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During a half-time ceremony of the Central vs. Bishop Carroll basketball game Friday, members of Central's 2022 AAA State Championship baseball team were given state championship rings....
The Lady Dragon Basketball team ended the week 1-1, coming upon the cusp of victory but falling just short against the Bishop Guilfoyle Lady Marauders 52-46, then seizing a 53-52 victory over the Bishop Carroll Huskies later in the week. Facing the Marauders, Elana Decker and Megan Diehl led the offensive charge with 11 points each. Down by 11 at half, the Dragons held the Marauders to only six in the third quarter, shortening their lead in the process. With a more intense second half, the Dragons picked up the tempo to compete with the...
The Central Dragon Wrestling team started off the season with a bout against the Bedford Bisons. A final score of 52-12 for a loss for the Dragons doesn’t truly reflect the outcome of the match. Of the 14 possible matches, eight were ruled forfeits for the Dragons due to lack of wrestlers. Of the remaining six, two ended with victory. In the 114-weight class, Tyler Biesinger toppled Addison Wright by recording a fall at 1:52. The other win came from the 145-weight class by Isaac Smith, who defeated Kyler Gardner, clocking a fall at 1:57 into t...
The John Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited is offering a free, 8-week, beginners fly tying program, open to the public, starting on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, and continuing every Saturday through Feb. 25. The classes 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 all tools and materials. The class size is limited to the first 30 to register. For more information or to register, contact Scott Kavanagh at (814)...
Facing two skilled opponents, the Dragons had their hands full throughout the week against the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders and the Bishop Carroll Huskies. Against both the Bishop teams, the Dragons held to a close game in the first half, followed by an explosive offensive push in the third quarter for 61-38 and 70-42 victories respectively. Against the Marauders, a close first half ended with a tied 20-20 score. Out the gate after halftime, the Dragons turned up the intensity on both sides of...
C-K Junior High Basketball On Wednesday, the Claysburg Kimmel Junior High boys' basketball team faced off against the West Branch Warriors. Despite having a home court advantage, Claysburg "started off slow," according to coach Evan Ritchey. However, by halftime, the team had found its momentum and put a total of 26 points on the scoreboard. Ritchey commented on his players' performances, saying, "We gained a good lead but had a shaky second half." Looking back on the game, Ritchey highlighted...
Today (Dec. 22, 2022) is my 73rd birthday. If you believe what "The Bible" says - a lifespan is three score and ten years - I am beginning the fourth bonus year of my life. I guess I can attribute my reaching 73 to several things: good luck, trying to remain active, and the miracles of modern medicines. There are both bad and good things about being 73. The worst is being unable to do many things I was able to do when I was younger. Some of this, of course, involves health issues. On a...
Basketball is back in the Cove, and teams are shooting their shot at winning....
Duncansville native Aaron Kovach was a complete player. He played great defense. He had great speed. He stole some bases. He was a hitter, a pure hitter. Because of his success on the field, Kovach was chosen this past October to be part of the first class to be inducted into The Mount Aloysius College Athletic Hall of Fame. "He is our career leading hitter with a .401 career batting average," Mt. Aloysius Athletic Director Kevin Kime said. "He had somewhere around 218 hits in his four year care...
Due to a successful football season, the Central Scarlet Dragon Basketball team had just under a week of full practices with the whole team. This didn't stop them, however, from seizing victory in their home opener of the season against the Huntingdon Bearcats. The Dragons' overall physicality and persistence led to their 64-29 victory over the Bearcats. With the limited practice time, the Dragon offense was stifled for the match. Defense quickly became the key factor in the Dragon victory. The...
C-K GIRLS BASKETBALL The following changes have been made to the JH – JV – Varsity girls basketball schedule for the games to be played at Southern Fulton on Dec. 19: • No JH ‘B’ Game • JH game will now be played at 4:45 p.m. • JV game at 6 p.m. • Varsity to follow at approximately 7:15 p.m. Note: All three games will be played at Southern Fulton High School. C-K BOYS BASKETBALL The JH – JV and VARSITY boys basketball game scheduled for Feb. 7, 2023, has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 8 (vs. Tussey Mt.) Start times will stay the same. C-K W...
I realize the middle of December is not a typical time to discuss trout fishing. However, I enjoyed some beautiful days in the outdoors this autumn, many of them on various streams. I think fly-fishing is the most enjoyable outdoor sport but sometimes think the most effective method of fly-fishing, nymph fishing, can be mind-numbing. Not so with dry-fly fishing. It would be like archery hunting with a crossbow compared to hunting with a longbow. This autumn I enjoyed dry-fly fishing for trout fr...
