By John Hartsock jhartsock@altoonamirror.com STATE COLLEGE — It’s back to the drawing board for Altoona and head coach Vince Nedimyer Jr. After dropping its season-opening game to archrival Hollidaysburg last week, Altoona ran into a buzz saw Friday night as the Mountain Lions were ...
By Paul Buriak For the Mirror JOHNSTOWN — Bellwood-Antis rebounded from a lackluster first half Friday night at Westmont Hilltop and used splash plays on defense and special teams over the final two periods to come away with its second straight win to open the season with a 20-10 Laurel ...
By Kerry Naylor For the Mirror JOHNSTOWN — The Tyrone Golden Eagles found an offensive rhythm against Greater Johnstown Friday night at Trojan Stadium, grinding out 193 yards on the ground while gaining 228 yards through the air in a 42-12 win over the Trojans. It was the first Laurel Highlands Conference win of the season for Tyrone, which evened its record at 1-1. Greater Johnstown, meanwhile, dropped to 0-2 with its 42nd consecutive loss. Play of the game: With Tyrone holding a tenuous 7-6 lead in the second quarter, quarterback Ashton Walk rolled to his left and threw to Eli ...
By Kevin Landis For the Mirror SOMERSET — Eli Muthler accounted for two Central touchdowns while teammate Jay Hoenstine had eight receptions for 112 yards and the two scores as the duo helped the Central Scarlet Dragons rebound from a sluggish first half to defeat the Somerset Golden Eagles, 20-13, Friday. Play of the game: With the game tied at seven at the half, Central used a big play with Muthler hitting Hoenstine on a curl, with Hoenstine getting away from his defender and racing 45 yards for the score on their first offensive play of the third quarter, which seemed to be ...
By Todd Irwin sports@altoonamirror.com PHILIPSBURG — Philipsburg-Osceola caught the attention of Penn Cambria early in Friday’s home game by going on a 14-play, 68-yard drive for a touchdown on its first possession. But the Panthers were the ones playing keep away from there on. Led by the deadly combination of quarterback Brady Jones and wideout Gavin Harrold, the Panthers scored on four of their next five series to beat the Mounties, 32-13. Jones completed 12 of 15 passes for 216 yards and three passing touchdowns and ran for another. Harrold caught nine passes for 184 yards ...
By Rick Weaver For the Mirror PATTON — Cambria Heights caused early enactment of the mercy rule as it cruised past Purchase Line, 51-0 in the Highlanders’ Heritage Conference football home opener on Friday at Cambria Heights High School. The Highlanders darted to a 38-0 lead at halftime. The entire second half was played on a running clock. Cambria Heights rested its first-string players throughout the final 24 minutes. Play of the game: Cambria Heights senior Isaac Weiland connected with Garrett Jasper for a 63-yard touchdown pass that pushed the Highlanders lead to 31-0 ...
