Spirnak transferring to Point Park
May 23, 2022

Spirnak transferring to Point Park

By Mon Valley Independent

By JOSE NEGRON

jnegron@yourmvi.com

Bri Spirnak understands that for a student athlete, academics must come first. So when the talented track and field standout began to experience some trouble in a few of her classes at the University of Pittsburgh, she realized it was time for a change.

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