Basketball season for Cove teams is underway!...
Sport: Wrestling Coach: Brian Dutchcot Number of years as head coach: 12 at NBC and overall Coach's career record (at this school and overall): 95-91 overall League: ICC Last year's record: 10-8 Returning starters: Paedon Logue, Austin Bartholow, Collin Pepple, Eion Snider, Aaron Bowers, Brian Amick Newcomers: Aiden Replogle, Wyatt Clouse, Bryson Free, Haidyn Divley, Aidan Pittman, Tyler Paris, Blake Bowser, Ryan Bottenfield Strengths: The number-one strength of our team this year is the...
Sport: Boys Basketball Coach: A.J. Weyant Number of years as head coach: 5th Season League: ICC - South (Conference) District 5 AA Last year's record: 9-15 Returning letterwinners: Eli Cherry, Jestin Fernandez, Cullen Lloyd, Collin Yeatts Strengths: One of our major strengths is returning four starters from last year's team that won a district playoff game. We will rely heavily on their experience to navigate a very tough schedule. Our other strengths are our team speed and ability to shoot the...
Sport: Girls Basketball Coach: Jon Ewart Number of years as head coach: 5th Year League: ICC South Last year's record: 17-9 Returning starters/letterwinners: Emily Heck, Lydia Ritchey, Mariah Hall, Leah Swanseen Newcomers: Addie Love, Halle Baker, Bella Gable, Olivia Helsel, Alyssa Yeatts Strengths: We have a solid group of returning letterwinners. We have a lot of girls that will be competing for varsity minutes throughout the season which will improve individuals and the team making for...
Sport: Boys Basketball Coach: Brock Anders Number of years as head coach and career record: 15 years – 2-Huntingdon Area High School (18-31); 6-East Juniata High School (78-59); 7-Williamsburg (79-62); (175-152)-Career Record League: ICC North Last year's record: 22-6; Overall; 12-2; ICC North; ICC Overall Champions Returning starters: Zach Kagarise, Rowan Gorsuch, RJ Royer, Logan Brantner Other returning letterwinners: Joey Zehner and Jesse Brumbaugh Strengths: We return some experienced p...
Sport: Girls Basketball Coach: Amy Hileman Number of years as head coach: 4 years League: Inter-County Conference (North division) Last year's record: Overall: 24-7; League: 11-2 Returning starters: Jade Carper, Ayla Hileman, Kendel Norris, Jayla Woodruff Other returning letterwinners: Laney Prough, Claire Carper, Brooke Stewart, Elise Frye, Anastasia Ranalli Newcomers: Lillie Irvin, Lilli Kagarise, Regan Prough, LeeAnna Royer Strengths: We have returning players that are experienced and...
Sport: Bocce Coach: Mrs. Shelley Claycomb and Mrs. Destarta Carberry Number of years as head coach: Mrs. Claycomb - 4 years, Mrs. Carberry - 1st year. League: Central PA Last year's record: 5 wins, 1 loss (regular season), 2nd place at districts. Returning starters/letterwinners: Emma Brooks, Madison Kennedy and Brennen Yingling Newcomers: Braden Allison, Nate Fogle, Sarah Little, Dylan Stern, and Caden Schenk Strengths: Talented returning players, new players bring a ton of enthusiasm to work...
Sport: Boys Basketball Coach: Paul Frederick Number of years as head coach: 4th Season League: Laurel Highlands Last year’s record: 19-7 Returning starters/letterwinners: Seth Bean, Rylan Daugherty, Eli Lingenfelter, Eli Muthler, Hunter Smith, Shalen Yingling Newcomers: Randy Harris, Bryson LaPenna, Jace Morrow, Austin Bassler, Lukas Black, Mason Byler, Bradon Gregg, Kyle Klotz, Zach Lingenfelter, Slyvanus Member-Meneh Strengths: We have a fair amount of players back who have competed at the varsity level. We also have a lot of unselfish and c...
Sport: Wrestling Coach: David Marko Number of years as head coach: 9th year at Central, 27th overall League: LHAC Last year's record: 5-15 Returning starters/letterwinners: Ty Biesinger, Wyatt Holsinger, Max Baker, Isaac Smith, Camdyn Wenerick, Thaide Mickel and John Pulcine Newcomers: Kasey Heidler, Waldems Benitez, Kaley Payne, Mason Wagner, Kaden Horn, Bailey Wilt Strengths: We have some upper classmen with a lot of experience. Concerns: We have had some injuries that will make dual meets...
