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Penn State dominated at Northwestern, 34-13

The internet buzzed all week about Penn State’s blown lead and debatable playcalling in its loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener on Saturday. The Nittany Lions had no such strategical dilemma against Northwestern. They never led. The Wildcats dominated Penn State in every way in rolling to a 34-13 victory on Friday night at new $850 million Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern, which pushed defending national champion Indiana in a 29-23 loss last week, improved to 3-1. Penn State lost its second straight game after opening the season 3-0. There will be countless issues ...

Highlanders romp to shutout of Blue Jays

PATTON — Cambria Heights made quick work of winless Conemaugh Valley in a 60-0 romp on Friday night at AmeriServ Bank Field. Brayden DeArmitt sent Cambria Heights well on its way with four first-quarter touchdowns. The Highlanders grabbed a 46-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The ...

Portage holds off late push

PORTAGE — Portage’s offense proved to be very effective when the Mustangs had the opportunity to be on the field Friday night, no matter how short the possessions were. The Mustangs, who produced six offensive touchdowns, did so with the longest scoring drive lasting five plays. Portage ...

Rockets launch in second half to topple Bulldogs

CLAYSBURG — It wasn’t until the second half that Southern Huntingdon built its big lead at Claysburg-Kimmel Friday. A pair of interception returns for touchdowns sent the Rockets to a 56-14 win over the Bulldogs. This one may be more remembered for the sheer amount of penalty flags hurled by the officials. A combined total of 28 penalties were called for a massive 251 yards. Southern Huntingdon used the passing game in the first half to do its damage. In the second half the Rockets went to the ground game. The Rockets collected four turnovers from the Bulldogs. The first ...

Guilfoyle girls among area’s top soccer teams again

Several local scholastic soccer teams have shown to be a cut above the rest as the season is in full swing and playoffs loom on the horizon. The Bishop Guilfoyle girls soccer squad would have a difficult task bettering last year’s season as state runner-up in Class 1A, but so far this ...

Local football officials recognized by NFL

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association on Friday announced the winners of the NFL/NFHS September Football Officiating Crew of the Month and the winners have a local flavor. The crew consisting of Todd Parker (Altoona), Charles Terek (Cresson), Andrew Lubert (Ebensburg), Todd Moss (Bellefonte), Mike Rendos (Lock Haven), Tracy Cornelius (Orbisonia) and Lou Idzojtic (Indiana) were recognized for their work at the start of the high school football season. The Pittsburgh Steelers, as part of the NFL, are honoring the group for their professionalism, teamwork, ...