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Once again this year, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners set the opening day of the firearms deer season as the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The board long has expressed the belief the Saturday opener better accommodates the majority of hunters and is better for the future of hunting, opinions backed by evidence such as license sales and a scientific survey of hunters. But President Commissioner Scott Foradora said the board wants to know more about the impacts of the Saturday opener, especially knowing that some hunters would like to...
Ten-month-old Jordyn Anderson got her baseball traditions mixed up, taking a nap instead of a stretch on the shoulder of her grandmother Dara Kendera of Vinco in the seventh inning during the Curve’s first home game of the season on Tuesday, April 4, against the Harrisburg Senators. The Curve defeated the Senators 8-7 in 10 innings....
With spring gobbler season set to begin on May 4, many of us are looking for a little expert information that might help us tag a tom. I have recently been in contact with Tony Hudak of Noxen, PA, who is an expert gobbler hunter. He has killed toms in the 49 states that have spring seasons. Just before leaving for a recent gobbler hunt in Mexico, where he completed the Mexican, World, and Slam of Slams of gobbler hunting, he shared some hints about spring turkey hunting. Hudak is a true turkey hunter. He does not use baits (aka food plots),...
Mason Baker of Martinsburg, a member of the Lebanon Valley College men’s golf team, was named Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom Golfer of the Week for the week ending April 8. Baker was the top LVC finisher at the Marauder Invitational with a two-day score of 168 against Division II competition at the Iron Valley Golf Course in Lebanon. Baker carded an 86 in Sunday’s opening round and then shot four strokes better on Monday with an 82. Baker, a graduate of Central High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in actuarial science and eco...
Throughout the week, the Dragon volleyball team faced many opponents. The main two of the week were the Dubois Beavers and the Forest Hills Rangers, with the Dragons facing 3-0 losses to both. Then, the Dragons traveled to play in the Derry Invitational, and faced a plethora of teams of which they were unable to complete a victory. Against the Beavers, the Dragons faced a 3-0 loss, losing each set 25-7, 25-15 and 25-9. Despite the loss, Logan Hummel had nine assists, Christian Heuston had four kills and R.J. Daugherty had two kills and two...
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday an initial list of 30 players reporting to Altoona for the 2024 season. The player list features six players that are ranked in the Pirates Top-30 prospects by MLB.com, including four in the Top-10 and two players ranked among the top-100 prospects in all of Minor League Baseball. MLB Pipeline ranked Pittsburgh’s minor league system as the ninth best among all organizations entering 2024, marking the sixth straight year that Pittsburgh’s minor league system is ranked in the top 10 by MLB Pipeline. The...
“I hope I am not bothering you, Rich, but I need you to pick up a loaf of bread on your way home. It is no big rush,” Donna told me over the phone. Unfortunately she had contacted me on the cell phone she and Bob, my son, had bought for me a couple of years ago. And, she was “bothering” me. I was standing in the middle of a stream, casting to trout that were rising to eat floating mayflies. It was one of the few times I had run into rising trout before the big flood, and I had to scramble to extract the phone from the left breast pocket...
The Dragon Volleyball team travelled to face the McKeesport Tigers and found themselves with a victory after five hard-fought sets. The Dragons found victory in the first two sets of the night with scores of 26-24 and 25-20 respectively. However, things took a turn for the worse when the Tigers responded with two winning sets of their own, with scores of 27-25 and 25-20 respectively. The Dragons were able to come out on top after cinching a 20-15 victory in the final set. Bryson Brooks had 11 kills and three blocks, while Christian Heuston had...
In a week with three matches, the Dragon baseball team was able to strike down both the Penns Valley Rams and the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders with scores of 19-9 and 14-4 respectively. The Dragons did fall to the Bellefonte Red Raiders in the middle of the week via a score of 19-4. Against the Rams, the Dragons opened with two runs in the first inning and four in the third. This narrowly edged out a lead until the fifth where the Dragons roped in nine runs. In the sixth, the Dragons topped it...
The Lady Dragon Softball team faced two opponents this week, the Bellefonte Lady Red Raiders and the Penns Valley Area Lady Rams. The Dragons faced losses to both with scores of 26-10 and 11-5 respectively. Against the Raiders, the Dragons opened strong with three runs in the first inning whilst holding their opponents to only two. After a scoreless second inning, the Dragons added another four to their total before the Raiders scored an astounding 14 runs in the third. The Raiders followed this with another 10 runs in the fourth to end the gam...
Claysburg’s Emalee Cavender works against Glendale in a game on Wednesday, March 27, at Claysburg High School. The Bulldogs won the game against the Vikings, 11-1....