Sport: Girls Basketball Coach: Courteney Lingafelt Number of years as head coach: First year League: Laurel Highlands Last year's record: 3-13 Returning starters/letterwinners: Bralyn Ellis (returning starter) Letterwinners - Mackenzie Rhykerd, Megan Diehl, Elena Decker Newcomers: Madeline Benton, Brooklyn Coppersmith, Elaina Messner, Adyson Poet Strengths: We have a group of coachable girls who are very competitive and have a great attitude and work ethic. Concerns: We are a young team playing...
Sport: Wrestling Coach: Ron Kakabar Assistants: Russ Knisely, Matt Musselman, Jordi Musselman, Kobe Harr, Corey Aungst Years as head coach: 10 League: ICC Last year’s record: 5-8 Returning starters: Cole Claycomb, Ethan Claycomb, Mark Lattieri, Brody Soler, Hayden Lamborn Newcomers: Shawn Weyant, Mason Campagna, Remy Diehl Strength: Knowledge, willingness to win. Concerns: Lack of varsity experience, not big numbers, and youth Overall outlook: Looking to improve on their record from last season, get better each week and get as many through t...
Sport: Girls Basketball Coach: Jim Garver Number of years as head coach: 1st League: Inter County - South Last year's record: 10-12 Returning starters/letterwinners: Sarah Helsel, Bella Francona, Chelsie Noah, Zoie Weyant, and Cameron Lingenfelter Newcomers: Bailey Tipton, Erika Feathers, and Betty Jean Mesmer Strengths: We have a big senior class, and the practices have been competitive. I like our speed in the backcourt and strength down low. Concerns: We lost two 1,000-point scorers, Bekah...
Sport: Boys Basketball Coach: Mike Harris Number of years as head coach and career record: 7th (12 overall; 5 at Tyrone) 106-153 League: ICC (South) Last year's record (overall and league): 2-16 (2-10) Returning starters: Wyatt Buell, Josh Emeigh, Zeek Barr Returning letter winners: Elias Ritchey, Josh Emeigh, Zeek Barr, Wyatt Buell and Ethan Deihl Strengths: We've worked very hard to increase our skill, and we had a very successful summer doing it. This group works very hard, and they are very...
Williamsburg boys basketball participated in the Bucktail Tip Off Tournament on Dec. 2 and 3. The Pirates were successful in their first game, defeating Warrior Run 70-59. The team fell to St. Joe’s Academy in the championship on Dec. 3, 80-60. Tip-Off Tournament, Dec. 2 Warrior Run (59): Beachen 2 0-0 4, Axman 4 1-2 9, Wilkins 0 1-2 1, Sheesley 5 2-2 15, Cieslykoski 1 0-0 2, McKee 8 0-0 13, Groton 1 0-0 2, Newton 4 0-0 8 Totals 25 4-6 59. Williamsburg (70): Kagarise 6 8-12 21, Gorsuch 5 6-6 17, Royer 7 2-3 18, Brantner 1 2-2 4, Parks 3 0-2 6 B...
Twenty-five years ago on Dec. 15, 1997, I experienced the most unusual doe-day hunt I have ever had. This occurred during the wonderful years of two weeks of buck hunting followed by two or three days of antlerless deer hunting. There were still lots of public-land deer at the time. I had failed to tag a buck during the two-week season. Though I had seen some deer, none had sported antlers. On Dec. 15, I had set up in a treestand on my wife’s family’s farm. Though I have never been much for killing does, the farm was experiencing crop los...
(Left) Twelve-year-old Josiah Smith from Roaring Spring shot his first buck with his grandfather Jeffrey Snyder in Puzzletown. Snyder taught Smith how to gut, skin, butcher and make jerky. This is Smith's first year of hunting and he bagged his buck before 9 a.m. (Right) Randy McCready bagged an 8 point on Lock Mountain on opening day of Buck Season, Nov. 26....
