Panthers’ QB named to Manning list

September 8, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Following a record-setting season-opening performance, Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel was named one of the Manning Award’s Eight Stars of the Week, selected to the Davey O’Brien Great 8 for Week 1 and recognized as the ACC Quarterback of the Week. In a win over Miami of Ohio, Heintschel completed 31-of-41 passes (75.6) for 453 yards and seven touchdowns without an interception. He also led the Panthers with 476 yards of total offense, accounting for nearly 74 percent of Pitt’s 646 total yards. Shuke gets noticed Penn State Altoona women’s tennis freshman ...

Lady Eagles pick up win No. 4

September 8, 2026

EVERETT — Tyrone’s No. 1 doubles team of Cassidy Fleck and Grace Zimmerman was down in their tie breaker 3-8, before coming back and securing a 3-2 win for Tyrone over Everett in high school girls tennis on Tuesday. Jocelyn Diehl won at No. 2 singles for the Lady Eagles, and the team of ...

Building momentum: Altoona Mountain Lions hope to take another step forward Thursday

September 7, 2026

Confidence and momentum are big parts of finding success in high school football, but when a program isn’t winning consistently, both are hard to find. That’s why Friday’s 41-27 Altoona victory over a Central Dauphin team the Mountain Lions had not beaten since 2009 just two games into ...

Athlete of the Week: Altoona’s Mekhi Jackson dazzles both running, passing

September 7, 2026

Name: Mekhi Jackson School: Altoona Area Age: 16 Grade: Junior Sport: Football Athlete of the week achievement: Jackson led Altoona to a 41-27 win over Central Dauphin and ran for 159 yards on 14 carries with four touchdowns. He also was 10-for-17 through the air and passed 140 yards and ...

Athlete of the Week: Hollidaysburg’s Crosby Denis successfully juggles sports

September 7, 2026

Name: Crosby Denis School: Hollidaysburg Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sports: Tennis and golf Athlete of the week achievement: Denis picked up three wins, all in straight sets, against Tyrone, Altoona and Central at the No. 1 singles position, helping the Lady Tigers to an undefeated 5-0 ...

Artie Fink Jr., Todd Homan win Sinking Valley Country Club Senior Best Ball Tournament

September 7, 2026

TYRONE — The team of Artie Fink Jr. and Todd Homan won the 2026 Senior Best Ball tournament at Sinking Valley Country Club with a two-round score of 19-under par 125. Steve Havas and Joe Zdrojewski were second at 14-under par in the 50-59 flight. Terry Burd and Keith Saleme, who shot a 10-under 134, won the net championship in that flight. Ron Hinish and Bill Allen edged Greg Ferguson and Leonard DelBaggio by one stroke, 130-131, to win the 60-69 flight. Scott Murdick and Bill Stamm were third at 135. Jim Osborn and Ken Gallagher won the net title with a 128. David DeGol and Brady ...