Claysburg softball Coach Mike Barbarini gives batting instructions to McKenna Black in a game against Glendale Wednesday, March 27. The Bulldogs won the game against the Vikings, 11-1....
Central Softball team preparing for their Sideline Cancer game with Altoona on April 9. The effort was in support of Tana Byler, who is battling breast cancer. The Sideline Cancer program is part of the Griffith Family Foundation. The foundation states, “At Sideline Cancer, we harness the uplifting power of high school and college sports to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing cancer, fostering an ‘I Can Attitude and Believe Always Spirit!...
Laney Prough and her peers grew up idolizing players like her mother. The former Mandi Holland was a player on the Williamsburg High School 1997 PIAA championship girls' basketball team. Now, after a second run to the state semifinals in three years, Prough is finding out what it's like living in her mom's shoes. "I'm a student aide with a first-grade class," Prough said. "My dad (Travis) was talking to some of the girls. He made the comment that one of them said I was the reason the team went...
“Helen, it’s time to get up,” said Ted, her dad. “We should eat our breakfast and then get out to the creek. I think I know a good spot for us to fish.” Ten-year-old Helen was excited. This was going to be her first trout-fishing experience. Ted had taken her fishing in ponds for sunfish, and she knew how to operate her small spincast fishing outfit. In addition, he had bought her a voluntary youth fishing license, and he had placed his own required license and trout stamp in a license holder. Making sure they had packed all their gear in the b...
Ryan Cherry Head Coach What year is this for you as head coach?: 3rd Year Career record: 20-20 League:Inter-County Conference Last year’s record: 12-8 Strengths: Work ethic, experience and a team-first mindset. Concerns: Staying healthy throughout the season. Team Goals: Win a District Championship. Returning starters: Josiah Bowser, 12, INF/P Eion Snider, 12, INF/P Ben Gable, 12, INF Noah Kochara, 12, C/OF Rece Dibert, 12, OF Aaron Bowers, 11, INF Reece Musselman, 11, OF/P Wesley Horsh, 11, UTL Alex Kochara, 11, UTL Returning Letter winners a...
By Shane Suter Head Coach Years as head coach: Second Season League: ICC East Last year's record: 8-13 Returning starters/letterwinners: Seniors: Lindsey Bolinger, P/3B Miranda Brown, C Lacy McIlnay, 3B Leah Swanseen, OF Lacie Zelanko, 2B/3B Juniors: Ava Helsel, Utility Newcomers: Sophomores: Kaylee Ebersole, OF Madison Lemin, IF/OF Kasey McElgin, P/IF/OF Kamryn Plotts, IF/OF Justina Thomas, IF/O Freshman: Callie Miller, C/IF Mylee Mitchell, P/OF Strengths: Leadership from the senior class. We...
Mark Barbarini Head Coach Number of years as head coach: 24 years League: ICC East Last year's record: 23-4 Conference Record: 14-2 Career Record: 339-138 Returning starters/letterwinners: Emalee Cavender, (P,OF), (3) Jenna Helsel, (OF)(3) Bella Francona, (INF)(2) Zakera Bush, (INF)(2) Ryleigh Lehman, (OF)(2) McKenna Black, (C,OF)(1) Alicia Musselman, (OF)(1) Payton Hinish, (INF)(1) Caitlyn Helsel, (INF,OF)(1), Jaylee Swindell, (INF)(1) Launa Musselman, (P,OF)(1) Eleah Diehl, (INF)(1)...
Ross Helsel Head Coach Number of years as head coach: 2 League: ICC East Last year’s record: 6-15 Returning starters/letterwinners: Aidan Simpson, Senior, IF/P, Zach Campagna,Senior,IF/P, Riley Ebersole, Senior, OF Landon Douglas, Junior, IF/P, Quinton Bush, Junior, IF/P, Bradon Furry, Junior, IF/P, Porter Weise, Junior, OF, Bayden Haney, Soph, IF/P, Mason Campagna, Soph, IF/C. Newcomers: Paul Strayer, Landon Woods, Tyler Mowry, Paydden Knisely, Matthew Lehman, Dustin Slowik Strengths: Our new facility, overall game experience, Pitching d...
The Northern Bedford County School District sent four students to states for wrestling in the PIAA State Wrestling Tournament AA Championship held in Hershey at the Giant Center March 9 and 10. The boys were seniors Rece Dibert (215 weight class) and Eion Snider (189 weight class). Both lost in the semi-finals. The NBC girls participating in the first-ever girls PIAA Wrestling Championship were Kaylee Ebersole (106 weight class) and Reagan Snider (155 weight class). Kaylee placed sixth overall...
