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Scholastic Sports

Scott looks to move up on the stand

By Todd Irwin sports@altoonamirror.com Tyrone junior Kyle Scott has gradually moved up the medals stand at the District 6 Class 2A Tournament, going from his third-place spot as a freshman to the runner-up position as a sophomore last season. Scott will be looking to stand atop the medals ...

Poor first half spells doom for JV

ALEXANDRIA — The Juniata Valley girls basketball team fell behind 34-16 in the first half Wednesday night en route to a 54-45 loss to Huntingdon in high school action. Lilly Fiscus led Huntingdon (11-11) with 17 points while teammate Reagan Orenshaw added 14 points. Juniata Valley (12-10) ...

Altoona defending champs earn top seeds in Class 3A

By Todd Irwin sports@altoonamirror.com Three Altoona wrestlers who made a run to the PIAA Class 3A Championships last season are the top seeds at their respective weights for Saturday’s District 6 Class 3A Tournament at the Altoona Fieldhouse. Altoona’s Braiden Weaver (121), Gavin ...

District 6 Class 2A Tournament

107 POUNDS: Finalists: Keegan Bassett, Bishop McCort vs. Gaige Sholly, Huntingdon. Champion: Bassett. Comment: Sholly will have to deal with Penns Valley’s Lisowski in the semifinals. 114 POUNDS: Finalists: Max Dinges, Penns Valley vs. Caleb Hummel, Philipsburg-Osceola. Champion: Dinges. ...

Lady Lions crush undefeated ’Cats in semis

HARRISBURG — The Altoona girls basketball team was looking to play spoiler on Tuesday night against Mechanicsburg in the semifinals of the Mid-Penn Conference playoffs. The Lady Wildcats entered the game perfect through 22 games of the regular season. The Lady Lions took control right ...

CC starts, finishes strong vs. Trojans

EBENSBURG — Central Cambria used a 14-point scoring edge in the first and fourth quarters to capture a 54-43 win over Greater Johnstown Tuesday night in girls high school basketball action. Katie George fronted the Lady Red Devils with 13 points, while Alaina Long registered 10. GREATER ...