Winter Sports 2022

Pictured is the Mifflin County wrestling team, front row, from left, Blake Aumiller, Quinn Miller, Styers Oden, Cody Wagner, Colby Seiler, Hunter Johnson, Jake Cunningham, Kamden Everly, Parker Kearns, Deakon Schaeffer.

Second row, Lucas Sheetz, Brennan Guido, Yanis Patel, Hailee Sheetz, Halle Hertzler, Alycen Hassinger, Gavin Mickey, Truitt Davis, Reese Christine.

Back row, Levi Marks, Peyton Kearns, Hunter Tipton, Jesus Guerrero, T Druckemiller, Kaden Reid, Dreyson Weaver, Avery Aurand.

MIFFLIN COUNTY

Sentinel photo courtesy of HEIL PHOTOGRAPHY

Huskies try to keep momentum in 2022-23

BY BRIAN CARSON Sports correspondent

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County wrestling team will have a huge bullseye on their backs entering the 2022-23 season.

All because of the marvelous run the Huskies had a year ago.

Mifflin County went unbeaten in the regular season, joining the 1971 Penn Highlands squad as the only schools in county history to do so.

The Huskies captured their first Mid-Penn Conference championship. They won District 6 Class 3A dual and tournament titles and were one win away from finishing top four at the PIAA Duals

It was a magical season, and now Coach Kirby Martin and crew will try to defend their district crown. Mifflin County enters the season with 24 kids on the roster.

“Each year, we average between 22-25 kids, and we are in that range again. I’m thankful we can have that many kids,” Martin said. “You hope for separation to fill different weights and for depth. I wish more kids would come out just because of the character wrestling builds.”

The Huskies have seven starters back, led by PIAA qualifier Hunter Johnson (34-11). After two injury-plagued seasons, the senior finally had a relatively healthy one.

“His run last year, for the most part, thankfully, was injury free. It was refreshing he could get through the season and have a great year,” Martin said. “He’s always believed in himself and getting to the mat at Hershey should do wonders for his confidence this season.”

Also returning are re-

gional qualifiers Deakon

Schaeffer (29-12), Parker Kearns (29-11), Blake Aumiller (26-18), Jacob Cunningham (8-10), and Avery Aurand (19-17). Cunningham is a senior, Schaeffer, Kearns, and Aumiller are juniors. Aurand is a sophomore.

“It’s another level of maturity in their wrestling, how they practice, and of course, how hard they compete. They’ve had two years of varsity, and it’s time to take it up a notch. We want our kids to progress each year, and so, that’s what my hope is for these kids,” Martin said.

Schaeffer injured his knee in a playoff football game against Altoona in November. He may not be ready to start the season.

Sophomores Colby

Seiler (12-11) and Styers

Oden (8-19) return to add depth to the starting lineup. Part-time starters Lucas Sheetz (13-12), a senior, and sophomore Kamden

Everly (8-8) look to have more prominent roles in 2022-23.

Juniors Gavin Mickey (2-2) and Tylor Druckemiller (4-4), along with sophomore Peyton Kearns (12), saw varsity action last year.

ler Everly (160), PIAA place winner Trey Shoemaker (189), Anson Wagner (215), and Jaxson Pupo (215).

Throw in former PIAA placer and four-time district champion Nic Allison (113), and you can see the big shoes Martin and his staff must fill. Replacing the upper weight losses is crucial.

Warrior, and the Neil Turner Classic tournaments.

Add to that a Mid-Penn Commonwealth schedule which includes Central Dauphin, Cumberland Valley, and State College.

their lineup. None of them are seniors,” Martin said. “It brings strength to our district, which we need. I think we can give them a run for their money.”

“We have a very good core to build on this year. Missing those guys from last year will change the dynamic of our lineup, but I’m excited to see how this group starts to gel,” Martin said. “We want them to take on the goals, embrace the grind and make this their team. We need them to step up as leaders. I’m looking for the seniors to step up and assume the leadership role. It’s their team now.”

Freshmen Reese Christine and Truitt Davis should have roles in the starting lineup. Both made it to PJW Junior High states last year at 157 and 212, respectively. The duo, along with Kearns at heavyweight, are major keys to how the season will go.

“Every year, we have a new group of kids. The goal is to get them acclimated as quickly as possible.” Martin said. “The jump to high school wrestling is the toughest thing to do. Hopefully, we can get them on the mats, get them that first-year experience, and grow from there.”

The Huskies lost five starters from last season, with four in the upper weights: state qualifier Ky-

“We’re definitely going to miss them. That was a group that started with us as ninth graders. All of them wrestled for a long time. They’ve wrestled since elementary, worked their way up through, stayed together, and stayed with the sport,” Martin said. “Early on, as ninth graders, they had some struggles. It wasn’t easy, but they persevered. By their senior year, the team was well-balanced, and they were the leaders.”

Seniors Yanis Patel, Kaden Reid, and Cody Wagner; juniors Quinn Miller, Dreyson Weaver, Levi Marks, and Jesus Guerrero, sophomores Hunter Tipton and Brennan Guido round out the roster.

Mifflin County faces a grueling schedule with appearances at King of the Mountain, the Ultimate

In District 6, the Huskies hook up with rival Central Mountain in early December. Altoona and Philipsburg-Osceola are on the calendar as well.

“We try to keep the schedule at a high level. I am a big proponent of iron sharpens iron. The teams in the Mid-Penn are quality matches every year. That helps us to keep our edge,” Martin said. “The tournaments give our kids more matches. In some of those tournaments, we’ll be able to enter more than one kid at some weight classes. I love that we can do that now and have some of our backups get matches in a varsity tournament.”

The district shapes up to be a three-way battle between Mifflin County, State College, and Central Mountain.

“I think it’s a toss-up between State College and Central Mountain, Each one has a state champion returning, and both have two other state placers in

It’s hard to repeat in any sport, but Mifflin County is in an excellent position to do just that.

“The goal we have every year is for the kids to improve and get better as the season progresses. You want to take a group of kids every year, have them believe in themselves, think positive when they step out on the mat and have fun,” Martin said. “I want to continue the success of last year. I want to have good balance up and down the lineup. Hopefully, some of the kids returning improve on their tournament placings. I hope the kids embrace the leadership idea, make good decisions, and strive to be leaders on and off the mat.”

Mifflin County wrestling Record: 13-2 (5-0 in MidPenn Commonwealth). Coach: Kirby Martin. Assistants: Dale Searer, Tyler Bedelyon, Trey Hartsock, David Wray.

Indians have hopes of a sweet Hershey visit on the mat

BY BRIAN CARSON Sports correspondent

MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata wrestling program starts the new season acting out their version of the classic comedy, ‘Back to the Future.’

The Indians return to Class 2A after a six-year stint with the bigger but smaller field 3A schools in District 6. Juniata won the school’s only state team championship in Class 2A wrestling in 2003.

Juniata co-coaches

Adam Barrick and Jared Dressler have reasons to be optimistic, with seven starters returning and an 18-wrestler turnout.

“The turnout is improving each year. Hopefully, we’ll have fewer holes in the lineup than last year. We have a lot of experience back, and that always helps,” Barrick said. “I enjoy being back in AA. It’s where Jared and I wrestled. It’s like coming home.”

Depending on who weighs what, the Indians may field a full lineup for the first time in a long while.

“Going into our fourth year, it’s coming together where it’s like a well-oiled machine, but we need a few more pieces to make it all come together,” Dressler said. “When you have a full lineup, you know how to progress throughout the season. You have to scramble to find the right lineup

when it’s more of a juggling situation. That’s why it’s important we get back to a full lineup as we had in the late 90s, early 2000s.”

The Smith brothers— Casey and Taylor—senior twins, lead the Juniata charge. Casey advanced to the PIAA tournament and finished with a 32-7 record. Taylor went 29-7 and finished fourth in the regionals, one spot out of a trip to Hershey.

“They are coming into the season expecting a lot from themselves, so I think it’s going to be a good year for them,” Barrick said. “Both have spent some good time on the mat in the offseason to prepare for this season and the postseason.”

The goal for both is to stand on the podium in Hershey.

“With the postseason time they put in and their work ethic, I wouldn’t be surprised if they both come away with a medal,” Dressler said. “They work hard on the mat and in the weight room. I definitely think they have the motivation to do well.”

Two other regional qualifiers return in senior Jonathan Kauffman (28-9) and sophomore Joey Bomberger (15-19).

Kauffman, like Taylor Smith, just missed a trip to Hershey, placing fourth at regionals last season.

“Jonathan is playing football, and you can tell he’s hit the weights. He’s

looking more solid than he was last year,” Dressler said. “He has a fire lit from last year. He’s going to push himself twice as hard this season to overcome that adversity he had to go through.”

Bomberger, a member of the cross country team that won the district championship this fall, looks to return to regionals after conquering the challenging task of making it there as a ninth grader.

“Joey competing in cross country, you know he’s going to have a gas tank right away. It’s just about working on technique and getting some moves in. He’ll be dangerous right away. He’ll be able to push people in the third period and win some matches. I’m excited about that,” Barrick said. “Cross

country, especially for the lighter weights, is one of the best things you can do to get ready for wrestling. Going as far as he did as a freshman is an invaluable experience to get ready for this season.”

Other starters returning include juniors Amelia Smith (6-4) and Harrison Mummah (15-17) and sophomore Lane Peiper (6-18).

“We have some young guys coming up and are looking good. We have experienced kids back that will help the younger guys prepare for the season,” Barrick said. “Some guys from last season, like Harrison Mummah and Lane Peiper, I’m expecting them to come out with fire. They don’t like the way their season ended.”

Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS

Pictured is the Juniata wrestling team, front row, from left, Amelia Smith, Quincy Piper, Taylor Smith, Casey Smith, Colten Rowles.

Second row, Kelton Bonnell, Ryder Smith, Harrison Mummah, Wesley Woodward, Charlie Telfer. Not pictured, Anthony Maradinga, Joseph Bomberger, Marcio Cardenas, Javier Lopez, Jonathan Kauffman, Lane Peiper, Christian Lopez.

Ryan ready to lead Trojans

BY DENNY SROKA Sports correspondent

The Mount Union wrestling team hit the gym looking forward to the upcoming season ahead. The Trojans expect to continue to move the program in a positive direction and are under the direction of a new head coach. Keith Ryan will take over at the helm of the Trojans program in the 2022-23 campaign.

Ryan is a graduate of the Mount Union High School and an outstanding wrestler. Ryan graduated from Mount Union with a career 118-24 overall record with a record 94 pins in 2008 placing at the state level in Hershey and a district champion. He attended UPJ wrestling at 165 and became a national qualifier graduating in 2013 with a degree in Finance and taking a position at Penn State as an accountant. Ryan assisted Corey Wertz for nine years prior to Wertz stepping down.

There is a tremendous amount of wrestling experience in the coaching staff with Kevin Ryan Sr. along with Kevin Ryan Jr. and Jake Ryan. Julius Inch is on board from the previous years. Jake Ryan has three trips to Hershey under his belt and was state runner-up in 2018-19. He had 151 wins and broke Keith’s pin record with 107 a District 6 record claiming a district and regional championship. Kevin Ryan Jr. will be heading up the junior high program bringing his fifth-place state finish and district champion experience to the young wrestlers. Corey

Kyler a Mount Union graduate that earned a district title will assist Kevin Ryan Jr. at the junior high level and work at the varsity level as well.

The Trojans roster has 19 wrestlers that appears to be well balanced in both distribution in age and weights. There are three seniors, seven juniors, five sophomores and four freshmen. Nine on the roster are returning letter winners from last season including Mason Beatty a third-place finisher at District 6 and a State Tournament Qualifier last season. AJ Chilcote also a third-place finisher at districts is ready to improve his skills for the new season. The Trojans finished the 2021-22 season with a 13-7 record coming into this winters practice.

