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Tigers get ground game going

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Hollidaysburg hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down in what has been a special season so far. The Golden Tigers rushed for 280 yards and scored seven touchdowns on the ground Friday night en route to a 57-14 demolition of Selinsgrove at Tiger Stadium. Hollidaysburg’s 7-1 start is the best for the program in 25 years, matching the 1999 team, which finished 9-1. “These guys have paid their dues,” coach Homer DeLattre said. “A lot of guys are three-year starters. A lot of these guys last year battled six state quarterfinal teams out of 10 ...

Hornets clinch 1A playoff spot with win over Tide

By Kevin Petrochko For the Mirror ALEXANDRIA — Juniata Valley senior running back Vincent Hoover’s hard work — after a season-ending injury in 2023 — paid off on Friday night, as he racked up 41 carries for 287 yards in the Hornet’s playoff-clinching victory over Curwensville at AR Simkins Memorial Field. “It’s a testament to all the hard work that he’s put in,” said Juniata Valley coach Bill Musser, who pointed out the Hornets will qualify for the District 6 1A playoffs because of the win. “His season ended last year, but his work began that day, and I think ...

Panther offense lights up Blue Devils early

BELLWOOD — Penn Cambria’s up-tempo offense lit up the scoreboard and its attacking defense smothered Bellwood-Antis Friday night to remain undefeated. The Panthers scored twice in the opening 4:27 and two more times 4:33 apart in the second quarter on their way to 45-6, putting a damper on senior night at John R Hayes Field at Memorial Stadium. Players of the game: PC’s dual-threat quarterback Brady Jones passed for 129 yards, ran for 71 yards and had three total touchdowns. Jones on the team’s up-tempo offense: “We try to wear ‘em down by going fast. It breaks the ...

Walk, Adams power Eagles

TYRONE — Whenever you are playing somewhere special to you, you always want to find a way to make sure that the last performance is a great one. For the Tyrone offense, one special connection had quite a finish in their final home game, setting the tone for the night. Thanks to the explosive numbers put up by Ashton Walk (18-for-19 for 315 yards and five touchdowns) along with Trent Adams (seven catches for 157 yards and four scores), the Golden Eagles pummeled Central Cambria, 55-19, on Senior Night at Gray Veterans Memorial Field. “Everyone played very well tonight,” Ashton ...

Swaim gets Bisons plays they need

ROARING SPRING — Central and Bedford mirror each other in many ways: identical records entering Friday night’s game, similar size on the offensive and defensive lines, each possesses athletic and smart quarterbacks capable of making plays for their teams. The schools entered the halftime ...

Portage better in second half

COMMODORE — Portage overcame a rough first half and went on to post a 16-0 victory against Purchase Line in a Heritage Conference football game on Friday night at Barry T. Madill Athletic Field. The Mustangs fumbled the ball four times in the first half. “Our kids owned some mistakes that they made, which is what you want to see. We talked about it, and continued what we were doing,” Portage coach Marty Slanoc said. “We had different kids make big plays at different times in big situations.” Play of the game: Bode Layo’s 30-yard touchdown run on Portage’s first ...