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Week 2 Action Features Tussey at Claysburg
The second week of high school football action will kick off Friday, Sept. 18, which will include two teams in the Morrisons Cove area playing in front of their fans for the first time in 2020....
B-A Wears Down Panthers in Opener
Bellwood-Antis visited Panther Community Stadium last Friday night, Sept. 11, for a highly anticipated meeting of two of the pre-season football favorites in the Inter County Conference. The first...
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The Sportsman's Corner
I recently ran into a young fly-fisherman who had bought my book, "The Trout at the Walnut Tree," which appeared 30 years ago and was probably the worst-selling book in the history of fly-fishing....
CHS Tops BEA, 33-9
The Central High School football team opened its 2020 campaign Sept. 11 with a 33-9 victory at Bald Eagle Area. Central’s win gave head coach Dave Baker his 200th career coaching win. Central jumped out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter....
High School Football Kicks Off Friday; Outdoor Events Limited to 250 Spectators
The long-awaited high school football season kicks off Friday, Sept. 11, as Cove's four area schools will be in action. Only one of the four local squads will open their season at home, as Northern...
Hunters Reminded of CWD Rules
Pennsylvanians who harvest deer, elk, mule deer or moose out-of-state likely can’t bring them home without first removing the carcass parts with the highest risk of transmitting Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Pennsylvania long has prohibited the...
The Sportsman's Corner
Students of literature remember that Oedipus the King was a major figure in tragic Greek drama. Unwitting actions ruined his life. Oedipus had become king by solving the riddle of the Sphinx: "What be...
PGC's Elk Cam Goes Live
Each September, thousands of visitors make their way to Pennsylvania's elk country to experience for themselves the wonder of the bugling season. And while there's nothing quite like seeing a giant bull up close, or feeling your rib cage resonate as...
Central Boys' Soccer 2020 Preview
Coach: Randy Trexler Number of Years as Head Coach: 8 League: Mountain League Last Year’s Record: Overall: 5-13-0; League: 4-10 Returning Starters: Seniors – Ashton Campbell (D), Luke Trexler (MF), Bradon Kensinger (F), Andrew Peck (D); Juniors...
Central Girls' Soccer 2020 Preview
Coach: Brian Campbell Number of Years as Head Coach: 7 years League: Mountain League Last Year’s Record: Overall: 7-11; League: 6-8 Returning Starters: Alyssa Bartley, Sarah Stern, Emily Dunn, Leah Johnston, Averey Black, Katherine Longenecker, Ell...
Northern Bedford Boys' Soccer 2020 Preview
Coach: Marcus Yeatts Number of Years as Head Coach: 21st League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 6-10; League: 2-8 Returning Starters: Curtis Clark – Senior – Defender; Eli Grimes – Senior – Defender; Nate Helsel ...
Northern Bedford Girls' Soccer 2020 Preview
Coach: Barbara Zanella Number of Years as Head Coach: 3 League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 4-13-0; League: 3-10-0 Strengths: “The girls have worked together for three years gaining an understanding of the game and...
Claysburg-Kimmel Volleyball 2020 Preview
Coach: Julie Cavender Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 years League: Inter-County Conference North Last Year’s Record: Overall: 16-8; League: 8-6 Returning Starters: Harleigh Cavender 12th S, Haileigh Reed 12th OH, Michele Imler 12th L, Rebekah...
Central Volleyball 2020 Preview
Coach: Brad A. Heuston Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 League: Mountain League Record Overall: 5-11 League: 4-10 Returning Starters: Annie Kitt, Abbie Kitt, Brinley Bowers, Mackenzie Saylor, Brooke Claar Other Returning Letterwinners: Kirsten...
Northern Bedford Volleyball 2020 Preview
Coach: Shalonne Sipes Number of Years as Head Coach: First season League: Inter-County Conference South Returning Starters: Makayla Kochara, Addie Sipes, and Jenna Carberry Other Returning Letterwinners: None Newcomers: Paige Wingard, Lizzie Long, Ol...
Williamsburg Volleyball 2020 Preview
Coach: Marina Brubaker Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 League: Inter-County Conference Returning Starters: Taylor Uplinger, Makayla Kipe, Olivia Aurandt, Krista Simpson, Hayley Morgan Other Returning Letterwinners: Ashley Brubaker, Allee England,...
