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The Williamsburg High School girls' basketball team held host Moshannon Valley scoreless in the first quarter Dec. 13 en route to a 56-13 victory. The Lady Pirate defense held the Lady Damsel offense to single-digit scoring in all four quarters. Jayla Woodruff tossed in a game-high 15 points, including two 3-pointers, for WHS. Krista Simpson added 11 points, while Kendel Norris contributed eight points. St. Joseph's 46, WHS 43 At Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy on Dec. 17, the host Lady Wolves had a 12-6 scoring advantage in the final eight...
A 25-7 third-quarter run propelled visiting West Branch to a 59-44 victory over Claysburg-Kimmel in boy's basketball action Dec. 12. West Branch led 25-21 at halftime, before the third-quater surge made it 50-28 through three quarters. C-K closed the gap in the final quarter with a 16-9 scoring advantage. Parker Dibert hit four of C-K's seven 3-pointers and finished with 12 points. Kyle Glass, Wyatt Buell and David Gregg each scored seven points in the setback. C-K 63, NB 61 At C-K on Dec. 20, Kyle Glass netted a game-high 25 points as the...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ basketball tem strolled to a 63-31 victory at Mount Union on Dec. 18. Leading, 29-14, at halftime, C-K broke the game open with a 24-7 run in the third quarter. C-K's Megan Hartman poured in a game-high 29 points, including five 3-pointers. Bailey Garver chipped in with 12 points, while Rebekah Claar added eight points. Tussey Mt. 69, C-K 51 At Tussey Mountain on Dec. 20, the Lady Titans stormed out to a 40-27 halftime lead en route to a 69-51 victory over C-K. Rebekah Claar led the Lady Bulldogs with 1...
Northern Bedford came from behind for a thrilling 52-47 overtime win at home last Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, over McConnellsburg. The Lady Panthers trailed by 8 points at two junctures in the game including a 25-17 halftime deficit. NB chipped away at the lead in the third and early fourth quarter. Allie Snider's trey from the corner tied the game at 33-33 midway through the fourth period. Snider, who led the Lady Panthers with 18 points, hit a big trey on NB's first overtime possession and the...
The Williamsburg High School boys' basketball team earned its first victory Dec. 9, defeating Claysburg-Kimmel in Inter-County Conference action, 69-41. Williamsburg jumped out to a 19-7 lead after one quarter and pushed it to 36-19 at the break. Adam Uplinger hit two 3-pointers and scored 13 points to pace Williamsburg. Shane Brantner added 11 points in the victory. Lambert Palmer hauled down 14 rebounds and collected six steals in the victory. Claysburg-Kimmel's Kyle Glass poured in a...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ team earned its first win of the season Dec. 10, defeating Williamsburg, 58-32. The host Lady Bulldogs raced to a 52-20 lead through three quarters. The squad drained 10 3-pointers, including three by Megan Hartman and two each from Bailey Garver and Kalei Carson. At West Branch Dec. 11, C-K evened its record at 2-2 with a 68-26 victory. Ahead 13-10 after one quarter, C-K broke the game open with a 19-9 surge in the second quarter. C-K outscored West Branch 36-7 in the final two quarters. Bailey Garver d...
Northern Bedford’s boys’ basketball squad earned its first win of the season Dec. 9 with a 51-24 win at Forbes Road. The Panthers jumped out to a commanding 39-9 halftime lead. “We got after them early,” NB coach Randy Meck said of his squad’s first-half barrage that ended any doubt as to who would win the contest. The first-year NB Coach was able to give his bench much quality time in the second half as the Panthers cruised to victory. Dalton Smith and Hayden Foor had 14 points each to lead the Panthers. Mason Detterline’s 13 points pace...
Northern Bedford’s girls’ basketball squad could not overcome offensive struggles in a 49-29 home loss to Forbes Road Dec. 9. Forbes Road took a slight lead early in the game and benefitted from a scoreless Lady Panther second quarter to take an 18-10 halftime lead. The Lady Panthers made a run in the third period and closed the gap on several occasions but could never get closer than four points. Madison Johnson, who paced the Lady Panthers with seven points, fouled out early in the fourth period. “The effort is there but we are strug...
