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Bishop Guilfoyle footbal clamps down on Tyrone

On Saturday night at Mansion Park, the Bishop Guilfoyle Academy football team racked up 326 yards of total offense against Tyrone. However, the movement of the ball didn’t equate to a lot of touchdowns for the Marauders. So, it was the defense of BG that took center stage — and sparked ...

Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers complete big rally over Fort Hill

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The proverbial monkey has been lifted off of the Hollidaysburg football team’s shoulders against Fort Hill (Md.). On Friday night inside Tiger Stadium, the Golden Tigers got stops from their defense late to rally for a 35-30 come-from-behind victory to remain unbeaten and ...

Frustrations show in Altoona Mountain Lions’ loss

Things went from bad to worse for Altoona in its game against defending PIAA Class 5A champion Bishop McDevitt at Mansion Park on Friday night. The Mountain Lions gave up a 78-yard touchdown pass late in the first half to fall behind by three scores, and then some players lost their ...

Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties hold off Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils’ comeback

PHILIPSBURG — With 7:35 left in the game, Philipsburg-Osceola held a 17-point lead over Bellwood-Antis and faced a fourth-and-2 on its own 42. Rather than punt, P-O coach Jeff Vroman opted to go for it. Colton Chapman, who had 20 carries for 120 yards in the first half, was stopped 1 yard shy of the first down. “We were going for it,” Vroman said. “Hey fourth-and-2 we’re trying to win the game. We’re not messing around. There was no second guess on that. If it happens again, I’m doing it again.” The inspired Blue Devils, who had lost three fumbles, mounted a frantic ...

Quick start propels 5-1 Penn Cambria Panthers past Westmont Hilltop

CRESSON — Penn Cambria’s high-powered offense once again lived up to its reputation in Friday’s Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference matchup against Westmont Hilltop. The Panthers found the end zone twice within the game’s first six minutes on the way to scoring on all six of their ...