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According to Head Coach Dave Marko, the Central Scarlet Dragon wrestling squad is ready to tackle the 2024 season. In his 11th season as head coach and 29th season overall, he says the team is looking to qualify for District Duals and send as many individuals deep into the postseason as possible. Senior Thaide Mickel and junior Kaden Horn will be the team captains. Marko said they have several wrestlers who had success last season and are looking to build on a strong foundation. "We have a nice...
With recent rains reducing the threat of wildfire, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is lifting the temporary ban on building fires on state game lands. While camping on state game lands is prohibited, regulations allow game lands users to build small fires for cooking or warming purposes. However, with much of the state under drought conditions and wildfires popping up, the Game Commission on Nov. 5 enacted a temporary ban on game lands campfires. Conditions have improved since, allowing for the ban to be lifted. The state Department of...
Although I have tagged a number of bucks during my 60-plus years of hunting, I have failed to take some of the ones that presented good shots. These bucks would have been downed by nearly every other deer hunter I know. The most recent of the bucks that got by me was one that ambled by me on a crossing that my friend Brady had advised me to watch. It was about 10:00 on a sunny opening morning of deer season. I heard crunching in the leaves and saw a buck with a big rack easing toward some laurel behind me. I swiveled around as the buck...
Saturday (Nov. 23) ushers in the statewide traditional four-day rifle bear season. As with deer hunting, archers have had early dibs on opportunities to hunt bears. Also, an early season for muzzleloader hunters and some rifle hunters occurred during late October. Significant numbers of bruins were tagged during these hunts. Last year, the traditional rifle season accounted for slightly more than one-third of the bears that were harvested. Many of these bears were taken by hunters who were hunting out of camps, especially in northcentral...
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Northern Bedfords football season has come to an end as they lost 14 to 7 to Windber in the District 5 championship. The Panthers finished 9-3 on the season. Players of the Game: All the players who played their hearts out and left everything on the field. Play of the Game: On the Panthers first drive, Ben Clark ran up the middle for 70 yards. The run put the Panthers on the Ramblers’ 30 yard line and would set up the Panthers’ touchdown pass from Schleinkofer to Donaldson for 6 points. Kochara kicked the extra point to tie the game up 7 to...
NBC Football Send Off...
Next Monday, Nov. 18, will end my autumn outings along the stream and in the woods. If I do not chicken out, I will be having my right knee replaced. Over the years I have done all I can to avoid this, but now it is necessary. Many people who have had replacements have encouraged me that my surgery will get me back to doing most of my favorite activities. When I decided to have the surgery performed, I opted to hold off until after the beautiful days for autumn trout fishing and until after the fall turkey season. These are two of my favorite...
Claysburg Vs. Bishop Guilfoyle...
In their regular-season meeting, Claysburg-Kimmel dominated Glendale, winning 47-0. But Friday night’s District 6 Class 1A quarterfinal at Dr. Roy F. Baker Field told a different story. The fifth-seeded Bulldogs faced a much tougher fight against the fourth-seeded Vikings, with both teams trading scores through most of the game. Claysburg-Kimmel managed to secure a 32-22 win, propelled by two touchdowns from Mark Lattieri, who made a notable return from injury. Claysburg-Kimmel’s victory boosted their record to 7-4, earning them a spot in the s...
Central's hopes of reaching the District 6 Class 3A championship were dashed Friday night as they were shut out by Penn Cambria, 33-0, in the semifinal game held at Penn Cambria High School Athletic Field. This defeat marks Central's third consecutive loss in the district title game, where they have faced the Panthers each year for the last four seasons. Despite the outcome, Central started the game with a promising drive, threatening to score in the second quarter before being halted by a...
Northern Bedford wins the semi-playoff game and moves to the district championship. The Panthers knocked off Meyersdale 30-14. Player of the Game: Ben Clark had 31 carries for 170 yards and 3 touchdowns. Clark made a huge accomplishment of hitting 1000 rushing yards this season. Clark stepped up big time this season even though the Panthers lost senior running back Adam Johnson last year. Play of the Game: in the second quarter, the Panthers pulled out a fake punt. Aaron Bowers threw the pass fr...
Next Monday, Nov. 11, is Veteran’s Day. It is one of the year’s most important days, since it honors men and women who sacrificed much so that the United States can remain free. Several years ago I wrote a column about my dad and my uncles who had served in the military during World War II. I mentioned that Dad, my Uncle Paul Tate, and my Uncle Bill Rhodes had served in the US Navy. I noted that my Uncle Red White was a member of the US Army and that my Uncle Sheldon “Smoky” Tate had been a Marine. I also noted that my Uncle Blaine Reigh,...
