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P.E. classes need to have more options! Playing kickball weekly makes our fun days way less fun.

We should play less kickball

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter April 28, 2023

“Did I kick hard enough?” “Is it going to go the right direction?” “Did I run too slow?”  “What if I have to run back and don’t know it?”  “Did someone catch the ball?”  These...

Here we go! Eighth grader Lindsey Boose gets ready to throw the shot put! Boose said her coaches can sometimes be hard on them but also can be very easy on them.

Track triple threat Lindsey Boose!

Gaby Sparacino, Reporter April 27, 2023

Track season is back! That means warm weather and the sound of track pistol going off can be heard in the distance. Hundreds of students sign up for track every year to be a part of the fun. One of the...

Stahlman and Hawksworth pose for a photo together after their very last football game! They were very sad the season was over, but they cant wait to see what new opportunities twirling in the high school will bring them!

Elexis Hawksworth and Lilly Stahlman twirl their way into friendship

Sophia Moran, Reporter April 27, 2023

Sports can serve many purposes: they give athletes something to occupy their time, helps them improve overall health, set up opportunities now and in the future and so much more. But for these two girls,...

Mark Perehinec: Substitute Teacher and Pickleball Player

Mark Perehinec: Substitute Teacher and Pickleball Player

Giuliana Miller, Reporter April 27, 2023

 Pickleball is a popular sport that was invented in 1965. It is a paddled sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It started becoming popular in 2019 and 2021. Substitute teacher...

The upcoming game against Hollidaysburg is an away game on Thursday, April 27 at Hollidaysburg High School field with first pitch at 4 p.m. The game was moved on the schedule due to possible weather conditions.

School rivalry at its best

Riley Glunt, Reporter April 27, 2023

The undefeated maroon baseball team wants to continue their streak with the upcoming rivalry game against Hollidaysburg. Head coach Paul Neatrour said, “This is the biggest game of the season because...

Softball Open Gym 2/27/22

Vionna Jackson, Reporter March 1, 2023

Smile! Annalyse Yost is trying her best to get healthy again.

Record Breaker

Grace Stadtmiller, Reporter April 14, 2022

Javelin, shot put and the 100 meter dash. Annalyse Yost has a lot to think about with the seventh and eighth grade track season starting up. Nobody can forget about the incredible performances the track...

Watch out! Martin steals the show with her amazing moves!

Payton Martin shines light on figure skating

Madison Aboud, Reporter April 13, 2022

Sports are a part of many students' lives. From football and basketball, to softball and track, many students participate in sports. But, some sports get swept under the rug. One in particular is figure...

Zae is not only a teammate, but an inspiration as a friend. “Zae gives hope to all of us, and inspires us to not give up, said eighth grader Cogan.

Multi-Sport Athlete Zae Moore

Taniyah Hicks, Reporter April 12, 2022

Confidence, determination, readiness… These are all traits eighth grader Zae Moore acquires as a multi-sport athlete. This very athletic girl has an amazing future ahead. These are traits worth witnessing.  Moore...

How Student Support Makes a Difference

How Student Support Makes a Difference

Miley Naugle, Reporter April 11, 2022

Imagine running as fast as possible, crossing the finish line and finding out you just set the record! Then, you turn to the stands…it’s empty. There are barely any fans supporting you! This is sadly...

Then and Now: Fasolo’s career in softball led her to the English teaching position she has now at the Altoona Area High School. Left: Fasolo pitching during an AAHS away game (Photo courtesy of Alyssa Fasolo); Right: Fasolo posing at her desk in her classroom (Photographer: Melissa Krainer).

Softball Coaches Reveal Past and Talk About Present

Melissa Krainer, Reporter April 11, 2022

She started playing when she was five. He’s been teaching for 20 years. Now she’s the head softball coach and he’s the assistant. Their names? Alyssa Fasolo and Scott Berardinelli. Fasolo’s...

Girls track and field coach Solomon holds up the championship trophy. He has been coaching for 24 years. His girls team has won the championship three years in a row!

The Start of Spring Sports

Miley Naugle, Reporter March 2, 2022

Spring Sports are starting! There are three sports you can participate in: softball, baseball and track & field. Physicals for all spring sports will take place Thursday, March 3 after school. Athletes...

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