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This one is for all the marbles in Class 5A boys

THE SCOOP: Johnstown seems to have recovered from a midseason swoon and already owns an overtime win against top-seeded Hollidaysburg. Will this be the year the Golden Tigers finally get over the hump and take home gold again? DEFENDING CHAMPION: Johnstown PLAYERS TO WATCH: Johnstown sr. Amier Robinson; Johnstown sr. Raheem Braswell; Johnstown sr. Tommy Ashcom; Hollidaysburg sr. Kasen Metzger; Hollidaysburg jr. J.J. Stultz; Hollidaysburg so. Vince Albarano MOST INTRIGUING MATCHUP: Johnstown vs. Hollidaysburg SLEEPER: Johnstown MIRROR’S TEAM TO BEAT: Hollidaysburg NUMBER OF TEAMS ...

Dragons aiming for a repeat in Class 4A boys

THE SCOOP: Central won its first District 6 championship in 30 years last season by beating Huntingdon and will likely have the chance to win another against the same Bearcats squad. DEFENDING CHAMPION: Central PLAYERS TO WATCH: Central sr. Dylan Hoover; Central sr. Christian Heuston; Central so. Jesse Muthler; Juniata sr. Jasper Shepps; Huntingdon sr. Elliott Guisler; Huntingdon sr. Caleb Rutter; Somerset jr. Aiden Roby MOST INTRIGUING POSSIBLE MATCHUP: Huntingdon vs. Central SLEEPER: Huntingdon MIRROR’S TEAM TO BEAT: Central NUMBER OF TEAMS ADVANCING: One WHO THEY’LL PLAY IN ...

Altoona boys hoping to catch fire in District 6 playoffs

THE SCOOP: The last two seasons Altoona has opted out of the postseason, but the Mountain Lions will attempt to avenge regular-season losses to both Mifflin County and State College and hope they can capture the momentum they built while sweeping Harrisburg in Mid-Penn Commonwealth play. DEFENDING CHAMPION: State College PLAYERS TO WATCH: State College so. Micah James; State College so. Chase Rhoades; Mifflin County sr. Josh Hartzler; Mifflin County jr. Jack Curry; Mifflin County jr. Zach Keller; Altoona sr. Chris Wagner; Altoona sr. Malakai Shields; Altoona jr. Eliott McCloskey MOST ...

BG boys trying to return to mountain top in Class 3A

THE SCOOP: The top three teams — Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, Forest Hills and Westmont Hilltop — all have legitimate dreams of a District 6 championship. DEFENDING CHAMPION: Forest Hills PLAYERS TO WATCH: Forest Hills sr. Koy McGough; Forest Hills sr. Brandon Gregovich; Forest Hills jr. Dylan Stohon; Tyrone sr. Eli Woomer; Tyrone sr. Ashton Emigh; Bishop Guilfoyle sr. Taurean Consiglio; Bishop Guilfoyle jr. Troy Ruggery; Bishop Guilfoyle so. Alex Krimmel; Westmont Hilltop sr. Jack Wesner; River Valley jr. Max Persichetti; West Shamokin sr. Alex Talmadge; Penn Cambria sr. Caden ...

C-K boys hoping to extend historic season in Class 2A

THE SCOOP: Heritage Conference champion United is undefeated and state ranked and the clear favorite in this bracket, but Claysburg-Kimmel has had a historic season and Bishop McCort plays a tougher schedule than both of the two seeds ahead of it, so there will be possible land mines waiting for the Lions. DEFENDING CHAMPION: Portage PLAYERS TO WATCH: United sr. Carter Payne; United sr. Dmitri Worthington; Bishop McCort sr. Nick Dressick; Bishop McCort sr. Angelo Gallucci; Claysburg-Kimmel sr. Brayden Haney; Claysburg-Kimmel sr., Christian Treon; Claysburg-Kimmel so. Gavin Treon; ...

Blue Pirates seeking elusive title in Class 1A

THE SCOOP: Will this be the year that Williamsburg claims its first District 6 championship since 2001? The top-seeded Blue Pirates have been on the doorstep several times but have fallen short of the goal despite qualifying for the state playoffs several times in the period since their last championship. DEFENDING CHAMPION: Conemaugh Valley PLAYERS TO WATCH: Saint Joseph’s jr. Ethan Bowen; Saint Joseph’s so. Zach Cadman; Saint Joseph’s fr. Isaiah Crispin; Williamsburg sr. Evan Zehner; Williamsburg sr. Preston Isenberg; Williamsburg sr. Ty Uplinger; Williamsburg jr. Ethan ...