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Claysburg-Kimmel beaten on road

MERCERSBURG — Hunter Egli ran for three touchdowns and returned a punt 53 yards for another as James Buchanan defeated Claysburg-Kimmel, 36-6, on Friday. Claysburg-Kimmel scored on a 5-yard touchdown pass. SCORE BY QUARTERS Claysburg-Kimmel 0 6 0 0 — 6 James Buchanan 8 8 14 6 — 36 First Quarter JB — Egli 44 run (run good) Second Quarter JB — Egli 6 run (pass good) CK — 5 pass (run failed). Third Quarter JB — Mickley 8 run(run good) JB — Egli 53 punt return (run failed) Fourth Quarter JB — Egli 42 run (run failed)

Fleck, Hall big part of Lady Bears’ win in soccer

Sophia Fleck recorded the shutout for the Great Commission girls soccer team in its 1-0 win over Calvary Christian on Friday in varsity play at the Valley View Field. The Lady Bears got their only goal in the first half from Alexa Hall — on a penalty kick — in the season opener for both ...

Dragon Slayer

Breslyn Beech returns a shot against Altoona’s Skylar Irwin during Central’s match with the Lady Lions Thursday afternoon. Beech got the only win for the Lady Dragons in the loss to Altoona at the Mansion Park courts. See roundup here.

Lions, Tigers part of White Out display for Friday night football

Penn State isn’t holding its annual White Out until Oct. 10, but Blair County will have a preview of it at 7 p.m. tonight at Mansion Park. On what is forecasted to be a nice night, Hollidaysburg will travel to Altoona for the opener of the high school football season and a White Out theme ...

Steelers’ defense gives up winning score in final minutes

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Ian Wheeler scored on a 2-yard run with 1:06 left, Steve Buechele completed an off-balance pass to Dante Pettis for a 2-point conversion and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 in the preseason finale for each team Thursday night. The Steelers’ last ...

Curve get a King for a day

Altoona Curve utility man Matt King does not find himself in the lineup every day. When he is in the lineup, he might find himself playing pretty much anywhere in the infield. So when he has a day like he did on Thursday evening, it’s a little more pleasing to see for coaches and ...