Central High School's Kate Dunn and Zoe Grill teamed up to win the District 6 2A Doubles Tournament winning the second straight title for the Lady Scarlet Dragons. They represented the district at the state tournament in Hershey on November 1 and 2 where the fell in a tough 3 set match to Masterman's Rena Liu and Sophia Piastaras in the class 2A first round of state play 7-6,3-6, 6-2. Dunn and Grill were doubles partners all of last season. Coach Shaun Coppersmith said ,"they got comfortable...
By Isaiah Baker Student Sports Writer Northern Bedford beats Glendale 34 to 7 in a exciting game. Player of the Game: Vaughn Schleinkofer who hade 13 completions for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns. Play of the Game: Schleinkofer pass to Aaron Bowers for 58 yards early in the third quarter. Unsung hero's of the Game: The Bowers brothers. Aaron had 3 great punts that really helped the defense. Aaron Bowers scored a TD, Zach Bowers had an Int, and they combined for 10 tackles, a pass breakup, and a...
The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs came up just short in their attempt to tie the game late, as Mount Union held on for a 21-13 victory. With the Bulldogs driving, Mason Campagna's pass was tipped and fell incomplete, turning the ball over to the Trojans, who ran out the clock. Despite the loss, Claysburg-Kimmel still secured the Inter-County Conference's North Division title through a three-way tiebreaker with Mount Union and Moshannon Valley. In the head-to-head matchups, the Bulldogs finished...
Last year’s autumn turkey season began with a thud for me. Bob, my son, and I were to hook up and hunt together on the opening day. However, he did not show up at daybreak, and I couldn’t reach him on the cellphone he and my wife “advise” me to carry. I guessed I didn’t have service. Anyhow, after speaking with another hunter about where each of us would hunt that morning, I progressed out a Jeep trail then entered the woods where I had seen turkeys a couple days before. I hunted all morning but had no luck. I decided to go home for lunch. On...
Juniata Valley secured a dominant 44-22 win over Southern Huntingdon on Friday night, thanks to a second-half surge sparked by a refocused offensive line and key defensive plays. Despite holding a two-score lead at halftime, the Green Hornet coaching staff was dissatisfied with the offensive line’s first-half performance. The halftime message was clear, and the line responded by opening up the ground game, leading to an all-but-one-pass second half. The Green Hornets used their improved run game and timely defense to control the second half, e...
The Central Lady Scarlet Dragons had an outstanding regular season, playing a very difficult schedule finishing the regular season with an 11-4-1 record with some great games against Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference champs Bedford and Bishop Guilfoyle Academy. The Dragons, however, dropped a disappointing 1-0 game against Juniata in the 2A District 6 quarterfinal playoff game. Central coach Randy Trexler said after the game, “We lost 0-1, Juniata caught us in the third minute of the game o...
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Northern Bedford lost a tough game to the Windber Ramblers with a score of 35-6, costing the Panthers the ICC South Title. The Player of the Game was Ben Cark who had 20 carries for 108 yards. Clark ran his heart out. The Play of the Game was when Northern's Joey O'Brian picked up Windber's fumble and ran for 10 yards to get the only points of the game for the Panthers. The Unsung Hero of the Game was the team as a whole; they never gave up, despite being down multiple points. Next week, the...
Juniata Valley secured a dominant 44-22 win over Southern Huntingdon on Friday night, thanks to a second-half surge sparked by a refocused offensive line and key defensive plays. Despite holding a two-score lead at halftime, the Green Hornet coaching staff was dissatisfied with the offensive line’s first-half performance. The halftime message was clear, and the line responded by opening up the ground game, leading to an all-but-one-pass second half. The Green Hornets used their improved run game and timely defense to control the second half, e...
The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs came up just short in their attempt to tie the game late, as Mount Union held on for a 21-13 victory. With the Bulldogs driving, Mason Campagna’s pass was tipped and fell incomplete, turning the ball over to the Trojans, who ran out the clock. Despite the loss, Claysburg-Kimmel still secured the Inter-County Conference’s North Division title through a three-way tiebreaker with Mount Union and Moshannon Valley. In the head-to-head matchups, the Bulldogs finished with a plus-three point differential, while Mos...