“We are more balance this season overall with guys filling in places where we had seniors graduate last year,” said Ryan. “The freshman coming up will play a role in the teams make up with a few of them seeing varsity action this winter.”

The Trojans came into practice and are working on conditioning and focused on sharpening basics to get things pointed in the right direction. “We

will be working toward a little more of a hard nose wrestling more of a college style wrestling approach,” added Ryan. “We will be doing plenty of live wrestling during practice and that helps the conditioning part of the program. We will add more technical wrestling as we move along.”

“Our goals this season is to get a least six past the District 6 level and on to regionals along with no less than a third-place team in duals at the district level,” said Ryan. “I am at a good place working with Corey and my family over the years and I have him to call on if needed. I have had good teachers around me and that really helps my confidence. Corey is always available for my questions when I reach out. We will have fun and work hard to continue to build the program. We want a packed house for

every meet.”

The Trojans added two new individual tournaments to the schedule this season in the Inter County Conference Tournament at Claysburg and the Mid-Winter Mayhem Tournament at IUP. They are a little tougher individual tournaments that will help in a busy January to get the team ready for the post season run.

The Trojans will start the season off this winter at the Inter County Conference Tournament being held at Claysburg-Kimmel High School.

The Trojans’ schedule: December 2,3, ICC Conference Tournament at Claysburg, 13, Southern Huntingdon, 15, at Bellwood-Antis, 16,17, Panther Holiday Classic at Mt. Aloysius, 20, Moshannon Valley, 22, at Huntingdon.

January 3, Tussey Mountain, 4, Glendale, 7, at Line Mountain Duals, 10,

at West Branch, 12, at Curwensville, 13, Mid-Winter Mayhem Tournament, 17,

at Northern Bedford, 19, Everett, 27, 28, at Ultimate Warrior Tournament.

Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS

Pictured is the Mt. Union wrestling team, front row, from left, Jacik Hess, Kamden Beatty, Mason Beatty, Terren Bookwalter, A.J. Chricote, Korbin Copenhaver.

Second row, Mich Atherton, Rowan McClain-Hartman, Abe Weirich, Hunter Steele, Peirson Price, Brac James, Vance Howard, Jonze Wright, Xzander Clarke. Back row, Xavier Peck, Parker Fleming, Josh Ryan, Aydin Grove, Deegan Rittenhouse, Haiden Inch, Evan Shaver.

Mustangs are excited to rebound on the mat

BY JOSH YODER Sports reporter jyoder@lewistownsentinel.com

MIDDLEBURG — The Midd-West wrestling are looking for gold and continue growth of the program heading into the 2022-2023 season. Dale Franquet leads the Mustangs for the coming season and will be joined by AJ Steininger, Tye Boyer and junior high coach Tanner Ebright.

“As always, we get from one season to the next you like to watch the kids progress and stuff and we’re super excited to see the kids, who are all returning from last year grow and progress in the right direction,” Franquet said. “The whole coaching staff is really excited for the season.”

“Each wrestler has some areas that they want to

Midd-West Wrestling

Last year’s record: 3-8

Head coach: Dale Franquet

Assistants: AJ Steininger, Tye

Boyer, Tanner Ebright

work on,” Franquet continued. “And improve for this season to help them reach their goal for the end of the year.”

In terms of expectations, the Mustangs are keeping it simple for their wrestlers. Strong work ethic and constant improvement.

“Honestly, my expectations are obviously for them to progress and develop in the sports of wrestling and enjoy it,” Franquet said. “They put the work in, put a lot of effort in the sport. As a coach you want to see kids expectation levels be reached to their goals and their expectations.”

“We kinda let them set their own goals and expectations and their own goals and then myself and my coaches are there to make

sure we meet their expectations,” Franquet added.

But not only on the varsity level, coach Franquet wants to make sure that the program will have a solid foundation for many years to come.

“We have two seniors actually on the team, the rest of the kids are underclassmen,” Franquet said.

“The seniors are leaders, I’d say we’re a younger team and we have a good group of kids coming up in the junior high program so in the next couple of years, the program should be back to full numbers and progressing in the right direction.”

Some of the key returnees to the program will be looked upon to set the standard for the upcoming

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Sentinel photo by BOB HOCKENBROCK

Pictured is the Midd-West wrestling team, front row, from left, Aiden Rose, Ronnie Johnson, Dylan Klingler, Lane Yount, Mason Kerstetter, Kaden Peters, Evan Maneval, RJ Wilt.

Back row, Jackson Wray, Colton Aumiller, Kian Smith, Haven Bridge, Jeffrey Yount, Graham Yount, Kyle Ferster, Grant Yount, Bryce Hackenburg, Matthew Smith, Charley Paige.

Huskies hope to defend title despite losses

BY BRIAN CARSON

Sentinel correspondent

LEWISTOWN—The Mifflin County girls’ basketball team and coach Aaron Gingrich hope to defend their district championship despite heavy losses because of graduation.

The Huskies, who won the District 6 Class 6A championship a year ago and made their first state playoff appearance, lost four starters and two critical backups to graduation. Gone are starters Brianna Bodtorf, Mya Aumiller, Emma Weaver, and Kate Knable. Tessa Pavlova, the first off the bench, and Abby Prendergast departed as well.

“These six girls were good players and even better young ladies. They played so many games together over the years. Their teamwork was amaz-

ing,” Gingrich said. “It will obviously be difficult to replace these girls, but we must embrace a ‘next player up’ mentality this year. We have plenty of talented players on our team, and they have to step up and embrace their roles immediately because there are a lot of minutes to go around.”

Even with the heavy losses, the cupboard is not bare by any means. Senior 1,000-point scorer and Division I recruit Marissa Gingrich returns to lead Mifflin County. The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) commit has rewritten the Husky record book.

“Obviously, Marissa Gingrich is the leader of our team. She returns as the league’s player of the year and led the league in scoring, assists, steals, and threes,” Gingrich

said. “She will have a lot of attention on her from every team we play, but at this point in her career, she is used to it.”

Mifflin County enters the season with 19 girls on the roster, with plenty of talent clambering for playing time.

“It’s a solid turnout.

Amelia Leister and Aija Binder are our other two returning players with varsity experience. They both will have greatly expanded roles, and we expect them to have successful seasons,” Gingrich said. “Outside of those three, Mikayla Bodley, Sadie Fike, Tressie Bender, Rylee Retherford, Maelyn Gingrich, Rylie Hine, Jalee Bodtorf, and Gracen Haines are all in line to play significant varsity minutes. Game strategy and game script will most likely dictate lineup decisions, so each

player has to be ready to excel in their roles.”

A strong group of newcomers provides depth, with some seeing significant playing time immediately.

“We have seven solid freshmen, Ava Baker, Addie Fultz, Piper Specht, Carly Dickson, Ciara Williams, Jacee Cunningham,

and Mackenzie Peachey,” Gingrich said. “Also, Ryanna Smith is back this year after missing last year due to injury. All of these players are working very hard. Peachey and Cunningham are going to play significant roles on the varsity. The girls are working hard and learning their roles to make us successful.”

Cunningham is the daughter of former Mifflin County standout Jenny Cunningham. The Huskies went 13-3 a year ago in the Mid-Penn Keystone, with two losses coming to league-champion Cedar Cliff. Gingrich once again sees the Colts as

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Sentinel photo courtesy of HEIL PHOTOGRAPHY

Pictured is the Mifflin County girls basketball team, front row, from left, Maelyn Gingrich, Rylee Retherford, Mikayla Bodley, Addie Fultz, Bree Fultz, Anastin Bilger, Jalee Bodtorf, Amelia Leister, Carly Dickson, Marissa Gingrich. Second row, Piper Specht, Gracen Haines, Ciara Williams, Tressie Bender, Mackenzie Peachey, Ava Baker, Aija Binder, Riley Hine, Sadie Fike, Ryanna Smith, Jacee Cunningham.

Thunder eye another trip to ACAA tourney

BY JOSH YODER Sports reporter jyoder@lewistownsentinel.com

BELLEVILLE — Belleville Mennonite looks to build off of their success from a season ago after going 11-8 and made it all the way to the District 6 Class A playoffs.

The Thunder will be led again by Brian Renno who is excited to get back to work for the new the season and will be joined by assistant coach Ally Zook.

“I’m excited, I feel a little bit more prepared than I did last year. I felt like the girls responded well to the coaching change last year,” Renno said. “The returning players kinda of understand and expect how things are going to go this year and I think that can be benefitual.”

“We can try to build on what we did last year,” Renno continued. “We had a fairly successful season last year. Hopefully we can build on that.”

The biggest difference for the Thunder this coming season is the fact this will be the first time that coach Renno has a chance to have a preseason. One of the major factors from last season was Belleville Mennonite made not have a season due to the unexpected resigning of coach Garrett Baublitz a month prior to the season.

Renno stepped in to take over and helped guided the team and slowly build the chemistry between himself and the team.

“With little preparation, we really worked with what the girls already knew. Coach Baublitz did

a good job of preparing them,” Renno said.

Another difference this season for Belleville Mennonite is the some new players coming into the program. Coach Renno hopes to help bring them along and help them adjust to the program.

“We’re having a little bit of inexperience coming this year with a couple players. How we handle that with our low numbers that we have,” Renno said. “We’re going to need relay on a couple girls that haven’t played before so we’re trying to prepare those girls for the varsity competition.”

But the Thunder will have plenty of experience returning to help along the way including leading scorer and ACAA all-star Sonya Yoder. Other starters include Natalie Yoder, Karina Renno and Miriam Stoltzfus.

“The strength is we do have four returning starters who logged a lot of minutes last year,” Renno said. “I feel like those four players know what is coming. We’re going to be counting on them pretty heavily to carry the load.”

The Thunder will be facing a familiar foe this season much like last year as Belleville Mennonite will be having to deal with low numbers on the roster as there will be only six players. Coach Renno is looking to keep his players off the injured list.

“We’re teaching the girls to be just mindful and intelligent of how we just play one on one, we play two on two,” Renno said.

“We want to be aggres-

sive but we do not want to be overly aggressive and clumpsy. Just warming up properly, stretching properly, getting rest all those stuff.”

Another challenge the Thunder are looking to fix will be replacing the presence of Chloe Renno who gradulated a season ago. Renno is leaving a big gap down in the paint both offensely as well as defensively.

“Chloe is going to be a challenge to fill those shoes. She understood the game, she was really good in the paint and around the rim,” Renno said. “So replacing her, maybe by committee, I’d like to keep the ball in Sonya’s hands, in Karina’s hands and Natalie’s hands, but I think inevitably one of those players are going to have to fill in some paint time.”

There is a roadblock in the Thunder’s quest to repeat the same success and that team according to coach Renno will be Meadowbrook Christian.

“It’s Meadowbrook, I don’t think they lost anybody last year,” Renno said. “They’re well coached, they have two realy nice returning players.”

But the ultimate goal for Belleville Mennonite is to continue to show competitiveness despite the low numbers and build upon from last season.

“Our biggest goal is to compete in all the games we play whether its in league play or nonleague play,” Renno said.

“Another goal is staying healthy and representing our scholl well to the people that are watching us.

One of our other goals is to try and get back to the ACAA conference tournament and finish in the top three and if we can get to the PIAA postseason that would be icing on the cake.”

Head coach: Brian Renno (2nd Season)

Assistant: Ally Zook

BMS girls basketball schedule

Dec.

Dec.5@Johnstown Christian 5:30 PM

Dec.

Dec.

Dec. 29@Halifax Tournament 7:30 PM

Dec. 30 @Halifax Tournament 1:30 PM

Jan.

Jan.

Jan.

