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Northern Bedford’s boys’ basketball team rode some hot shooting to a 76-50 win at Glendale in an inter-divisional contest on Jan. 22. The Panthers got out to a 40-25 lead by halftime and cruised to the victory. “We played pretty well and it was good to get a second consecutive win,” NB coach Randy Meck said. Caleb Diehl, Haden Foor and Thad Leidy each had 17 points for the Panthers, while Dakota Claar chipped in with 12. “We had good balanced scoring and played better on the defensive end than we have been,” Meck continued. Tussey 91, NB 86 N...
In response to requests from hunters, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners on Jan. 25 directed agency wildlife-management staff to examine the potential biological impacts of extending the archery deer season to the start of the statewide general bear season, and opening the raccoon hunting season earlier in October. There was extensive public testimony at today’s meeting in support of creating a longer archery season that would allow bowhunters to hunt deeper into the whitetail rut, and at least one suggestion that raccoon season s...
If you watch television, you know there are various groups that reward various types of performers with awards. You can watch the Emmys, the Grammys, the ESPYs, and other award shows. Individuals and groups receiving these awards appear to be appreciative of their recognition. With that in mind, I have decided that I want to propose some awards for local groups who have done positive things for sportsmen. I am calling these awards "The Rich Tate Awards," nicknamed "The Outsiders." Recipients of...
The Williamsburg High School boys’ basketball team raced to a 21-point halftime lead against Saint Joseph Catholic Academy on Jan. 21 and cruised to a 74-51 victory. The Blue Pirates led 17-6 after one quarter and pushed it to 36-15 at the break. WHS had the scoring edge in the second half 38-36. Shane Brantner led Williamsburg with 18 points and added 13 rebounds. Lambert Palmer scored 14 points to go along with 18 rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Drew Hileman added 12 points, including two 3-pointers. Josiah Dowey handed out f...
Hunters with multiple deer tags might soon be free of the restriction to tag the first deer they harvest before attempting to harvest a second. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners on Jan. 25 voted preliminarily to approve a measure that would make effective statewide the tagging requirements that currently apply in the state’s Special Regulations Areas, where hunters possessing multiple tags may attempt to fill them without first tagging a harvested deer. The commissioners said lifting the restriction would benefit deer hunters with m...
The Central Dragon wrestlers battled a pair of Mountain League foes last week and also participated in the Thomas Chevrolet Tournament over the weekend. Clearfield 56, CHS 14 On Jan. 21, the Dragons welcomed Clearfield and were defeated 56-14. Ian Couch, wrestling at 126, registered a fall in 2:58. Ethan Eicher won by decision (5-2) at 195. Tyler Biesinger (113) had a close 9-8 decision victory. Lane Kocher won by a 7-3 decision at 160. Bellefonte 66, CHS 9 On Jan. 23, the team traveled to Bellefonte and fell 66-9. Again, Ian Couch had a fall...
Glendale earned seven falls during a 58-24 victory in high school wrestling action on Jan. 21 at Northern Bedford. The Vikings also won one match by major decision and were awarded two victories by forfeit. Northern Bedford’s Colby Imler and Reyan Imler won by fall at 170 and 106 pounds, respectively. Ian Sherlock (138 pounds) and Kyler States (160) each won by forfeit. Thomas Chevrolet Tournament The Panthers placed 12th in the 29-team field at the Thomas Chevrolet Tournament on Jan. 24-25 at Bedford High School with 80.5 points. Ian S...
When the Pennsylvania Game Commission last year opted to move the opening day of the firearms deer season to Saturday, the decision was based in part on the conclusion it would enable more hunters to participate, and it was the best thing to do for the future of Pennsylvania hunting. Today, about six weeks after that Saturday-opening season closed, Game Commission staff presented the Board of Game Commissioners with findings that indicate the change hit those marks. While final 2019-20 hunting-license sales figures won’t be available until t...
