Aviano

Aviano rallies past Vicenza to secure home playoff game

The victory kept the Saints (3-0, 3-1 overall) alive for the top seed in the DODEA-Europe Division-II playoffs and assured them of hosting one of the semifinal games on Oct. 26.

Jordan McCullough tries to break free from tacklers during a game between Ramstein and Stuttgart at Ramstein High School, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Stuttgart won the game 37-17.

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Weekend games will do a lot to determine playoff spots

The DODEA-Europe football season restarts this weekend, and with it the races for the 10 coveted spots in the 2019 postseason.

Jace Boren, a wide receiver for the Aviano Saints, tries to break away from a SHAPE defender during the game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.<br>Norman Llamas/Stars and Stripes

SHAPE's season off to rough start, thanks to Aviano

The Saints took advantage of two early SHAPE turnovers to score touchdowns and never looked back in a 52-16 victory.

Boys from four Department of Defense Education Activity schools start a cross country race at the San Floriano Parco Rurale's running course in Polcenigo, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. In total, 29 runners participated. <br>Norman Llamas/Stars and Stripes

Girls course record falls while Sigonella boys triumph

Ariana Coats of Naples ran the 5-kilometer course in 20 minutes and 38 seconds, shattering the former record of 21:50.

Mikyla Harkley hasn't been an Aviano Saint for very long. But the junior who just transferred in from New Mexico made up for lost time Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, with a handful of key plays in the Saints' three-set victory over Rota.<br>Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

Coaches see plenty of room for improvement after early volleyball matchup

Aviano hosts American Overseas School of Rome and Rota for five weekend matches and everyone comes away with positives and plenty to work on.

Stuttgart's Karen Kosinski lobs the ball over the Ramstein defense of Masaya Archbold, left, and Ahmarie Young in the Division I final at the DODEA-Europe volleyball championships in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Stuttgart took the title with a 25-23, 25-18, 25-10 win over Ramstein.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

Volleyball preview

Realignment creates new opportunities

The effects of this summer’s DODEA-Europe realignment will be felt first on the volleyball court.

Rota makes early statement against Aviano

Wes Penta rushed 15 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Gavin McDevitt.

Aviano school info

Location: Aviano, Italy
Mascot: Saints
Colors: Scarlet, navy, white
Enrollment: 179
Website: http://www.avia-hs.eu.dodea.edu/

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