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Tigers miss on chances against Bradford

BRADFORD — Hollidaysburg’s chances vastly out-numbered those of Bradford. But, in a game where the Golden Tigers boys soccer team was frequently on the attack, it was Hollidaysburg’s opponent who was able to take advantage of its opportunities. Bradford’s Jake Franz scored five minutes into overtime of Saturday’s PIAA Class 3A sub-regional at Parkway Field, sealing a 2-1 victory for the District 9-champion Owls. The golden goal was Franz’s second of the game, ending Hollidaysburg’s season at 14-5. “I told the guys, it doesn’t even feel like a loss,” ...

Lady Dragons lose for first time in final

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The tears were flowing on the Central sideline following Thursday’s District 6 2A championship game. The top-seeded and undefeated Lady Dragons drive for district gold ended in heartbreak. After downing Bedford in two tough matches during the regular season, Central came ...

Heights offense comes up empty in final

By Matt Michelone For the Mirror HOLLIDAYSBURG — Much of Thursday night’s District 6 Class 2A boys soccer championship was dependent on both defenses for Cambria Heights and Juniata. Both sides had big stops that made the game feel like a staring contest at a times. That was until ...

Mifflin County upsets top-seed AAHS girls soccer to end its season

By Nate Ritchey nritchey@altoonamirror.com HOLLIDAYSBURG — In its regular-season matchup with Mifflin County, the Altoona girls soccer team trailed by one goal at halftime. On Wednesday night during the District 6 Class 4A championship, the Lady Lions trailed by two. In the first ...

Altoona puts up valiant fight in title setback

By John Hartsock jhartsock@altoonamirror.com HOLLIDAYSBURG — Altoona and State College have waged some fierce, tightly-contested battles in District 6 Class 4A boys soccer championship games over the years, and Wednesday night’s latest edition at Hollidaysburg’s Tiger Stadium ...

Hollidaysburg boys explode for another title

Hollidaysburg Area High School boys soccer coach Craig Shale hasn’t kept a list of his best halftime speeches over the past 18 seasons with the Golden Tigers program. He might want to write down what he said Tuesday night at Mansion Park in the District 6 Class 3A final against ...