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Dragons’ dreams started five years ago

By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com UNIVERSITY PARK — A large portion of the Spring Cove region was in attendance Friday watching Central take on Lancaster Catholic in the PIAA Class 3A championship game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Some of those in the sea of red were youth baseball players who represented teams from places like East Freedom, Martinsburg and Roaring Spring. Five years ago, when the Scarlet Dragons last played for a state championship, some of the kids watching that day were the ones on the field Friday. “They have talked about that since ...

Central looks to complete dream season

PIAA 3A final Who: Central vs. Lancaster Catholic When: Today, 1:30 p.m. Where: Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park TV: Live Stream on PCN Select for a fee. Go to pentv.com/how-to-watch for more information. Radio: WTRN-FM 96.9 & 100.7 By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com MARTINSBURG — For one full year, all Central’s baseball team talked about was making it back to the PIAA semifinals to avenge last year’s loss and play for a state championship. Today, the Scarlet Dragons get that opportunity at University Park’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park at ...

Dragons erase 2021 semifinal memory, move on to state finals

HOMER CITY — Central spent an entire year working to get back to the position it was in Monday night in the PIAA Class 3A high school baseball semifinals at First Commonwealth Bank Field. The Scarlet Dragons were driven to right what went wrong last season when they were upset by ...

Punxsy stands between Central and state final

While Central has cruised to victory in most of its games this season, including during the postseason, its opponent tonight at Homer City’s First Commonwealth Field at 7 p.m. has been living on the edge. District 9 champion Punxsutawney nearly did not qualify for the PIAA playoffs when it ...

Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Helsel showing off versatility

Name: Ty Helsel School: Central Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Baseball Athlete of the week achievement: Helsel finished the week 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored and had scoreless outings on the mound in both of Central’s victories over Mohawk and Fairview that put the Scarlet Dragons into the PIAA semifinals. Season update: Helsel is batting .443 with 24 RBIs and four doubles. He’s 3-0 on the mound, has 25 strikeouts and has not allowed an earned run in nine outings. Coach A.J. Hoenstine’s quote: “He’s been versatile. He plays first, he’s a fantastic ...

Central, Punxsy to play at night

Central baseball and Glendale softball will be playing PIAA semifinal games on Monday at District 6 sites, while Claysburg-Kimmel faces a long road trip for a chance to play for a state title. The Scarlet Dragons, which lost in this round a year ago at PNG Field to eventual state champion Tyrone and won it all in 2017, will take on District 9 champion Punxsutawney in a PIAA Class 3A semifinal game at 1st Commonwealth Field in Homer City at 7 p.m. on Monday. Central, which improved to 25-0 with a 7-1 win over District 10 champion Fairview, and Punxsutawney, which topped District 10 ...