Northern Bedford improved to 3-7 with a high scoring 88-80 win at Fannett-Metal on Jan. 14 in high school boys' basketball action. The Panthers jumped out to a healthy 39-28 lead by half and didn't allow the homestanding Tigers to get any closer than six points the rest of the way. "Our offense was rolling tonight, but we gave up a lot, too," NB coach Randy Meck said. The Tigers largely stayed in the game due to their hot 3-point shooting. They hit for 10 treys on the night. Hayden Foor and Dalt...
The Central Dragons’ boys’ basketball team had a tough and busy schedule last week so it was bad timing for the flu bug to ravage the lineup. Central visited Hollidaysburg, Tyrone and Penns Valley and escaped with one victory and solid performances from some men off the bench. The Dragons’ record stands at 10-5 with three weeks of the regular season remaining. Hollidaysburg 60 CHS 45 On Jan. 13 at Hollidaysburg, the Dragons took a 15-8 first-quarter lead before falling behind 28-21 at halftime. The Tigers’ press caused havoc for the Dragons...
The Claysburg-Kimmel boys’ basketball team was outscored 28-8 in the second quarter during its 80-63 setback at Bellwood-Antis on Jan. 13. C-K led 20-11 at the end of the first quarter, but B-A grabbed a 39-28 lead at halftime following its second-quarter surge. B-A won the second half 41-35. Kyle Glass poured in a game-high 25 points, including two 3-pointers, for C-K. Wyatt Buell hit two 3-pointers and finished with 18 points. Parker Dibert added 10 points. Southern Fulton 57 C-K 46 At C-K on Jan. 15, Southern Fulton broke a tie at h...
West Branch handed the Williamsburg boys’ basketball team its first Inter-County Conference loss on Jan. 13, 61-47. The Blue Pirates led 28-26 at halftime, but West Branch went on a 35-19 run in the second half en route to the victory. Lambert Palmer and Shane Brantner each scored eight points for the Blue Pirates. Drew Hileman added seven points, while Josiah Dowey and Adam Uplinger each tossed in six points. WHS 56, B-A 37 At Williamsburg on Jan. 16, the Blue Pirates jumped out to a 27-19 lead at halftime against Bellwood-Antis and cruised t...
The Claysburg-Kimmel wrestling team was forced to forfeit six matches during a 54-27 loss at Mount Union on Jan. 14. The Bulldogs also lost three matches by fall. C-K’s Cade Keithley and Kobe Harr each pinned their opponent at 145 and 170 pounds, respectively. Cole Claycomb earned a decision at 132 pounds, while Blaine Deremer and Zach McGeary won by forfeit at 106 and 152 pounds, respectively. NBC 49, C-K 22 At C-K on Jan. 16, Northern Bedford was aided by seven forfeits en route to a 49-22 victory. The Black Panthers won the first six bouts b...
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2020 on Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25, at the agency’s Harrisburg headquarters. This meeting will be the first to follow a new format adopted whereby quarterly meetings will be held in two parts, one each on Friday and Saturday. Quarterly meetings previously had been held on Monday and Tuesday, with the January meeting also including a Sunday session for public comment. Public comment – limited to five minutes – will be accepted at the Saturday, Jan....
With a lull between most autumn and spring sportsmen's hunting and fishing seasons, a way for sportsmen to fill the void is to visit one of the outdoor shows that are held during the winter. Probably of most interest to Cove sportsmen are three shows that are not too far from the Cove. The first of these is the gigantic Great American Outdoor Show scheduled for the Farm Show Complex near Harrisburg between Feb. 1 and Feb. 9. As always, this show hosts thousands of booths featuring outdoor...
The Central Lady Dragons split a pair of home Mountain League games last week, giving them a 9-4 overall record including 7-1 in the league. Tyrone 56, CHS 44 On Jan. 14 Tyrone (9-2) took a slim 9-7 advantage after one quarter and extended its lead to 25-14 at intermission. A 16-10 third quarter gave the Lady Golden Eagles a 17-point advantage before the Lady Dragons won the final frame 20-15, setting the final score at 56-44. Kylie Metzger paced the offense with 18 points followed by Madison Eicher’s 11. Erin Brumbaugh chipped in seven f...
