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Cambria Heights picks up where it left off

By Rick Weaver For the Mirror PATTON — Cambria Heights asserted its dominance on the line and on the scoreboard as it posted a 28-12 victory against River Valley in the Heritage Conference season opener for both schools on Friday night at Ernie Widmar Field at Memorial Stadium. The Highlanders, coming off winning the District 6 Class 1A championship, rushed for four touchdowns. Fourth-quarter touchdowns by Stephen Nelen (6 and 9 yards) clinched the victory. Play of the game: Cambria Heights quarterback Isaac Weiland connected with Trey Trybus for a 45-yard pass completion ...

Marion Center spoils opener for Mustangs

By Nate Ritchey nritchey@altoonamirror.com PORTAGE — The opening week of high school football means all teams are on equal footing and hope for great things to happen exists. While one game doesn’t make or break the entire season, it sure can provide plenty of insight into each team’s initial potential, and how much of the offseason work has paid off. On Friday night, Portage found out the hard way just how far it has to go in many facets — both on and off the field. The Mustangs’ offense could never catch up to the good play on the defensive side of the ball as ...

Next step starts tonight for Panthers

By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com After finishing .500 and making it to the District 6 Class 3A championship game in 2021, the Penn Cambria high school football team has been on a steady ascension through the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference rankings. The Panthers have won ...

Live High School Football Scoreboard – Week 1

WEEK 1 FRIDAY, AUG. 23 MID-PENN COMMONWEALTH Mechanicsburg 34, Carlisle 6, Final Central York 47, Central Dauphin 0, Final Chambersburg 24, Gettysburg 17, Final Hollidaysburg 27, Altoona 14, Final Manheim Township 42, Cumberland Valley 14, Final Cedar Cliff 50, Red Land 30, Final State College 49, Gateway 14, Final LAUREL HIGHLANDS Bellefonte 18, Central 7, Final Clearfield 46, Tyrone 20, Final Forest Hills 38, Johnstown 26, Final McCort-Carroll 28, Central Cambria 27, Final Bellwood-Antis 51, Penns Valley 12, Final Philipsburg-Osceola 30, Huntingdon 17, Final Penn ...

Lions and Tigers means opening night

H.S. football Hollidaysburg at Altoona When: Friday, 7 p.m. at Mansion Park Last season: Hollidaysburg won, 21-13, at Tiger Stadium. Coaches: Homer DeLattre is in his 12th season at Holllidaysburg and his 23rd season overall. He has a 59-58 career record at Hollidaysburg and a 111-122 career record, which includes a 52-64 mark in 11 seasons at Corry High School. Vince Nedimyer Jr. is in his sixth season at Altoona, and has a career record of 20-32. By John Hartsock jhartsock@altoonamirror.com The first Friday night of the high school football season is a very special annual ...

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 1

FRIDAY Hollidaysburg at Altoona, 7 Notable: Hollidaysburg is 4-2 in the series since it resumed in 2018, including a 21-13 win last year. Bellefonte at Central, 7 Notable: Last year’s 49-0 Central win was the first meeting between the schools since 2020. Clearfield at Tyrone, 7 Notable: Tyrone snapped a nine-game losing skid in the series in 2022 but lost a late lead in last year’s game. McCort-Carroll at Central Cambria, 7 Notable: McCort-Carroll is playing at 2A this season, so even this early, this is an important game for both. Penns Valley at Bellwood-Antis, ...