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Senior Billy McGowan pole vaults through the air. AAA took place on Wednesday, May 18 2021. Mrs. Lombel says, “ Being in the AAA class is always tough, but we had impressive performances this season and at District Championships. The teams in AAA are always great competition and you know you are competing against some of the best athletes.”

Jumping into Triple A District Championships

Genesis Harrison, Staffer May 27, 2021

On Wednesday, May 18, 2021 was Pottsville Area's Triple A track and field district championship. Districts were held at Blue Mountain this year with most events being canceled last year due to COVID-19. In...

Senior Bobby Walchak stands proud after winning first in the 110M high hurdles. Leagues were held at Tamaqua Area High school this year. Walchak says “ My hardest event year was probably the 300m hurdles. I only ran it once, and I was doing really good until I fell. After that I retired from the 300 hurdles.”

Running into Schuylkill Leagues

Ava Jefferson, Staffer May 26, 2021

One of the last track events for most athletes, the Track and Field Schuylkill League Championships took place at Tamaqua Area high school on May 11 and May 12. Nativity BVM, Pottsville, Tamaqua, Pine...

Senior Bobby Walchak is in action during the 300m intermediate hurdles. Walchak and the other seniors had their senior night on April 19th. Bobby said, “This year I ran the 110m high hurdles, 100m dash, 300m intermediate hurdles, threw javelin and did long jump. Track helped me for football by giving me a good workout, and also helped me with my 40 yard dash for football.”

Seniors say their goodbyes- Track and Field Senior Night

Ava Jefferson, Staffer April 30, 2021

Monday, April 19, 2021 was the Pottsville Area track and field senior night. Every senior was walked down the track by their parents while having information announced about where they’re going to college...

Junior Kaylee Becker and Emilee Rose are seen warming up their ankles at track practice.  Due to COVID there are restrictions at practice to wear a mask and social distance as much as possible. Junior Emilee Rose said, “ The first practice was definitely different from previous years, but I’m thrilled to be back to practice.”

Running through the pandemic

Ava Jefferson, Staffer March 11, 2021

Monday, March 8 was the first official spring sports practice for the 2020- 2021 season. COVID took a big effect on fall and winter sports, but it also has an effect on spring sports. There will be little...

The team meets up at the pitcher’s mound slapping fives after a good play. “ I have been playing softball for eight years. My favorite position is pitching because that’s where I feel the strongest and I can control the pace of the game,” said freshman Alex Blum.

What’s in Store- Spring Sports

Ava Jefferson, Staffer February 21, 2020

With the winter sports coming to an end, the spring sports are taking off. Track baseball, softball and tennis all started conditioning and are getting ready for the upcoming season. Baseball Junior...

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,...

Winter Sports Recap

Winter Sports Recap

Alexis Yoder, Editor April 6, 2018

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Photo by Allura McCuller The varsity boys repeated what they did last year and became Schuylkill League Division One champions once again. From there, they defeated...

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