Brockway’s Lily Sysko (21) battles for the ball with Curwensville’s Tenleigh Bumbarger (29) during the first half of Tuesday’s game. Sysko scored the games’s first goal, but the Lady Tide came away with the 2-1 victory.
Sports photo showcase
Clearfield’s Isaac Samsel took the district title in the javelin at the District 9 Class 3A Track and Field Championships in Brookville on Friday. It was Samsel’s second district title in the event. The meet results were not available in time for deadline, so a recap of how Clearfield fared …
Philipsburg-Osceola’s David Meersand dives headfirst to third base as Penns Valley’s Hunter Lyons awaits the ball. Meersand had two hits and three RBIs, but the Mounties dropped a 9-6 decision to the Rams.
P-O’s Parker White claps after hitting a leadoff double against Penns Valley in the bottom of the fourth inning Thursday in the District 6 class 3A quarterfinals.
P-O catcher Ben Gustkey gets ready to tag out Penns Valley’s Haden Houser in the sixth inning of Thursday’s D-6 playoff game. Gustkey had three hits and three RBIs, but the Mounties fell by a score of 9-6.
Philipsburg-Osceola first baseman Jamey Massung tags out Penns Valley’s Colby Sweitzer on a pickoff in front of umpire Hank Wilson during the sixth inning of Thursday’s District 6 class 3A quarterfinal at the Don Womer Baseballl Complex. The Rams won 9-6.
Harmony second baseman Owen Bailey throws to first baseman Zach Hutton for the out against Williamsburg on Thursday.
Harmony’s Lucas Tarnow gets ready to connect on a pitch on Thursday afternoon against Williamsburg. Tarnow had two of the Owls’ four hits in a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Pirates.
Harmony’s Anthony Maseto throws a pitch to a Williamsburg batter on Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the District 6 A playoffs. Maseto allowed no earned runs, just four hits and struck out 10 in 4-3 loss to the Pirates.
Clearfield first baseman Lauren Ressler makes a play to get the out on DuBois’ Bella Gregory in the top of the fifth inning Wednesday at the Bison Sports Complex. Clearfield won the game 5-1.
Clearfield’s Alaina Fedder cheers on a teammate after hitting a double in the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game against DuBois. Fedder had two hits and an RBI in the Lady Bison’s 5-1 win.
Clearfield assistant coach Harlen Funk congratulates Alexis Bumbarger after her bunt single knocked in a run during the fourth inning of Wednesday’s 5-1 win over DuBois.
Clearfield’s Emma Hipps winds up during the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game against DuBois at the Bison Sports Complex. Hipps was perfect through six innings and ended up tossing a 2-hitter in the Lady Bison’s 5-1 victory.
Clearfield’s Ryan Gearhart tries to get to his knees after diving for a grounder on Wednesday against Curwensville. Gearhart got the out and the Bison won the game in nine innings.
Curwensville’s Chris Fegert singles on Wednesday against Clearfield. Fegert had two hits, but the Tide fell to the Bison 5-4 in nine innings.
The Clearfield baseball team surrounds Kyle Elensky (2) after he singled home the winning run in the ninth inning against Curwensville on Wednesday evening. The Bison won the game 5-4.
The 3200-meter relay team of, from left, Noah Ryder, John Stavola, Sage Carr and Jacob Alexander, finished third at the District 6 AA Championships at Mansion Park in Altoona on Tuesday. They broke the school record and qualified for states in Hershey.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Chad Muckey placed second in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:35.54. Muckey was also second in the 3200-meter run and will head to states in both events.
Harmony second baseman Sierra Yarnall makes a throw to first for an out during the first game of a doubleheader against Curwensville on Tuesday.
Curwensville’s Nora Young is hit by a pitch with the bases loaded during the first game of a doubleheader with Harmony on Tuesday.
Curwensville’s Ava Olosky hits a 2-run single in the second game of a doubleheader sweep of Harmony on Tuesday. Olosky also hit a 2-run single in Game 1.
Curwensville’s Joslynne Freyer winds up before delivering a pitch during the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Freyer tossed a 3-inning perfect game in a 22-0 win, then fired a no-hitter in a the second game, a 16-0, 3-inning victory.
Curwensville shortstop Natalie Wischuck makes a lunging tag of West Branch’s Hannah Betts during the fifth inning of Monday’s game, which the Lady Warriors won 10-9 in 10 innings.
West Branch’s Makena Moore, left celebrates with teammates Greysyn Gable and Madison Nelson after the final out of the Lady Warriors 10-9, 10-inning victory Monday against Curwensville.