Northern Bedford Boys' Cross Country 2020 Preview
Coach: Wayne Sherlock Number of Years as Head Coach: 4 League: Inter-County Conference Returning Starters: Ian Zimmerman, Connor Laird, Justine Grine, Kadin O’Neal Other Returning Letterwinners: Jay Reed Newcomers: Clay McIlnay and Nick Clevenger...
Northern Bedford Girls' Cross Country 2020 Preview
Coach: Wayne Sherlock Number of Years as Head Coach: 4 League: Inter-County Conference Returning Starters: Harley Socie, Emilee Sherlock, Hailee Bollman, Addie Sipes Other Returning Letterwinners: None Newcomers: None Strengths: “We have four very...
Central Cross Country Teams 2020 Preview
Coach: Lacey Ceschini Number of Years as Head Coach: 3 League: Mountain Returning Starters: Michael James, Ethan Dilling, Dylan Ceschini, Cayden Wright, Luke Knisely, Tyler Beisinger, Walker Eckenrode, Kiersten Biddle, Maia Jeffries Jr. Varsity...
Williamsburg Cross Country Teams 2020 Preview
Coach: April Wheland Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 League: Inter-County Conference Returning Starters: Kelsie Butler – 12th, Aliyah Ross – 12th, Maddie Mikesic – 12th, Garrett Nicewonger – 12th, Cyrus Simmons – 11th, Levi Hoover ...
Central Tennis 2020 Preview
Coach: John Riley Number of Years as Head Coach: 14th year Last Year’s Record: 10-5, 6-0 in Mountain League, won league Conference: Mountain League Returning Starters: Tomi May JR Other Returnees: Ellen Kennedy SR, Ariadne Madden SR, Miranda...
Central Football 2020 Preview
Coach: David Baker Number of Years as Head Coach: 41 League: Mountain Athletic Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 4-7; League: 3-5 Returning Starter: 7 on offense, 9 on defense Offense: Jeff Hoenstine QB, Hunter Klotz WR, Josh Biesinger WR,...
Claysburg-Kimmel Football 2020 Preview
Coach: Matthew Bilchak Number of Years as Head Coach: Going into third year League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 9-4; League: 7-3 Returning Starters: Ryan Biesinger, Preston Bush, Corey Chamberlain, Samuel Gill, Joseph...
Northern Bedford Football 2020 Preview
Coach: Garry Black Number of Years as Head Coach: 5 League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 8-4; League: 7-2 Returning Starters: Offense: QB – Thad Leidy, RB – Dalton Smith, WR – Brady Clark, Ath – Cadin Ebersole, T...
Williamsburg Football 2020 Preview
Coach: Ryan Hileman Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 0-10; League: 0-9 Returning Starters: Shane Brantner, Tyler Clark, Ian Crouch, Matthew DeHoyos, Wes McCall, Riley Parks, Dallas...
Central Golf 2020 Preview
Coach: Robbie Keith Number of Years as Head Coach: 13 League: MAC Mountain Athletic Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 22-15; League: 15-13 Returning Starters and Letterwinners: Jacob Dick (12), Jonah Snowberger (11), Tyler Helsel (11), Jer...
Claysburg-Kimmel Golf 2020 Preview
Coach: Steve Oakes Number of Years as Head Coach: 1 League: Inter-County Conference Returning Starters: Kalei Carson (Sr.), Abigail Gonsman (Jr.), Kristopher Oakes (Jr.), Parker Buell (Soph.), Ethan Mauk (Soph.) Newcomers Casey Moyer (Sr.), Rebekah...
Williamsburg H.S. Basketball 1954-55: A Tradition Revisited
As I walked into the Williamsburg High School gymnasium recently for a boys' District 6-A semi-final playoff game, showcasing Saltsburg and the Blue Pirates, it was my privilege to run into an old...
Trip Into the Past
After 45 years of marriage, I have learned when my presence is not needed around the house. Such was the case one hot August evening when Donna was having a meeting at our house for one of the committ...
Minor League Champions
Metzler Bros. Transportation Inc. won the Spring Cove Youth Baseball League minor division championship on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a 7-2 victory over Keith Electrical Services. Metzler Bros. finished...
The Sportsman's Corner
Although it seems odd to me, Pennsylvania's autumn hunting seasons open next Tuesday, Sept. 1. One of the hunting targets will be mourning doves, which may be hunted from one-half hour before sunrise...
