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Highlanders take Hilltoppers to 2OT before bowing out

JOHNSTOWN — For nearly 100 minutes, the Cambria Heights boys soccer team went toe-to-toe with the top team in District 6 Class 2A. The fourth-seeded Highlanders tied Monday’s semifinal against No. 1 Westmont Hilltop midway through the second half, and they continually pressured the top ...

Panther freshman part of first victory

PITTSBURGH — Freshman Chase Foster scored 23 points, transfer Jonathan Powell added 18 points on six 3-pointers, and Pittsburgh began its season with a 95-57 victory over Rider on Monday night. Foster set a program record for the most points scored in a freshman debut. He was 5 of 8 from ...

Knobloch’s hard work pays off

Name: Noah Knobloch School: Bishop Carroll Catholic Age: 16 Grade: Sophomore Sport: Cross country Athlete of the week achievement: Fresh off his Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference first-place finish, Knobloch repeated as the District 6 Class 1A champion by winning by more than one ...

Big arbitration offers made

NEW YORK — New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday. Milwaukee first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers and Baltimore ...

Alexander: A team-first player

Name: Ajaycia Alexander School: Altoona Area Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Soccer Athlete of the week achievement: Alexander led a defensive effort that helped the Lady Lions knock off State College, 2-1, in overtime to capture the District 6 Class 4A title for the fourth season in a row ...