Gerwert, Sloey lead B-A hoops to victory

February 6, 2026

BELLEFONTE — Lilly Gerwert and Isabella Sloey led the way for Bellwood-Antis with 19 points apiece in a 67-25 victory over Bellefonte Thursday night in high school girls basketball action. Marissa Cacciotti knocked down three 3-pointers and totaled 13 points for the Lady Blue Devils which led 45-17 at halftime. BELLWOOD-ANTIS (67): L. Gerwert 9 0-0 19, Sweigert 1 0-0 3, Cacciotti 5 0-0 13, Sloey 8 1-1 19, Hammond 1 0-0 3, Plummer 0 2-2 2, Conlon 1 0-0 3, Johnsonbaugh 0 1-2 1, Walker 0 0-0 0, A. Gerwert 1 0-1 2, Pennington 0 0-0 0, Dey 1 0-0 2. Totals — 27 4-6 67. BELLEFONTE (25): ...

Kissell’s conclusion: Bishop Guilfoyle star Jake Kissell player heading to Villanova

February 5, 2026

According to standout Bishop Guilfoyle Academy senior Jake Kissell, two weeks ago he wasn’t sure whether he would play football again. But Wednesday, he committed to play collegiately at Villanova which competes at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level. “I have been in ...

Winning shot hit by Wagner keys Altoona

February 5, 2026

There haven’t been a lot of feel-good moments for the Altoona boys basketball team in the AAHS Fieldhouse the last few seasons, but Wednesday was certainly one of them. Trailing by two with 14 seconds left, senior Chris Wagner drained a corner 3-pointer, and the Mountain Lions survived two ...

Eagles capture tight hoops game with CHS during trying times

February 5, 2026

MARTINSBURG — Tyrone boys basketball coach Luke Rhoades was a target of social media drama from earlier this week surrounding the Golden Eagle football program. Rhoades, who serves as the school’s athletic director, found an escape through the negativity on Wednesday evening when the ...

Golden Tiger swimmers get sweep

February 5, 2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Hollidaysburg won both the boys and girls meets against Altoona in high school swimming action on Wednesday. Margaret Bandstra won both the 200-yard freestyle and 200 individual medley in leading the Hollidaysburg girls to a 107-63 victory. The Lady Tigers improved to ...

Tigers wake up in 2nd half for victory

February 5, 2026

SPRING MILLS — Hollidaysburg trailed, 27-25, at halftime but surged in the second half to post a 70-57 victory over Penns Valley in high school boys basketball action on Wednesday. Vince Albarano led the Golden Tigers, now 16-3, with 23 points, Kasen Metzger scored 16, J.J. Stultz scored 12, and Ben Zimmerman added 11. HOLLIDAYSBURG (70): Wolfe 2 2-2 7, Albarano 9 3-3 23, Rhodes 0 0-0 0, Stultz 3 6-6 12, Frazier 0 1-2 1, Delerme 0 0-2 0, Metzger 7 2-2 16, Zimmerman 4 3-4 11. Totals -- 25 17-21 70. PENNS VALLEY (57): F Ironside 5 5-6 15, Althouse 4 2-2 10, Patel 5 3-6 13, C Ironside ...