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Huskies quickly move on to semifinal round

By Nate Ritchey nritchey@altoonamirror.com ALEXANDRIA — Bishop Carroll wasted no time dispatching Juniata Valley in the opening set. The Lady Hornets, who hadn’t played in about 10 days, settled in and kept it close in the second before the Lady Huskies took control a little over midway through the third. Fifth-seeded Carroll advanced to the semifinals with a sweep (25-8, 25-20, 25-13) of the fourth seed, Monday night in District 6 Class 1A quarterfinal action at Juniata Valley. “They (Bishop Carroll) have been practicing so hard — they were just so ready to play,” ...

Lady Tigers in title game again

By Matt Michelone For the Mirror HOLLIDAYSBURG — Starting from behind has been a problem for the second-seeded Hollidaysburg girls volleyball team this season and Monday’s District 5-6 Class 3A semifinal was no different. The Lady Tigers fell behind at the start of each set to varying margins — sometimes as large as six to seven points. However, much like they’ve done for the bulk of the season, Hollidaysburg found a way to win as the Lady Tigers eliminated No. 3 Somerset 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 25-12, to make another return to the championship match on Wednesday ...

NBC girls soccer team eliminated

McCONNELLSBURG — The Northern Bedford girls soccer team had their season ended on Monday night, losing 3-1 at McConnellsburg in the District 5 Class 1A semifinals. “Going on the road to play the top team in the district is a difficult task,” NBC coach Marcus Yeatts said. “Our girls played with them for the first half.” Serenity Rengifo scored a hat trick in the second half for McConnellsburg in a game that was 0-0 at halftime. “It was the kind of game where it felt like the team that scored first would win and they got the first goal,” Yeatts said. Olivia Helsel, on ...

Penn Cambria, B-A are moving on

MARION CENTER — Penn Cambria knocked off Marion Center, 25-23, 22-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-9, to pull off a No. 9 seed over No. 8 seed upset in the District 6 Class 2A girls volleyball first round Thursday night. The Lady Panthers, who got 18 kills from Loren Stipanovich, will play at top-seeded Richland in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Addyson Hite added 17 kills and six blocks, Sophia Rabatin had 25 assists and Reese Swires finished with 23 digs. “I am so proud of these girls and their resiliency,” Penn Cambria coach Travis Schluep said. “They have developed a great attitude ...

Ritchey helps NBC girls soccer triumph

EVERETT — Mayleigh Ritchey booted in the winning goal during penalty kicks as Northern Bedford edged Everett, 3-2, in the District 5 Class 1A girls soccer quarterfinals on Wednesday. Keeper Blaire Gable made two saves for the Lady Panthers during the penalty kicks. Hannah Yeatts and Ava Helsel had scored during regulation for Northern, while Sara Shaffer and Jocelyn Schoffstall scored for Everett. ““What a game,’’ Northern coach Marcus Yeatts said. “Any time you go to penalties, it is a bit of a toss-up, but you need girls to step up. After missing our first two, our ...

Sophomore Lady Tiger finishes top 25 at states

STATE COLLEGE — Hollidaysburg Area sophomore Crosby Denis followed up her round of 80 with a 79 on Tuesday and finished tied for 22nd in a field of 35 golfers in the PIAA Class 3A girls golf championships at the Penn State White Course. Denis had a two-day total of 159. Elizabeth Forward junior Mya Morgan placed first with a 143. Saint Joseph’s Academy junior Madison Koshko shot a 67 to finish with a 140 in winning the Class 2A girls title. Central Cambria senior Jazmine Boland shot a 96 to finish tied for 27th with a two-day total of 183. Wyoming Seminary senior Nick Werner ...