Sentinel photo by JOSH YODER

Pictured is the Belleville Mennonite girls basketball team, from left, Chantal Weaver, Sonya Yoder, Natalie Yoder, Miriam Stoltzfus, Karina Renno. Not pictured, Mariah Schubel.

Trojans have experience as letter winners return in 2022

BY DENNY SROKA Sports correspondent

The Mount Union girls basketball team are optimistic about the 2022-23 season. They lost just one senior to graduation and have six letter winners returning and they’re ready to step onto the hardwood.

The Trojans have 12 players on the roster with five seniors and a junior with five sophomores and a freshman. Within that group of 12 players there will be five letter winners that will be ready to take the floor upon the beginning of the season.

Haley Myers will start her second season leading the Trojans finishing 6-15 last winter with a young team that had just one senior on the roster. “We improved as the season moved along last year and are ready to continue to get better and continue to build the program,” said Myers.

Dan Myers and Trisha Grove will be on board to assist this winter. Analise Handerhan will be at the helm of the junior high program.

Minerva Sheeder was the lone senior to graduate from the program in the spring. Sheeder was a team motivator and pushed the younger players to improve.

Senior Abby Brodbeck is back after an injury last year sidelined her and will

help lead the team. She is expected to work with the younger players. Abby has athletic ability, and she plays physical.

Senior Chelsea Williams has a good outside shot hitting 16 treys last season and scored 127 points. Williams will also be expected to lead on the floor and motivate the younger players.

Senior Sophie Smith a very quick player that will run the offense and scored for the Trojans from the foul line last season. Smith hit 32 of 63 foul shots for 0508 percent and scored 133 points with 11 from threepoint land.

Junior Patyn Crisswell is a good defensive player and works hard inside for the Trojans. The Trojans expect Crisswell to increase her scoring with points off the boards this season.

Sophomore Maddie Dimoff was a very good player off the bench last season and is expected to increase her scoring this season. Dimoff has improved her game and plays good defense.

Sophomore Cailyn Skopic also is a good player on defense. Skopic came off the bench and contributed last season expected to improve and score for the team this season.

Senior Kendra Gardner and Syneira Cox were both injured last year with return dates to the team up in the air. These two players

could be a very big boost to the Trojans season when healthy.

The Trojans came into practice working on the conditioning drills and team drills working on shooting off the zone. They will run some motion offense at times. On defense they are working on a strong man defense unless foul trouble come into play and will also be able to work a zone defense effectively.

“Our goals are to just keep on improving and refining our offense,” said Myers. “We want to become consistent and be competitive every night on the floor. We must come ready to play every night and play one game at a time and see where that takes us.”

“The Inter County Conference is tough as always,” added Myers. “Bellwood like always is going to be tough and Juniata Valley lost a scorer, but they will

still be tough. Williamsburg is always strong, so we just must keep working.”

“I was not sure what to expect last season knowing that basketball was not a big priority here with low numbers,” added Myers. “The desire was better than I expected. These girls that come out are hungry and they are very coachable. I did not have a lot of expectations last season due to being new, but we made strides in our skills and lost several close games. Depth hurt at key times in the close games. I thought I would have to come in and motivate and it is just the opposite. I have nothing to say but good things about this team. Their heart and soul is in it.

The Trojans open the 2022-23 campaign on Friday December 2 at McConnellsburg in an inter-divisional game and return

Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS

Pictured is the Mt. Union girls basketball team, front row, from left, Molly Smith, Chelsea Williams, Patyn Criswell, Lily Massey, Kymber Osborne. Second row, Sierra Sanchez, Abbey Brodbeck, Syneira Cox, Sophie Smith, Maddie Dimoff, Cailyn Skopic, Emma Smith.

Freshmen can be a strength for Tigers

BY GREG WILLIAMS Sentinel reporter gwilliams@lewistownsentinel.com

COCOLAMUS – In his 15 seasons at the helm of the East Juniata Tigers, head coach Travis Quici has only started a freshman once.

With only four returning upperclassmen, that percentage is about to spike. Quici might even decide to start two freshmen.

“Seven of the 13 players on our roster are freshmen,” Quici said. “That can be a strength or a weakness. It can be an Achilles heel, but eventually having that number of young kids has to pay off.”

At 8-8, the Tigers finished in the middle of the Tri-Valley League pack a year ago. A stifling defense, which gave up an average of 30.2 points per game, kept East Juniata in most contests.

“We’ve always hung our hat on that defense,” Quici said.

The offense, which averaged 32.1 points last year, remains a work in progress. Cypress Feltman, who led the Tigers in scoring with 7.0 points per game and assists at 3.8, was lost to graduation. She also ranked second in the TVL in steals at 3.1. Feltman stood 15th in the TVL in scoring.

Senior Marissa Coudriet, who graduated and has joined East Juniata’s coaching staff, led the Tigers by averaging 3.6 steals and was second with 2.8 assists. She also ranked in the TVL Top 10 in rebounding with 7.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game.

Sharpshooter Lexie

Stuck, another senior who graduated, was fourth in three-point field goals made with 22 last season.

Junior Sara Brackbill is the lone returning Tiger to appear in any TVL statistical category. Her 8.2 rebounds per game was tops for East Juniata and was seventh in the league. “She’s a great rebounder and one of the premier posts in the TVL,” Quici said.

A forward, Brackbill was a bright spot on the boards for the Tigers, who ranked last in the league in rebounding.

Besides Brackbill, the Tigers have senior Grace Hibbs, along with sophomore Chloe Benazat Casadevall and freshman Madison Snyder, who all can play at the guard or forward spot. Freshman Landyn Cramer is also a forward.

One of two seniors on the roster, Quici is counting on Hibbs for her leadership and defensive prowess. “She’s one of the best defenders I’ve ever had,” the Tiger coach said. “She has a knack for playing defense. It’s in her DNA. She worked hard at her shot last year and she’s been a different player since then. We will really look to her to be a leader.”

Hibbs averaged 5.1 points a year ago.

The other senior on the roster is guard Emily Kerstetter, who saw limited action.

As far as filling the point guard slot, Cadee Becker also was impressive in limited action last year. The junior played in 13 games and averaged 0.9 points.

“We were pleasantly

surprised with what we’ve seen from her,” Quici said.

“She understands the concepts.”

Sophomore Alicia Spade is also vying for playing time at the guard spot.

Besides Cramer and Snyder, the large crop of freshman also includes Hayden Cook, Carolyn Dressler, Adelie Fisher, Makaylyn Peters and Kennedy Seigler-Lewis, all of which play guard.

Quici said there might be growing pains with that many first-year players, but there is an upside.

“Things could be challenging but if we’re able to see contributions from the freshmen, it will only make our program stronger over the next couple of years.”

With the addition of St. Joseph’s, the 10-team TVL circuit will use an EastWest divisional format this season. The West consists of East Juniata, Juniata, Greenwood, Newport and St. Joseph’s, while the East has Halifax, Line Mountain, Millersburg, Susquenita and Upper Dauphin.

The Tigers will face teams in their own division twice and those in the East once.

“I think anybody can beat anybody on any given night,” said Quici, who comes into the season just four wins away from reaching the 200-victory milestone.

He expects Greenwood and Juniata to remain competitive, while Newport has “nice players” and newcomer St. Joseph’s is a “wild card,” Quici said.

Reigning TVL champion Line Mountain “lost a

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lot,” while Upper Dauphin looks strong on paper and Millersburg has a “ton of young talent,” he added.

East Juniata Tigers

District 4 2-A 12-10, 8-8 Tri-Valley League; lost in District 4 2-A quarterfinals to Mount Carmel.

Head Coach, Travis Quici, 15th year; assistant coaches Wes Diehl, Noah Brackbill, Chloe Rougeau and Marissa Coudriet.

Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS

Pictured is the East Juniata girls basketball team front row, from left, Makaylyn Peters, Carolyn Dressler, Madison Snyder, Cadee Becker, Kennedy Seigler-Lewis, Hayden Cook.

row, Chloe Benazet, Emily K. Kerstetter, Grace Hibbs, Sara Brackbill, Landyn Cramer, Alicia Spade, Adelie Fisher.

Lions want to make some noise in ACAA

BY JOSH YODER Sports reporter jyoder@lewistownsentinel.com

PORT ROYAL — Juniata Christian will be looking to build off of last season and will have plenty of experience coming back to make some noise in the Allegheny Christian Athletic Association. Jim Tusing Jr will return at the helm along with assistants Erin Warner and Maggie Sheafferman.

“(We’re) excited about the opportunities,” Tusing said.

The Lions will be coming in with a ton of experience coming back from a season ago as they will have five seniors on the roster in Peyton Burd, Lindsay Glick, Emily Sheaffer, Rachel Sheaffer and Olivia Tusing.

“They have been down the road, so I hope they will have the experience to enjoy success,” Tusing said.

Juniata Christian will also have five juniors on the roster this year as well in Annika Martin, Jenna Glick, Morgan Hoover, Erin Sheaffer and Abby Warner to go along with sophomore Reagan Burd and freshmen Maddie Warner to ensure that the team will not only be competitive this year, but for many years to come.

With all that talent and experience coming back, coach Tusing believes that it will not be a one woman show and expects his team to play as a solid unit throughout the season in every game and in every practice.

“We hope to have a balanced attack,” Tusing said.

Not only that, coach Tusing has high expectations for his team and sees the possibly of making a run in the postseason.

“Make Districts,” Tusing said.

But standing in their way of reaching that goal according to coach Tusing will be teams like traditional power Northumberland Christian, Meadowbrook Christian and cross county rival Belleville Mennonite who is coming off a season where the Thunder reached Districts a season ago.

“Meadowbrook has a lot of good returning players,” Tusing said. “Belleville is always tough and Northumberland always has a good squad.”

But when it is all said and done, what Juniata Christian wants to be remembered as a team that lived and teached the word of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ both on and off the court.

“We try and teach the girls, one, to be like Christ, to love him and to love others,” Tusing said. “Two, and to turn to him because no one is perfect and we all need his grace and forgiveness.”

Head coach: Jim Tusing Jr

Assistant coaches: Erin Warner, Maggie Sheafferman

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the team to beat.

“Cedar Cliff is the clear favorite to win the Keystone Division. They made it to the state semifinals last season, return their three best players, and have a 6-2 ‘transfer’ from Central Dauphin,” he said.

Gingrich and the girls have lofty

goals this season, but winning starts with a plus-one improvement each day. Consistency, confidence, and hard work will determine how far the 2022-23 version of the Lady Husky basketball team goes.

“Our goal every season is to improve each day and be playing our best basketball in February. However, we want to contend for a league title every season, win a district championship and make a run in the state playoffs,” Gingrich said. “We

have the talent on this team to reach our goals, but as I said earlier, a lot of players must play confidently and excel in their roles if we are going to be successful.”

Mifflin County Huskies

Record: 18-7 (11-3 Mid-Penn Keystone)

Coach: Aaron Gingrich. Assistants: Brett Leister, Dick Gingrich, Eleana Eckley.

Sentinel photo by BOB HOCKENBROCK

Pictured is the Juniata Christian girls basketball team front row, from left, Jenna Glick, Morgan Hoover, Maddie Warner. Second row, Olivia Tusing ,Abigail Warner, Erin Sheaffer. Back row, Rachel Sheaffer, Lindsey Glick, Reagan Burd , Peyton Burd , Emily Sheaffer.

Mustangs want to get on the right track

BY ANTHONY FIUZA Sentinel sports editor afiuza@lewistownsentinel.com

MIDDLEBURG — After going winless last season, the Midd-West girls basketball team wants a fresh start in 2022.

The Mustangs finished last season 0-22 and fourthyear head coach Erica Wagner believes her team can improve by eliminating giveaways.

“Plain and simple, we need to take care of the basketball and limit turnovers, especially unforced turnovers. We will be young, but if we learn from our mistakes we will see the progression we are striving for and achieve the improvement we are hoping to see each and ev-

ery day over the course of the season,” Wagner said.