Bellwood-Antis’ Ali Campbell became Blair County’s all-time leading scorer on Jan. 14, as she led the Lady Blue Devils to a 76-44 victory at Claysburg-Kimmel. Campbell poured in a game-high 35 points, including two 3-pointers, as she finished the game with 2,551 points for her career, surpassing former teammate Karson Swogger. Swogger scored 2,520 points from 2013 to 2017. B-A led 15-9 after the first quarter and 37-20 at halftime. C-K was outscored 39-24 in the second half. Emilie Leidig added 17 points, including three 3-pointers, for B-A...
The Northern Bedford girls’ basketball team was locked into a tight battle with visiting Fannett-Metal on Jan. 13 until a poor third quarter doomed their effort in a 53-31 loss Down just 23-20 at the halftime break, the Lady Panthers found themselves in position to spring an upset. “We were very competitive with them in the first half and then just let it get away from us,” NB coach Jon Ewart said. A 19-7 third-quarter edge put the Lady Tigers up 42-27 after the period and “took the wind out of our sails,” according to Ewart. NB could man...
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently announced an invitation for project applications to the State Wildlife Grants Program. The priority topic for the project will help support Pennsylvania's amphibian and reptile Species of Greatest Conservation Need found in the 2015-2025 Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan. Fire management is an essential habitat management tool, yet gaps remain in understanding the effects of this activity on amphibians and reptiles. Information obtained through this project will help resource managers...
In their only wrestling match of the week, the Central Dragons fell to Mountain League opponent Philipsburg-Osceola 40-33. In their home match, the Dragons won six of the 14 matchups. Alex Bowman, wrestling at 126 pounds, recorded a fall in 1:04. Tyler Hess (152) won by an 8-7 decision. Ian Crouch (120), Lane Kocher (170), Michael Fowkes (182) and Tyler Biesinger (106) each won by forfeit. “We had our chances but had five falls against us,” Central coach Dave Marko said. “Alex continued to wrestle well and Tyler gutted out a tough match, but w...
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its quarterly business meeting on Jan. 27-28 at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Ave. As part of the Commission's quarterly meeting, committees will meet beginning at 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. Formal consideration of the agenda by the full Commission will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28. During this meeting the Commission will consider property access and real estate matters, changes to fishing and boating regulations, and proposed additions to the list...
The Northern Bedford wrestling team recorded four falls during its 50-6 victory over visiting Juniata Valley on Jan. 14. Recording falls for the Black Panthers were Derek Beach (285 pounds), Reyan Imler (113), Kyler States (160) and Colby Imler (170). Ian Sherlock won by technical fall at 145. Teammates Lucas Heck, Brady Clark and Dakota Korzec earned decisions at 138, 152 and 182 pounds, respectively. Griffin Keller and Micah Smith won by forfeit at 120 and 132 pounds, respectively, for Northern Bedford. Juniata Valley scored its six points...
The Central Dragons visited Tussey Mountain on Dec. 23. In a tight and hard-fought game at Tussey Mountain on Dec. 23, the Central boys’ basketball team came up one point shy, falling 58-57. The Dragons took a slim 16-14 lead after one quarter and led 37-34 at halftime. The Titans consistently hit long three-point shots to keep the game close. The defenses took control after intermission with Tussey Mountain outscoring the Dragons 16-12 to lead by a point entering the final eight minutes. Both teams were held to eight points in the final q...
The Northern Bedford High School wrestling team placed 17th in the 27-team field at the Southmoreland High School Classic Dec. 27-28. The Panthers finished with 85 points, one point behind Southmoreland and Tussey Mountain, which tied for 15th place. Colby Imler won the 170-pound title. Ian Sherlock was fourth at 138 pounds, while Reyan Imler (113) and Kainen Brown (195) each placed eighth. At Tussey Mountain on Jan. 3, Northern Bedford won eight of the matches and edged the Titans, 35-30. Kyler...
