By John Hartsock jhartsock@altoonamirror.com Luke Sipes is just a freshman wrestler for the Altoona Area High School wrestling team, but he’s already set some very lofty goals for himself. “Honestly, my whole life, I’ve wanted to become a district, regional and state champion in ...
By Todd Irwin sports@altoonamirror.com McMURRAY — Penn Cambria sophomore Trent Hoover couldn’t hide his joy on his Saturday evening in the AHN Arena at Peters Township High School. When the final second ticked off the clock of his 3-2 win over Tussey Mountain’s Trevor Husick in the 126-pound title bout of the Southwest Regional Class 2A Tournament, Hoover clapped his hands and jumped into coach Todd Niebauer’s arms after his hand was raised. His emotions were far different after losing both of his bouts at the regional tournament as a freshman. “It feels great after ...
Altoona Area High School senior wrestler Will Young is ranked in the top of his class academically, and he also possesses some brawn to go with his brains. “He’s a smart kid who is ranked fourth in his class, and he’s a scrappy, physical wrestler who welcomes a challenge,’’ Altoona coach Joel Gilbert said of the 145-pounder. “His hard work in the wrestling room has been a big factor in his success.’’ Young joined Altoona teammates Luke Hileman (a senior 106-pounder) and Luke Sipes (a freshman 152-pounder) in Saturday’s noon semifinal round of the Northwest 3A ...
Six wrestlers from the Mirror coverage advanced to the semifinals of the Southwest Regional Class 2A Tournament on Friday at Peters Township High School’s AHN Arena in McMurray. They did in dominating fashion, combining for seven pins, a major decision and four decisions in the first round and quarterfinals. Tyrone’s Korry Walls (106) and Ashton Sipes (132), Glendale’s Zeke Dubler (160) and Suds Dubler (172), Penn Cambria’s Trent Hoover (126) and Central Cambria’s Ethan Kubat (189) all advanced to the semifinals and automatically qualified for next week’s PIAA ...
By Todd Irwin sports@altoonamirror.com Altoona’s Luke Hileman (106) and Luke Sipes (152) and Hollidaysburg’s Aaron Sleeth (172) all lived up to their seeds last week in the District 6 Class 3A Tournament by winning titles. This week, the trio will be looking to win respective gold medals at the Northwest Regional Class 3A Tournament. The tournament includes the top four from District 6, the top four from the combined District 4-9, the top three from District 10 and the top two from District 8. Some wrestlers from District 6, including five Blair County wrestlers, have been ...
106 POUNDS: Finalists: Luke Hileman, Altoona vs. Aiden Beimel, St. Marys. Champion: Hileman. Comment: Hileman could face his first challenge of the postseason against Beimel. 113 POUNDS: Finalists: Cael Nasdeo, Williamsport vs. Nic Allison, Mifflin County. Champion: Nasdeo. Comment: Allison could give the state runner-up a good battle. 120 POUNDS: Finalists: Asher Cunningham, State College vs. Casey Smith, Juniata. Champion: Cunningham. Comment: Cathedral Prep’s Cyrus Hurd could stop Smith from making this a rematch from the district finals. 126 POUNDS: Finalists: Jacob Van Dee, ...