West Branch third baseman Brooke Bainey puts the late tag on Curwensville’s Taylor Luzier during Monday’s game. Bainey had three hits, including two doubles, to help the Lady Warriors score a 10-9 victory in 10 innings.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Denny Prestash throws to a DuBois batter on Monday afternoon. Prestash threw two innings of scoreless relief. The Mounties won the game 14-8.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Parker White heads for home after hitting a solo blast on Monday against DuBois. White head three hits, scored three times and had two RBIs.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Colby Hahn slides into third after the throw to base went wide on Monday afternoon. Hahn picked up the win on the mound and had three hits and three RBIs on the day.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Ben Gustkey comes around third to score the first run of the game on Monday against DuBois. Gustkey had four hits and two RBIs in the Mounties 14-8 victory.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Madeline Bainey leads off behind Clearfield first baseman Lauren Ressler during the sixth inning of Saturday’s game. Bainey had one of P-O’s three hits and scored a run in the Lady Mounties’ 14-2 loss.
Lady Bison (from left), Lauren Ressler, Paige Houser, Kylee Hertlein, Alaina Fedder and Ruby Singleton wait at home plate to congratulate Emma Hipps (15) after a two-run home run. Hipps was 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs and seven RBIs to lead Clearfield to a 14-2 win over P-O.
Clearfield centerfielder Ruby Singleton makes a catch in the bottom of the first inning Saturday against Philipsburg-Osceola. Singleton had three hits, including two doubles, scored four runs and knocked in two to help the Lady Bison pick up a 14-2 victory.
Harmony’s Anthony Maseto throws to a Moshannon Valley batter on Friday.
The Harmony baseball team rushes to congratulate Lucas Tarnow after he smacked a two-run single on Friday against Moshannon Valley to win the game 13-12.
Moshannon Valley’s Kaydin Hansel fist bumps head coach Ryan Cornelius after hitting a solo homer against Harmony on Friday afternoon.
Harmony’s Jack Bracken slides home for the winning run on Friday afternoon against Moshannon Valley. The Owls scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh off a Lucas Tarnow RBI single to win the game 13-12.
Glendale second baseman Kaprice Cavalet catches a soft liner during the third inning of Thursday’s game. Cavalet also had two hits and scored two runs in the Lady Vikings’ 12-2 win over Juniata Valley.
Glendale’s Riley Best smacks an RBI single during the fourth inning of Thursday’s game against Juniata Valley. Best had three hits, including a home run, in the Lady Vikings’ 12-2 victory.
Lady Viking pitcher Madison Peterson winds up in the third inning of Thursday’s game against Juniata Valley. Peterson allowed two unearned runs on four hits, while walking one and striking out five to lead the Lady Vikings to a 12-2 win.
Glendale’s Abbey Williams slides safely into third base during the second inning of Thursday’s game against Juniata Valley. Williams had a pair of clutch, two-out singles and knocked in three runs to help the Lady Vikings score a 12-2 mercy rule victory in five innings.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Parker White celebrates with assistant Tyler Good at first base after knocking in the first run of the game. White had three hits and scored three times in the victory.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Jake DeSimone watches his teammate score as he comes into third standing up after a hit to the center field wall that cleared the bases on Wednesday. The Mounties won the game 17-2.
Philipsburg-Osceola’s Ben Gustkey slides into second safely for a stolen base in the first inning on Wednesday against Penns Valley. Gustkey scored four times and had an RBI in the Mounties’ 17-2 victory in four innings.
Curwensville’s Thad Butler slides into second safely on a stolen base in first inning on Tuesday. Butler had the Tide’s lone hit against the Warriors.
West Branch’s Anthony Guglielmi singles into left to plate the Warriors’ first run on Tuesday afternoon. West Branch defeated Curwensville 4-0.
Curwensville’s Ayden Sutika throws off balance to get the out on Tuesday afternoon against West Branch. Sutika made two nice plays at third in the Tide’s 4-0 loss.
West Branch’s Zack Tiracorda throws to a Curwensville batter on Tuesday afternoon. Tiracorda struck out 10 batters and allowed just one hit in a 4-0 victory.
Curwensville’s Shyanne Rudy is congratulated by head coach Allen Leigey as she rounds third base after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of Monday’s game with Glendale. Rudy had two hits, but the Lady Tide dropped a 9-2 decision.
Glendale’s Madison Peterson fires a pitch during the fourth inning of Monday’s game against Curwensville. Peterson tossed a complete game, allowing two runs on four hits, while walking four batters and striking out seven in the Lady Vikings’ 9-2 win.
Lady Viking shortstop Riley Best steps on the second base bag to force out Curwensville’s Shyanne Rudy during the sixth inning of Monday’s game. Best had three hits, including two doubles, to help the Lady Vikings pick up a 9-2 victory.