Saturday, Jan. 4, was a busy, challenging and successful day for the Central High School wrestlers as they returned from the Everett Bloody Run Duals with four victories in five matches. The Dragons defeated Cambria Heights, 54-30, as they benefitted from six Heights forfeits. Of the eight matches that took place, Central won three, all by fall. Ian Crouch (126) ended his match in 2:14 and Ethan Eicher (195) in 2:18 while Mason Daniels flattened his man in just 55 seconds. Central had a lopsided 60-24 defeat over Juniata Valley. The Dragons...
The Williamsburg boys’ basketball team rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to pull out a 64-52 victory over visiting Mount Union on Jan. 9. Trailing 25-30, the Blue Pirates put together a 34-17 run in the second half. Josiah Dowey drained three 3-pointers and finished with 14 points. Shane Brantner added 12 points. Host Williamsburg improved to 7-2 on the season following an 84-33 victory over visiting Juniata Valley on Jan. 11. Ahead 20-12 after one quarter, the Blue Pirates broke the game open with a 29-10 advantage in the second q...
The Claysburg-Kimmel boys’ basketball team used a 21-7 third-quarter run to defeat winless Juniata Valley on Jan. 6, 66-54. Kyle Glass led three C-K scorers in double figures with a game-high 27 points, including three of the team’s 10 3-pointers. Wyatt Buell drained five 3-pointers and scored 17 points. David Gregg contributed 10 points. At C-K on Jan. 8, Tussey Mountain outscored the Bulldogs 22-9 in the third quarter and prevailed by 13 points, 68-55. The teams were tied at 27-27 at halftime before the Titans broke the game open. Nathan Mas...
The Claysburg-Kimmel wrestling team was forced to forfeit seven bouts during its 64-9 loss at Glendale on Jan. 9. In addition to the seven forfeits, the Vikings also won two bouts by technical fall and two by fall against the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs’ Levi Brown won by fall at 152 pounds and Kobe Harr by decision at 182....
The Tyrone Elks has rescheduled its annual Hoop Shoot Contest for Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Hollidaysburg Area High School gym. Registration and time to warm up will start at 1 p.m. and the contest will begin at 2 p.m. This free-throw competition is open to all area youth between the ages of 8 and 13, as of April 1, 2020. It's free to enter. In case of bad weather, Sunday, Jan. 26, will be the snow date, at the same gym. For more information or to pre-register, call or text Steve Lucas at (814) 505-8566 or email Hoopshoots@ao...
Northern Bedford traveled to Mount Union for an Inter-County Conference Inter-divisional game on Jan. 6 and found themselves in quite a tussle with the host Lady Trojans. The Lady Panthers found themselves down 24-16 at the half before clawing their way back. An Allie Snider trey early in the final stanza put the Lady Panthers within a bucket and NB then tied it up at 36-36 with two minutes remaining in the game. NB was outscored 6-3 from that point forward as the Lady Trojans thwarted the...
The Central Lady Dragons participated in the Tyrone Holiday tournament Dec. 27-28 along with Bellwood, Penn Cambria and host Tyrone. After a near upset over two-time defending Class AA state champion Bellwood, the Lady Dragons fell to PC in the consolation game. Central entered the game without a pair of key players (seniors Jenna Mock and Erin Brumbaugh) but showed right from the start that they were ready to compete. Bellwood took a slim 17-15 first-quarter lead but trailed 28-25 at halftime. The Lady Blue Devils regrouped to lead by a point...
The Claysburg-Kimmel girls’ basketball team outscored visiting Southern Huntingdon by three points in the fourth quarter to escape with a 61-58 victory on Jan. 6. The Lady Bulldogs had a 17-7 first-quarter lead before Southern Huntingdon closed the first half on a 21-11 run. Each team scored 15 points in the third quarter. Megan Hartman tied for game-high honors with 28 points to lead C-K. She had four of the team’s six 3-pointers. Rebekah Claar and Bailey Garver added 11 and 10 points, respectively, in the win. At C-K on Jan. 10, the Lady Bull...
As I've aged, Donna has become increasingly successful in duping me into accompanying her on shopping trips. Recently she dragged me off to a distant mall I'd never heard of. Donna had entered a store; I was strolling toward a bench to sit it out. I heard a voice, "Psst, Rich. How would you like to hear a few predictions about future hunting events?" I looked at the woman hissing at me. She was standing under a sign that read "Estella, the Fortune Teller." I was mystified that she knew who I...
