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Scholastic Sports

Hollidaysburg swimmers pick up two victories at home

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Hollidaysburg boys and girls swim teams swept a meet with Huntingdon as the boys narrowly won 79-69, while the girls cruised to a 114-56 win Wednesday. Andrew Shanafelt (100 and 200 freestyles) and Kaden Henderson (200 IM and 100 breaststroke) were double winners for the ...

Up-and-down game by Marauders too much for CC

By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com EBENSBURG — Thirteen of Bishop Guilfoyle Academy’s first 14 baskets were layups Wednesday evening against Central Cambria. Unfortunately for the Red Devils, things didn’t get much tougher for the Marauders the rest of the game in a 78-58 ...

Petrecca delivers for Guilfoyle

By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com EBENSBURG — Bishop Guilfoyle Academy sophomore Anberlyn Petrecca started her high school career as an offensive force last season before her scoring average dropped in the second half of the season. Perhaps she experienced a sophomore slump a ...

Escala helps keep Tyrone perfect

HUNTINGDON — Andrew Escala scored a game-high 29 points Wednesday night to lead the Tyrone boys basketball team to an 85-52 win over Huntingdon in high school action. The Golden Eagles, who remained perfect at 8-0, also got 13 points each from Ashton Walk and Kendall Lehner. Sam Crilly ...

Fast start helps Bellwood earn ‘W’

BELLEFONTE — Bellwood-Antis blanked Bellefonte in the first quarter and rolled to a 49-24 victory Thursday night in girls high school basketball. Lilly Gerwert recorded a game-high 22 points for the Lady Blue Devils, while Jenna Norton pulled down eight rebounds and Marissa Cacciotti came ...

Lineup changes help key Mountain Lions’ romp

By Todd Irwin sports@altoonamirror.com HOLLIDAYSBURG — On paper or in a computer tablet, the dual meet between backyard rivals and the two top teams in the Mirror coverage area Altoona and Hollidaysburg figured to be a close one. But the Mountain Lions’ lineup shift helped them pull ...