The Northern Bedford High wrestling team earned six falls en route to a 61-12 victory against visiting Everett Dec. 10. Picking up falls for the Black Panthers were Brady Clark (152 pounds), Kyler States (160), Colby Imler (170), Dakota Korzec (182), Kainen Brown (195), Kolin McNamara (220) and Tristin Pepple (126). NB’s Ian Sherlock earned a major decision at 138 pounds, while Lucas Heck won by decision at 132. Ryan Imler and Griffin Keller won by forfeit at 113 and 120 pounds, respectively....
The Central Lady Dragons began Mountain League play last week and swept a pair of games. The Dragons raised their record to 3-1 after defeating Penns Valley and Bald Eagle Area. On Dec. 11 the Lady Dragons jumped ahead 11-7 after one quarter and extended their advantage to 28-19 at halftime. After winning the third quarter 11-6 the teams played evenly in the final frame to set the score at 53-40. Madison Eicher paced the offense with 14 points and also corralled seven rebounds. Kylie Metzger...
It was a busy and highly productive week for the Central Dragon basketball team as they swept three games including two in the Mountain League to raise their record to 4-0 on the season. On Monday the team opened league play, hosting Penns Valley. The Dragons controlled the game throughout, leading 10-5 after one quarter and 25-14 at the break. While the Rams were connecting on just 1 of 8 free throws in the second quarter, Central connected on three shots from long range to open up their lead. The second half was all Dragons as they outscored...
The Central grapplers hosted Mountain League opponent Penns Valley last Wednesday and recorded a hard-fought 40-34 victory. The Dragons won the opening four bouts to lead 22-0. Tyler Biesinger (113) and Luke Knisely (132) won by forfeits. Ian Crouch (120) won 13-3 while Alex Bowman (126) registered a fall in 1:28. Penns Valley rallied by winning the next five weight classes, taking a 28-22 advantage. Ethan Eicher’s forfeit win (182) knotted the score before Michael Fowkes (195) put the Dragons ahead with an 8-2 decision. After the Dragons f...
The detection of chronic wasting disease in wild deer in several parts of Pennsylvania has some deer hunters wondering whether they should continue with their fall traditions, but a food safety specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences urges them to carry on – but to take precautions. “They can continue to enjoy deer hunting and be safe if they follow guidelines set by the Pennsylvania Game Commission,” said Martin Bucknavage, senior extension associate in food science, who teaches food safety strategies to industry profe...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School wrestling team suffered a 42-22 lost at West Branch Dec. 10. C-K’s Hunter Knisely (126 pounds), Levi Brown (160) and Kobe Harr (170) earned falls. Cole Claycomb scored a major decision at 138. On Dec. 12, C-K lost at Southern Huntingdon, 53-14. C-K’s Hunter Knisely won by fall at 126 pounds, while Cole Claycomb earned a technical fall at 138 pounds ands Levi Brown added a decision at 160 pounds....
Ian Sherlock (upper photo) is headed to Shippensburg University for cross-country and track and field. Seated with Ian are his mother, Denise Thomas, and father, Wayne Sherlock (also NB's cross-country coach). Standing are Jeff Batzel (athletic director/track coach) and Joe Over (distance running coach). Madison Johnson (lower photo) is headed to Mount Aloysius College to play volleyball. She is pictured with her mother, Terisha Mitchell (mother and NB Volleyball Coach), and father, Craig...
The Central Lady Dragons opened their season in action at the annual Lester C. McCall Tip-Off Tournament on Dec. 6 and 7 at Hollidaysburg Area High School. After losing in the opening round to Penns Manor, the Lady Dragons defeated Bradford to take third place overall. In their opener, the teams played to a 10-10 stalemate in the opening quarter before Penns Manor took a slim 21-19 advantage into the half. Penns Manor was able to take control after intermission, outscoring the Lady Dragons,...
