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…
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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…
Boys Basketball Perseveres Early In Season
The 2018-19 Boys Basketball team has been a team with a target on them early in the season. Standing at 4-1, only losing to Seton LaSalle, the boys are looking at a very positive season ahead. Upon discussing with a few teammates, the team is already showing trust in each other and willpower to make…
Strong Early Start for Girls Basketball
The Lady Lopes basketball team has gotten off to a great start this season! They are currently undefeated, their record being 2-0. After an intense game on Monday, December 17th, the girls beat Mohawk High School, the team they lost to in the second round of playoffs last year. Emma Ronk, a Junior on the…
Avonworth Sports Teams Traditions in 2018
Every team has its traditions when it comes to game time. Either it’s pep talks, dressing a certain way, or many years of the same practices. Going into Avonworth winter sports, swimming and basketball, each team has their own “rituals”. We sat down with several team members from the winter sports teams as the season…