Support from All Stakeholders – Namely Hunters – Critical to CWD Plan Success
On Saturday, July 25, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners reviewed and approved the newest form of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Chronic Wasting Disease response plan. Following the initial review period of September 2019 through...
PGC Board to Hold Meetings Sept. 24-25
The Board of Game Commissioners will hold its quarterly meeting Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26. Details of the meeting will follow at a later date. The agenda for the meeting will be available here roughly two weeks prior to the meeting....
Elk Hunters to Be Named On Livestream Aug. 15
While the 2020 Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Elk Expo has been canceled due to COVID-19, hunters still can go online Aug. 15 to watch live as the names of those drawing 2020-21 Pennsylvania elk licenses are announced. The Pennsylvania Game...
The Sportsman's Corner
When I am fishing, I occasionally encounter unusual things that have nothing to do with my fly-fishing adventures. One of the weirdest outdoor encounters I have had recently was finding a little mole...
The Sportsman's Corner
Summer is supposed to be the season of plenty in the wild. Young animals that have been born during the recent spring are growing and are becoming aware of the world around them. By now, whitetail faw...
The Sportsman's Corner
I have a friend we'll call "John Doe" who owns a nice outdoor property. John keeps a few trout in a small pond there. However, by this spring the population was down to one large palomino (yes, I know...
Bulldogs to Be Featured as the 'Game of the Week' vs. Bellwood
WHVL-TV, Central Pennsylvania’s first station to televise live local high school football, on July 16 announced its 2020 Game of the Week schedule. WHVL will televise 10 action-packed games this fall each Friday at 7 p.m. throughout the regular...
The Sportsman's Corner
To hunt turkeys the way I do, I must be in good physical condition. At 70 it has become increasingly difficult to remain in the type of condition I need to be in so that I can pursue wild turkeys...
PGC Meeting to Be Held Virtually on Sat., July 25
In compliance with state guidelines to minimize the effects of COVID-19, the upcoming Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners meeting will be held only online. The online meeting will be held Saturday, July 25, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The meeting...
Stingers Win Gold Bracket
The Keystone Stingers 14U Burkett softball team won first place in the gold bracket at the SV Umpires Classic Tournament in Williamsport on July 11-12. Team members were (from left): Front row: Coach...
The Sportsman's Corner
By now, most hunters have purchased their licenses for the 2020-21 hunting year. Many have bought additional tags and stamps so that they can hunt with a bow, crossbow, or muzzleloader for deer. In...
Krush Places Second in Chambersburg
This is Krush Softball 18U that placed second in the Class C Championship tournament in Chambersburg on June 27 and 28, 2020. The players are from Altoona, Hollidaysburg and surrounding areas....
High School Football Completes Golf Outing
The annual Golf Outing held by the Central Pa. Football Coaches Association was conducted on Sunday, July 12, at the Huntingdon Country Club. It was the biggest turnout in 20 years. Of the 80 golfers, the format was broken down into two flights. The...
Fish, Boat Commission to Hold Virtual Meeting July 20
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its quarterly business meeting on Monday, July 20, beginning at 10 .a.m. Due to the continued public health concerns related to COVID-19, the meeting will be held online with Commissioners...
The Sportsman's Corner
The term "sartorial splendor" means "magnificent in the manner of dress." In relation to fishing, sartorial splendor could mean that an angler dresses himself so that he looks magnificent to other...
Antlerless Deer Licenses To Go On Sale July 13
If you haven’t yet purchased your 2020-21 Pennsylvania hunting license, now might be the time. The new license year began July 1, meaning new licenses are required when hunting. And without a 2020-21 general license, hunters are unable to apply...
Shoot for Life Set for July 18 At Everett Club
The 22nd annual Shoot for Life for the American Cancer Society will be held on Saturday, July 18, at the Everett Sportsmen’s Club. This is a 50-bird shoot ( clay pigeons ). There will be food available and a chance auction will be held. All...
CWD Areas Expand in Pennsylvania
The Disease Management Area 2, which accounted for 200 of last year’s new cases of CWD, is now approximately 7,470 square miles. That’s up from 6,715 last year. It expanded west into Westmoreland County as the result of a CWD-positive adult doe...
