Matteson gets Sylvan low gross

August 9, 2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG — In the Sylvan Hills Monday Golf League, Nick Matteson shot a low gross score of 38 and Jeff Gourley had a net 36. Robin Weaver won closest-to-pin honors on hole 4. Individual hole winners were Roger Elensky, Tim Matteson, Andy Wagner, Husam Obeid, Rodger Fair and E.J. Madey. The league leader is the team of Luke Grove and Matteson. Lady Lions picked CALGARY, Alberta — Rising juniors Abby Stonehouse and Grace Outwater of the Penn State women’s hockey team were selected to Hockey Canada’s National Women’s Development Team to compete in a three-game series ...

Conrad Chiropractic/Lilly American Legion pulls even in City League championship series

August 7, 2026

Thursday night, Conrad Chiropractic/Lilly American Legion looked like it was on track to see its impressive run come to an end as it trailed 2-0 in the Altoona Greater City League championship series. But two games later, Lilly reminded everyone why it has been on this impressive run, and it ...

Heritage Conference teams hoping to raise the level

August 7, 2026

PATTON — A year ago, the District 6 high school football champions in all three lower classifications came from the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. Penn Cambria won Class 3A, Richland took the 2A title, and Bishop Guilfoyle Academy won in Class 1A. But there’s still plenty of hope ...

Curve pitchers surrender too many homers in loss

August 7, 2026

ERIE — A night after Altoona hit three homers on its way to a win, Erie returned the favor with four homers in a 10-1 Eastern League win over the Curve on Friday night at UPMC Park in Erie. The Curve took advantage of an Erie error in the first inning to earn the game’s first run. Lonnie ...

Slumping Pittsburgh Pirates lose to last-place Mets

August 7, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night. Semien’s second homer in two games and 14th of the season, ...

Johnstown entry to play for national AAABA title

August 7, 2026

JOHNSTOWN — Johnstown Mainline Pharmacy will play for the AAABA National Tournament championship at 6 p.m. Saturday night at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point. Mainline downed Buffalo, 4-1, in the semifinals on Friday night at the Point and will now face New Orleans in the title game. Dom ...