Bucknell men’s basketball coach Nathan Davis has announced the signing of three additional newcomers for the 2022-23 season. Jack Forrest, a 6-foot, 5-inch guard from Lower Merion, will be joining the Bison as a transfer from Saint Joseph’s, and coming out of the high school ranks are 6-11 center Noah Williamson from St. Thomas More … Read more
STATE COLLEGE – Penn State women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger has announced the hiring of three members to her coaching staff. Terri Williams and Sharnee Zoll-Norman will join Penn State as assistant coaches, while Maggie Lucas will serve as Director of Player Development. Lucas, a 2014 graduate, and Williams, a 1991 graduate, return to their … Read more
By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com There have been special occasions over the years that have merited use of the Mirror helicopter to help me get a better view of the area sports landscape. Sometimes the trips have been to observe high-level coaching searches, mainly involving Altoona Area High School but Penn State, too, but it’s also … Read more
Messenger photo by Britt Kudla: Quinten McCarville of St. Edmond makes a catch inside Dodger Stadium last fall. Quinten McCarville has learned to embrace the St. Edmond motto of “Play Like A Champion Today.” McCarville, a multi-sport senior standout for the Gaels, believes that has given him the push to “Perform 100 percent no matter … Read more
Concord’s Riley Fitzwater shoots during a contest last season. The Gilmer County grad has signed a contract to play professionally with BC Triple Threat in the Netherlands. (Photo courtesy of Concord University) PARKERSBURG – It’s been quite the journey for Riley Fitzwater, but the former Gilmer County Titan and Concord University Mountain Lion has accomplished … Read more
Adirondack Attack AAU basketball team holds up the championship belt after winning the Zero Gravity tournament in Clifton Park this past weekend. Pictured from left are Wyatt Godin, Bryce Deangelo, Lucas Pierce, Caleb Akey, Markus Navarra, Michael “Mikey” Corneau, Tom “Tommy” Peterson and coach Brian Bennett. Missing from the photo is Keegan Pecor. (Provided photo) … Read more
WELLS – Bay College’s bats were much hotter than the weather here Sunday in a 21-0 route from Gogebic Community College in the second game of a softball doubleheader. The Norse also won the opener 10-0. Both were decided in five innings. Bay (27-15) collected 18 of their 26 hits in the nightcap, including two … Read more
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan gives instructions during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar) NEW YORK – Gerard Gallant isn’t worried about his team’s lack of playoff experience, not even going up against a Pittsburgh … Read more
ELLIOTTSBURG – The Hollidaysburg High School girls track and field team finished second to West Perry (170-145) at the West Perry Invitational on Saturday. Marin Miller won the 100-meter dash (12.91), 200 dash (26.6), 400 dash (59.99) and long jump (16 feet, 4.5 inches). Other winners were Lily Jodon (high jump, 5 feet), Jenna Wilt … Read more
NCCC’s Jerrad Dumont, left, coaches the Saints women’s basketball team during a game. After 13 years of leading the women’s basketball program, Dumont will take over as the Saints’ new head men’s basketball coach. (Provided photo) NCCC’s Jerrad Dumont, left, coaches the Saints women’s basketball team during a game. After 13 years of leading the … Read more