Setting The Bar High Written on February 1, 2010, by Bob.
Who could have ever thought the Butler wrestling team would be the benchmark in the WPIAL. This was a program which started from scratch but has quickly become one of the best in the WPIAL since Scott Stoner took over as coach back in 1993. Currently ranked eighth in the WPIAL, the Tornado are well [...]
Is It Their Year Written on January 27, 2010, by Bob.
The Butler Tornado girls’ basketball team started off a little slower than some may have thought this year, but they played some tough teams, and they are better for it. They played Mt. Lebo, who may be the best team ever in girls’ basketball, but they only lost by ten at home, so I’m not [...]
Good Bounce Back Written on January 27, 2010, by Bob.
Butler needed to make a statement against Shaler to prove their loss to North Hills was just a fluke, and I think they did just that. The Tornado came out and played well, although still not up to were they were at the start of the season. They trailed in the fourth quarter but, like [...]
A Good Loss? Written on January 25, 2010, by Bob.
Butler lost to North Hills on Friday night by a final score of 45-43. It was a tough loss for the Tornado because it was their first loss of the season. So lets think, is it a good thing the Tornado lost. Obviously, every team wants to win every game. Only a few teams have [...]
Is Butler As Good As Advertised?? Written on January 13, 2010, by Bob.
This is an interesting question when you really think about it. Mt. Lebo was picked to win it all in the beginning of the year so it’s no surprise they are ranked first in the WPIAL class AAAA, second in the state and number 24 IN THE COUNTRY!!!!! They have size, speed, skill and a [...]
The Little Guy! Written on January 12, 2010, by Bob.
It seems a great deal of attention has been given to the Butler boys’ basketball team, and rightfully so. They play in probably the toughest division in high school basketball (section 3 in AAAA), they have the best defense in class AAAA, one of the best post players maybe in high school basketball in Bob [...]
Not Enough Time Written on December 16, 2009, by Bob.
This week, the Butler school board voted to “open up” the head football coaching position at Butler High School. By doing that, they basically fired head coach Jeff McAnallen after he won just three games over the last three years. First of all, this is now the sixth coach Butler has gone through since 1992. [...]
Boy’s Basketball Preview Written on December 11, 2009, by Bob.
Butler Tornado: The Golden Tornado will have the same players they had last year, but everything else is different. First year head coach Matt Clement has brought a new style to the Tornado, a style which promises to keep the Tornado competitive in their games. One thing I love is the full court press, and [...]
High School Girls’ Basketball Preview Written on December 10, 2009, by Bob.
Butler Tornado: The Tornado went 19-3 last season and got a terrible draw in the WPIAL playoffs, which isn’t that surprising given the history of the WPIAL with Butler sports. It should add motivation for the Tornado who have the talent to win a WPIAL championship and could very well do so this year. Olivia [...]
Back To Basics Written on December 8, 2009, by Bob.
From what I have been hearing about the practices at Butler High School, this team could be poised for a great run this year in the WPIAL. The boy’s basketball team has undergone some serious changes this off season, starting with the coaches. Coach Lewandowski is out, Matt Clement comes in to take over coaching [...]