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…
Category: Sports
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pens Season Opener: Thoughts From Around Avonworth
The Pittsburgh Penguins kick off their 2019-2020 hockey season tonight, Thursday, October 3rd. Avonworth students gave their thoughts on the new season ahead. Senior Rachel Shaffner was visibly exhilarated as she was prompted on her thoughts about the Penguins’ new season. “I hope they will do better. From what I saw in the preseason it…
State of the Steelers: Disarray, or a New Beginning?
With three straight losses and the season-ending injury of Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers head into week four looking to be in a state of complete disarray. Avonworth students gave their thoughts on whether the Steelers are in trouble long-term, or if the Steelers are in a period of growing pains, bound for future successes. Senior…