While the 2025-26 wrestling season was a record-breaking one for Altoona junior Gavin Ciampoli and Tyrone senior Kyle Scott, it was another season of great success for Altoona coach Joel Gilbert. Ciampoli broke through decades of the Altoona wrestling program’s near-misses and frustration ...
Altoona junior Gavin Ciampoli and Tyrone senior Kyle Scott have known each other for a long time. In fact, both wrestling standouts came up through the Tyrone wrestling program before Ciampoli moved to Altoona. They share a lot in common. They almost shared the accomplishment of winning ...
In the last three years, the Altoona wrestling program has climbed to new heights, setting season records and making history at the state tournament. In 2023-24, the Mountain Lions went 12-6 — their best record since 2016-17. In 2024-25, Altoona set a program for wins with a 15-4 record ...
After two straight seasons that resulted with an 0-10 record, West Branch has turned to Bellwood-Antis High School graduate and former Tyrone coach Kenn Vandevander as its new head coach. Vandevander, a staple around Tyrone football for 21 years in all levels, has been mentored by legendary ...
WILLIAMSBURG — William Lower pitched six shutout innings, striking out five, walking three and scattering six hits to lead the Williamsburg High School baseball team to a 6-4 win over Ferndale on Friday. The Blue Pirates (1-2) also got two hits and two RBIs from Lower to go with two hits and an RBI from Konner Harker. Ferndale (1-2) got three hits and an RBI from Brady Ferenchik. FERNDALE (4): Werzyn p 311, Henderson lf 310, Hrivnak 1b 311, Chuklochak 3b 312, Ferenchik 2b 403, McClukas c 301, McGough cf 401, Corson ss 200, Keith rf rf 100, Wenban rf 200, Bryner cr 000. Totals — ...
TYRONE — Tyrone needed only three innings to secure a 16-1 win over Bishop Carroll in high school softball play on Friday. Amariah Sprankle and Sage Harris each drove in two runs on two hits for the Lady Eagles (1-1), who led 11-0 after one inning. Kaitlyn Rockwell had two hits as well. Raigan Myers had the lone RBI for the Lady Huskies. SCORE BY INNINGS Bishop Carroll 001 XXX X — 1 2 2 Tyrone 11 05 XXX X — 16 12 1 2B—R. Myers (BC), Rockwell. 3B—Harris. RBI—R. Myers (BC), Sprankle 2, Harris 2, McNelis (T). Multiple hits—Rockwell 2, Sprankle 2, Harris 2 (T). ...