Caleb Diehl exploded for 23 points, including 19 in a big first half, to lead Northern Bedford to a 71-46 road win over McConnellsburg in boys’ basketball action on Jan. 6. Northern opened up a huge 47-25 advantage by halftime and coasted to the win. “We shot the ball very well early and played very well offensively,” NB coach Randy Meck said. NB increased its lead to 67-39 entering the fourth quarter allowing Coach Meck to clear his bench and get everyone some valuable varsity floor time. Hayden Foor chipped in with 13 points for NB, while...
The Williamsburg girls’ basketball team suffered a 45-40 setback at Forbes Road on Jan. 6. Forbes Road held a 13-8 advantage after the first quarter, but the Lady Pirates used a 14-5 run to grab a 22-18 lead at the break. The host squad tied the game at 30-30 entering the final eight minutes. Hannah Brenneman paced Williamsburg with 10 points. Kendel Norris added nine points.Marcella Lynn hit two 3-pointers and finished with six points. At Mount Union on Jan. 10, the Lady Pirates outscored the hosts 29-17 in the second half en roue to a 4...
CENTRAL The Central Dragon basketball team split a pair of non-league games last week, giving them a solid 6-3 record on the season. The Dragons pounded Juniata Valley (0-9) on the road but fell to Chestnut Ridge (4-3) at home. Juniata Valley was no match for the Dragons Dec. 30, as they trailed 25-6 after one quarter and 43-18 at the half. Although the Dragons used their bench often in the second half they outscored their hosts 20-12 in the third frame and 13-5 in the fourth. Braden Kitt had an...
The Tyrone Elks has rescheduled its annual Hoop Shoot Contest for Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Hollidaysburg Area High School gym. Registration and time to warm up will start at 1 p.m. and the contest will begin at 2 p.m. This free-throw competition is open to all area youth between the ages of 8 and 13, as of April 1, 2020. It's free to enter. In case of bad weather, Sunday, Jan. 26, will be the snow date, at the same gym. For more information or to pre-register, call or text Steve Lucas at (814) 505-8566 or email Hoopshoots@ao...
In the Jan. 2 edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald, the captions for these two photos were incorrect. Here are the correct captions: Above, Claysburg-Kimmel's Parker Dibert goes up for a shot over Chestnut Ridge's (44) Noah Hillegass and Lucas Nicodemus. Below, Claysburg's Kyle Glass drives to the basket on Chestnut Ridge's Jonah Hillegass. The Herald apologizes for its errors....
WILLIAMSBURG The Williamsburg High School girls’ basketball team finished as the runner-up at the annual Lady Blue Pirate Holiday Tournament Dec. 26-27 at WHS. In the first round, WHS knocked off Moshannon Valley, 62-12, while Northern Bedford fell to Glendale, 58-36. WHS raced to a 34-9 halftime lead against Moshannon Valley. The Lady Pirates dominated the second half, 28-3, including 10-0 in the final eight minutes. Jayla Woodruff paced WHS with a game-high 17 points. Morgan Webb and Hannah Brenneman added 15 and 11 points, respectively. N...
Last autumn, I decided to make an overnight trip to northcentral Pennsylvania. When I drove there to fish in previous years, I normally came home that same night. However, I am not the night driver I once was; so I decided that after my day in the outdoors, I would stay the night at a small hunting camp I belong to or rent a room in one of the motels there that cater to sportsmen. Neither my wife nor my son, Bob, believed that I should undertake such an adventure on my own. "What if you fall...
While it might be winter, landowners can begin making plans to help wildlife this spring – and beyond – by planting tree and shrub seedlings offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The 2020 seedling order form is available online, and sales began Monday, Jan. 6. Stone said those who are interested in placing an order should call Howard Nursery at (814) 355-4434. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Orders can be placed by FAX as well at (814) 355-8094. The order form is available at www.p...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls' basketball team placed second at the Claysburg C&S Family Markets Holiday Tournament held Dec. 27-28. The Lady Bulldogs won the opener against Chestnut Ridge, 61-28. In the championship game, the Lady Bulldogs lost to Bedford, 39-31. More information will appear in the Jan. 9 edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald....