The Central Dragon boys' basketball team opened the 2019-2020 season with a solid 57-36 victory over visiting Williamsburg on Dec. 6. The Dragons started strong offensively, taking a 19-11 lead after one quarter. The Blue Pirates responded with a 15-11 second frame and trailed just 30-26 at intermission. The Dragons took control defensively in the second half and held Williamsburg to just 10 points in the final two quarters. Meanwhile, Central was putting 27 points on the board to win...
The Northern Bedford boys’ basketball team started strong but couldn't finish in a season-opening 83-51 loss at Bedford on Dec. 6. The Panthers led, 15-13, at the end of the first quarter. “We came out with a lot of energy and surprised them a little bit early on,” NB coach Randy Meck said. The Bisons took the lead early in the second although NB had tied it back up at 33-33 with a minute left in the half. A five-point Bison run set the halftime score at 38-33. The Bisons turned up the pressure and pulled away with a huge 31-point third quart...
Northern Bedford traveled to Bedford to open its season last Friday night, Dec. 6, and the Lady Bisons were not accommodating hosts. The Lady Panthers struggled to score versus a strong Bedford defense and were walloped by a 65-24 score. Bedford scored 26 points in the first period and held a 42-13 lead at the half. The Lady Bisons hit eight three point shots in the game. Allie Snider scored 12 points, including two treys, to pace the Lady Panthers. “Bedford is a tough opener,” NB coach Jon Ewart said. “They have a strong squad and we won't...
The Claysburg-Kimmel boys' basketball team got off to a slow start at the Northern Cambria Tip-Off Tournament but rebounded in fine fashion. The Bulldogs managed just two first-quarter points in an opening round 61-45 loss to Saegertown on Dec. 6 but bounced back with a 54-28 victory in the consolation game a night later. C-K found itself down 33-11 at the half against Saegertown but outscored its opponent 34-28 in the second half. Wyatt Buell paced the Bulldogs with 12 points, including two 3-p...
The Amy Hileman era at Williamsburg High School got off to a dominate start on Dec. 6. Led by four scorers in double figures, the Lady Pirates cruised to a 71-24 road win at Harmony. WHS led 20-4 after one quarter and 39-14 at the break. Jayla Woodruff hit three 3-pointers and poured in a game-high 22 points for Williamsburg. Kendel Norris added 12 points, while Marcella Lynn (two 3-pointers) and Madison Bem each contributed 10 points. “It is great when you can start your season with a commanding win and build team confidence early,” Hil...
The Claysburg-Kimmel girls’ basketball team opened its 2019-20 campaign with a fourth-place finish at the 26th annual Art Burkett Memorial Tip-Off Tournament held Dec. 6 and 7 at Portage High School. In their opener, the Lady Bulldogs were dealt a 78-63 setback by Penn Cambria. Richland then pinned a 75-48 loss on C-K in the consolation game. The Lady Bulldogs fell behind at halftime, 38-21. Bailey Garver drained four 3-pointers en route to a C-K-high 18 points against the Lady Rams. Megan Hartman hit two 3-pointers and finished with 12 p...
The Central wrestling team opened its season on Dec. 6 with a trip to neighboring Northern Bedford. NBC won all seven of the heavier weightclasses on its way to a come-from-behind 49-27 victory. The Dragons won the opening four matches and led 21-0 early. NB’s Kyler States (160 pounds), Colby Imler (170), Dakota Korzec (182), Kainen Brown (185) and Derek Beach (285) each earned falls for the Black Panthers. Brady Clark (152) won by major decision at 152 pounds, while Caleb Wright won by forfeit at 220. Ian Crouch (30 seconds) and Alex Bowman (...
Kobe Harr paced the Claysburg-Kimmel wrestling team with a first-place finish in his weight class at the Saint Mary’s Kickoff Tournament on Dec. 7. Harr won by major decision, 10-1, against Bellefonte’s Stephen Ivicic in the finals. Teammate Cole Claycomb finished as runner-up in his respective weight class. He lost a 7-2 decision to Bellefonte’s Lan Aikey. Levi Brown and David Fox each had fourth-place finishes in their respective weight classes. Brown was pinned in his third-place match by Saint Mary’s Johnny Wittman at the 1:33 mark. S...
