Content about Amanda Silay

03.12.10

By JIMMY SILAY

Several Northgate-Avonworth swim team members set new school records while participating in the WPIAL championships last Thursday and Friday at the University of Pittsburgh's Trees Hall.

On the first day of competition, the girls' 200 medley relay team consisting of Amanda Silay, Alison Gusew, Bridgit Walters and Shannon Burns placed 25th. Next, the boys' 200 medley relay team of Jimmy Silay, Aaron Makatura, Robert Johnston and Connor Mulligan also finished in 25th place.

02.19.10

Swim Team Loses

By Jimmy Silay

The girls' and boys' Northgate-Avonworth swim teams had a tough time when they faced Hampton at home. Both teams ended up losing, but performed well.

In addition, the teams finally were able to have their Senior Night swim meet against Knoch. The team said goodbye to seven seniors, including Shannon Burns, Alison Gusew, Melanie Kramer, Leah Mantick, Amanda Silay, Jimmy Silay and Kate Ward.

The teams were hoping to give the seniors a win in their last home meet, but the girls' team ended up losing 80-78, and the boys' team lost 78-70.

01.22.10

Penny Wars benefit Haiti

Northgate students who are conducting Penny Wars to raise funds for relief efforts in Haiti are, from left: top row, Savannah Paladin, Alison Gusew, Shannon Burns; middle, Chloe Quinn, Megan Coleman, Sarah Dunn, Kim Senko, Amanda Silay; front, Emily Sybo, Jimmy Silay, Alex Werley, Aaron Makatura.

11.20.09

Volleyball players recognized

Northgate girls’ volleyball team members Erica Benny (center) and Amanda Silay (right) along with coach Stephanie Francis were recognized by the Northgate School Board and athletic director/principal Bryan Kyle at the board’s meeting Monday evening. Both girls were named to the first team all conference, while Benny also was named to the all-WPIAL third team for the second consecutive year. The board also recognized the girls’ cross country team and individual runner Bridgit Walters for their performance during the WPIAL and PIAA championships.

11.13.09

Northgate all-stars

Several Northgate athletes have received post-season recognition.

Varsity girls' volleyball team members Erica Benny and Amanda Silay were named to the first team all-section, while Karianne Hoover and Amber Sharlow were picked for the second team.

From the varsity football team, Josh Schultheis was named interior lineman for the second team all-section, and received an honorable mention as a tight end. Pat Carr was named second team linebacker, and Mark Wilson received an honorable mention as a wide receiver.