Midd-West will have to climb upwards in the HAC-I, which includes Central Mountain and Lewisburg. Both of those clubs won 15 or more games a season ago.

When it comes to team goals, Wagner noted that creating a good atmosphere is vital to overall team success on the court.

“Our team goal is to create a positive atmosphere with a team first attitude. We’ll take one game at a time, control what we can and challenge ourselves to get better each day,” the coach said.

“Right now our points of emphasis in practice are playing as a team, communicating, and maintaining a positive attitude. We

will focus on taking care of the basketball and making good passes on the offensive end in order to move the ball and get good shots. Rebounding at both ends of the floor is something else we will be focusing on as well.”

Midd-West has several returning players, including Emily Kline and Chloe Sauer, who could leave a bigger imprint on the team this season.

“As long as they are healthy, I expect Chloe Sauer and Emily Kline to take big strides as well as freshmen Cali Sauer, Gracie Trawitz and Emma Wagner,” Wagner said.

Midd-West also had a positive turnout before practices began this fall.

“I am pleased with the turnout for this season. We

currently have 16 on the roster, which includes four new players mixed in with the five returning players and a promising group of freshmen who could make an immediate impact,”

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Wagner explained. Joining Wagner on the Midd-West coaching staff this year are Jena Stauffer, who is an assistant coach and JV coach. Zoe Webb and Chris Sauer return as

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volunteer assistants. The Mustangs will play in the Millville Tip-Off Tournament before having their home-opener against Columbia Montour VoTech on Monday, Dec. 5.

on December 6 in a non-league contest. The complete Trojans schedule: December 2, at McConnellsburg, 5, at Fannett-Metal, 6, Huntingdon, 12, * West Branch, 14 at Penns Valley, 16, * at Williamsburg, 19, * Glendale, 21 at Claysburg-Kimmel, 23, * Moshannon Valley, 27-

January 6, * at Juniata Valley, 10, * at Bellwood-antis, 13, * Curwensville, 19, * at West Branch, 23, * Williamsburg, 26, * at Glendale, 30, * at Moshannon Valley.

February 1, Northern Bedford, 2, * Juniata Valley, 6, * Bellwood-Antis, 9, * at Curwensville.

ICC North games *

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Pictured is the Midd-West girls basketball team front row, from left, Halia Keister, Nicole Brouse, Claire Steininger, Mckennin Voss, Sara Walter, Madison Swineford, Cali Sauer. Back row, Emily Kline, Emma Wagner, Izzy Walter, Chloe Sauer, Alyssa Deubner, Ella Swartz.

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Rounding out the team are senior Wesley Woodward, juniors Jason Goss and Quincy Piper, sophomores Marcio Cardenas, Javier Lopez, Quintin Parrish, and Charlie Telfer, and freshmen Kelton Bonnell, Christian Lopez, Colton Rowles, and Ryder Smith.

Barrick feels the more individual success Juniata has, the greater the numbers will eventually be.

“Having some individual success helps get more kids out like the Smith’s coming in and going to regionals as freshmen,” Barrick said. “Johnny was right there fighting for medals; kids see that and want to be a part of it. This is the first year we have guys coming through who we coached back in

Indians set to roll with new coaching staff

BY WILLIAM WHISLER

Sentinel correspondent

MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata High School girls basketball team enters the 2022-23 season without one of the league’s best players from a season ago, but with four returning starters and a good bit of depth, new Indians’ coach Jim Fosselman expects his team to be able to hit the ground running from the opening tip.

The Indians proved to be a stout team last year, finishing second in the Tri-Valley League at 16-7, including a 13-3 mark in league contests. The Indians reached the District 6

Class 4A playoffs last season before falling to Westmont Hilltop.

Gone is 1,000-point scorer Mackenzie Bennett, but the Indians return the rest of their starting lineup from a season ago, including top returning scorers Ava Shearer and Regan Lowery. The Indians also return Haley Mummah, Mariska Beward and Shalelyn Armstrong, who all will be counted on to be key contributors this season.

Seniors Aliza Rivera, Chloe Beckenbaugh, Cora Musser, Malare Rusho and Francis Fitzgerald are expected to play different roles for Juniata as well.

“We really have some

experience back with four of the five starters from last year returning,” Fosselman said. “It’s a really good group and when you add in some of the newcomers in Grace Reinhold and Molly Landis, there are a lot of people who are going to be able to contribute this year.”

Fosselman returns to the bench this season after a few years of calling Juniata basketball games for Juniata County Radio. Fosselman is no stranger to the sidelines as he served as a longtime assistant coach to Kevin Kodish at Lewistown, Mifflin County and

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elementary, so that’s exciting.”

New on the schedule for the Indians is the return to the Gary Woodruff Duals. The event features 12 teams from various districts. Throw in some individual tournaments, both Juniata Duals, and the Tri-Valley League (TVL) schedule, and the Indians will be well-seasoned come districts.

“The last time we were in it was 2013. We are heading back to that one. We’ll get five matches. It’s a mix of District 4 teams, District 2 teams, and District 11, so you get a good mix of different styles of wrestling,” Barrick said. “It’s a good way to start the season. We’ve put together a good schedule to get everybody ready. I’m looking forward to that.”

The goals for the season start with staying healthy. If they can do that, the

coaching staff believes all their other goals will fall into place.

“We want to keep everybody healthy. If we can go throughout the season and keep them healthy. That’s when goals and achievements can happen. We want them to be physically and mentally ready and start from there,” Dressler said.

“We have big goals for the postseason, and I agree with Jared; we must stay healthy. I believe we can make an appearance in the District 6 team duals for the first time and win some matches there,” Barrick said.

Juniata Indians

Record: 10-7 (1-3 in TVL).

Coaches: Adam Barrick and Jared Dressler. Assistants: Jeremy Smith, Ray Barrick, Anthony Conte, Cole Walters, Mike Robinson.

Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS

Pictured is the Midd-West girls basketball team front row, from left, Natali Alvarenga, Cora Musser, Marlaree Rusho, Ashley Piper.

Second row, Aliza Rivera, Grace Reinhold, Haley Mummah, Frances Fitzgerald, Tanaira Hunt.

Back row, Chloe Beckenbaugh, Regan Lowrey, Mylee Landis, Ava Shearer, Mariska Beward.

Lions look to stand tall among ACAA teams

BY JOSH YODER Sports reporter jyoder@lewistownsentinel.com

PORT ROYAL — Another year of Juniata Christian boys basketball is upon us as the Lions will look to take the Allegheny Christian Athletic Association by storm. Joe Tusing returns as the head coach of the Lions and will be assisted by Austin Stong.

“After a long break from last year, we are excited for a new year with new challenges,” Tusing said.

Juniata Christian will look to its senior leadership to help carry the Lions to victory in Clayton Martin and Owen Yorks.

“We have two returning starters that are both seniors and we hope they lead our team on and off

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wrestlers in Connor Heckman, Kyle Ferster, Jay Yount and Matthew Smith.

“We always look for our seniors to fill that role and be leaders on and off the mat for the team,” Franquet said. “They are seasoned wrestlers and know what to expect and how to prepare. Also there are always some underclassmen as well that step up into such a role and lead on and off the mat as well.”

“Some of the upperclassmen have found their style and utilize that to wrestle their match through controlling the pace and tempo,”

the court.”

Looking to help fill up the starting lineup will be juniors Alejandro Flores De Valgaz, Brent Graybill and Kenny Hoover. Sophomores Jaredyn Hair and Alex Meiser as well as freshmen Troy Hoover and Hunter Shafferman.

Regardless, coach Tusing believes that who ever is in the game, Juniata Christian as a strong chance to win any game during the season.

“I believe all our kids are working hard and won’t quit, no matter the challenges,” Tusing said.

However, the one thing that the Lions will be looking to be consistent with throughout the year is the ability to protect the ball and make every possession count.

Franquet added. “Som have also gorwn in the sport and are looking to score points, compete and enjoy the time they are able to spend on the mat.”

There is an issue that the Mustangs will look to figure out throughout the coming season as they will be looking to fill out as many weight classes as they can. There are 13 weight classes while Midd-West is only able to field 11 wrestlers. To make matters worse, some of the wrestlers are in the same weight classes, so according to coach Franquet, the team will be trying to focus on the wrestlers that they have and continue to build them up.

“We’ll jockey kids around and fill as much weight classes as we can. At the end

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“I believe is you do not turn the ball over you can put yourself in good position to be competitive,”

Tusing said. The ACAA will be no walk in the park this coming season for Junia-

ta Christian in its quest for the postseason. But no matter what happens,

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of the day, the end result is the postseason,” Franquet said. “I consider this all preseason stuff and the dual meets. When you get to Sectionals, Districts, regionals and States is when you want to progress and be a that level to compete and make it to Hershey.”

“So honestly we just worry about the kids development,” Franquet continued. “And getting better throughout the season until the end of the year.”

There will be plenty to focus on throughout the season according to coach Franquet as the Mustangs will be competing against a tall order which includes teams like Montoursville, Mifflinburg as well as Lewisburg.

“Our entire schedule pres-

ents quality competition for out wrestlers,” Franquet said. “There will definitely be some great individual matches throughout the season through duals and in the tournaments we attend.”

But nonetheless, MiddWest will continue to push forward in its quest to reach the State tournament and get as many medals as possible.

“Main goal is to see the kids progress, stay healthy, get better everyday, one percent better everyday and ulitmately to see them get on the top eight steps in Hershey at the end of the year in March,” Franquet said. “I want to see them progress to that level. Be able to get a State medal around their necks.”

Feb. 7 vs Grace Prep 7:30 PM

Feb. 10 @Walnut Street 6 PM

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Pictured is the Juniata Christian boys basketball team front row, from left, Alex Meiser, Kenny Hoover, Brent Graybill, Alejandro Flores De Valgaz, Troy Hoover Back row, Jaredyn Hair, Clayton Martin, Owen Yorks, Hunter Shafferman.

Trojans have depth entering new season

BY DENNY SROKA Sports correspondent sports@lewistownsentinel.com

The Mount Union basketball team came into the gym in the first week of practice with perhaps a problem solved from last season. There were 19 players that took physicals and were on the floor in the first week. This could help with the depth issue the Trojans had last season with young players on the bench and a short roster.

The Trojans lost two key players to graduation and have just four letter winners returning to get the 2022-23 season under way.

Scott McClain will be starting his seventh season as head coach of the Trojans exiting the 2021-22 season with a 17-7 record losing the last two games of the season to Southern Fulton in an Inter County Conference playoff and then lost in the first round of the District 6 tournament to Cambria Heights. McClain posts a career record of 7758 coming into this season.

The Trojans assistant coaches are Isaiah Helton and Ryan McClain at the varsity level and Brian Benson, R.J. Trice along with Steve Brumbaugh at the junior high level.

The Trojans lost Devin Delo and Dayvon Wilson to graduation this spring. Wilson scored 190 points last year with 17 from beyond the arc. His presence inside was a major factor to the Trojans success. Delo a three-point sniper drained 65 treys last season in route to a 432-point

season. He finished his Trojan career with 984 points. “These guys will be hard to replace,” stated McClain. “They would go out and do what ever you ask of them. Wilson could work inside and go outside and take over a game if you ask. Delo was just an all-around player that would give it all every game.”

“We have a very good turn out this winter and hopefully that will turn into sone depth,” said McClain.

“If a couple of these younger players step-up so we could get the veterans off the floor at times we will be strong. The four letter winners that are back have plenty of experience and are good players, but we need depth to help. Last year when we got into foul trouble we really fell off with our overall game.”

