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Tigers display resiliency

By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com MIFFLINBURG — Hollidaysburg’s football team had a lot to think about on its nearly two-hour drive to Mifflinburg on Friday, and a lot of it wasn’t about the game. The Golden Tigers, reeling from sophomore Spencer Davis’ medical emergency at practice this week that hospitalized him, looked like a distracted team. Hollidaysburg threw three interceptions, including two on its first two offensive plays, and fumbled twice in the first quarter. But the Tigers composed themselves and rallied past Mifflinburg in the first meeting ...

CD East pulls away from Lions

By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror A 13-point fourth quarter by Central Dauphin East put the finishing touches on a 34-0 loss for the Altoona Mountain Lions Friday night at Mansion Park. The Mountain Lions couldn’t get out of the way of a potent rushing attack by the Panthers as running ...

Tigers keep Davis in their thoughts

MIFFLINBURG — A shaken up Hollidaysburg Area High School football team played with sophomore Spencer Davis on their mind Friday night in Mifflinburg. Davis had a medical emergency at practice during a football play on Wednesday and was transported first to UMPC Altoona and then to ...

Panthers put it all together in second half

CRESSON — It took a little bit of time for the Penn Cambria offense to get going Friday night against Central Cambria. The good news for the Panthers is their defense came out firing and bought them just enough time before they pulled away in the second half. Penn Cambria, powered by a strong special teams play and key takeaway early in the second half, pulled away for a 36-0 shutout over the Red Devils on homecoming in Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference action at the Penn Cambria Athletic Field. Play of the game: Penn Cambria’s Gavin Harrold returned the opening kick of the ...

NBC gets big effort from Clouse, ‘D’ in win

By Brad Rosemas For the Mirror BERLIN — Northern Bedford County wide receiver Wyatt Clouse may not be the biggest player on the field, but the senior made the most impactful play of Friday night’s contest against Berlin Brothersvalley. With the game tied at 14-all with 5:46 to go, Clouse hauled in a 16-yard touchdown pass for the game-winning score as the Black Panthers took down the Mountaineers, 20-14, at Snyder Sports Complex. “This feeling is hard to describe,” Northern Bedford coach Garry Black said. “Teams don’t just walk into Berlin and win. We faced a team ...

Bulldogs overcome slow beginning

CLAYSBURG — Claysburg-Kimmel entered Friday’s game against Curwensville looking for its third straight win, but it didn’t go well early. Claysburg fell into a big, early hole when the Golden Tide scored touchdowns on its first three possessions for an early 21-0 lead. The Bulldogs didn’t panic, however, scoring three straight touchdowns of their own. One play after Claysburg tied it up, Curwensville struck for a 67-yard touchdown late in the first half, taking a 28-21 lead to the locker room. The Bulldogs made some halftime adjustments, shut out Curwensville in the second ...