HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Hollidaysburg Area High School baseball team rallied back from a 6-0 deficit and edged Penns Valley, 7-6, on a walk-off wild pitch on Monday. With two outs in the bottom of the seventh and trailing 6-5, Hollidaysburg’s Jake Hileman walked and eventually scored on an ...
Altoona Curve baseball fans are invited to attend Curve FanFest 2023 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 4 at The Casino at Lakemont Park, Altoona. This event serves as the first opportunity for fans to meet the baseball players and coaches who will make up the Altoona Curve’s opening day roster, ...
Name: Bryce Eberhart High school: Altoona Area Hometown: Altoona Sport: Baseball Position: Outfield College choice: Westminster Other colleges considered: None Why I picked Westminster: “It was the right fit for my future and athletic wishes. I fell in love with the baseball program as well as the college itself.’’ Greatest high school achievement: “Winning the District 6 championship.’’ Coach Tom Smith’s quote: “A total team player waiting for his opportunity, and I’m definitely looking forward to him contributing as a senior (this spring). Whenever ...
Name: Connor Lindsey High school: Altoona Area Hometown: Altoona Sport: Baseball Positions: Third baseman, catcher College choice: Juniata Other colleges considered: Chatham Why I picked Juniata College: “I went on several campus tours to a couple of different schools, and Juniata really stood out to me. When I toured there, it just felt like a place I could see myself for the next four years of my life. I also love how structured their program is and how well coach (Pat) Christopher recruited me.’’ Greatest high school achievement: “Winning the District 6 ...
The Altoona Curve announced the return of CurveFest, presented by Ravine, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Feb. 25. A spring celebration of the 25th season of Curve baseball will give fans their first opportunity to purchase single-game tickets, and the first 200 fans who purchase in-person at Peoples Natural Gas Field will receive an exclusive long sleeve Curve 25th season shirt, presented by Ravine. As well, fans that hold season tickets and mini-plans will have their first opportunity to pick up their tickets for the 2023 season. Fans that purchase tickets at CurveFest for ...
Name: Matt Smith High school: Hollidaysburg Area Hometown: Duncansville Sport: Baseball Position: Outfield-pitcher College choice: Gannon Other colleges considered: None Why I picked Gannon: “I really liked the coaching staff, the facilities, the location and it being a winning program.’’ Greatest high school achievement: “Hitting my first varsity home run.’’ Coach Jon Szynal’s quote: “I’m really excited for Matt. He’s such a big part of our program. He deserves an opportunity at the next level because of his hard work and dedication to his ...