Senior Jayvien Brumbaugh is a returning letter winner that score 367 points last season for the Trojans. He can go down the lane as well as shoot from behind the arc. He is expected to lead the team aa a senior and he pushes the younger players to improve. He has developed his shooting more over the off season and is doing the little things you like to see in a player as they mature on the floor.

Senior Andrew Cuff scored 186 points last season and has become better at anticipating the moves on both sides of the ball. Cuff hit 51 of 75 from the foul line for .680 average last season. Works well inside on the boards and him and Brumbaugh comple-

ment each other well.

The lone junior on the team is Bryce Danish scoring 164 points last season and 25 of 50 from the foul line for .500 percent. Danish has become more confident and has become stronger. He is capable of big plays at any time and that was seen last season.

“I see the ICC Being tough again this season with Williamsburg, Bellwood and West Branch along with Juniata Valley all being strong,î said McClain. Juniata Valley really came on late last season and they have a good core back. Curwensville could also give everyone trouble if they turn out the players of last season. The league is not going to be easy at all.

“Our goals are not far off from last season, but we want to start fast this season and not hurt ourselves early in the schedule and have to make up lost

ground,” added McClain. “We saw what could have been and the team does not want to do that again. They want to become more consistent and stay focused no matter who we are playing. It sounds like to me that they want to play at a different level this season.”

“If we keep the number and create depth, we will be a much better team,” said McClain. “We need a couple young players to step up and get hungry.”

The Trojans open the season this year with a nonleague contest with back yard rival Huntingdon De-

cember 7 before taking part in the Southern Huntingdon Tip-Off Tournament the following weekend. Mt. Union boys hoops schedule:

Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS

Pictured is the Mt. Union boys basketball team front row, from left, Aiden Spriggs, Dakota Todaro, Michael Corliss, Naiym Francis, Jaylin Brown.

Second row, Elijah Showers, Derek Member-Meneh, Lucas Barksdale, Aspen Brumbaugh, Jayvien Brumbaugh, Landon Johnson.

Back row, Reme Hughes, Larry Parks, Georgie Bilger, Ryan Plank, Bryce Danish, Andrew Cuff, Gabe Stewart.

Tigers are hungry for another TVL crown

BY GREG WILLIAMS Sentinel reporter gwilliams@lewistownsentinel.com

COCOLAMUS – The East Juniata Tigers are back on the court with a veteran squad that has its sights set on another Tri-Valley League title.

The Tigers are coming off a 2021-22 season in which they edged rival Greenwood by one game in the standings with a 13-3 TVL record and 15-7 overall. East Juniata swept twogame home and home series with the Wildcats and county nemesis Juniata.

The Tigers also advanced to the District 2-A playoffs where they lost to Northwest in the quarterfinals.

“We have a lot of experience back,” said third-year Tigers head coach Justin Hazel said. “We do lose two of the top players from our team last year, but we expect to be right back at the top of our league this season.”

Those top players included Tanner Barth, a first team TVL All-Star last season who ranked 10th in the league in scoring at 11.9 points per game. They also lost Rowan Smith, who averaged 8.3 points and 5.5 rebounds a year ago.

East Juniata returns a strong group of upperclassmen, including nine seniors and one junior, that will look to help the Tigers get back to the postseason.

“We will be about 9 to 11 deep at the varsity level this year,” Hazel said. “We return three three-year starters and lots of other experience coming back.”

Among the upperclassmen is senior guard Jake Brackbill, a second team TVL All-Star last year. The

5-10 Brackbill ranked seventh in the league in scoring at 13.5 points per game and seventh in rebounds at 8.2 boards.

He also finished fifth in the league by dishing out an average of 3.2 assists per game and was eighth with an average of 1.8 steals.

“Our biggest team goal is winning the league backto-back, but some of our other goals are just to improve from day-to-day and enjoy the time that we get to spend together and really cherish the moments of high school sports,” Hazel added.

The Tigers will also rely on senior guard Owen Dressler, who ranked among the league leaders in several categories. The 6-2 Dressler was 12th in the TVL in scoring at 10.6 points. He also had the sharp-shooting touch from the outside as he ranked second in the TVL with 40 three-point field goals. Dressler’s 84 percent freethrow percentage stood third overall.

Senior Dylan Wagner also returns as a force in the paint. The 6-9 center averaged 1.6 blocks a year ago to stand third among TVL leaders.

“In order to be successful, we will have to continue to take good shots, take advantage of our skill-set players and stay together as a group in order to have a great season again,” Hazel added. “We need to keep playing our style of defense and make things very frustrating for the other teams in order to be successful this season.”

Senior Brady Roe saw varsity action a year ago. The 5-9 guard averaged 1.0

point and 1.0 rebound per game.

Rounding out the stable of guards are seniors Caden Geedy and Nate Freed. Both saw limited action. Geedy stands 5-9, while Freed is 5-6.

Vying for time at the forward spot is senior Donte Martin, who played in 11 games a year ago. The 6-0 Martin averaged 1.6 rebounds.

Hazel could also turn to senior Jack Hoffman, a 6-1, who can play either forward or center. He averaged 1.4 boards last season. There’s also senior Walker Stutts, a 5-10 forward, who played in two games.

Depth is certainly one of the Tigers’ strengths as well as experience up and down the roster.

Junior Clark Ritzman is also back. The 5-10 forward averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 boards a year ago.

Rounding out the roster are freshmen Sammy Kopacki and Wrett Smith. Kopacki is a 5-8 forward, while Smith is a 5-7 guard.

As the reigning champions, Hazel knows the Tigers will have a target on their back. “I see Greenwood, Juniata, St. Joseph’s, Halifax, Millersburg and us as the top teams,” Hazel said. “It will be a battle all season long.”

A total of three games separated the top five teams in the TVL standings. At 13-3 in the TVL, the Tigers edged Greenwood by one game to capture the crown and Juniata and Upper Dauphin by two games. Line Mountain finished fifth at 10-6.

East Juniata ranked second in the TVL in scoring

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Pictured is the East Juniata boys basketball team front row, from left, Wrett Smith, Caden Geedey, Nate Freed, Brady Roe, Jaiden May. Back row, Jake Brackbill, Clark Ritzman, Dylan Wagner, Jack Hoffman, Owen Dressler, Walker Stutts.

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Mustangs want crack at district playoffs

BY ANTHONY FIUZA Sentinel sports editor afiuza@lewistownsentinel.com

MIDDLEBURG — After a down 2021-22 season, Midd-West’s boys basketball team not only wants to right its wrongs but, the Mustangs want to reach the District IV playoffs.

Midd-West is coming off a 2-17 season but the Mus-

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at 56.3 points per game and third in team defense, allowing 40.6 points. The Tigers were the TVL’s top field-goal shooting and twopoint shooting team at 45.9

tangs have a lot of players returning who don’t have varsity level experience.

“We are going to be a

and 51.7 percent.

“We also play my alma mater this year in Penns Valley, so that is one I am looking forward to,” Hazel added. “As far as post season, I see us being one of the top 4 teams in the district again and making a push to get back to the district title game again this season.”

very inexperienced team overall. So, there will be a lot of players that will need to contribute who don’t have a lot of varsity experience,” Midd-West head coach Lance Adams said.

When asked about how to improve following a lastplace finish in the HAC-II, Adams said it starts with defense.

“We will need to solidify our defensive effort and

With the addition of St. Joseph’s, the TVL will return to the East-West divisional format this season. The East consists of East Juniata, Greenwood, Juniata, Newport and St. Joseph’s, while the West has Halifax, Line Mountain, Millersburg, Susquenita and Upper Dauphin.

be able to finish games in the fourth quarter,” Adams noted.

Midd-West is putting a lot of emphasis on outdoing their lack of size.

“Since we lack size, we have emphasized needing to play fast and play solid defense. Our league schedule is tough. We will play Danville, Mifflinburg and Lewisburg who are all perennial playoff teams,” Ad-

EAST JUNIATA TIGERS

District 4 2-A 15-7, 13-3 Tri-Valley League; won TVL championship and lost in District 4 2-A quarterfinals to Northwest.

Head Coach, Justin Hazel, 3rd year; assistant coaches Bailey Coder and Matt Ritzman.

ams explained.

“I expect to have several leaders on the floor this year but we will rely heavily on Easton Erb and Noah Romig’s leadership, primarily,” Adams said.

Players returning to the Midd-West basketball team include Trevor Sheaffer, Mason Noll and Dylan Miller.

The Mustangs beat Northumberland Christian

and Warrior Run for their two victories last season.

This year

Midd-West will play the Warriors and Defenders within its first two games and both contests will be on the road.

Chris Romig and Dezz Henderson are the assistant coaches for the Mustangs.

Sentinel photo by BOB HOCKENBROCK

Pictured is the Midd-West boys basketball team front row, from left, Jaxon Paige, Carson Hill, Jesse Witkorsski, Connor Stoltzfuss, Mason Noll, Hayden Gipson, Brody Stuck, Jayden White.

row, Chase Shorttuck, Robert Keister, Graver Nash, Carter Lucas, Nolan Delong, Trevor Sheaffer, D”Zani Coley, Gabe Divcly.

Back row, Xavier Fuller, Noah Romig. Garrett Leitzel, Dylan Miller, Cole Shutt, Branden Ferster, Easton Erb, Logan Hollenbach.

Thunder have veteran core entering 2022

BY JOSH YODER Sports reporter jyoder@lewistownsentinel.com

BELLEVILLE — Belleville Mennonite will be looking to build on from its (5-11) record from a season ago. Chase Peachey returns to the program for his third season as the head coach of the Thunder along with assistant coach Mile Ammon.

“I’m excited, we got a good group coming back,” Peachey said. “We got four returning starters.”

With it being his third season with the boys basketball program, coach Peachey’s main goal for the team this season and to put everything that they had work on and start connecting the dots and become a challenger in the Allegheny Christian Athletic Association.

“Just want to build off from what we’ve been doing the last couple years,” Peachey said. “We’ve been developing skills, skill sets, skill development. Now it’s time to start putting it together

as a team and start winning some games.”

The Thunder will have plenty of experience coming back this coming season. With such players as Mitchell Kauffman, Quinn Renno and Evan Crosson who have been playing together for a number of years. Coach Peachey has high expectations for these players to help lead the team to success.

“We finally have a veteran team now,” Peachey said. “We got one senior Mitchell Kauffman, two juniors, Quinn Renno and Evan Crosson. Basically had a JV team the last two years. So it be nice to have some maturity and some leadership now.”

That core is especially going to be needed for the upcoming season as the Thunder will only be having seven players on the roster. Joining them will be Clay Ammon, Bryson Peachey, Paul Yoder and Miguel Interiano.

“We have a very good returning core,” Peachey said. “We’re not going to be a deep team. Not a lot

of depth on the bench.”

So throughout the season, Belleville Mennonite will be doing whatever it can to avoid the injury bug. Because with such a small roster, one moment could really hurt the Thunder season. It was much of the same last year for Belleville Mennonite. Coach Peachey

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hopes to avoid that again this year at all costs.

“Last year, Quinn (Renno) was out half the season and we had some untimely illnesses,” Peachey said. “So yeah, we got to stay heathly this year.”

But another obstacle that will be standing in the way of the Thunder

will be tradiational power in the ACAA, Northumberland Christian who is coming off a deep run into the postseason last year.

Coach Peachey sees the Warriors as the team to beat in the league again and will looking to find a way to compete against them.

“Northumberland is going to be tough,” Peachey said. “They got a big returning senior class, they were in the State Playoffs last year so, they’re going to be really tough.”

Head coach: Chase Peachey (3rd season)

Assistant: Mike Ammon

Sentinel photo by JOSH YODER

Pictured is the Belleville Mennonite boys basketball team front row, from left, Clay Ammon, Bryson Peachey, Evan Crosson.

