Experience PSFCA hosting
When Ray Ventrone of Chartiers Valley High School came to Altoona for the first Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association East West All-Star Game in Altoona, I’m certain his host family never anticipated that he would one day be a member of the New England Patriots making a key tackle against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.
More than 400 of the commonwealth’s outstanding high school football players have played in Altoona since that first game in 2001.
During the week of June 15, theAllegheny Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau will again roll out the red carpet for 68 additional players who will showcase their skills before thousands of spectators at Mansion Park and a live statewide television audience.
My annual task is to find host families for all of the PSFCA All-Stars.
The local folks who step forward to assist are wonderful ambassadors who form lasting friendships with the players and their families.
Stories that help us 'cope'
While Wednesday was a sad day in Steeler Country due to the loss of legendary radio broadcaster Myron Cope, it was also a day to celebrate his life and his impact.
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My husband, Scott, and I had the opportunity to attend the Super Bowl in Phoenix. If you recall a Jan. 31 Altoona Mirror story (Altoona man wins Super Bowl tickets), that was us!
During our trip, we met several players, including St.
A super list of winners and losers
As the confetti settled on Super Bowl XLII, I was struck by the incredible symmetry with the Steelers’ improbable title run two years ago.
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During his playing days and even years after he retired with four World Series rings, Darryl Strawberry made as many headlines for his off the field actions as he did for his performances on the field.
» Full StorySteelers need to improve their draft performancess
The Steelers’ front office has done a terrible job drafting since the solid 2002 draft.
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Northern Bedford Prom
Blair Arts Council Kids Day
Dist 6 AAA track championships
Curve vs. Aeros
Bedford Springs Resort
District 5 Track & Field Champ
Dist 6 AA track champ
Mount Aloysius Graduation