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CC’s Wilson continues to make strides

By John Hartsock jhartsock@altoonamirror.com BEDFORD — In sports and many other worthwhile endeavors, a sense of persistence and determination often yields the highest rewards. Central Cambria senior Jacob Wilson is providing a case in point this season. Wilson did not compete in organized wrestling until the seventh grade, and his indoctrination into varsity wrestling three years ago as a high school freshman was, by his own admission, a rough one. But Wilson has kept his nose to the grindstone, and it has paid off for him in his senior season this year. Wilson sports a 29-5 ...

Six still have a chance at title at Thomas tourney

BEDFORD — Six Mirror coverage area wrestlers are still in line for championships by advancing to semifinal matches at the Thomas Automotive Wrestling Classic. Central’s Carsen Mowery (114-pounds) and Kaden Horn (139), Northern Bedford’s Aiden Replogle (114) and Wyatt Clouse (121), and Central Cambria’s Burke Niebauer (127) and Jacob Wilson (145) all won quarterfinal matches to advance to today’s semifinal round. Mowery claimed a 10-4 decision over Everett’s Tucker Smth, Replogle pinned Colby Kauffman of Chestnut Ridge in 1:26, Clouse earned a 4-1 win over Chris Imler of ...

Hot start helps Hollidaysburg win

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Hollidaysburg claimed five of the first six matches to help it earn a 43-27 win over Central Wednesday night in high school wrestling action. Scott Payne (285-pounds), Brayden Sidney (114), Landon Krupka (121), Jacob Brua (133) and Mitchell Baronner (172) all won by fall for the Golden Tigers. Joel Morris (139) and Cole Marks (152) won via pin for the Scarlet Dragons, while Blair Miller got a technical fall win in the 189-pound bout. 285–Payne, H, Benitez, 4:43; 107–C. Sidney, H, dec. Matthews, 5-2; 114–B. Sidney, H, pinned Mowery, 1:40; 121–La. Krupka, H, ...

Dragons make it 17 wins after visit from Panthers

By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com MARTINSBURG — Dave Marko has had an excellent high school wrestling coaching career that includes more than 350 dual-match victories, and a few years ago, he had Central approaching the upper echelon of programs in District 6. After a bump in ...

Forfeit victories more than enough for Tyrone

TYRONE — Six forfeit wins and two falls propelled Tyrone to a 53-18 win over Bellwood-Antis in high school wrestling action on Tuesday. Logan Rumberger and Rhys Rawlings earned the falls for Tyrone, and Kyle Scott won by technical fall. Bellwood’s Jayce Quick won by fall. 107—Malakai Wicker, T, (For.) 114—Tanner McElravy, BA, (For.) 121—Double Forfeit 127—Vince Shank, BA, over Coltyn Frye, (Injury) 133—Logan Rumberger, T, over Sean McFarland, (Fall 1:05) 139—Rhys Rawlings, T, over Grady Rabenstein, (Fall 2:43) 145—Andrew Detwiler, T, (For.) 152—Mason VanAllman, ...

Altoona wrestlers go 4-1 in Clearfield Duals

CLEARFIELD — Altoona went 4-1 at the Bison Duals on Saturday in high school wrestling with wins over Butler (42-31), Cranberry (47-24), Ridgway (66-0) and Saegertown (52-13) and a loss to Port Allegany (39-33). Braiden Weaver went 5-0 at 121 pounds with four wins by fall and one major decision, and Luke Sipes went 5-0 at 160 pounds with three technical falls and two pins. ALTOONA 42, BUTLER 31 107: Savannah, B, over Nardozza (Dec 3-2) 114: Chirdon, A, over Dickey (Fall 5:52) 121: Weaver, A, over Stutz (Fall 2:20) 127: Barr, A, over Swidzinski (Fall 2:20) 133: Sloboda, B, won by ...