Despite a strong defensive showing in the first half, Central fell to the undefeated Clearfield Bison, 35-14, on the Bison’s senior night Friday. The Scarlet Dragons held Clearfield to 14 points through two quarters but struggled offensively, managing only 1 yard of total offense in the first half and trailing 14-0 at halftime. Central’s offense came to life in the third quarter, with quarterback Eli Muthler leading two touchdown drives. However, each time the Dragons scored, Clearfield responded with touchdown runs by Brady Collins, kee...
We’re now at the cusp of the busiest time for deer in Pennsylvania. It is the beginning of the deer breeding season known as the rut. Female deer will become fertile, and the male deer, the bucks, will be out seeking them. This activity peaks in early November, though it extends well into the month and on into December as not all does (female deer) are ready to breed on the same day. This keeps mature bucks on the prowl, though researchers have found that immature bucks get in on the action, too, as their big brothers cannot keep up with all t...
Northern Bedford and Claysburg-Kimmel Girls' Volleyball Photos...
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Claysburg’s Ava Dibert, right, attempts to block a shot by Williamsburg’s Eleanor Brubaker at Claysburg High School Tuesday, Oct. 8....
Williamsburg’s Samantha England, left, goes up for a block against Claysburg’s Jayme Acker at Claysburg High School Tuesday, Oct. 8....
During a packed homecoming event at the Claysburg-Kimmel School District stadium, the bulldogs delivered an electrifying performance, coming from behind to secure a 29-18 victory over Moshannon Valley. The win not only thrilled fans, but also included postgame fireworks. The victory keeps Claysburg-Kimmel undefeated in the Inter-County Conference's North Division and sets the stage for a potential milestone next week when they face Mount Union. Key contributors included Mason Campagna, who...
After trailing North Star by one point at the end of the half Northern Bedford came back in the second half to beat North Star 28-7 to win the game of the week. That win secured the Panthers a home playoff game. The Player of the Game was Ben Clark who rushed for 23 attempts for 101 yards and three rushing touchdowns. The Play of Game was Schleinkofer’s pass to Aaron Bowers for a 35 yard touchdown pass with Bowers diving to make a hard catch to win the game. The Unsung Hero of the Game was Connor Donaldson who had six solo tackles and two s...
NBC varsity players in homecoming parade....
Central's Lakkyn Dibert scores a first half goal during a match at Bishop Guilfoyle High School Tuesday, Oct 10....
Saturday (Oct. 19) is the statewide opening day for rabbit and grouse hunting. Squirrel hunters have been active since Sept. 14, but ringneck pheasant hunters must wait until next weekend (Oct. 26) for their season to begin. Junior hunts began for rabbits on Oct. 5 and for pheasants on Oct. 12. Technically, these end on Oct. 19th. Winter hunts begin for squirrels, rabbits, grouse, and pheasants on Dec. 16. The rabbit and pheasant winter hunts end on Feb. 28th, the same day winter squirrel season ends. In a move to reduce the harvest of...
Central Scarlet Dragon juniors Leah Hazenstab and Carli Hart led the way for a shutout of the Tyrone Lady Eagles in girls’ soccer action. Hart assisted on Hazenstab’s opening goal and Hazenstab got the assist on Hart’s second half insurance goal. Seniors Danielle Heltzel , Paiton Campbell, and sophomore Julia Bowser led the Lady Dragon defense in holding Tyrone scoreless. Freshman goalkeeper Kailyn Gahagen got the shutout win with 8 saves on Eagle shots. The Lady Dragons move to 10-3-1 with the win. FINAL SCORE: Central 2, Tyrone 0 Score By Ha...
After battling to a scoreless draw through two halves of soccer, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy’s Andrew Burke put a well-placed shot in the corner of the net giving the Marauders the 1-0 overtime victory over the Central Scarlet Dragon Boys’ squad. Central coach Josh Bridenbaugh stated, “This was the best game of the year so far for us. We controlled the ball well and outshot the opponents for the first time this season.” Even with the overtime effort, the Central Boys’ team still remain looking for their first win of the season as they dropped t...
Claysburg-Kimmel and Glendale entered Friday's matchup sharing 4-2 records, but their paths seem to be diverging. The Bulldogs capitalized on three early Glendale turnovers to build a commanding 28-0 halftime lead, ultimately cruising to a 47-0 victory at Bulldog Stadium. Claysburg-Kimmel has now rattled off five consecutive wins after starting the season 0-2. Meanwhile, Glendale, after a 3-0 start, has now lost three of its last four games. Offensive standouts: Mason Campagna connected on 12...
