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Parting ways: Sponsky’s tenure at Carroll appears to be over
February 8, 2012 In his time on the Bishop Carroll Catholic High School football coaching staff, first as an assistant and then as the head coach, Craig Sponsky has seen the Huskies emerge as a District 6 and even a... more »»
Fetzer’s Mo Valley resignation not linked to Tyrone opening
February 4, 2012 Moshannon Valley head football coach Murray Fetzer has resigned, but the move has nothing to do with the football coaching opening at Tyrone that Fetzer had been linked to. more »»
Leadership change doesn’t bother Franco
February 2, 2012 TYRONE — Steve Franco is comfortable and excited about his decision to play football at the University of Akron. more »» 
Franco back in charge of Altoona football
January 31, 2012 It took John Franco two attempts to put on his brand new Altoona Area High School football jacket, but he got it on the second try. “I love it. It fits perfectly,’’ Franco said. more »»
Palfey to work as Altoona assistant
January 31, 2012 Tom Palfey and John Franco are good friends and have worked together so much, Palfey knows Franco’s favorite menu item at restaurants. more »»
Tigers, Lions won't face each other
January 31, 2012 The Altoona-Hollidaysburg high school football rivalry will take another break for at least two seasons. more »»
Tyrone hopes to move quickly on Franco replacement
January 31, 2012 The void created at the helm of the Tyrone Area High School football coaching staff will not last long, according to the school’s superintendent, Dr. William N. Miller. more »» 
Franco to be recommended for Altoona job
January 26, 2012 It looks like the Altoona Area School District has its varsity football coach, and it looks like that man is former Mountain Lion coach John Franco. more »» 
Zauzig resigns as Huntingdon football coach
January 25, 2012 In his 15 years as Huntingdon Area High School football coach, Jim Zauzig has experienced the most euphoric triumphs and most gut-wrenching of tragedies and handled both with poise and a skillful... more »»
Source: Franco close to leaving Tyrone
January 24, 2012 John Franco’s 18-year tenure as Tyrone Area High School football coach has taken another step closer to ending, while, perhaps not coincidentally, Altoona seems to be on the verge of deciding who’ll... more »»
Eagles honored amid Franco’s uncertain future
January 23, 2012 Tyrone Area High School’s PIAA Class AA runner-up football team was honored at the Golden Eagles’ annual banquet on Sunday, but the tone of the evening seemed more appropriate for someone that was... more »»
WPIAL divides into new sections
January 18, 2012 PITTSBURGH — Altoona and Hollidaysburg will be facing new opponents in high school football this fall, and there is still a chance the two teams could square off against each other if they so desir. more »»
Tyrone board discusses coach’s future
January 11, 2012 TYRONE — The Tyrone Area School District is taking steps to decide how far it will go to keep a head football coach whose possible departure caused a public outcry last week. more »»
Franco torn over scenario with Tyrone and Altoona
January 5, 2012 Statistics never have been a big part of John Franco’s focus as a football coach, but it sounds like they’ll play an important role in whether he remains at Tyrone Area High School or returns to... more »»
Franco’s future at Tyrone uncertain
January 4, 2012 TYRONE — Beloved Tyrone Area High School head football coach John Franco could seemingly go from a soaring coaching career with the Eagles in Tyrone to climbing with the Mountain Lions in Altoona. more »» 
Mirror H.S. Football Player of the Year: Franco posts big numbers for 14-2 Eagles
December 24, 2011 Growing up playing wide receiver, Steve Franco was worried that playing for his dad, John, at Tyrone Area High School would turn him into the most involved spectator at Golden Eagle games. more »» 
Mirror H.S. Football Coach of the Year: Franco keeps Eagles on winning path
December 24, 2011 Whoever first uttered the phrase about someone “living for football’’ might have had John Franco in mind. Football certainly takes precedence over food, at least. more »» 
Francos honored by state press in high school football
December 23, 2011 Tyrone quarterback Steve Franco was a multi-threat force for the Golden Eagles’ offense in his senior football season this year. more »»
Two locals named all-state in football
December 22, 2011 From Mirror, wire reports Quinton Hixson was an immovable force for the Northern Bedford High School football team at both offensive and defensive tackles for the past four seasons. more »»
Hixson, O'Shea named all-state
December 21, 2011 Northern Bedford senior defensive tackle Quinton Hixson and Bellwood-Antis junior tight end Ian O'Shea have been named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class A All-State football team, which was... more »» 
Crusaders keep Tyrone from 2nd title
December 18, 2011 HERSHEY — Nick Patton accepted the runner-up trophy from a PIAA official, held it up and walked toward the Tyrone fans, who made up much of the 5,280 attendance and gave the Golden Eagles a standing... more »» |
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