School rivalries; schools go head to head

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  Saegertown is not new to having school rivalries in different sports; some of these have been going on for years and they vary from sport to sport. Here is a rundown of the current school rivalries and some information about them.  Disclaimer: The information in this article came from emails sent to players and information collected from the student body. Some … Continue reading School rivalries; schools go head to head

Who is making it to the Pro Bowl?

By Porter Brooks, Contributing Writer  What is the Pro Bowl? The Pro Bowl, or Pro Bowl Games (since 2023) is an annual event by the National Football League (NFL) featuring the league’s star players. Here is a list of local football teams and players that have made it to the Pro Bowl this season, as well as some key terms to remember: Terms for offense: … Continue reading Who is making it to the Pro Bowl?

Hockey or Basketball 

Does liking one more than the other put you on thin ice with your friends? By Camden Gjovik, Sports Editor Pennsylvania is home to many professional sports teams and even more high school and college teams that cover sports of all kinds. Some of Pennsylvania’s professional sports teams include the Philadelphia Flyers, The Pittsburgh Pens, The Steelers, The Eagles, The Pirated and more. Locally we … Continue reading Hockey or Basketball 

Scholastic Journalism Week 2023 Featured article of the day: Balanced reporting

Note: Scholastic Journalism Week is Feb. 20-24. Each day, we will re-post a story that reflects the daily theme. Today’s theme is balanced reporting. From the JEA website: “As the notion of objectivity continues to evolve in the ever-changing media landscape, being “balanced” in reporting no longer means giving equal weight and space to both sides of an issue. Instead, coverage should be proportional to … Continue reading Scholastic Journalism Week 2023 Featured article of the day: Balanced reporting

Shaffer dunks at Youngsville

By Sierra McCartney, staff writer “Youngsville is known to have a more springy floor, it always seems like you can jump higher.” -Henry Shaffer Senior Henry Shaffer thrilled the Saegertown fans by completing the first successful slam dunk of the season in the January 13 game at Youngsville. It was the third quarter, and Saegertown was up 48-21. Shaffer attempted a dunk on a fast … Continue reading Shaffer dunks at Youngsville

Eagles defeat Chiefs says 78% of Saegertown students

By Fayelynn McWright, Opinion Editor After three weeks of the 2023 NFL playoffs, it is finally time for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles to face off at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ for the Super Bowl LVII champion title. According to a poll of Saegertown students, 78% of the student body believes the Eagles will stand victorious after four quarters are … Continue reading Eagles defeat Chiefs says 78% of Saegertown students

Bland sees success on Meadville swim team

By Camden Gjovik sports editor and Kaylee Reynolds staff writer Saegertown junior Skyler Bland loves to compete. She has been a member of the Meadville swim team since her freshman year, even though she is a PENNCREST student.  “I’ve been swimming for about nine to ten years,” Bland said “I do enjoy swimming for the Meadville swim team.” Bland is not the only PENNCREST swimmer. … Continue reading Bland sees success on Meadville swim team