On Friday night at Roaring Spring Athletic Field, Lukas Black, Central Senior and middle linebacker, delivered an outstanding performance. He intercepted two passes in the second quarter, returning both for touchdowns, as the Scarlet Dragons rolled to a 40-6 win over winless Penns Valley in a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference contest. Black's first interception came on the opening play of the second quarter when he picked off a wayward throw from Penns Valley's Colby Miller and took it 8...
Bear seasons will begin for most Pennsylvania archers, including local ones, on Oct.19. This statewide season ends on Nov. 9. A statewide muzzleloader season will be held from Oct. 24 through the 26th, the same dates that the special firearms season for junior and senior license holders, mentored permit holders, active-duty military and certain disabled persons’ permit holders will be held. The regular firearms season comes later, from Nov. 23 through Nov. 26. Extended bear seasons will come in even later in a number of Wildlife Management U...
Northern Bedford won 35-14 vs. Meyersdale on Homecoming night at Panther Community Stadium. The 2024 Northern Bedford Homecoming King and Queen are Vaughn Schleinkofer and Avery August, and the runners-up are Logan Dilling and Jaylyn Resh. Players of the Game: Vaughn Schleinkofer who passed for 25 attempts for 223 yards and 3 touchdown passes, and Aaron Bowers who had 7 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns. Play of the Game: Zach Bowers got a pick late in the 4th to put the Panthers back in offense to win the game. Unsung Hero of the Game:...
Senior Kira Trexler led the Central Lady Dragon soccer team to a 6-3 win over the Phillipsburg Lady Mounties. Trexler racked up four goals with Carli Hart and Lakkyn Dibert each providing two assists to her. Hart had three assists for the game. Dibert notched two goals of her own on Phillipsburg. Junior Bethany Kensinger had an assist to Dibert while Annabella Hunt, Lily Warlow, and Ashlynn Havens each scored a goal for the Mounties. Sophomore Lilly Harbaugh started the game as goal keeper for the Dragons and received the win. Central jumped ou...
Johnstown’s Jeremy Dietz was unstoppable in the pouring rain in their game against the Central Scarlet Dragon boys’ soccer squad. Dietz rolled for 7 goals as the Trojans downed Central 9-2 in a sloppy game. Central coach Josh Bridenbaugh said it was the second time the Dragons gave up nine goals this season. Greater Johnstown was up 5-0, with all goals accounted for by Dietz until Central got on the scoreboard with an unassisted goal by Logan Hummel. Jacob Heuston notched the final goal of the game for Central. Central remained in search of...
Julia Ritchey of Central High School has been crowned District 6 Class 2A singles champion after beating Central Cambria’s Marley Ratchford in straight sets 6-3,6-2. Ritchey created a big turnaround from last season when she dropped a heartbreaking final match to Ratchford in three sets. “Her biggest turnaround from last year’s loss to Ratchford would have to be her mental game,” Ritchey’s coach Shaun Coppersmith said. “She’s always hit hard and had a good serve. After losing in the title mat...
The Northern Bedford Panthers beat Tussey Mountain 30-14 in a great game. Player of the game: Ben Clark who had 11 carries for 92 yards and one rushing touchdown. Play of Game: Aidan Pittman's 70-yard rushing touchdown to put the Panthers on the board first. Unsung Hero of the Game: Special Teams Unit as Aaron Bowers had a kick return. Next week, Northern battles Meyersdale at Panther Community Stadium on Homecoming night....
Central Cambria’s Jonathan Rivera was involved with every goal scored for his team as Central Cambria downed the Central boys’ soccer team 4-1. Rivera scored on two unassisted goals and assisted on his team’s other two goals. Central Dragon coach Josh Bridenbaugh said his team played their best game of the season, and narrowly missed some strong scoring opportunities. He gave his goalkeeper Noah Davis credit for making a number of strong saves during the course of the game. Central played the entire game with only 11 players and were unabl...
Claysburg's l-r Payton Hinish, Ava Dibert and Jayme Acker celebrate a point during an away match with Northern Bedford County Tuesday, Nov. 24....
Even though Central Scarlet Dragons came up short on the scoreboard against Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, with a final score of 23-12, head coach Jerry Albright was pleased with the team's effort and resilience to battle to the end. He said defense has been Central's best attribute this year. "They overcame many obstacles to keep Bishop Guilfoyle Academy off the scoreboard as much as they did," Albright said. "We still need to keep improving every week if we want to reach many of our pre-season...