It is nearing the end of another deer season. I have been hearing the same lament I have been hearing for many years. "There just aren't many deer on public land, Rich. I'm about ready to join all the other guys who used to hunt who have hung up their rifles," numerous sportsmen have told me. "I don't want to shoot one of the few does or fawns that are left out there. What are you going to do if you want to continue to be a deer hunter?" I have great sympathy for these sportsmen. I agree that...
Hunters have set a new Pennsylvania bear-harvest record. Although numbers are continuing to come in, and bear hunting remains open through Saturday in some of the state’s Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), as of this morning, the 2019 preliminary bear harvest sat at 4,577. The Commonwealth’s previous record bear harvest occurred in 2011, when hunters took 4,350 through a slate of bear seasons. Hunters also harvested 4,164 in 2005. Expanded hunting opportunities provided by new special-firearms and muzzleloader bear seasons and an expanded arc...
The John Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited will offer free beginners fly-tying classes starting on Saturday, Jan. 11, and continuing every Saturday through Feb 29. The classes will start at 9 a.m. and end at noon each week. The classes will be located at the Allegheny Volunteer Fire Department, located at 651 Sugar Run Road, Altoona. The chapter will provide the tools and materials. The class size is limited to the first 30 to register. For more information or to register, contact Dan Beck at...
The high school winter sports scene will kick off this weekend for basketball and wrestling. Above, Central High School wrestling coach Dave Marko goes over team standards and policies during a recent practice. Below, Northern Bedford High School boys' basketball coach Randy Meck puts his team through a recent practice. Meck is in his first year as coach of the Black Panthers. The Herald's annual winter sports preview can be found in today's C section....
I do not know if deer season is the appropriate time to write a column about the disappearance of songbirds. However, even an unobservant sportsman like me has noticed that there are far fewer birds around than there once were. Sadly, this is a problem of major significance. I recently read in "The Gnatcatcher," Juniata Valley Audubon's newsletter, of a study published by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology documenting a loss of about three billion individual birds over the past 48 years in...
Hunters during the final day of Pennsylvania’s statewide bear season harvested 565 bears, raising the 2019 statewide general-season harvest to 2,063. That adds to an early season harvest of 1,335, increasing the 2019 total bear harvest to 3,398, not including the extended bear season, which kicked off Saturday in 16 Wildlife Management Units. Final bear harvest numbers likely will be available in February 2020. None of the bears taken on the final day of the statewide season cracked the Top 10 list for heaviest bears. The largest bear t...
It's official: expanded Sunday hunting is coming to Pennsylvania in 2020. Gov. Tom Wolf on Nov. 27 signed into law Senate Bill 147, which permits additional hunting on three Sundays per calendar year – one within the archery deer season, one within the firearms deer season and one selected by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The law will take effect Feb. 25, 2020, and the first new Sunday hunting opportunities will be identified by the Game Commission thereafter. In Pennsylvania, Sunday h...
With the 2019 hunting season underway in Pennsylvania, the Department of Agriculture released recommended best management practices to help protect hunters and their families against Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). “At this time, current published scientific studies support the hypothesis that there is a strong species barrier protecting humans from CWD,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “To date, there have not been any documented cases of humans being infected with CWD.” Since being identified in Pennsylvania, hunters have had a h...
Coach: Jess Veverka What Year is This for You as Head Coach at This School and Overall: Fifth League: Inter-County Conference Last Year's Record: Overall: 17-6; Conference: 9-4 Returning Starters: Megan Hartman, Rebekah Claar Other Returning Letterwinners: Bailey Graver, Kalei Carson, Kaylee Hainey, Kassidi Rininger Strengths: "The ability to shoot the 3-pointer, speed, and our numbers have improved." Concerns: "Leadership, since we lost three experienced seniors." Overall Outlook: "We have a...
