Class of 2021 kicks off Senior Salutes
By KIARA DONOFRIO– Seniors who play sports at the Indiana Area Senior High School get the opportunity to participate in senior salute ceremonies. This tradition is where family members of the students walk them down the field and take a moment to recognize all the hard work and time the student has put in for […]
Rugby team scrums it up
By KIARA DONOFRIO- The Indiana Area Senior High School rugby team has overcome new challenges during the 2020-2021 school year. Covid-19 is a bump in the road, but the year continues as the team pushes themselves, moving forward with the season. Senior Gavin Prebish states, “This year has been going very well considering that most […]
Penguins poised for another playoff run
BY MICHAEL JADZAK – Midway through the season, what’s to expect? Are the Pittsburgh Penguins playoff bound? The NHL has come up with a schedule and a plan for this season due to the COVID-19 lockout that paused the previous NHL season. This involves new divisions that limit travel, for example, The North Division was […]
First girl’s lacrosse home game proves to be a challenge
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – Indiana girl’s lacrosse started off the first regular season home game. with two saves by freshman goalie Anna Buterbaugh. Scoring went back and forth between Indiana and Mars, ending the half with Mars up by one at 3-2. Mars pulled ahead in the second half scoring an additional 11 goals only […]
Boys’ tennis team volleys its way into a new season
By SHAGUFTA HAQUE – Coached by Mr. Phil Palko and Mr. Nick Buckshaw, the boys’ tennis team has been engaging in regular practices to prepare for upcoming matches. March 8 marked the beginning of all the spring sports seasons, including boys’ tennis. The seniors on the team are Ethan Black, Tim Hauge, Josh Lindsay, Ethan […]
Kyle Thome: Indiana’s greatest swimmer?
By ETHAN BLACK – On March 19, 2021, the IHS Swimming team traveled to Cumberland Valley High School for the PIAA state championships. Senior Kyle Thome stole the show at states, winning both the 200-yard freestyle and 500 freestyle. Thome is now the first student in Indiana history to take home two state championships at […]
IHS boys hockey team clinches playoff spot
By TEAGAN MERRIMAN – The Indiana boys varsity hockey team clinched their playoff spot this past March in the PIHL Class A division. The team will be playing for a chance to win the Penguin’s Cup, a championship title they were just shy of snagging last season. Indiana was set to play Thomas Jefferson in […]
Boy’s lacrosse team charges into a new season
By SHAGUFTA HAQUE – The IHS boys lacrosse team began its season on March 8 and has been having its daily practices ever since. In order to adhere to the new rules, the team has had to make adjustments. Sophomore Mason Fisher describes, “We now have to wear masks when we’re not playing. We also […]
IHS Girl’s lacrosse wins first scrimmage against Penn Trafford
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – The IHS Girl’s Lacrosse team began their first scrimmage of the season strongly with a 15-3 win. Indiana started off quickly with three goals, and Penn Trafford responded with two. Indiana midfielders were able to get the majority of draw controls, ending the half 7-2. Indiana scored eight additional goals and […]
Wrestling continues through a pandemic
By KIARA DONOFRIO – COVID-19 continues as we start off the 2021 sports year, and wrestling goes on at the Indiana Area Senior High School. To be able to do so, wrestlers have to follow the specific guidelines set for their health and safety. Consequently, if they fail to accommodate these regulations, the sport will […]