Winter is here, and no one is talking about global warming now. In fact, all but the most dedicated of outdoors people are shacked up in their homes, often huddled near wood burners in order to stave off winter's chill. I know that I spend a lot of time close to my fireplace insert, reading whatever novel I have been able to come up with at the library or at a not-too-distant bookstore. I also spend a lot of my winter time ensconced in my fly-tying room, whipping up replacement flies for the...
Pennsylvania’s state bird, the ruffed grouse, has suffered dramatic population losses due to the statewide scarcity of young forests and large-scale West Nile virus die-offs. To offset those losses, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has created a tool to identify prime grouse recovery areas. “The Game Commission recognizes that all conservation partners must work smarter, not just harder, to restore the King of Thunder,” said Lisa Williams, the agency grouse biologist who identified West Nile’s role in Pennsylvania’s grouse-population collapse....
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School boys' basketball team placed third at the Claysburg C&S Family Markets Holiday Tournament held Dec. 27-28. The Bulldogs lost the opener to Chestnut Ridge, 66-44. In the consolation game, the Bulldogs defeated Forbes Road, 56-37. More information will appear in the Jan. 9 edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald....
The Central Dragon boys’ basketball team recently split a pair of Mountain League games on the road, giving them a 5-1 record overall and 3-1 in the league. On Dec. 18, the team traveled to Bellefonte and returned with a solid 55-47 victory. The Dragons led 11-5 after one quarter and 26-15 at halftime. After the break, the Red Raiders (1-3) outscored the Dragons 32-29 but couldn’t overcome their deficit. Devon Boyles scored a team-high 18 points followed by Braden Kitt’s 16. Lleyton Kling added nine points and Jacob Eberlin chipped in seven...
The Central High School wrestling team saw its record slip to 1-2 on the season with a 54-22 home loss to Bald Eagle Area on Dec. 13. The Dragons had four wrestlers with victories including Mason Daniels (138), who pinned his man in 3:07. Ethan Eicher (182) had an 8-0 decision victory while both Sam Eger (220) and Alex Bowman (126) were winners by forfeit. “BEA has a strong team overall,” Central coach Dave Marko said. “They recorded a number of falls and both teams had a pair of forfeits. We have some young wrestlers who will continue to im...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School wrestling team was forced to forfeit eight matches during a 60-10 defeat against visiting Bellwood-Antis on Dec. 17. B-A also earned three falls in the dual meet. C-K's Levi Brown earned a fall at 152 pounds and Cole Claycomb won by major decision at 138. Everett 48, C-K 24 At C-K on Dec. 19, Everett rallied from an 18-0 deficit to score a 48-24 victory. Helping the Bulldogs to an 18-point advantage were Blaine Demerer (fall at 106), Hunter Knisely (fall at 126)...
The Northern Bedford High School wrestling team competed at the Ridgeway Elkers Duals on Dec. 14 and returned with a 4-1 record. The Panthers won three straight – Curwensville (46-32), Sharpsville (52-20) and Ridgeway (48-24 – before losing to Titusville, 54-24. NB closed with a 52-26 win over Curwensville. Reyan Imler, at 112 pounds, went 5-0 (four wins by forfeit and one by major decision). Griffin Keller, at 120, went 4-1 (three forfeits and one fall). Tristin Pepple, at 126, had one win (forfeit). Micah Smith had two falls at 132, while Luc...
The Central wrestling team saw its record slip to 1-2 on the season with a 54-22 home loss to Bald Eagle Area on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Dragons had four wrestlers with victories including Mason Daniels (138) who pinned his man in 3:07. Ethan Eicher (182) had an 8-0 decision victory while both Sam Eger (220) and Alex Bowman (126) were winners by forfeit. “BEA has a strong team overall,” Central coach Dave Marko said. “They recorded a number of falls and both teams had a pair of forfeits.” “We have some young wrestlers who will continue...