By Jeff Dodson Roster: Seniors: Bralynn Ellis, C; Madison Kennedy, OF-P; Ashlyn Renner, OF. Juniors: Alexis Fetzer, INF-P; Kaylee Kensinger, OF; Aubry Rhodes INF-P, Tasia Britton, OF; Marah Dickson, INF-P. Other returning players: Sophomores: Norah Bechtel, C-UTL; Lynnae Dibert, INF; Bailey Gearhart, UTL; Hannah Oakes, UTL; Riley Peterson, INF-P. Newcomers: Sophomores: Bailee Miller, UTL; Raylee Stock, UTL; Rylee Stultz, UTL. Freshman: Ava Brown, UTL; Keyla Diaz, UTL; Ellie Fisher, INF-UTL;...
By Kenneth Streilein Number of years as head coach and career record: Six. 16-39 overall record. League: Mid-State Boys Volleyball League Last year’s record (overall and league): 0-15 overall, 0-8 league Returning starters: Juniors: Bryson Brooks, outside hitter RJ Daugherty, middle Logan Hummel, setter Sophomores: Christian Heuston, opposite Mason Kocsis, libero Blake Reynolds, defensive specialist Other returnees: Seniors: Jack Myers, Felix Diaz. Juniors: Collin Becker, Noah Grace; Sophomores: Tregan Butler, Bailey Wilt, Ian Hickey. N...
AJ Hoenstine Head Coach Number of years as head coach: 17 (278-101) League: LHAC Last year’s record:19-3/ 15-1 League Returning starters/letterwinners: Seniors: Hunter Smith, C,1B Griffin Snowberger, 2B, P Baron Dionis, CF,P Britton Marko, C,P Juniors: Lukas Black, UTIL/P Mason Byler, 1B,P Kyle Klotz, C,P Jay Hoenstine, UTIL,P Sophomores: Colton Harbaugh, P Mason Sparks, P Troy McNichol, C, UTIL Newcomers: Seniors: Brycin Lapenna, 3B Zach Oakes, UTIL Juniors: Cortlyn Hetrick, P,1B Sophomores: Josh Beltz, INF Wyatt Dilling, INF,P Troy M...
Quick – name one thing associated with Williamsburg and wrestling. Up until last weekend, the words of Williamsburg and wrestling didn’t necessarily go together. Enter Williamsburg High School Senior Andrew McMonagle. McMonagle is the son of Dan and Tracy McMonagle and has two brothers, Austin and Aden, a sister Alexi, and a niece, Millie, and a nephew, Ellis. McMonagle’s father, Dan, encouraged him to try out the sport of basketball at a young age, and according to McMonagle, “I just didn’t...
Another PGC Controversy. Not long ago, I was directed to google “Spotlight PA” on the Internet and look for an article by Angela Couloumbis called “Former top Pa. Lawmaker’s lobbying firm paid $41K by Game Commission in unusual arrangement.” The article reports that the game commission hired Allegheny Strategy Partners at $10,000 per month to do lobbying work for it with the state legislature. “One of the three partners in the firm is Joe Scarnati of Jefferson County who held the top leadership post in the State Senate for more than a deca...
Williamsburg’s Leeanna Royer, right, and Berlin Brothersvalley’s Regan Lauer dive for a loose ball during the PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal game Saturday, March 16, at Richland High School. Williamsburg won 54-53. Williamsburg (27-3) advanced to the semifinal round for the second time in three seasons. The semifinal game was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, after the Herald went to press....
Williamsburg girls celebrate their one point win over Berlin Brothersvalley in the PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal game Saturday, March 16 at Richland High School....
Northern Bedford’s Addie Love, right, comforts Leah Hall (44) in a PIAA IA playoff game Wednesday, March 13, at Hempfield High School. Union won 52-42, ending Northern Bedford’s season....
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Willamsburg Action...
Dively wins again. Claysburg is the home of a good many serious sportsmen. Among these is ninth-grade student Aiden Dively. He is the most recent of a line of champion turkey callers hailing from the Claysburg area, continuing the success enjoyed by the Chamberlain family and others. During the weekend of February 16-17, Dively competed in the Junior Grand National Turkey Calling Contest at the convention of the National Wild Turkey Federation held in Nashville, Tenn. His grandfather, Ralph Baker of Roaring Spring, emailed a video of...
Williamsburg Girls Basketball...
In the District Six 4A Championship match, the Central Scarlet Dragons were put up against the Johnstown Trojans, a team they had lost to twice before in the season. The game started off great for the Dragons, who nabbed a 9-4 lead with a little over four minutes left in the first quarter. By the end of the quarter, the Dragons led by three. The second quarter brought 11 points from both teams, keeping the Dragons lead with a 22-19 halftime score. But things fell apart for the Dragons in the...
