the Right Direction: Cross Country 2018
“…after we found out we won states we were crying and hugging each other and we were really happy. So, in the end, it was a really great experience,” said freshman Taea Schriefer about qualifying for states. The High School fall cross country season started in late August. Varsity runners have been working hard to…
First Female Football Player at Avonworth
Something new has happened at Avonworth this 2018-19 school year and it is not the schedules. For the first time in its history, the Avonworth football team has gained a female team member. Adrianna Giusto, number 60, a sophomore here in the high school has joined the boys to bring the Avonworth football team to…
Band Pride @ Football Games
Instead of rushing out of the fan section to buy stereotypical fatty football game food, you’ll find senior Mason Herzig standing on the bleachers in the student section, watching the Avonworth Marching Band’s 80’s themed halftime show. In addition to enjoying the music selection and props, Herzig says, “I have many friends that participate in…
Fall Sports Adjusts To Lingering Summer Heat
Throughout the city of Pittsburgh, their has been record reaching temperatures that have affected local schools. Hitting close to home, Avonworth School Districts very own sports are receiving some cautions. Avonworth Varsity Softball was scheduled for a two hour practice, but turned into an hour and a half with shorts as an option. ”Right now,…
Spring Sports All Reach States
Whether they were on the diamond or around the track, the athletes of spring 2018 will forever share a special bond of success. Baseball, Softball, and Track all qualified to compete at the state level, with state championships already for girls track at the time this article was published. Below is a roundup of reporting…
Pens Season Over
Last night the Pens lost their series to Caps. The games final score was 2-1 in overtime which made for an edge-of-seat experience. While many were disappointed the Penguins would not be winning a third Stanley Cup in a row, a large portion of Pens fans rallied behind former goalie, Marc Andre Fleury. https://twitter.com/jadammiller2/status/993676536002818048 …
The Penguins Playoff Beat Breakdown
Today I will be reviewing the challenges and what it was like being a beat reporter specifically from the sports and hockey point of view. I reviewed the Penguins through the kids at Avonworth. All my stuff was on their opinions and thoughts about what was with the Penguins and this years playoff run. One…
Penguins Playoff Beat 2018: Final Day
The Penguins came out of the gates on fire last night, for the third time blowing out the Flyers. With the big 5-0 Pens win they take a controlling 3-0 series and are one game away from sealing the series. My feeling about this series is that it is over. The Pens are gonna seal…
Penguins Playoff Beat 2018: Day 4
The Penguins have a big game tonight in this crazy first round series. It has been back and fourth and today the vibe around school kids seem excited, and more are wearing their Pens gear. I myself and most other kids I asked will be watching the game tonight. Almost everyone in this school seems…