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Tide Lines

The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

Tide Lines

The Schuylkill League girls 100 meter hurdles podium from the 2024 season. Alexa Guiffre won gold in the event in a quick time of 16.55 seconds.

Spring Sports in Full Swing

Gianna LaSelva, Staff March 20, 2025

As the cold weather starts to decline and warm temperatures rise, we know it’s time for some spring sports action. Whether that comes from the track, tennis court, or the baseball and softball fields,...

Gianna LaSelva (10), Lizzy Martinko (12), Adalia LaSelva (12), and Jill Horvath (12), are walking to get their medals at Districts. The 200 free relay team achieved greatness at their last event of the year together.

PAHS Swimming Is Complete

Marty Davis, Staff March 10, 2025

With the ending of Districts this weekend, the PAHS swimming season has finally finished. Following a successful year, the Tide took on District Championships. The team totaled 5 medals in a meet where...

Adam Klinger and Colin Kline receive their medals after winning 1st and 4th place at Districts. Klinger’s season will continue onto states.

Klinger Places First at Districts

Marty Davis, Staff March 5, 2025

Following a week where Adam Klinger had a successful League Meet, he flew into the districts with high confidence. After getting second place last year, Klinger took his game to another level. He worked...

Spencer Prestileo (9), Colin Kline (10), Adam Klinger (11), all placed in the Diving League Championship held at North Schuylkill. All three of them are headed to Districts at the end of March.

Klinger Wins League Again

Marty Davis, Staff February 17, 2025

The league championships for diving took place last week. Pottsville had 5 divers participate, girl Lila Evan, and boys Adam Klinger, Colin Kline, Spencer Prestilieo, and Brayden Tokonitz. The team had...

Adam Klinger dives in a meet against Marian Catholic. He won this meet and once again set a new school record. “It’s such a surreal moment hearing everything go silent and hitting the surface and then coming up and hearing everyone cheering so loudly,” he said.

Diving into Leagues with Adam Klinger

Marty Davis, Staff February 7, 2025

How did you get into diving?  My sister did it, and it inspired me to try it my freshman year.  How does it feel to break the diving record multiple times?  It feels truly unreal and...

Senior Keirra Jones shooting a basket against the Blue Mountain Eagles. “I’ve always loved playing basketball, but there’s something so much more special about playing your senior year and being a mentor to the younger girls,” she said.

Shooting Threes with Keirra Jones

Maya Johnson, Co Editor January 16, 2025

Where do you plan on going to college? Undecided What are you majoring in? Exercise science How long have you been doing basketball? About 10 years. What is your favorite part about...

Freshman JP Mohl swims butterfly against North Schuylkill. He set a new PR for this meet.

Swim Season in the Midst at PAHS

Marty Davis, Staff January 16, 2025

With swim season in the midst at PAHS, we’ve learned a lot about the team so far. The boys and girls team are having relatively different seasons. The boys team is having a successful season to tubs...

Pottsville’s Adam Klinger competes in diving against Blue Mountain. Klinger won the event with a score of 228.45.

Pottsville Diver Sets a New School Record

Gianna LaSelva, Staff January 16, 2025

During the Pottsville vs. Marian Catholic swim meet, Adam Klinger broke the Pottsville Boys Varsity record with a score of 252.75. The record was previously held by M. Stagliano, who’s record of 252.65...

Adalia LaSelva dives off the block to start off her race. She swam the 100 butterfly in this event and won it.

On the Deck with Adalia LaSelva

Marty Davis, Staff January 16, 2025

What is your name? Adalia Laselva Future college? Undecided Future major? Pre-pharmacy, Biology or Biochemistry Favorite food? Cheesesteak Who is your hero? Patti Lupone Biggest fear?...

Senior Derek Watkins leads the Tide out to warm up for their game. Warm ups consist of shooting, dribbling, and passing drills to gear up for games.

Tide Basketball Faces Major Challenge

Marty Davis, Staff January 8, 2025

Facing the reigning Schuylkill League and District 11 champion, Mahanoy, the Tide faces a major challenge. Mahanoy comes into the game tonight 11-0 and are looking to maintain their excellence moving forward....

Senior Caden Wright during his 500 meter race against Blue Mountain. “Caden is amazing to watch because he just glides through the water and it’s really inspirational,” Senior on the PAHS Swim Team Elizabeth Ortiz said.

Flying into Pool with Caden Wright

Maya Johnson, Co Editor January 8, 2025

Where do you plan on going to college? Penn State University What are you majoring in? Finance How long have you been doing swim? I started my freshman year of high school so this...

The Tide shakes hands with Minersville after their game on Thursday. The Tide lost this hard fought game by a score of 44-34.

Tide Suffers First Defeat

Marty Davis, Staff January 1, 2025

Following a week where the Pottsville Area boys varsity basketball team where they found themselves ranked number 8 in the Sweet Sixteen they suffered their first loss. After starting the year 3-0 and...

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