Early Friday morning the Pittsburgh Penguins released a short 42 second video displaying captain Sidney Crosby modeling their new alternate jerseys. Other than a small change to a yellow collar the sweaters are identical to the ones worn from 1980 to 1992, an era that ended with the Penguins first two Stanley Cup victories in 1991 and…
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Avonworth Boys’ Cross Country Team Wins Cooper’s Lake Invitational
Earlier today, the Avonworth cross country team competed in the Coopers Lake Invitational. In windy conditions, the Boys’ team was able to capture first place as a team and place 3 runners, Michael Noethiger, Andrew Domencic, and Colton Fritts, in the top 12 overall in class “A.” The team scored 69 points to beat out…
Antelopes’ Slow Down the Chargers
For more pictures of the Avonworth Football Team’s win last Friday night against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, click here.
Penn State Sanctions Eased; NCAA Still Must Do More
Just yesterday, the NCAA lifted its postseason ban on Penn State University’s football program, – effective immediately. They eradicated the scholarship reduction as well for next football season. About a year ago, I wrote extensively on this subject, and even began a petition to ease the punishments on Penn State – you can read this…
2014 an Intriguing Year for NFL Quarterbacks
With the NFL season approaching, ESPN Experts and NFL Insiders are voicing their opinions on who should start, what teams look the best in training camp and the preseason, and some are so ambitions to name a team who will win it all. This off-season has been especially intriguing in terms of the quarterback position,…
Dante’s Hockey Recap
Game 7 of the Semi-Conference Final series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers was an exciting and low scoring event. With an outstanding performance by New Yorks’ goaltender Henrik Lundqvist in games 5,6,and 7 they advanced past Pittsburgh with 4-3 series win. I believe many changes for the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room…
High Expectations for Baseball Team Not Being Met
The Avonworth baseball team has had many ups and downs this year. After losing 17-0 in a section game against New Brighton, they won their next game 2-1 against South Side Beaver, the best team in the section. Junior shortstop Eric Lippert said, “Our talent this year looks like we have the potential to be…
Stanley Cup Pops Up in Pittsburgh
NHL Playoffs start on Wednesday April 16, 2014 and the Stanley Cup has already arrived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hockey fans in Pittsburgh had a chance to see the cup in person. Phil Pritchard,Stanley Cup handler, was also at the event and the fans were able to meet him also. The Stanley Cup was brought to…
A New Underdog Story
The Avonworth dodgeball tournament could be straight out of a movie. Will the underdogs rise to defeat the two-time champs, the Dodgefathers? On Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 pm, students and teachers in Avonworth High School will be facing off for the title of best dodgeball team in Avonworth. Gunner Goldie, a member of the…