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Central Cambria girls tennis does just enough for victory

MARTINSBURG — Central Cambria eked out a victory, its 10th of the season, on the road at Central on Thursday, 3-2, in girls high school tennis action. Lydia Paskowski got a three-set win at No. 1 singles, while Taryn Ream also picked up a singles victory. Daisy Smith and Chloe Sandoval clinched the win at No. 2 doubles. Breslyn Beech got a singles win for the Lady Dragons, while Taryn Walters and Aubry Eckman earned a three-set victory for Central at No. 1 doubles. SINGLES: 1. Paskowski, CC, def. Dunn, C, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1; 2. Ream, CC, def. Grill, C, 6-2, 6-4; 3. Beech, C, def. ...

Crosby Denis shoots 37 to lead Lady Tigers past rival Altoona

Crosby Denis was the medalist with a 37 to lead Hollidaysburg to a 127-149 victory over Altoona at Park Hills Golf Course in high school girls golf competition on Wednesday. Maliah Malausky added a 42 for the Lady Tigers, who improved to 4-0. Ellie Filer carded the lowest score for Altoona, ...

Central Cambria Lady Red Devils cross country team thinking about No. 23

Central Cambria continued its domination of District 6 in girls cross country last season by winning its 22nd district title in the last 25 years and will try to win another this fall behind returning sophomore Paige Alexander, who was the Devils’ top individual finisher last ...

AAHS gymnasts perfect again

DuBOIS — Altoona maintained its dominance in area high school gymnastics by sweeping the first, second and third places in the Gold Division to capture the team title at the Central PA Gymnastics League Championships on Thursday. Senior Emma Bettwy won the vault (9.125), bars (9.125) and ...

Huskies rifle team falls to Ridge

EBENSBURG — Bishop Carroll shot a 1,273 but couldn’t overcome the 1,284 by Chestnut Ridge during a loss in high school rifle action on Monday. Karli Schoop shot a 267 to account for the Huskies’ high mark, while Ridge’s Jolynn Mickle won the shoot with a score of 279. CHESTNUT RIDGE (1,284): Mickle 279, Allison 256, Carl 254, Kostenbauder 252, Welch 243. BISHOP CARROLL (1,273): Schoop 267, Nagle 262, Cunningham 256, Clapper 249, Gillin 239. Records: Bishop Carroll (6-7). JV: Bishop Carroll 259-6, Chestnut Ridge 254-1.

College signings

Name: Paul Wedel High School: Hollidaysburg Area Hometown: Duncansville Sport: Football Position: Kicker-punter Choice choice: Saint Francis Other colleges considered: Shippensburg Why I picked Saint Francis: “Because I believe it gives me the best opportunity to succeed academically, and I believe in the football program.” Greatest high school achievement: “Being the starting pitcher in the PIAA Class 5A state championship game, and going 13-1 in my senior football season.” Coach Homer DeLattre’s quote: “Paul has worked very hard over the last few years to ...