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05.13.11

Northgate third baseman Jordan Brennigan makes a valiant effort to catch an overthrown ball that allowed a South Fayette player to steal. The Flames went on to lose 14-4. They ended their season with a 1-13 section record, 1-14 overall, with their only win coming against Sto-Rox, 15-5.

05.13.11

Antelopes slip into WPIAL playoffs

By CARL PIETRUSINSKI

The ‘Lopes entered the final week of the regular season in control of their own destiny, as far as playoff dreams are concerned. With three games remaining, each contest would be crucial to take, and every player knew that winning-out ensured a spot in the WPIAL playoffs, from which the team has been one year removed. Losing more than once would close the season on a team that had enjoyed so many moments of promise.

04.22.11

Wee Jams celebrate 45 years with “bash”

Anyone who grew up listening to the music of the Wee Jams probably calls one of the North Boroughs communities home.

It's been close to 50 years since the group formed, and as much as the world has changed, there have been a few constants, the sound of the band among them. The close harmony, the heavy bass, the soaring falsettos, the blue-eyed soul harkens to another era --pre-British music invasion, pre-heavy metal, pre-rap. Could it really survive nearly half a century?

01.14.11

Costa scores 1,000; ‘Lopes take section lead

By JIM RUMBLE

It was an admirable week for the Avonworth girls’ basketball team, one that saw the Lady ‘Lopes take sole possession of the top spot in section 6AA with two wins, and senior guard Catherine "Cat" Costa reach the 1,000 point mark of her career.

Costa attained her mark on Thursday, Jan. 6, when the 'Lopes played at Quaker Valley and defeated the Quakers 49-21.

Avonworth hosted Sto-Rox on Monday, Jan. 10, and defeated the Vikings 54-37 to up their overall record to 10-1 and 4-0 in section play.

11.13.10

Antelopes battle back for first round win

By JIM RUMBLE

The first round of the WPIAL playoffs proved to be a tough game for Avonworth, who hosted Brentwood last Friday night. After trailing at halftime, the Antelopes battled back in the second half to defeat the Spartans 28-21.

The most dramatic point in the game came late in the fourth quarter, when Ryan Schmid returned a punt 95 yards to seal the win for the Antelopes, who will move on to face North Catholic in a quarterfinal game to be played at Fox Chapel at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

11.13.10

Players named

A number of Avonworth football players have been named to the Eastern All-Conference Team.

Three players made the first team: on offense, Ricky Lawniczak; and on defense, Conor O’Donnell and Eddie Kurtz. Kurtz also was named “Defensive Player of the Year.”

Named to the second team were Brian Vales, Bryan Bartram, Andrew Niklaus and Elliot Miller on offense, and A.J. Mang on defense.

Receiving honorable mentions were: Ryan Schmid, Scott Barlek and Derick Ott on offense, and Michael Giampole and Jake Szolis on defense.

07.30.10

Boosters want refund for nameplates

The Avonworth Football Boosters are asking the district's school board to reconsider its ban on away game jerseys that bear each player's name, or cough up the $2,600 the boosters spent to buy the nameplates.

06.25.10

Letters to the Editor

Editor:

What I would like to know is why the Avonworth School Board discusses an issue such as name plates on jerseys for multiple meetings.

From what I read in the paper, the football boosters raise money and were going to pay for the name plates, which would be given to seniors each year. With that said and the football program not going to use school budget funds or taxpayers' money, what's the big deal? As a former football player, to receive your name plate your senior year would be a nice gesture.

06.11.10

Boosters, board wrangle over names on football jerseys

By ROBERTA SLANINA O'BRIEN

A determined group of parents spoke their position about jersey name-tags at the Avonworth School Board meeting on June 7.

Al Cuteri, representing the board's athletic committee, stated that the committee wishes to discontinue name plates on football jerseys. A booster committee of parents and players disagree. Their desire is to continue this practice that began last year when a decision was made by the athletic director, independent of the athletic committee.

02.12.10

Obituaries 2-12-10

Carolyn Koll Carolyn J. Rankin Koll, 87, of Avalon, wife of the late Richard F. Koll Sr., died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Mrs. Koll was retired from Kaufmann's department store, where she had worked for many years. She was an avid card player and was a member of the same card club for more than 50 years.

01.29.10

Flames lose two section games

The Northgate Flames continued their icy skid this week, dropping two section games with losses to Seton LaSalle and Carlynton. Northgate lost to the Carylnton Cougars 61-58 on Tuesday, increasing the winless streak to 12 games. Head coach Perry Harrop said that although the Flames cut down on the number of turnovers and were shooting the ball well offensively, the difference-maker in the game was the number of three-pointers made by both sides. He said Carlynton hit 10 threes, while Northgate dropped only six.

12.04.09

Familiar face to lead Avonworth boys

Someone once said that familiarity breeds contempt. Well, in the case of Avonworth athletics, familiarity seems to breed winning seasons and playoff runs, and hopes are high the practice will be as successful for the boys’ basketball team as it was for the football program.

11.27.09

Volleyball All-Stars

An Avonworth girls' volleyball team player has been named to a Class A All-WPIAL team.

Lauren Mayernik was named second team All-WPIAL.

A number Avonworth girls were named to the Class A All-Section first team. Named were: Mayernik, Katie Werley and Julianne Hirsch. Mikell Schlumpf was named second team All-Section.

11.20.09

Gubish named

A Northgate graduate and Westminster College football player has been named to the second team all Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC).

Senior wide receiver Jon Gubish was named for the first time in his collegiate career.

Gubish ranked third in the PAC with 6.5 receptions and 80.8 receiving yards per game. He caught 52 passes for 646 yards and eight touchdowns in the 2009 season.

11.20.09

Soccer all-stars

A number of Avonworth soccer players have been named to the all-section team.

Senior midfielder Houston Hunt and junior midfielder Stephen Car-raway were named all-section.

Coby Croft, a sophomore defensive player, received an honorable mention.

Hunt and junior midfielder Jonathan Wattras were the Avonworth team's leading scorers this season.

Junior striker Elliot Miller was the assist leader.

11.13.09

Football all-stars named

Avonworth running back Jimmy Zubik is the Class A Eastern Conference offensive player of the year. He also was named first team running back for the Eastern Conference All-Star team.

Other first team selections include offensive tackle Milton Loop, defensive lineman Mike Simmons, and linebacker Eddie Kurtz.

Second team selections include tight end Ben Kramer, offensive guard Matt Mamich and kicker Houston Hunt. Defensive second team selections are Mamich and Jeff Wehner.

10.09.09

Gallupe signs with Walsh

Senior Avonworth basketball player Tara Gallupe signed a letter of intent last Monday to attend Walsh University in Canton, OH, where she will pursue a degree in bioinformatics while also playing for the Division II Cavaliers.

Tara has played both forward and center for Avonworth for the past four years under the guidance of former head coach Julie Tullar and current coach Bob Schulz.