What’s Happening Around OLSH Cross Country Team Members Make States
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he Boys and Girls Cross Country teams did very well this fall, finishing with 4-4 records. Both teams moved on to the WPIAL playoffs where the girls finished in 17th place and the boys finished in 7th place. Mary Hannon, Matt Haupt, Nick Kocent and Ryder Ballou advanced to the PIAA State Championships in Hershey, PA. At states, the runners competed against over 550 of their peers and finished as follows: Hannon - 174th, Haupt - 112th, Kocent - 148th and Ballou -226th. What a great way to end a successful season. Congratulations!
Girls Soccer Team Makes History
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inishing off their regular season with a 12-4-1 record, the OLSH Girls Soccer Team advanced to the WPIAL playoffs. The team, under the direction of Coach Alison Chimenti '00, was the first in school history to achieve such a feat! After beating formidable opponents such as Quigley Catholic and Seton La Salle, the girls began their playoff run on Saturday, October 22nd with a win against South Allegheny at Thomas Jefferson High School. With players like Eva Floreak and Alyssa Wolfe being selected for WPIAL All Section, it's no wonder the team made it this far! The Team fought hard and made it through the first round of the WPIAL Playoffs. Way to go Lady Chargers!
Girls Volleyball Celebrates Stellar Season
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he girls volleyball team finished with a section record of 10-2, and an overall record, including the playoffs, of 12-5. The girls team qualified for the WPIAL playoffs for the 13th consecutive season. The girls were ranked as high as 4th in the WPIAL Class "A" rankings during the season, and were ranked in the top 10 most of the year. The following players were selected to the All-Section First Team: Mary Kate Gallagher, Lauren McDonald, and Kristi Chenarides. Selected to the Second Team: Michelle Mazza and Lexi Yoho. Mary Kate Gallagher was secelcted for the ALL PIAA Second Team and Lauren McDonald was also selected to the All-WPIAL Third Team for Class "A". Congratulations Lady Chargers!
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