Tamaqua girls basketball champs honored

The Tamaqua Area High School girls basketball team was honored by its booster club at a banquet on Sunday, March 22 at the New England Fire Company. The Lady Raiders, coach by Joe Berezwick, finished with a 25-3 record and won both the Schuylkill League and District 11 Class AA championships, also qualifying for the PIAA State playoffs. Team members include, front row from left, Maria Streisel, Kali Chrush, Lauren Fedor, Shelby Hankins, Elissa Streisel and Megan Berezwick. Back row, Kayla Hope, Christine Streisel, Amanda Solt, Amy Zehner, Cassie Eroh, Allie Updike and Danielle Weinburger.