SITE: Hollidaysburg - (Central vs Williamsburg) Williamsburg (62): Hileman 5 8-12 18, Woodruff 5 3-5 17, Prough 0 2-2 2, Royer 3 0-0 7, Kagarise 1 1-2 3, Carper 0 0-0 0, Stewart 0 0-0 0, Norris 3 3-3 9, Carper 0 0-0 0, Frye 0 0-0 0, Irvin 0 0-0 0, Prough 0 0-2 0, Ranalli 3 0-0 6. Totals – 20 17-26 62 Central (40): Decker 2 0-0 5, Diehl 4 4-6 14 Rykerd 1 0-0 2, Ellis 2 8-13 12, Imes 1 0-0 2, Kreider 0 1-2 1, Balliet 1 0-0 3, Dickson 0 0-0 0, Benton 0 0-0 0, Boyles 0 1-2 1 Totals – 11 14-23 40 Score by quarters: Williamsburg 16 13 16 16 - 62 Ce...
After making an appearance in the state semi-finals the year prior, the Central Scarlet Dragons were eager to take the next step this year through the match against the Belle Vernon Leopards. Unfortunately, the Dragons fell short once again in a 21-17 loss to the Leopards. The Dragons began by kicking off to the Leopards, which was immediately returned for a touchdown. Starting off in a seven-point deficit, the Dragons' offense could not make enough headway with the ball, forcing a turnover...
"Rich, you're a creature of habit. You never want to do anything differently," Donna often tells me. Well, maybe, but there were some changes in the "tools" I used for fly-fishing and for turkey hunting this past year. Last winter I bought two fly rods. One was a used rod to replace one I had returned to a fisherman who had sold it to me. This was going to be my big-water rod. The other was an expensive, new split-bamboo fly rod that was to take the place of an old small-stream rod that...
After making an appearance last year and leaving in utter defeat to the eventual state champion, the Central Valley Warriors, the Central Scarlet Dragons will now make their return to the state semi-finals once again for their next bout against the Belle Vernon Leopards. Now one of the four remaining teams in the state, the Dragons knocked off the Grove City Eagles, an opponent from the year prior, in the previous week. A 35-7 decimation of the Eagles on their home field puts the Dragons on an...
Central is hoping the fourth time is the charm. Entering this season, the Scarlet Dragons had ventured as far as the PIAA semifinals since Dave Baker became football coach, losing in that round to Aliquippa, Beaver Falls and, last year, to Central Valley. "That was a tough loss for us," Dragon all-state quarterback Jeff Hoenstine said. "I think that made a lot of our players hungrier and more motivated to get back there and do more." The only thing standing in the way of Central and its first...
Saturday (Nov. 26) is the opening day of Pennsylvania's rifle deer season. Despite its major loss of participants over the years, it remains among the top days on many sportsmen's calendars. When I began writing "The Sportsman's Corner," I decided to try to place a positive spin on deer season and have tried to write positive columns for the Wednesday preceding the two-week rifle season. Not today. Last year it appeared that PGC wardens, their deputies, and other workers had decided to...
Playing during the week of Thanksgiving is an accomplishment of epic proportions for any high school football team, and even greater a feat to do so for two years in a row. The Central Scarlet Dragons began its second consecutive state playoff run with a match against the Clearfield Bisons. Cold, windy and snowy conditions stifled the Dragons' offense, leading to a slow first half with only two scores for the Dragons. Picking up the tempo in the second half, the Dragons rushed and threw for...
It's become part of their Thanksgiving tradition. The Central Scarlet Dragons will be working up an appetite for their turkey and stuffing with a morning practice as they prepare for another PIAA football playoff game. Last week's 35-6 victory over District 9 champion Clearfield - the second straight week the Dragons have prevailed by that score - kept Central's dreams of a state Class 3A championship alive and set up a postseason rematch with District 10 champion Grove City at the Eagles'...
Heading out from a loss to the Bedford Lady Bisons, the Lady Dragons faced the Clearfield Lady Bisons in the first round of the state playoffs. The Dragons were defeated, losing a 7-0 match to end their season. After the Lady Bisons scored an early goal, the Lady Dragons had a chance to tie the game at 1-1 halfway through the first half. Lakkyn Dibert got out ahead of the Clearfield defenders, and beat the goalie to the ball, but slipped up on the shot and missed just right. Throughout the...
The way hunters apply for Pennsylvania antlerless deer licenses is about to change for the first time in decades. Senate Bill 431, which would allow hunters to buy antlerless licenses through the HuntFishPA automated licensing service, was signed into law this week. When it takes effect with the 2023-24 license year, antlerless licenses will be available for purchase online or in person at any license issuing agent. The Game Commission, hunting organizations including the National Deer Association, Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters...