Back Row, Quinn Renno, Mitchell Kauffman, Paul Yoder, Miguel Interiano.

Indians try to replenish their scoring after turnover

BY WILLIAM WHISLER Sentinel correspondent

MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata boys basketball team is undergoing significant roster shakeout after graduating all five of its starters from last season, but longtime coach Al Ream is optimistic about his team’s outlook in a loaded Tri-Valley League. While the Indians will be without elite 3-point shooter Max Lauver, forward Jacob Condo, point guard GG Ortiz, and big men Austin Derr and Evan Leach, Ream expects that Juniata will be able to emulate its 14-9 mark from a year ago. Juniata finished fourth in the Tri-Valley League and

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Tusing wants his team to compete from the first whistle to the final whistle.

“I try not to go into any season with win, lose expectations,” Tusing said. “My only expectation is how hard we play.”

One team in particular that the Lions will be keeping their eyes on will be the Northumberland Christian Warriors who is coming off an (21-3) overall record and finishing in first place in the ACAA tournament for the fifth straight year. Coach Tusing believes that they will

advanced to the District 6 Class 4A playoffs before falling to a tough Bedford team.

Among the key returnees this season for Juniata are Caleb Smith, Wyatt Stoner, Ebel Gonzalez and Bryce Rush.

The Indians do not return much of their scoring from a season ago, but Ream believes his more experienced players, along with some much needed depth, are up for the challenge to be able to compete in what should be a super competitive Tri-Valley League West Division this season.

“We did have a really big turnout this season with 31 kids going out for

be the team to be once again.

“Northumberland Christian has all five starters returning so they will be a tough team this year,” Tusing said.

But no matter what happens, coach Tusing wants his team to do just one thing, and that is to honor their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“Our main goal is like every season, to represent out faith, family, school and self in a Christ-centered attitude,” Tusing said.

Whether it be on the court or off of it, coach Tusing believes that his players must utilities Jesus’s teachings to help

basketball,” Ream said. “I think we are going to develop some depth this year. Last year we had five kids who started and they were all seniors who graduated. I have five returning letter winners who played enough to win a varsity

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probably them with life lessons that they will take with them every where they go in life.

“Jesus Christ is our main focus as I mentioned earlier,” Tusing said. “Basketball can be and is a learning process that can be compared to life. There will be good times and bad just like in life and how we react to those times are what’s important. I heard a quote awhile back that says “You judge the character of a person, not by where they stand in times of comfort and convenience, you judge the character of a person by where they stand in times of challenges and controversy.”

Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS Pictured is the Juniata boys basketball team front row, from left, Connor Neidig, Ricky Guante, Isaiah Staggers,Seth Laub, Caleb Smith. Second row, Grant Reinhold, Makih Hunt, Wyatt Stoner, Jasper Shepps, Ethan Espitia. Not pictured, Bryce Rush.

East Juniata wants to prove itself on varsity level

BY GREG WILLIAMS

Sentinel reporter

gwilliams@lewistownsentinel.com

COCOLAMUS – The East Juniata Tigers only get one shot at making a good first impression. Head coach Danny Reed is optimistic about the Tigers’ success in their inaugural campaign of air rifle.

“This is our first season competing on a PIAA level and I believe we will surprise some of the larger schools we are scheduled to compete against in terms of our performance,” Reed said.

East Juniata fielded a club level team since forming in the spring 2019. The newest Tigers’ team faced a few issues regarding its equipment, relying on donations and hand-medowns from other local air rifle teams to get off the ground. They also were awarded a $14,600 grant

from the National Rifle Association.

The Tigers won both of their competitions a year. The program was created as an alternative to more traditional sports to involve as many athletes as possible and have a positive experience at East Juniata and Juniata high schools.

This is only the third full year of the program; it also existed in 2019-20 then again in 2021-22. The sport had been suspended for two years.

East Juniata will compete as an independent, playing a lot of Lebanon-Lancaster League schools. School officials hope to join a league in the future.

Reed, who is entering his second season with the new program, is thrilled with the 20 athletes who came out this winter. Air rifle is a co-operative ven-

ture between both Juniata County high schools. It also means the Tigers will compete at the District 4 4-A level this season.

“The students are spread fairly equally between the two schools,” Reed said.

“We have a relatively small core, who were part of the team in the past – seven to be precise.

“Two of those returning are seniors – four seniors overall on the team,” he added. “That means we have a decent number of new shooters, which I am extremely optimistic about seeing how they have performed so far in practice.”

For the boys team, the four seniors are Andrew Smith, Ashton Imes, Simon Gloss and Thomas Howard.

Cole Brubaker, Gunner Woleslagle, Kolten Martin, Trent Robinson and Trenton Seitz are five juniors on the roster.

“Being our first year in

competition with other school teams, I don’t have a lot of experience on what we will be walking into, but I am confident we have a good group of shooters who can represent our school district well,” Reed said. “My goal is – being our first competing season – to see our students stay safe, shoot well and gain confidence in their abilities and have fun.”

Banks Hoffman and David Boaz are the sophomores who came out this winter. Rounding out the roster are freshmen Blaine Imes, Camden Bargo, Daylyn Kennedy, Elly Brown, Joshua Martin and Remington Shirk.

“I work in youth ministry with CPYM (Central Pennsylvania Youth Ministries) and this is an opportunity to meet new students and build relationships with them as well as to see them develop

and sharpen their skills,” Reed said. “But I also want them to enjoy this. My belief is if you aren’t having fun and enjoying what you are doing while competing in a sport, then you need to ask why you are investing time doing it.”

On the girls side, the Tigers have three athletes: junior Cameron Yocum, sophomore Kate Nace and freshman Emily Goodling.

“This is a great group of young men and women, and I love seeing the friend-

ly competition among them as they practice and its great watching them improve from week to week in their accuracy.” Reed said.

EAST JUNIATA TIGERS

District 4 4-A

First year as varsity sport and will play as independent; last year was club team.

Head Coach, Danny Reed, 1st year; assistant coaches Bob Schifano and Felicia Porch.

Submitted photo

Pictured is the East Juniata air rifle team for the 2022-23 season.

Huskies hope offseason work pays dividends

BY BRIAN CARSON Sports correspondent

LEWISTOWN—Mifflin County boys’ basketball coach Wade Curry begins year number two of his rebuilding project. So far, he likes the progress of his team.

A record turnout, an uptick in offseason workouts, and AAU competitions have the coaching staff cautiously optimistic as the season approaches.

“We had a record number of kids tryout out at all levels of the program this year. More impressively, we implemented a strength and skills training program for two hours, three days a week, which began three weeks after the end of last season. Our attendance was between

30-40 kids each day,” Curry said. “The varsity team competed in over 60 offseason (spring/summer/ fall) games. In addition, we have players competing in AAU circuits and putting in additional work outside our Husky gyms.”

“They have impressed our coaching staff with their commitment to putting in the work and to each other,” Curry continued. “While we do not know how their hard work will impact wins and losses this season, without a doubt, we know they are moving the program to a new level. I love this team and their commitment to improving every day.”

How you practice is how you play, and it thrilled Curry and his staff with how the team approaches practicing.

MIFFLIN COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL

vs Greencastle (James Buchanan basketball tournament)

“Practices have been very competitive. One of my goals as a coach taking over the program was to create an extremely competitive practice environment. I give the kids credit for creating this,” Curry said. “They have worked extremely hard in the off-season, the result of which is several players who have put themselves in a position to contribute to our team this season with significant minutes. This translates to competition at practice, which breeds success on the court. The kids are bigger, stronger, and more skilled than a season ago. We have several players who added 15+ lbs. of muscle. They have been focused and committed to our offensive

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Pictured is the Mifflin County boys basketball team front row, from left, Bryson Hughes, Kale Stimely, Theodore Wyatt, Zakaria Kauffman, Talik Fernandez, Myka Simmons, Emma Sheetz, Tagg Silies, Evan Strohecker, Jay Miner, Landon Eichhorn, Aidan Attivo, Rickie Hannon. Second row, head coach Wade Curry, volunteer assistant Dave Sheetz, Glen Franklin, Jr., Jayden Bilger, Nathan Parkes, Preston Ettinger, Jacob Bauman, Fletcher Wilson, Jaylen Bowersox, Jonathan Hartzler, Aiden Wilson-Aurand, Aidan Reed, volunteer assistants Noah Wright, Adam Sheetz, assistant Don Lepley.

Houtz wants to lead Mustangs back to postseason

BY JOSH YODER Sports reporter

jyoder@lewistownsentinel.com

MIDDLEBURG — It is a dawn of a new era as Chris Houtz takes over as the new head coach of the Midd-West bowling program after three years as an assistant coach at Selinsgrove. Joining him will be assistant coach Laura Hartley who is also in her first season with the program.

The Mustangs are looking to build upon what they achieved a season ago especially on the girls side of the team as the Lady Mustangs are coming off a season where they made it all the way to States finishing in twelveth place.

With it being his first year, coach Houtz has made it a priority to get to know his players and try to help them in any way possible.

“I think taking a step

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back and making sure the kids know and are coached the fundamentals of the sport, that maybe had been forgotten in previous years, is a big step in improving,” Houtz said. “I also think implementing different

practice techniques will help the kids further their game.”

But coach Houtz will also be leaning onto his veteran players to help with getting his system in place and

helping the newcomers in the sport of bowling.

“It’s tough to say being so early in the season and having only had three practices so far,” Houtz said. “However, I will be looking to my returning athletes to be those leaders on the team especially to the new bowlers.”

Those veterans that the Mustangs will be relying on to carry the load for the team this year will be Kyle Beward, Matthew Kersteter, Paige Aucker and Ava Hoover.

“I think for me, being this is my first year with the team, I’m looking at some of the freshmen to make those big leaps throughout the season,” Houtz said.

“I also look to our veteran returners to make leaps in not only their individual games, but as leaders to the team as well.”

Looking ahead to the

season competing in the Heartland Athletic Conference. Coach Houtz can’t pin point on one pacific team in the league that Midd-West look to overcome, but the conference itself is highly competitive.

“I don’t believe there was one individual opponent last year that gave the team trouble,” Houtz said. “I just think with our league being such a closeknit community that each team knows the competition out there and everyone has a team or individual in mind that they are motivated to be better than.”

One of the things that Midd-West will be focusing on throughout the season will be keeping the basics of the game.

“This year I have implemented new practice techniques as well as making sure the kids know and understand the more tech-

nical parts of the game,” Houtz said.

But despite being his first season, coach Houtz still have high expectations and goals for this team coming into the year as Houtz looks to build a solid program and help get as many bowlers to the postseason as possible.

“I think for this year the team goals are to rebuild from losing several senior players from last year and hopefully get back to the postseason,” Houtz said. “For individuals, I think the goals are to build on and improve what each player accomplished last year and hopefully get more individuals to the post season as well.”

Midd-West Bowling

Head coach: Chris Houtz

Assistant: Laura Hartley

Last year’s record: Boys: (9.5-25.5); Girls: (30-5)

December 7, Huntingdon, 9-10, Southern Huntingdon Tip-off Tournament, 12, * at West Branch, 15, * Williamsburg, 19, * at Glendale, 22, * at Moshannon Valley, 27-28

Lions Christmas Tournament at Juniata

College.

January 6, * Juniata Valley, 9, * Bellwood-Antis, 10, at Penns Valley, 12, * at Curwensville, 16, Claysburg-Kimmel, 20, * West Branch, 24, * at Williamsburg, 27, * Glendale, 31, * Moshannon Valley.

February 3, * at Juniata Valley, 7, * at Bellwood-Antis, 10, * Curwensville.

ICC North Games *

Pictured is the Mifflin County bowling team, front row, from left, Marcus McConaughey, Addison DeArmnet, Zane Snyder, Olivia Decker, Dustin Dooley. Second row, assistant coach Chuck McConaughey, Khristian Mase, Andrea Ingram, Luke Grove, Morgan Diven, Dylan Aultz, head coach Kevin Diven.

