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Claysburg-Kimmel beaten on road

Football August 28, 2026

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

Boys soccer August 28, 2026

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 ...

Big Ten upping its availability reports this season for football

Football News August 28, 2026

ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten announced the expansion of its player availability reporting process for the 2026 college football season Friday, requiring teams to submit four reports per week instead of one for games matching conference opponents. Schools will submit availability reports ...

Raiders’ coach keeping quiet on his QB situation

National Sports August 28, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak still hasn’t announced a starting quarterback with the regular season two weeks away. However all indications are Kirk Cousins likely will be behind center when the Raiders open their season Sept. 13 against the Miami ...

Some 54 years later, Billie Jean King’s advocacy continues to work

Guest Columns August 28, 2026

For Billie Jean King, the fight for Title IX continues. Some 54 years after the passage of the landmark legislation that banned discrimination in any education program or activity that receives federal funds, King still advocates for women’s sports and equity. There’s a throughline from ...

Allen was ‘apple’ of Altoona, IUP eyes

Guest Columns August 28, 2026

Randy Allen was once a young, accomplished basketball player, winning the hearts of Altoona fans with some of the finest high school hoops this area has ever witnessed. Allen, who passed away Aug. 21 at the age of 74, was a 1970 graduate of Altoona Area High School under first-year head ...