Although archery, muzzleloader, and special firearms seasons for bears have been held already and extended seasons of various lengths will be in effect during rifle deer season, Saturday (Nov. 19) is the opening day of traditional bear season, which will last for four days this year, ending on Nov. 22. This includes a Sunday hunt on Nov. 20. As the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) has de-emphasized hunting traditions that many hunters have cherished, the commission's harvest of bears during...
Ella Garner, senior at Central High School, signed to continue her soccer career at Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina. "I chose Lenoir-Rhyne because it fit everything I was looking for," Garner said. "The women's soccer program was highly competitive and finished 4th in the nation last year. When I was on campus and stepped onto the field it felt right.'' Garner is a Center Back who has been named to the All State Team for girls high school soccer. She began playing soccer at 5 years...
Marked by its ability to put points on the board in bunches and cover the field in ease, Central enters the interdistrict football playoffs this week with a lot of defensive steam. "The defense just stepped up tremendously. That's one of the best offenses in the area and we just held them to six points," record-setting quarterback Jeff Hoenstine said immediately after he came up with one of Central's four interceptions and made a team-high 10 tackles in the third-seeded Scarlet Dragons' 35-6...
Offense wins games, defense wins championships, but it's all determined by the guys up front. This statement has never held more true than in the District Six AAA finals, which pitted the Central Scarlet Dragons against the Penn Cambria Panthers. After a crushing 42-28 defeat in their third week of the season, the Dragons were seeking revenge heading into their match against the Panthers. The Dragons' showed their true strength on both sides of the ball, ending by devastating the Panthers in a...
Berkhimer Lanee Berkhimer (freshman Cross Country) won first place at the District 6 1A Cross Country championships at Indian Valley Elementary School on Saturday Oct. 29. She finished with a time of 19:33. Berkhimer advanced and participated in the PIAA State Cross Country Meet this past weekend in Hershey and finished 10th place overall in 1A girls. Her time at the state meet was 20:30. Hoenstine Jeff Hoenstine also recently tied the PA record for career touchdown passing completions at the...
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. It is a day to honor those who served in the military in order to protect our American way of life. It is a day that should certainly be celebrated with respect for these veterans. A number of years ago I wrote a column describing how I enjoyed several successful turkey hunts on the Veterans Day holiday. Several veterans complimented me about the column. Sometimes I reflect about the veterans in my family. When I was growing up, I came to realize that besides my father...
The Lady Dragon Soccer team faced the Tyrone Lady Golden Eagles in the District Six AA Semi-Finals. The Dragons' defense led Central to a 4-3 victory in order to advance to the finals where they faced the Bedford Lady Bisons. A hard-fought game led to a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation as well as through two overtimes. The Dragons lost for the first time of the season 2-1 in a shootout against the Bisons. Early in the first half against the Eagles, Carlie Hart scored an unassisted goal to tie...
Jeff Hoenstine probably is going to make history on Friday night. Whether he and his Central Scarlet Dragons get to fully celebrate it, though, now is tied to some other things. Hoenstine is tied for the most career passing touchdowns in Pennsylvania high school football history with 137. He'll try to take his place alone in the top spot on a big stage with high stakes when the Dragons look to capture their third straight District 6 Class 3A championship by avenging an early-season defeat...
The Dragons faced the Tyrone Golden Eagles in the District Six AAA Semi-Finals last week in a long-standing rivalry. The Dragons showed their full strength throughout the night, combining on rushing and passing for well over 400 yards. The Dragons' dominance of the field left them with a 35-14 victory over the Eagles. The Dragons started by kicking off to the Golden Eagles. The Dragon's defense quickly halted the Golden Eagle's offensive pursuits, allowing for Central to make an offensive push...
Due to upcoming weather forecasts, both Central High School's and Northern Bedford County High School's football games have been rescheduled. Nov. 10 (Thursday) Northern Bedford vs Windber @ Bedford, 7 p.m. Nov. 12 (Saturday) Class 3A Central vs Penn Cambria @ Mansion Park, Altoona, 7 p.m....
Northern Bedford saw yet another win against Cambria Heights on Friday, Oct. 28. The Panthers won 37-14....
Griffin Snowberger (right) and Nick Baum (left), juniors at Central High School, participated in the 2022 PIAA State Golf Championships. On day one, Snowberger shot a 77 (+5) and tied for 16th after first round. Baum shot an 80 (+8) and tied for 30th after first round. On day two, both boys shot a 75 (+3). Snowberger finished tied for 11th and Baum finished tied for 16th....
