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Get ready! The biggest playoff in college football history is here! Consisting of 12 teams its the largest playoff in the sports long history.

The CFB Playoffs

Dominic Sparacino, Reporter January 17, 2025

It’s late in the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship, and the underdog team has one play left to win the game. The quarterback drops back into the pocket. He's looking...

There are so many different sports and each one takes hard work and dedication.  There are certain things athletes give up in order to play their sport.

What It Takes To Be An Athlete

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter January 17, 2025

Imagine waking up at 6 a.m., going to school, then going the practice for hours afterwards and by the time you get home its already time to start getting ready for bed. This is the average day for many...

Juan Soto's Free Agency moves

Juan Soto’s Free Agency moves

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter January 16, 2025

As Major League Baseball players navigate the off-season looking for new contracts or trade opportunities, many are faced with tough decisions about their future, whether it's seeking for a renewed contract...

Wonderful world. The world of youth hockey is filled with excitement and joy. When kids play youth hockey, they get big goals for later in life. Seventh grade hockey player Kellan Yingling said, "I want to be in the NHL and play pro."

Getting Started in Youth Hockey

Brody Kenawell, Reporter January 16, 2025

The slap of the stick on the ice, the swish of the puck sliding through the rink, these are the sounds all too familiar to hockey players. However, no one really wonders how these players got to that spot,...

Are you ready? Again the regular season has come to an end and the top teams are fighting for a chance at glory. Fans got riled up to see how their team performed in the playoffs. "I'm rooting for the Eagles," said eighth grader Xavier Garman.

The National Football League Playoffs

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter January 10, 2025

Football has an atmosphere like no other sport. Tailgating, NFL Sundays, the Super Bowl and much more all enjoyed by football fans. One of these exciting football traditions, the NFL playoffs. With...

Preferred performer! Even though many are excited for Usher to sing at the halftime show, some may be upset and wish that someone else is performing. Some would rather have had people like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus or Kendrick Lamar. Eighth grader Livi Adams said, “ I would be so much more excited if like Olivia Rodrigo or Tyler, the Creator, were singing at the super bowl.”

News Brief: Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Emma Hovan, Reporter February 8, 2024

With the most highly anticipated day of the year in American sports approaching, fans are placing bets, ironing their favorite jersey and buying chips n dip. Amidst these preparations, one burning question...

Go team! Our cheer leading squad puts lots of hard work into their sport. Yet, majority of the girls on the team feel that their work isn't appreciated enough

More Recognition Towards the Cheer Team

Londyn Runk, Reporter January 5, 2024

  Cheerleading is not an easy sport. The girls on the cheer team practice for hours to perform at a game.   However, even with all of this hard work, many girls on the team feel that...

Haulman's Therapy. Zach Haulman is helping Ayla Hieman with her injury from basketball. Haulman selects the best exercises and treatments to help everyone with their own individual injuries. “I especially like working with athletes because of their motivation to get better and back on the field,” Haulman said.

Altoona Fitness Center: Fantastic for Student Athletes!

Andie Kephart, Reporter December 21, 2023

When you walk into Altoona Fitness Center, weights will be crashing, music will be booming  and you can smell the determination and perspiration in the air.  Altoona Fitness Center is different from...

Bang! Eighth grade right side hitter Harley Prough  and Eighth grader middle attacker Ava Miller smile at the camera. Miller and Prough played in the last volleyball game. Miller said, "Yes, the last game took a toll on all of us but doesn’t make any of our less effective to us.”

” ’98 Braves” To Volleyball

Lydia Schimansky, Reporter December 21, 2023

The  Lady Spikers had a great season with very few losses. But, in the last game of the season, something unexpected happened. Both A and B teams lost to opponents they beat early on in the season. That...

To play or not to play. Many children are starting sports earlier than ever before. Eighth grader Livi Adams shared that she thinks that kids should start early. “I think children should get into sports as soon as possible because they need to be introduced to a healthy lifestyle before it’s too late,” Adams said.

Youth Sports – The Positives And Negatives

Emma Hovan, Reporter December 21, 2023

As a little girl was rushing through the grass, with the summer sun blaring on her skin, her cleats being mired down by the muddy field, something in her sparked.   Eighth grader Brianna Hudson...

Eighth grade science teacher Paul Neatrour is seen here back in his successful university days of playing baseball. He is still very proud of his accomplishment to this day. Neatrour said,“I was voted into the Hall of Fame because of my four years of successful baseball playing at Mansfield University.”

Famous Teacher Hiding in Plain Sight!

Ella Heverly, Reporter December 21, 2023

Eight grade science teacher Paul Neatrour was nominated to be in the Hall of Fame in 2014, but has sadly retired from his baseball life.   Many students do not know of him being famous in the...

Mansion Park

Vionna Jackson, Reporter May 23, 2023

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