Williamsburg/Huntingdon’s Andrew McMonagle, left, wrestles Bald Eagle Area’s Caleb Close in the PIAA SW AA Regional Championship bout at 189 lbs. on Saturday at Altoona Area High School. McMonagle lost the match, earning the silver medal....
Regular readers of this column know I am concerned with fishing and hunting ethics and sportsmanship. I have little interest in fishing and hunting contests that award prizes for catching fish or killing game animals. One notable exception is bass-fishing tournaments that promote the live release of the fish after they are measured. This brings us to organized coyote hunts. According to the Jan. 19 issue of “Pennsylvania Outdoor News,” more than two-dozen coyote hunts were held in Pennsylvania during the past winter. The largest of these and...
PIAA District VI Class 1A Championship...
NBC girls basketball game from the D5 semi final game held on Wed 2/28/24...
Wednesday Feb. 28 at Mount Aloysius in the District 6 1A championship game...
I am not one of the great financial wizards of our time. However, I think I understand enough about finances to know that the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is sitting on a pile of money. For years, the commission lobbied the legislature to approve a license fee increase. However, that is something the commission did not need. The following comes from the February 2024 “Pennsylvania Game News.” License fees accounted for only 9 percent of the PGC’s income during the 2022-23 fiscal year. A whopping 73 percent was obtained through Natur...
The Williamsburg Junior High girls won the ICC Championship with a 58-35 win over Berlin. Bella Royer and Faith Detwiler were the high scorers with 19 each. B. Prosser was the high scorer for Berlin with 20 points. The JH girls have won the ICC championship game the last three years in a row. Their record this year was 22-1. Shown in the photo are (front row, from left): Manager Kaylee Prough, Manager Rylee Flaig, Bailey Fulton, Jordan Flaig, Ingrid Parks, Faith Detwiler and Manager Gracie...
The Central Scarlet Dragon Basketball team faced the Juniata Indians at home last week for the District Six 4A semi-finals. With their 67-43 victory, the Dragons will advance to the championship for the third year in a row. Against the Indians, the Dragons’ fast-paced offense coupled with their defensive pressure made for an excellent game. The Dragons led by seven after the first quarter, and after making a few more shots in the second, led at halftime with a 32-14 advantage. Despite the I...
Central’s Robert Long-Yarrison drives the baseline and dishes off a pass against Juniata in a District 6 4A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, at Central High School....
Williamsburg’s Ethan Reffner, left, defends against Blacklick Valley’s Eli Sheesley during Williamsburg’s District 6-1A playoff game Tuesday, Feb. 20....
Williamsburg’s Rowan Gorsuch, left, dives to try to keep the ball inbounds during Williamsburg’s District 6-1A playoff game against Blacklick Valley Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Blue Pirates won, 55-46....
Williamsburg’s Levada Gorsuch (20) goes to the basket between Juniata Valley’s Anna Taylor, left, and Kassidy Watson Monday, Feb. 19, in a District 6 Round 1 playoff game at Williamsburg High School. The Blue Pirates beat the Hornets, 63-32....
The Lady Dragon Basketball team traveled to face the River Valley Lady Panthers in the District Six AAA playoff opener. Unfortunately, the Dragons were forced out of their rhythm and ended the match in a loss via a score of 58-29. As the Dragons prepared to give extra attention on defense to the Panthers star player, the other members of their opponents unexpectantly knocked down quite a few shots. This left the Dragons trailing 25-7 after the first quarter, and after making some adjustments to combat their opponents, the Dragons lost the...
Williamsburg’s Leeanna Royer, right, looks to pass around Juniata Valley’s Izzy Anderson on Monday, Feb. 19, in a District 6 Round 1 playoff game at Williamsburg High School. See more local sports on Page A-5....
Dave Baker never had a plan. Not when he took a job as a biology teacher at Williamsburg Community High School right out of IUP in 1967 and wanted to coach a sport, any sport at any level, just to stay involved in athletics. Not when he finally acquiesced to taking over as the Blue Pirates varsity football coach four years later, when Williamsburg was struggling to find someone to replace Jerry Campbell. Not when he applied to succeed A.J. Hoenstine and guide Central back in 2011. And certainly not in 2001, when, after 30 years leading...
Williamsburg’s Raina Alexander, at right, and Juniata Valley’s Amelia Russell go after a loose ball Monday, Feb. 19, in a District 6 Round 1 playoff game at Williamsburg High School. The Blue Pirates won, 63-32....
Williamsburg’s Laney Prough (34) advances the ball on a fast break against Everett Saturday, Feb 17, at Claysburg High School. Williamsburg won, 45-31....