Coach: Matt Musselman Number of Years as Head Coach: Three League: Inter-County Conference Last Year's Record: Overall: 8-30; League: 4-15 Returning Starters: Kobe Harr, Levi Brown, Cade Keithley Newcomers: David Fox, Zach McGeary, Cole Claycomb, Hunter Knisely Strengths: "We have some wrestlers who will do very well this year, hopefully continuing that thru the postseason tournaments." Concerns: "We had a few wrestlers who did not return this year, so we are fighting low numbers." Overall...
Coach: Mike Harris Number of Years as Head Coach: 10 (five at Tyrone) League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 10-13; League: 4-10 Returning Starters: Kyle Glass, Parker Dibert Newcomers: Aaron Walters, Ethan Diehl, Wyatt Buell, Dante Francona, Josh Emeigh Strengths: “This team is very coachable, and they work hard. They have great attitudes.” Concerns: “We lack size and experience.” Overall Outlook: “We plan on competing every night, and get better every day we’re in the gym.” Team Goals: “To compete every day, and ba...
Coach: Brian Dutchcot Number of Years as Head Coach: Eight League: Inter-County Conference Last Year's Record: Overall: 9-9; League: 5-5 Returning Starters: Tristin Pepple (126), Lucas Heck (132), Ian Sherlock (138), Brady Clark (152), Colby Imler (170), Luke Welsh (195) Newcomers: Reyan Imler (113), Griffin Keller (120), Damion Miller (138), Kainen Baker (145), Dakota Korzec (182), Kory McNamara (182), Kolin McNamara (182), Kainen Brown (195), Caleb Wright (220), Eric Smith (220), Derek Beach...
Coach: Jon Ewart What Year is This for You as Head Coach at This School and Overall: Second year/Second year League: Inter-County Conference Last Year's Record: Overall: 3-19; League: 2-12 Returning Starter: Madison Johnson Other Returning Letterwinners: Sarah Heck, Allie Snider, Taylor Nycum, Makayla Kochara Strengths: "A team which likes to be in the gym and work hard. Competition in practice. Athleticism." Concerns: "Staying injury-free. Varsity experience beyond letterwinners." Overall...
Coach: Randy Meck Number of Years as Head Coach: 16 League: Inter-County Conference Last Year's Record: Overall: 3-18 Returning Starters: Dalton Smith, Hayden Foor, Dakota Claar, Thad Leidy, Caleb Diehl Other Returning Letterwinners: Evan Clouse, Hayden Reyan Strengths: "Great work ethic, depth, team speed, experience." Concerns: "Cutting down turnovers, rebounding." Overall Outlook: "We will be much improved from last season. A lot of guys got valuable experience last season. We have worked...
Coach: Amy Hileman Number of Years as Head Coach: First year League: Inter-County Conference North Last Year's Record: Overall: 7-15; League: 4-10 Returning Starters: Marcella Lynn, Anna Ward, Krista Simpson Other Returning Letterwinners: Morgan Webb, Hannah Brenneman Newcomers: Kendel Norris, Jayla Woodruff, Jade Carper, Abbie Merritts Strengths: "Team coachability is our greatest strength. We are young but have a lot of potential. The girls have respect for each other and have great...
Coach: Brock Anders Number of Years as Head Coach: 12 years: 2 – Huntingdon Area High School (18-31), 6 – East Juniata High School (78-59), 4 – Williamsburg (28-44) League: Inter-County Conference North Last Year's Record: Overall: 3-19; League: 1-13 Returning Starters: Dylan James, Adam Uplinger, Josiah Dowey, Shane Brantner and Lambert Palmer Other Returning Letterwinners: Jared McCall, Drew Hileman, Wes McCall Newcomers: Peanut Wansley, Zach Kagarise, Alex Brantner, Anthony James, Devin Lynch...
Coach: David Marko Number of Years as Head Coach: 24th year League: Mountain Conference Last Year's Record: Overall: 10-9; League: 1-5 Returning Starters: Jaxon Matthews, Ian Crouch, Alex Bowman, Mason Daniels, Tanner Hall, Lane Kocher, Michael Fowkes Other Returning Letterwinners: Branson Heeter, Ben Detwiler, William Park Newcomers: Ethan Eicher, Luke Knisely, Liam McGregor, Ty Biesinger, Tyler Hess, Sam Eger, Wyatt Holsinger Strengths: "This is a hard-working group of young men with a desire...
