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Beach, Panthers slip past Rockets

THREE SPRINGS — Northern Bedford defeated Southern Huntingdon, 36-27, with the help of a fall from Brock Beach in the final match Tuesday in high school wrestling. Aidan Pittman and Aaron Bowers also had falls for the Black Panthers in their comeback victory. 107: Noah McMath (SHCH) over Aiden Replogle (NBCH) (Fall 3:39) 114: Wyatt Clouse (NBCH) over (SHCH) (For.) 121: Bryson Free (NBCH) over (SHCH) (For.) 127: Kyler Cromwell (SHCH) over Paeden Logue (NBCH) (Dec 15-8) 133: Devin Knier (SHCH) over Haidyn Dively (NBCH) (Dec 10-9) 139: Austin Bartholow (NBCH) over Elijah Harper (SHCH) ...

Male Athlete of the Week: Karter Quick

Name: Karter Quick School: Central Cambria Age: 17 Grade: Senior Sport: Wrestling Athlete of the week achievement: Quick won the 215-pound championship and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 51-team Penn Cambria Panther Classic this past weekend. Season update: Quick has a 6-0 record with four pins. Coach Matt Niebauer’s quote: “I’m excited to see what Karter can accomplish this year. He made the decision to move down in weight this year and really focus on improving his wrestling skills. Hopefully, he can build on his early success.’’ Favorite teacher: ...

Quick work: Central Cambria senior takes home 215 title, OW

CRESSON — Central Cambria’s Karter Quick never won a tournament his first two seasons while wrestling as a light heavyweight at 285 pounds. It’s still early in his senior season, but it appears Quick’s drop to 215 was definitely the right move. “I feel like I fit in here,” ...

Dubler hits milestone for Vikings program

From Mirror reports CRESSON — Eight wrestlers from the Mirror coverage area advanced to Saturday’s semifinals of the 49-team Panther Holliday Classic at Mount Aloysius College. Glendale’s Zeke Dubler, down to 160 pounds, is one of those semifinalists. The returning tournament champ made news by capturing his 100th career win in customary fashion — with a pin. Dubler pinned Huntingdon’s Devin Brenneman in 1:21 in the quarterfinals. Dubler, who also had pins in 1:15 and 59 seconds, is 15-0 with 14 pins. The Mirror’s Co-Wrestler of the Year will face Manheim Central’s ...

Eagles get big win from Rawlings to spark victory

By Todd Irwin sports@altoonamirror.com It seems each dual meet Tyrone gets a big bout win from somebody who hasn’t in the past been heroic on the wrestling mat. Freshman star Kyle Scott came up big against Northern Bedford. Caleb McKinney beat Hollidaysburg’s Northwest Regional ...

McKinney part of Golden Eagles’ balance in victory

By Todd Irwin sports@altoonamirror.com TYRONE — Both Tyrone and Hollidaysburg are having trouble filling out their respective wrestling lineups this season. The difference between them, though, is the Golden Eagles have a more balanced lineup than the Golden Tigers. The Eagles won all eight bouts that were wrestled on the mat, including four by fall and two by major decisions. One of the two decisions was Caleb McKinney’s 6-0 win over Northwest Regional Tournament participant Rally Hoover. It was a highlight for the Eagles in their 50-6 win on Tuesday night at the Tyrone ...