3 Cheers!

Butler wins 3rd PIAA Competitive Spirit title

The Butler High School cheerleaders are all smiles as they pose with the championship trophy and medals after winning the PIAA Competitive Spirit title Saturday in Hershey.
Members of the team are, first row, from left: Logan Donnel, Kamryn Heller, Aliegh Kradel, Nathan Baker, Logan Francis and JR Herald; second row, from left: Peyton Holt, Emma Herold, Mykaela Lipscomb, Natalie Marburger and Aleena Hutchens; third row, from left: coach Kristin Karam, coach Kylie Thoma, Samantha Penrod, Kendall Atkinson, Nadia Hindman, Yazamis Cupec, Emma Rihn, Brynne Shay and head coach Marianne Miller; fourth row, from left: Bella Shook, Sophia Wogan, Jenna Birkbichler and Mya Slomers.

HERSHEY — A bobble proved to be just a prelude to a championship.

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Lucky mother, daughter win musical spot

Pair watched ‘Hamilton’ from front row

Abby Cavanaugh and her mom, Lori, attend “Hamilton” Thursday in Pittsburgh after winning a lottery to buy $10 tickets to the hit musical.

A few hours after Abby Cavanaugh of Renfrew got word that she and her mom, Lori, had won a lottery to buy $10 tickets to “Hamilton” in Pittsburgh, she was still breathlessly excited about it.

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Local high schooler wins lottery for $10 ticket "Hamilton" tickets

A few hours after Abby Cavanaugh of Renfrew got word that she and her mom, Lori, had won a lottery to buy $10 tickets to “Hamilton” in Pittsburgh, she was still breathlessly excited about it.

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Unbeatable Spirit Butler competitive cheer squad dominating

The Butler High School competitive cheerleading squad has won every regional tournament it has entered this season. Members of the team are, front row, from left: Logan Donnel, Kamryn Heller, Aliegh Kradel, Nathan Baker, Logan Francis and JR Herold. Second row from left: Peyton Holt, Emma Herold, Natalie Marburger and Mykaela Lipscomb. Third row from left: Samantha Penrod, Kendell Atkinson, Nadia Hindman, Yaz Cupec, Emma Rihn, Brynne Shay and Aleena Hutchens. Fourth row from left: Bella Shook, Sophia Wogan, Jenna Birckbichler and Mya Slomers.

CENTER TWP — The Butler High School competitive cheering squad is undefeated this season — and hopes to stay that way.

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Special ed funding slips

Butler, Mars maintain same instructional level

Jake Bishop checks the expiration date of a carton of eggs in Mars High School's Life Skills apartment classroom. Students in the program are taught various skills successful adults need to live well independently. County school districts are relying more on local tax dollars to fund special education programs.

Schools in Butler County are increasingly relying on local tax dollars to fund special education programs as federal funding has stagnated for several years, a recent report found.

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Special ed funding slips

Butler, Mars maintain same instructional level

:Schools in Butler County are increasingly relying on local tax dollars to fund special education programs as federal funding has stagnated for several years, a recent report found.

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Fate turns sour

Butler struggles again in latest section setback

BUTLER TWP — The Section 1 slate recently turned sour for Butler's girls basketball team.

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In Need Of Intensity?

Butler coach not satisfi ed with 42-24 wrestling win

Mars' Jake Richardson tries to hold down Butler's Jack Codispot in their 160-pound match Wednesday night. Richardson won a 6-5 decision, but Butler claimed a 42-24 team victory.

ADAMS TWP — With the WPIAL team tournament just around the corner, Butler coach Scott Stoner believes his team needs to hit another gear.

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Craig shines for SV

Seneca Valley sophomore Kendall Craig made the WPIAL cut in the 200-yard freestyle in the Raiders' meet against Pine-Richland recently.

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Flying High

Mattix Clement, Morton lead Butler past SV

Butler point guard Ethan Morton goes up for a layup against Seneca Valley Tuesday night. Morton recorded another triple-double as the Golden Tornado toppled the Raiders.

JACKSON TWP — Matt Clement was a proud father Tuesday night — and a grateful coach.

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Fusco leads Mars to win

Scores 22 as Planets storm past Talbots

Khori Fusco scored 22 points as the Mars boys basketball team shook off a slow start and rolled in the second half on the way to a 68-41 victory over Hampton.