Huskies search for better results in the lanes

BY BRIAN CARSON

Sports correspondent

LEWISTOWN — A veteran squad returns for the Mifflin County bowling team, hoping to gain more victories in 2022-23.

The Husky boys’ team returns five letter winners from last season, looking to get in the victory column after going winless a year ago. Patrick Hofman is the only loss.

Seniors Luke Grove and Dylan Aultz, juniors Zane Snyder and Khristian Mase, and sophomore Marcus McConaughey return to lead Mifflin County.

MIFFLIN COUNTY BOWLING

Newcomer Dustin Dooley, a junior, will join them. On the girls’ side, seniors Olivia Decker and Morgan Diven and sophomores Addison DeArment and Andrea Ingram return to lead the Lady Huskies, who finished 1-5 last season.

Elizabethtown. MiddWest, Hazleton, and Selinsgrove complete Mifflin County’s schedule.

Mifflin County Huskies

Record: 0-6 (Boys), 1-5 (Girls)

Coach: Kevin Diven

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at Juniata.

With multiple years of coaching experience including varsity level experience in volleyball and basketball, Fosselman hopes to build on the solid foundation in place for Juniata basketball and continue to create a winning culture.

Part of that mentality starts with the Indians’ persistence on the court.

“One thing that I have seen the past few years with this group is that they work together and they never quit,” Fosselman said. “These kids are not going to be quitters and they are competitive. I don’t have a selfish player on this team and they will spread the ball around to the open person.”

Bennett will undoubtedly be a tough player for the Indians to replace in 2022 as she was second in scoring in the Tri-Valley League in league contests last season after averaging more than 15 points per game and finishing second in the league in steals. Bennett was also one of the league’s top facilitators, finishing third in league play in assists last year.

Fosselman plans to rely on his young nucleus of Shearer and Lowrey to help pick up some of that slack

offensively.

Along with some returning experience with four returning starters, Fosselman believes that his team has the depth it needs to withstand a tough league schedule. The Indians finished second in scoring offense and third in scoring defense a year ago.

“We’re going to be counting on a lot of different players this year,” Fosselman said. “It would be hard for me to name a starting lineup today. I don’t believe in starting lineups, I tell the kids that I call them first ins. We will be in the game with the players we have, and luckily, there is enough talent that we are going to dress for varsity that if someone is in foul trouble or someone is out sick, we are still going to be competitive. We have a good bit of depth and the kids are working well.”

Fosselman is expecting the league’s most recent powers to once again be near the top of the standings during the 2022-23 season. Line Mountain returns as the league champion after posting an impressive 21-4 mark a year ago.

“Traditionally Upper Dauphin is a good team and Greenwood is another one — a good school with good coaching,” Fosselman said. “Susquenita is usually tough as well. The kids mostly expect Upper Dauphin and Greenwood will be the teams we have to beat to win the Tri-Valley

League.”

Fosselman noted that his team has high aspirations for the 2022-23 campaign, as the Indians hope to win the league crown and make it a step further in District 6 competition. He believes both those goals are attainable.

“I think that we have the ability to do that,” Fosselman said. “It’s the beginning of the year and it’s still 0-0 — we haven’t won a game yet — but we have the ability to go to Districts and one game beyond that, but we have to get there first. We have to win enough games to qualify for districts.”

While the team is young for the most part, Fosselman is eager to see where his team winds up at season’s end.

“We are just really satisfied with the group of kids that we have,” Fosselman said. “Even though they lack a lot of experience together. Having these types of kids with that kind of attitude has been great. It’s a great group across the board. It’ll be a challenge teaching all new offenses and defenses and it’s a learning process but overall, the kids are excited and we are ready to get started.”

Juniata Indians

Coach: Jim Fosselman

Assistants: Becca Zendt, Bruce Brumbaugh

Record: 16-7, 13-3 Tri-Valley League District 6, Class 4A

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letter, so we have some experience, but we are going to have to develop depth as we go early in the season.”

Juniata has focused on fundamentals and finding ways to mesh through training camp in learning the scheme that has been successful for the Indians for years.

“We’ve been trying to split our groups up in practice as much as we can,” Ream said. “There’s guys that are older and have a little more experience and then there’s a young group of guys. We are working on fundamentals and working on gelling together in the offensive and defensive sets that we like to run.”

The Indians’ calling card under Ream has always been their ability to defend at an elite level and Ream’s expectations on that end of the floor are no different this year. Juniata finished second in league play in scoring defense, yielding just 38.5 points per game to its opponents.

“I’ve always bought into the philosophy that kids in our area don’t play enough basketball to be as offensive minded, but they can play defense,” Ream said. “Kent Houser has done it at Greenwood and I have bought into that philosophy to really play defense. If you can do that, you’re going to be in games and

that’s our goal, to be in every game. As long as we are able to play solid defense, we will be there.”

Juniata’s cross-county rival East Juniata brings back the majority of its Tri-Valley League championship roster from a year ago while Greenwood returns with league MVP Tyler Sherman ready to lead the Wildcats once again.

Ream expects that every game in the Western Division will be a battle.

“Greenwood is going to be really tough and East Juniata is going to be really tough with what they have coming back as well,” Ream said. “We don’t know what St. Joseph’s has. I think we are capable of being in that mix and competing with those teams. Newport is going to be better this year as they develop.”

One thing that Ream has noticed in training camp has been the team’s chemistry throughout practice, which he attributes to the success in recent years of the sports programs at Juniata.

“What has stood out to me has really been the unity that they have already,” Ream said. “From the summer until now, the football team has been successful, the soccer team has been successful and those guys really encouraged each other in the fall. Now they’re working together to be the best team they can be in the winter.”

A level of unselfishness has led Juniata under Ream and the ideology of making the extra pass has

paid dividends for the Indians.

“That’s really something that we stress at the junior high level up through the program,” Ream said. “As a result, they buy into it and they work hard to be unselfish and make the extra pass. They buy into that because it’s been successful for us. They see that, so they are willing to buy in and work hard at it.”

While the next group of players will be asked to step up this season, Ream’s expectations are the same as they are each season — he expects that his team will compete for the Tri-Valley League title and fight for a District 6 playoff spot.

“We want to compete for the league title. That’s our goal every year and in every game, we want to be competitive,” Ream said. “We have a tough schedule, but we’re looking to compete every night, take it one game at a time and let the chips fall where they may. As long as we do what I’d like them to do in the Tri-Valley League — and as a team we have those goals — we want to get into districts and we want to win a game or two in districts.”

Juniata Indians

Coach: Al Ream

Assistants: Erich Graybill, Tyler Clark, Ben Lauver, Scott Clark, Alex White and Josh Parson

Record: 14-9, 11-5 Tri-Valley League District 6 Class 4A

Mifflin County looks to defend state crown

BY BRIAN CARSON Sports correspondent

LEWISTOWN—It’s tough to be a new coach at the high school level. Even trickier, taking over a program that won the first state championship in school history.

That’s the daunting task before Gina Moore as she takes over the reins of the Mifflin County Co-Ed Unified Bocce team.

The Huskies begin 202223 as the defending state champions of a sport that originated in Italy. Even more impressive is the fact that Mifflin County captured the state title in its first year of existence.

“I feel a little pressure. However, as long as the athletes are having fun - that is our number one priority,” said Moore.

Despite winning a state championship, the turnout is not as good as expected. Moore just missed double digits with nine players competing.

“Our turnout has been average. We have enough students to make a full team,” Moore said.

Two seniors return for

Mifflin County. More looks to the duo to provide an example and leadership to the squad.

“We have two students returning. Malia Scyoc and Jocelynne Clark. I am looking forward to watching them become team leaders,” Moore said.

Some new blood on the team includes senior Marley Cole, junior Jayden Clark, sophomores Jada Kanagy and Aspen Weyman, and freshman Reese Moore.

“We have seven newcomers who are excited to learn the game and represent Mifflin County High School,” Moore said.

The Huskies have a similar schedule to last year, with Upper Dauphin, Halifax, Susquenita, West Perry, and Southern Huntingdon part of the eight-game regular season.

Moore has three goals for her club this season, and not one pertains to wins and losses.

“I want the kids to have fun, build skills, and retain athletes for next year. If we do that, the season will be a success,” Moore said.

All this leads to the conclusion of an exciting

season on the horizon as the Huskies look to defend their state championship.

Mifflin County Huskies

Record: 3-7.

Coach: Gina Moore. Assistants: Denise Lane, Rachael Haagen (official).

MIFFLIN COUNTY BOCCE BALL

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Pictured is the Mifflin County bocce ball team, front row, from left, Jocelynne Clark, Aspen Weyman, Jada Kanagy, Malia Scyoc. Second row, assistant coach, Denise Lane, Reese Moore, Marley Cole, Jayden Clark, head coach Gina Moore.

Mifflin County has mixture of youth and veterans in 2022

BY BRIAN CARSON Sports correspondent

LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County indoor track and field coach Scott Gantz is eager to start the 2022-23 campaign thanks to a solid mix of veterans and youth.

The Huskies have a decent turnout of 44 kids hoping to prep for the outdoor season and earn a trip to indoor states at Penn State University.

“Turnout is good. We are pleased with the numbers we have. The last few years, our numbers have been down. The last I checked, we had 44 kids with a good mix of veterans and new kids,” Gantz said. “We also have a good group of younger kids, seventh and eighth graders, who wanted to jump on board and manage for us.

Indoor track schedule

@Penn State University

Jan. 7 @9:30 AM

Jan. 19 @6:30 PM

Feb. 1 @6:30 PM

Feb. 15 @6:30 PM

They will train with the older kids and get a taste of it, which should set them up when they get to ninth grade.”

Gantz doesn’t have all the events pinned down that his athletes may compete in, but he has a good idea where the strength of his team lies—distance and jumps. Throws and sprints need some more development.

“The way it looks, we will be strong in the jumps and distance. That’s how it’s been for us indoors the last few years,” Gantz said. “We’ve had some decent throwers, but because of graduation and kids not coming out this year, throws are something we hope to improve as the season progresses.”

Leadership and talent abound in the jumps and

distance with top jumper and returning PIAA javelin champion Josiah Sechler and PIAA cross country qualifier Conrad (CJ) Coffey. Both are seniors. Depth and skill dot the lineup of jumpers and distance runners.

“In the jumps, our leaders will be Jayden King and Josiah Sechler for the boys and Bailey McNitt, Tai Ematat, and Micaela Christie for the girls,” Gantz said. “On the boys’ side, the leadership we are looking for in the distance events will come from Caden Bell, Cody Fultz, and Conrad (CJ) Coffey. The girls’ distance will feature Justice Sheaffer and some younger girls we are looking to see stepping up.”

Some of the key newcomers include ninth graders Amelia Coffey

(distance), Reese Cubbison (distance), Hart Oden (distance), and sophomore Dupree Reed (sprints).

“I’m glad to see some new kids out. We got Dupree Reed in the sprints on the boys’ side. The sprints are our untested area right now. We have quite a while until our first meet (January 7th). We are trying to pick something up in December,” Gantz said. “We like the overall attitude and work ethic. Due to Thanksgiving and such, we haven’t had much time to work with the kids. It’s one of those things where we like what we see so far.”

The goals for Gantz and the staff are to build a base and get the athletes ready for

the outdoor season

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Pictured is the Mifflin County girls indoor track team front row, from left, Falynn Reinard, Macaela Christie, Olyvia Fennell, Kahlen McCracken, Heaven Pent, Irelynn Milligan, Amilia Coffey, Caroline Palopoli, Pia Patel. Second row, Sophia Plank, Bailey McNitt, Audrey Adams, Leah Alexander, Justice Sheaffer, Mina Phillips, Tai Ematat, Rachael Saldubehere.