Coach: Rob Mock Number of Years as Head Coach: Sixth season League: Mountain League Last Year's Record: Overall: 12-12; League: 8-6 Returning Starters: Jenna Mock, Erin Brumbaugh Kylie Metzger, Madison Eicher, Tori Longenecker, Bailey Heuston Other Returning Letterwinners: Jaida Oakes, Mackenzie Miller, Kacie Kreider, Leah Johnston Newcomers: Jenna Smith, Emma Balliet Strengths: "We dealt with some long-term injuries last season which gave a lot of girls a chance to get some valuable court time...
Coach: Paul Frederick Number of Years as Head Coach: First year League: Mountain League Last Year's Record: Overall: 18-6; League:10-4 Returning Starters: Braden Kitt, Hunter Klotz, Lleyton Kling Other returning letterwinners: Jason Ferry - Sr, Colby Liebal - Sr, Jacob Eberlin - Sr, Devon Boyles – Soph, Tyrell Rolle - Soph Newcomers: Tanner Ebersole – Jr, Cassimier Lowery – Jr, Zach Kopco – Soph, Conner Longenecker – Soph, Seth Bean – Fr, Jeff Hoenstine – Fr, Eli Lingenfelter – Fr. The Followi...
A Saturday opener for the firearms deer season and the possibility of more older bucks throughout the Commonwealth have many Pennsylvanians excited about Nov. 30 and the weeks to follow. Last year’s firearms deer season saw rainy weather nearly statewide throughout much of the opening day. But even then, 30 percent of the antlered deer harvested in the 2018-19 firearms season were taken on opening day. It was the best day of the season for buck harvest. It’s likely that opening day will continue to be the best for buck harvest this year, whe...
Saturday (Nov. 30) is the opening day of the rifle deer season. It's the first time rifle deer season has opened on a Saturday since I began hunting. During my years in the woods, deer season has changed dramatically. Prior to 2002 lots of deer lived on publicly accessible hunting lands and provided exciting sport for sportsmen of average means. Not anymore. Instead, with the draconian deer decimation policy developed by Gary Alt and his minions at the PGC, the deer population on Pennsylvania's...
Bear hunters started Pennsylvania’s statewide four-day black bear season last Saturday with good weather and a preliminary harvest of 1,015 black bears. Over the past two years, bear hunters have had some bad luck with weather, which has held down the harvest in Pennsylvania and helped maintain a bear population of around 20,000. But this year, bear hunters are off to a fine start in Penn’s Woods. Although the 2019 opening-day harvest is lower than last year’s – 1,241 bears, it raises the total Pennsylvania bear harvest to 2,886 when combined w...
Thanks to a grant by the Nason Foundation, Morrisons Cove Memorial Park is offering a new and exciting program for all area seniors. Anyone age 59 or older can bowl for free at the park every Thursday between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. thru April 30. Shoe rental is also included with the program. Additionally, bowling manager Bob Over will be available each day for free personalized instruction on how to bowl and improve your score with this life long sport. Pictured above are area seniors...
If I were a bear hunter, I would have been just about totally confused about when and where I could've hunted prior to the regular bear season. The only thing I would've been sure of was that I'd have to wear 250 square inches of fluorescent orange material on my head, chest, and back combined. Otherwise, I'd have been afraid to go bear hunting without my rule book. Now, I am certain I could hunt statewide during the regular firearms bear season that is slated for Nov. 23 and Nov. 25 through the...
On Saturday, Nov. 2, John Kennedy Trout Unlimited Chapter 45 (JKTU) held its annual banquet at Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring. More than 40 attended the fundraising event including State Rep. Jim Gregory (center) of the 80th Legislative District and his fiancee Lynn Thompson (right). Rep. Gregory acknowledge his limited success at fishing; however he realizes the importance of the sport and encouraged anglers to contact his office with their concerns. JKTU President Jerry Green...
Jarrett Wagner of Martinsburg got his first archery buck, a 6 point, on Nov. 16 outside of Saxton....
