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Crimson Tide Quaterback, Damon Yost breaks through the pile of players to score a Tide touchdown against Blue Mountain. Pottsville ended the season with a close game against Jersey Shore, losing 42-35. Damon said, “I’ve been playing football for 5 years, and what I love most is the bond you grow with your teammates.”

Damon Yost- Quaterback of the Crimson Tide

Ava Jefferson, Staffer November 25, 2019

     Senior Quarterback, Damon Yost has thrown 2,530 passing yards, including the regular football season and at Districts. He now leads his team in this category as they advance to the first State...

Junior Robert Walchak dives in an attempt to tackle the ACC quarterback. Walchak played football since he was young and has dreamed about winning the District Championship. “We deserved that win so much more than any other team in the district,” said Walchak.

We’re Number “Won”- PAHS Football

Wyatt Selinko, Staffer November 21, 2019

The Pottsville Crimson Tide football team has been on a tear this season. They won their last two District playoff games. By succeeding in those games, the Tide secured a spot in the District XI Championship...

What is Your “Why”?

Tayla Jones, Contributor November 20, 2019

Everyone has a “why” for the sport that they play, whether they play it for a specific person or just for personal interest. Unfortunately, not everyone knows their “why”. Knowing your “why”...

 North Schuylkill senior, Jaden Leiby, is throwing the ball to another teammate. During the game on October 25, he was seriously injured making a tackle. Countless thoughts and prayers outpoured from the community in hopes of a speedy recovery. Hashtags like the one pictured above have been circulating throughout social media in support of Jaden.

Prayers for Six

Carly Mohl, Staffer November 1, 2019

A parent’s worst nightmare took place during the football game last Friday night. Jaden Leiby was making a tackle on Pottsville’s Bobby Walchak. As he was running to make the tackle, Leiby crashed...

On the morning of Friday October 25, senior players gave away their home jerseys to a teacher that inspired them during their time at PAHS. This is one of many traditions that the seniors participate in to wrap up their time as high school football players. Senior Noah Lecher said, The part Im going to miss most is playing with my teammates because we are all so close and have had each others backs through a lot of hard times over the past six years.

All They Do is Win

Wyatt Selinko, Staffer October 25, 2019

Incredible. That’s the word for the Crimson Tide’s football season. They are on a six game win streak heading into their last game. A win here could mean everything for playoffs.  Pottsville Area...

Cheerleaders are performing during the District-Wide Pep Rally. This was Pottsvilles  first outdoor Pep rally. “My favorite cheer at the pep rally was Dig-a-Hole. It is fun to do the cheers with my friends,” said 6th grade Ella Selinko   [watching from the stands].

We Put the Pep in Rally

Ava Jefferson, Wyatt Selinko, Maura McDonald, Staffer October 11, 2019

     We can’t hide our Tide pride! During a PAHS Pep Rally, the band plays, cheerleaders cheer and the students get pumped up for the football game held later in that day. On Friday September 23,...

Senior Damon Yost is scanning the field looking for a receiver to throw the football to.

Hittin’ The Road

Wyatt Selinko, Staffer September 27, 2019

A two hour bus trip may not sound the most pleasing right before a game, but the Crimson Tide had to deal with it. This didn’t stop the players from playing any harder. Freshman Joey Palko said, “I’m...

Athletes sign to colleges

Athletes sign to colleges

Alexis Yoder, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2019

Seven athletes have made the decision to further their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. They are seniors Victor Ortiz, Parker Zimerofsky, Josh Hamilton, Patrick Ryan, Samantha Day,...

Fall Sports Recap

Fall Sports Recap

Alexis Yoder, Editor-In-Chief December 17, 2018

Football Aidan Moran The football team turned in a 6-4 regular season record. This included a win in an overtime thriller against rival Blue Mountain by a score of 41-40 and a convincing 21-7 early...

Senior football players pose with the teachers who have inspired them throughout high school.

Senior football players and their inspirational teachers

Alexis Yoder, Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2018

For the October 26 pep rally, in honor of senior night, senior football players asked the teacher that inspired them the most during their high school career to wear their jersey during the school day....

Junior high football overcomes Lehighton

Junior high football overcomes Lehighton

Cullen Clarke and Justine Siminitus October 11, 2018

On October 8, Pottsville beat Lehighton in an exciting game. The starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide was Tejay Allen. In the first quarter, both teams had trouble moving the ball until Pottsville...

Senior Noah Nabholz winds up to fire a pitch during a game at Steidle Field. Nabholz and five other seniors have committed to college to play a sport. “I chose Shippensburg because they showed the most interest in me. The coaches were always calling and texting me, asking how I was doing,” Nabholz said.

Athletes decide to further athletic careers

Alexis Yoder, Editor May 18, 2018

As their time in high school comes to a close, six seniors have made the decision to further their academic and athletic careers at the college level. The seniors are Ian Murhon, Ian Renninger, Tyler Timberlake,...

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