Thank you so much to everyone who has donated items for the teen shelter. As a result of your generosity, we have already collected hundreds of donations! Friday is the last day for collecting. Remember, the winning LIM class in each grade will receive an ice cream treat. As of today, Ms. Edminston’s class is leading 6th grade and Mr. Beck’s class is leading in 7th grade. We are hoping that 8th grade can catch up soon. Thank you for all of your support!
The Altoona Junior High Lady Lions showcased their determination and talent in a thrilling meet against the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers. Despite a hard-fought competition, the team fell just short, with a final score of 78-72.
The team put forth an impressive performance during their recent meet against the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers, showcasing talent, determination, and an unwavering team spirit.
On the track,
Nara Harzbecker sprinted her way to a 2nd place finish in the 100 meter dash and secured 3rd place in the 200 meter dash.
Maura Farabaughdisplayed her speed with a 2nd place finish in the 400 meter dash.
In the 800 meter run, Everly Nixon claimed 2nd place, while Cora Jones followed closely to take 3rd.
Emma Etters showcased her endurance by finishing 2nd in the 1600 meter run and winning 1st place in the 3200 meter run, with Raya Potts clinching 3rd in the latter.
Makayla Patterson excelled in hurdles, taking 2nd in both the 100 and 300 meter hurdles, while Jaycee Rossman earned 3rd in the 300 hurdles.
The 4×100 meter relay team of Karma Lopez-Oakes, Hailey Camberg, Claire Betar, and Nara Harzbecker finished 2nd.
The 4×400 meter relay team, featuring Everly Nixon, Karma Lopez-Oakes, Hailey Camberg, and Maura Farabaugh, also took 2nd.
In a stunning performance, the 4×800 meter relay team of Cora Jones, Leah Connolly, Emma Etters, and Raya Potts secured 1st place.
In the triple jump, Leah Connoly leapt to 2nd place, while Katie Hostler took 3rd.
Evie Irwin excelled in pole vaulting with a 2nd place finish, followed closely by Gabby Gotshall in 3rd.
The shot put was dominated by our athletes, with Emerson Clauss, Callie Ingham, and Allyson Farabaugh sweeping the podium.
In 1st Place for discus was Callie Ingham. 2nd Place was Alyson Farabaugh and 3rd Place was Abigail Chverchko.
The girls also swept the javelin with 1st Place: Alyson Farabaugh, 2nd Place: Emerson Clauss, and 3rd Place: Callie Ingham
The Lady Lions demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, and their hard work is evident in their impressive performances. We are incredibly proud of our athletes and their achievements on the track!
The junior high boys’ track and field team improved to 3-0 on the season after, once again, proving to be the more ferocious felines by taming Hollidaysburg 97-51!
The Multiple event winning Mt. Lions were:
Hayzen Eilenberger: 110M High Hurdles, 300M Low Hurdles, and the High Jump
Tristan Camper: 800M Run and 200M dash
The Mt. Lions Qualifying for the Championships were:
Tristan Camper 800M Run
Liam Rutherford Long Jump
Jackson McGeary 400M Dash
Khyaire Hall Triple Jump
Each of those Mt Lions were competing in those events for the first time this season!
Your Mt Lions will look to, once again, prove to be the more Tenacious Tomcats on Wednesday as it takes on the extremely little lions of state college!