The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

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The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

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The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

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Luke Popelka

Luke Popelka, Sports Reporter

Luke Popelka is a junior at NASH. He plays football and basketball.

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Grand Slam

Grand Slam

Luke Popelka, Sports Reporter May 22, 2019

Mark Chuirazzi, a senior, was the captain of the Boys' Tennis Team this past spring. He led them to the playoffs in a successful season. What was it like being the captain of the tennis team? It...

Steel City Hopeful

Steel City Hopeful

Luke Popelka, Sports Reporter May 20, 2019

Many football fans are already discounting the Steelers from being any good or making the playoffs next year, but I think otherwise. Yes, the Steelers lost Antonio Brown and Le’veon Bell, but there is...

NAs swim teams are known for their success, but it doesnt come easy.

Swimming: Behind the Scenes

Luke Popelka, Sports Reporter March 5, 2019

It is very impressive that North Allegheny has one of the top swim programs in the state year in and year out. All anyone hears about is the success the swim team is having. However, behind the scenes,...

Start time changes will only complicate crazy student schedules.

Early Birds

Luke Popelka, Sports Reporter February 28, 2019

It's been a recent topic of debate, but I do not believe that school should start at a later time. Having a later school start time would lead to a lot of negative effects. Having school start later...

2019 NABA MVP

2019 NABA MVP

Luke Popelka, Sports Writer February 21, 2019

The Unsung Hero

The Unsung Hero

Luke Popelka, Reporter February 15, 2019

Jason Dimatteo is an inspiration to everyone that meets him. He has cerebral palsy, but he does not let that slow him down at all. Jason played football in middle school for Carson Middle and he also played...

The Next G.O.A.T?

The Next G.O.A.T?

Luke Popelka, Sports Reporter January 25, 2019

There have been many greats to play in the North Allegheny Basketball Association, but most can only dream, as it is incredibly hard to go down as one of the best. Senior point guard Drew Jeffries has...

Scoreboard Galore

Scoreboard Galore

Luke Popelka, Reporter January 7, 2019

How impressive is it that Newman Stadium features one of the best jumbotrons in all of high school athletics?  Well, that depends on who you ask. "The scoreboard allows us to up the experience at games...

The NABA Hype

The NABA Hype

Luke Popelka, Sports reporter December 5, 2018

It is that time of year again when maybe the greatest athletic organization ever is back. The North Allegheny Basketball Association, better known as NABA, held its annual draft on Thursday November 29,...

Should College Athletes be Paid?

Should College Athletes be Paid?

Luke Popelka, Sports Reporter October 25, 2018

It's now an annual debate.  Should college athletes should be paid? If they were to be paid, would the salary depend on the sport? Would salaries be the same for a star player and a bench warmer, or would...

Ultimate Throwdown: Pitt vs. Penn State

Ultimate Throwdown: Pitt vs. Penn State

Here at North Allegheny, we have a sharp split between those who root for the Penn State Nittany Lions and those who root for the Pittsburgh Panthers.  With the upcoming rivalry matchup on Saturday at...

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