NEWARK, N.J. — For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, 5-2, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons. They had made 16 postseason appearances ...
LORETTO — Saint Francis University Director of Athletics Jim Brazill announced Raphael McNeill as the women’s basketball head coach on Thursday. McNeill served as the acting head coach for the final six games of the 2025-26 season. McNeill becomes the 10th head coach as the team heads ...
The Altoona Area High School boys volleyball team improved to 2-5 Thursday night, thanks to a 25-17, 25-20, 25-14 win over Carlisle played at the AAHS Fieldhouse. The Mountain Lions got nine assists from Caleb Terza to go with eight aces from Logan Coldwell, seven digs from Parker Huey-Kish, seven digs from Colson Greenleaf, and Max Coon with 10 service points and 12 assists. SERVICE POINTS ALTOONA: Coon 10, Coldwell 9, Terza 7, Huey-Kish 5, Greenleaf 2, Keagy 1, Morrisey 1 Records: Carlisle (2-5); Altoona (2-5). JV: Altoona, 23-25, 25-17, 15-8 Tigers top Eagles HOLLIDAYSBURG — ...
Name: LeeAnna Royer High school: Williamsburg Hometown: Williamsburg Sport: Basketball Position: Point guard College choice: Pitt-Johnstown Other colleges considered: None Why I picked Pitt-Johnstown: “I really like the coaches and the campus. It’s also not far from home, and I felt ...
Name: Ethan Gilbey High school: Glendale Hometown: Blandburg Sport: Wrestling Weight: 149 pounds College choice: Penn State Altoona Other colleges considered: Keystone Why I picked Penn State Altoona: “Close to home and great coaches.’’ Greatest high school achievement: “Being ...
