The girls soccer team won 15 games, lost 1, and tied 1. They did amazing this year and they made it to the WPIAL playoffs. They won The Semi-Finals 3-0. They also ranked #3 in the state Although they lost the finals to North Catholic, they had a historic run that starts the 2020’s with…
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Down Seasons for Penn State and Pitt Football
In previous years Penn State football has been considered a powerhouse team. They have definitely been better than their in-state rivals the Pitt Panthers, but this year things have changed. Penn State football has known for crushing teams and almost always winning. This year that’s not the case, things have been different this year. Last…
The Fall Play During The Pandemic
The annual Avonworth Fall Play was a new experience for everyone involved this year. CDC guidelines made it impossible to perform normally, but the drama team found a way to put on a fantastic show in just two and a half weeks, coming up with creative solutions to obstacles along the way. An audience could…
Friendship In the COVID Era: How AHS Students Are Staying In Touch During Virtual Schooling
With Covid-19 cases on the rise once again, many schools across the country have shut their doors for the coming weeks- Avonworth included. Students have expressed that they feel increasingly isolated from their friends, overwhelmed by virtual classes, and unsure about staying safe in the face of the pandemic. “With school it’s harder to get…
Rising COVID Cases Forces Many Families To Change Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time that you spend with your family, hanging out with your favorite cousins, but this year your plans have most likely changed. Due to the rapidly rising rate of COVID transmission in Allegheny County, as well as across the state and many parts of the nation, many families are…
Quirks of Online Schooling
As much as we strive for normalcy, virtual school certainly has its quirks and incidents. I’m sure many of us have experienced them, and they often can bring a funny highlight to our school day. Many of us work on our couches or beds, and we sleep in much later. Often, we can attend class…
COVID Restrictions Impact Winter Sports
As of Wednesday, November 11th, winter sports have been on a hard pause. No events have been held on campus. Monday evening, November 23rd will be the next decision about the future of winter sports for Lopes athletes. The board will review COVID numbers to discuss if events should remain on pause or not. IMG_1300…
Virtual Students Give Some Tips On How To Do School At Home
With many hybrid students going virtual, many Avonworth students are attempting to adapt to a new work schedule and location. But, a section of students have been working through a virtual environment since the beginning of the school year. We (editors note – these are Avonews Online staff that have been virtual the whole year)…
Boys Soccer Season 2020 Wrap Up
The Avonworth Boys Soccer team began the season with a rough start, but was able to pull together impressive games for an overall 2-2 game record. The season began with a game against Steel Valley, who Avonworth ultimately lost with a score of 3 – 2. The team faced a difficult start, but began to…
2020 Cross Country Roundup
The Avonworth boys’ and girls’ cross country teams fought hard this season. They started out strong, with both teams defeating Aquinas Academy, Sewickley Academy, and Penn Hills in September. The girls completed the regular season with a section record of 4 wins and 4 losses. The boys ended the season by crushing Quaker Valley and…