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10.07.11

Playing through a steady rain on a field that was reduced to a mud pit, the Avonworth Antelopes recorded their second consecutive shut-out when they traveled to Riverview last Saturday.

What was really remarkable was that the Antelopes were able to hang on to the ball under the circumstances while forcing five turnovers by the Raiders on their way to a 26-0 victory.

"We weren't able to throw the ball as much as we would have liked to, but you have to roll with the punches," said head coach Duke Johncour after the game. He added, "Ricky [Lawniczak] ran the ball well."

05.13.11

’Lopes tie for 2nd, head for playoffs

By JIM RUMBLE

It was a grueling week for the Avonworth softball team, but it was well worth it as the Lady ‘Lopes secured a spot for the upcoming WPIAL playoffs.

The 'Lopes started off by hosting Brentwood last Thursday. After surrendering a lead late, the girls were able to come back in the final inning to win 9-8.

"We had a couple of mental mistakes but the good thing, though, is that we were able to come back," said head coach Chris Knox.

04.29.11

Letters to the Editor 4-29-11

MAYOR RESPONDS Editor:

This letter is in response to the letter to the editor dated 4/22/11.

02.18.11

Lady ’Lopes head for WPIAL playoffs

By JIM RUMBLE

The Avonworth girls’ basketball team traveled to crosstown rival Northgate last Thursday, intending to take the section title outright with a win over the Flames. Although Northgate battled to remain within striking distance through the third quarter, the Lady ‘Lopes would not be denied, as they defeated the Flames 50-28.

The 'Lopes will begin the WPIAL playoffs with a first round game on Tuesday, Feb. 22. They will play the winner of the Keystone Oaks - New Brighton preliminary round game with the time and site yet to be determined.

06.18.10

Coach Responds

Northgate's head girls' basketball coach fired back this week after the school board voted last month to open his position to other applicants.

Responding to complaints from several people that head coach Bill Quinn, although a nice person, was not teaching the girls the skills they needed, Northgate's school board voted not to automatically renew Quinn's contract for next year.

An angry Quinn spoke at the board's committee of the whole meeting on Monday, saying that he had been "blindsided" by the board, and refuting complaints about his qualifications and ability to coach.

06.11.10

Avonworth Class of 2010

Avonworth High School’s valedictorian, Alex Riddle, and salutatorian, Leah Pappas, are pictured at left with high school principal Ken Lockette. The son of Maxine and Bob Riddle of Ohio Township, Alex will head for the University of Rochester next fall to study math and physics. Leah, the daughter of Claire and Jim Pappas of Ohio Township, will major in foreign languages at Penn State University.

01.22.10

Northgate Coaches

Several coaches were approved at the Northgate School Board's meeting on Jan. 18.

Approved were:

Stephanie Francis, middle school volleyball coach, $2,093; Katie Greco, assistant coach, $2,093.

Todd Goble, head baseball coach, $4,245; Ross Amrhein and Joe Andrews, shared first assistant coach position, $1,422 each; Regis McDevitt, assistant coach, $2,547.

Michael Bichko, head softball coach, $4,131; Nicole Cetti, first assistant coach, $2,767; Connie Anastasio, assistant, $2,479.

Joanne Jamriska, middle school swim coach, $3,334.

10.30.09

Antelopes head for section title after 41-8 win

The Riverview Raiders’ hopes for a win last week were put to sleep early by a heavy dose of Avonworth's running game, and the defense held a shut-out until the fourth quarter to give Avonworth the win, 41-8, on senior night.

And just because it was senior night didn't mean only the upperclassmen played. Head coach Jason Kekseo said that every member of the team that was dressed to play saw game time.

10.23.09

Ben Avon could trade Bookmobile for codification

By LOIS THOMSON

Ben Avon is considering eliminating the Bookmobile service in the borough. In drafting the 2010 budget, council member Judy Konitsney, head of finance, said at the Oct. 20 council meeting that she recommends not renewing the service for the coming year.

The Bookmobile comes to Ben Avon once a week for an hour, and she said that on average, 24 people have been using it, of which 16 are borough residents. And at a cost of $9,115, that averages out to $11 per person, per hour. Ben Avon Heights had contributed to the cost in 2009, but is not planning to do so next year.