The total stands: Black team: 37 Orange Team: 39
The Pennsbury's Sports Nite tradition was originally conceived and directed by past District's Superintendent William W. Ingraham to help support student activities and the spring sports program. The first Sports Nite, in 1949, bleachers and folding chairs were set up in the Makefield Elementary School gymnasium to accommodate 250 people for the single night performance by students in grades seven through twelve.
A growing community and expanding school facilities caused Sports Nite to grow as well. Within three years it was necessary to move the program to a larger gymnasium at Pennsbury High School on Makefield Road, the building that is now Pennwood Middle School. In 1954 the high school’s student body elected its first Sports Nite Queen. By 1957 ticket demand was so great that festivities were moved to the newly completed Charles Boehm gymnasium, where it has been held ever since. 2021 marked a historic year for Sports Nite. After decades of having the program at Charles Boehm Middle School, Sports Nite moved to Falcon Field for the first time in its history. Students and spectators filled the stadium and cheered throughout the night under the lights as new relays and dances emerged to accommodate participating on grass. 2023 will bring yet another location change for the 75th annual Sports Nite at the Cure Arena.
Sports Nite has evolved to include much hard work on the part of students, staff and parents. It has become one of the most popular activities for Pennsbury High School students. Overall Captains, Class Captains, Art/Dance Committees, and student competitors work diligently to prepare for Sports Nite. The gym is decorated with murals, as are the entrance ways and showcases. For any student that wants to get involved there are plenty of choices.
History has shown that the Orange and Black have had some great battles and victories. In the late 70's and early 80's the Orange team went on a 9 year winning streak. Since then, Both teams have seen some great victories! In the most recent years, the Black team added to their winning totals with 4 wins in a row, however, they were shut down with two years of Orange team victories.