Photo by JEFF FISHBEIN

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Photos by MIKE GOSS

Photo by CHUCK MEYERS

Pictured is the Mifflin County girls indoor track team front row, from left, Dupree Reed, Sacajae Green, Reese Cubbison, Hart Oden, Justin Cox, Anthony Palopoli, Patrick Milligan, Cylrell Green, Carter Smith, Caden Bell.

Back row, Isaac Parks-Gill, Hunter Bailey, Jayden King, Maxwell Laudermilch, Logan Bodtorf, Conrad Coffey, Cody Fultz, Joshua Cruz, Josiah Sechler, Ty Small.

Track

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while bringing the newcomers up to speed.

“We want to maintain what the kids are bringing us from cross country and build a base for those who didn’t do anything over the fall,” Gantz said. “In actu-

Work

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and defensive philosophy.”

Curry must replace seven seniors who moved on to college to continue their athletic careers, including Owen Wise, Cade Penepacker, Quinton Hepner, and Conner Zimmerman.

“We lost seven seniors, four of whom are playing a college sport, soccer, golf, and two playing basketball. Anytime you lose seniors, you lose the experience. We replace our entire frontcourt this season,” Curry said.

Guard play will be a critical element to the success of the Huskies in 202223. At point guard, Curry brings back a young but experienced starter.

“Tagg Silfies was our

ality, this is a prep season to get ready for the outdoor season. Our focus is on maintaining their health, not breaking them down, and having them ready to go when outdoor rolls around.”

Expectations for the team, according to Gantz, are consistency and getting as many of his athletes to states as he can.

starting point guard last year as a sophomore. He’s back this year as a junior. We expect to see his varsity experience as a young player pay dividends as the point guard who will provide great floor leadership,” Curry said.

Shooting guard is a spot that has plenty of potential depth this season.

“At shooting guard, the combination of Landen Eichhorn and Jay Minor provides an outside threat with the ability to get up the floor and lead our transition. Landen got significant varsity experience last season, which we expect to benefit us this year. Both can score from multiple spots on the floor,” Curry said. “In addition to them, we have Jaylen Bowersox, who will be an outside threat and a tough defender at the top of our zone defense. Multiple players have worked ex-

“The ultimate goal is to get these kids to the PTFCA states. The postseason is always the goal. We want them to get better every day,” Gantz said. “We’ve been fortunate in the past to have kids who were talented enough to get to states. In the long run, most of the kids are preparing for the spring.”

Gantz is excited for the

tremely hard and may see the floor in Rickie Hannon and Kale Stimely. The junior class is deep and will be a game-by-game decision who helps our team this season.”

Mifflin County has height inside. Something that’s been missing from the Huskies game the last few years. Size and length in the interior, a coach’s dream.

“The junior big man package of 6-6 center Jayden Bilger and 6-4 power forward Aidan Reed will give us an inside presence the program has needed for a long time,” Curry said. “We also expect senior John Hartzler to be a workhorse inside for us. John is 6-2 and only knows how to give a hundred percent. He sets a great example for our program with his character and hard work in practice.”

Curry has a few under-

season to start, especially with the group of youngsters he gets to work with this season and on into the spring.

“We’ve always had coachable kids who are great to work with. Our older kids are fantastic role models. Our younger kids do what we ask them to do. It’s a great group of kids,” Gantz said. “We want to

classmen expecting to see substantial time on the court this year.

“You may see significant minutes from freshman Evan Strohecker. After playing his first basketball season and suffering an injury last year, we can see his hard work in his mature physical build as a freshman. We expect great defensive play from him,” Curry said. “Also a young talent, Aidan Attivo is likely to see the floor in the guard position as an offensive threat.”

The Mid-Penn Keystone once again features strong teams. Mifflin County will have its work cut out for them every game.

“The Mid-Penn will be extremely competitive as always. We expect Palmyra to be very strong alongside Milton Hershey, Hershey, and Cedar Cliff,” Curry said. “There are no easy games in the Mid-

see daily improvement and show them that hard work pays off in the end. It’s going to be an interesting season for us.”

Mifflin County Huskies

Coach: Scott Gantz (throws).

Assistants: Greg Loht (distance), Shannon Specht (jumps), Brooke Coburn (sprints/hurdles/relays).

Penn. All the teams are well coached and have talented personnel.”

Curry’s mantra for the season is one percent better. If they do that, the wins will fall into place.

“We will measure our success on multiple levels, most importantly improving every day. Our daily message the entire off-season was one percent better,” Curry said. “That will continue to be the words we live by throughout the season. I expect us to win more games this year, and we hope to compete in district postseason play.”

Mifflin County Huskies

Record: 3-18 (0-14 MidPenn Keystone)

Coach: Wade Curry. Assistants: Glen Franklin, Dave Sheetz, Adam Sheetz, Don Lepley, Noah Wright, Chris Lehman, Nathan Poche.

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EAST JUNIATA

Boys basketball

Dec. 3 @Lourdes Regional

WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES

JUNIATA

Girls basketball

Dec. 5 vs Mifflinburg 7:30 PM

Dec. 8 vs Midd-West 7:30 PM

Dec. 12 vs Newport 7:30 PM

Dec. 15 @St. Joe’s 7:30 PM

Dec. 17 @Southern Huntingdon

6:30 PM

Dec. 19 vs Greenwood 7:30 PM

Dec. 22 @Upper Dauphin 7:30 PM

Dec. 28 vs Central Mountain at Penns Valley (Holiday Tournament)

TBA

Dec. 29 Holiday Tournament at Penns Valley TBA

Jan. 5 @East Juniata 7:30 PM

Jan. 9 vs Susquenita 7:30 PM

Jan. 12 @Halifax 7:30 PM

Jan. 14 @Bellefonte 7:30 PM

Jan. 17 vs Line Mountain

7:30 PM

Jan. 19 vs Juniata Christian

7:30 PM

Jan. 20 @Newport 7:30 PM

Jan. 24 vs St. Joe’s 7:30 PM

Jan. 27 @Greenwood 7:30 PM

Jan. 28 vs Penns Valley 4 PM

Jan. 31 vs Millersburg 7:30 PM

Feb. 3 vs East Juniata 7:30 PM

Feb. 7 @Selinsgrove 7:30 PM

Girls basketball

PM

Dec. 14 vs Danville 7:30 PM

Dec. 15 @Newport 7:30 PM

Dec. 19 vs St. Joe’s

Dec. 22 @Greenwood 7:30 PM

Jan. 5 vs Juniata 7:30 PM

Jan. 7 @Midd-West 2 PM

Jan. 9 @Line Mountain 7:30 PM

Jan. 12 vs Millersburg 7:30 PM

Jan. 14 @Philipsburg-Osceola

4:15 PM

Jan. 17 @Upper Dauphin 7:30 PM

Jan. 18 @Bald Eagle Area 7:30 PM

Jan. 20 vs Susquenita 7:30 PM

Jan. 24 vs Newport 7:30 PM

Jan. 27 @St. Joe’s 7:30 PM

Jan. 28 vs Bellefonte 7:30 PM

Jan. 31 vs Greenwood 7:30 PM

Feb. 3 @Juniata 7:30 PM

Feb. 6 vs Juniata Christian 7:30 PM

Air rifle

Jan. 4 @DuBois 4 PM

Jan. 11 @Northern Cambria 4 PM

Jan. 16 @Governor Mifflin 1 PM

Boys basketball

Dec. 6 vs West Perry 7:30 PM

Dec. 9 vs Mount Union (tournament at Southern Huntingdon), 6 PM

Dec. 10 Tournament at Southern Huntingdon, TBA

Dec. 13 vs Newport 7:30 PM

Dec. 16 @St. Joe’s 7:30 PM

Dec. 20 vs Greenwood 7:30 PM

Dec. 22 vs Bellefonte 7:30 PM

Dec. 28 vs Central Mountain at Penns Valley H.S. (Holiday Tournament) 3:30 PM

Dec. 29 Holiday Tournament at Penns Valley H.S. TBA

Jan. 3 @Susquenita 7:30 PM

Jan. 6 @East Juniata 7:30 PM

Jan. 10 vs Upper Dauphin

7:30 PM

Jan. 12 vs Mifflinburg 7:30 PM

Jan. 13 @Halifax 7:30 PM

Jan. 16 vs Line Mountain

7:30 PM

Jan. 17 @Midd-West 7:30 PM

Jan. 19 @Newport 7:30 PM

Jan. 23 vs St. Joe’s 7:30 PM

Jan. 26 @Greenwood 7:30 PM

Jan. 28 vs Penns Valley 7:30 PM

Jan. 30 vs Millersburg 7:30 PM

Feb. 2 vs East Juniata 7:30 PM

Wrestling

Dec. 3 Wyalusing Gary Woodruff

Memorial TBA

Dec. 14 vs Halifax

7 PM

Dec. 17 Panther Holiday Classic

TBA

Dec. 18 Panther Holiday Classic

TBA

Dec. 21 @Upper Dauphin

7 PM

Dec. 29 Newport Holiday Duals

TBA

Jan. 4 @Line Mountain

7 PM

Jan. 7 Juniata Duals

TBA

Jan. 11 vs Newport

7 PM

Jan. 21 Juniata Duals

TBA

Jan. 24 @Columbia Montour AVT

S 7 PM

Jan. 25 vs Altoona

7 PM

Jan. 27 @West Branch H.S. (Ultimate Warrior Tournament) TBA

Jan. 28 @West Branch H.S. (Ultimate Warrior Tournament) TBA

MT. UNION

Wrestling

Dec. 2 Inter-County Conference

Tournament@Claysburg 4 PM

Dec. 3 Inter-County Conference

Tournament@Claysburg 9 AM

Dec. 13 vs Southern Huntingdon

6 PM

Dec. 15 @Bellwood-Antis 6 PM

Dec. 16 Panther Holiday Classic@ Mt. Aloysius 10:30 AM

Dec. 17 Panther Holiday Classic@ Mt. Aloysius 9 AM

Dec. 20 vs Moshannon Valley

6 PM

Dec. 22 @Huntingdon 6 PM

Jan. 3 vs Tussey Mountain 6 PM

Jan. 5 vs Glendale 6 PM

Jan. 7 @Line Mountain Duals

9 AM

Jan. 10 @West Branch 6 PM

Jan. 12 @Curwensville 6 PM

Jan. 13 @Mid-winter Mayhem

Tournament TBD

Jan. 17 @Northern Bedford 6 PM

Jan. 19 vs Everett 6 PM

Jan. 27 @Ultimate Warrior Tournament TBD

Jan. 28 @Ultimate Warrior Tournament TBD

Girls basketball

Dec. 2 @McConnellsburg 7:30 PM

Dec. 5 @Fannett Metal 7 PM

Dec. 6 vs Huntingdon 7:30 PM

Dec. 12 vs West Branch 7:30 PM

Dec. 14 @Penns Valley 7:30 PM

Dec. 16 @Williamsburg 7:30 PM

Dec. 19 vs Glendale 7:30 PM

Dec. 21 @Claysburg 7:30 PM

Dec. 23 vs Moshannon Valley

7:30 PM

Dec. 27 Lions Christmas Tournament @Juniata College 3 PM

Dec. 28 Lions Christmas Tournament @ Juniata College TBD

Jan. 6 @Juniata Valley 7:30 PM

Jan. 10 @Bellwood-Antis 7:30 PM

Jan. 13 vs Curwensville 7:30 PM

Jan. 19 @West Branch 7:30 PM

Jan. 23 vs Williamsburg 7:30 PM

Jan. 26 @Glendale 7:30 PM

Jan. 30 @Moshannon Valley 7:30 PM

Feb. 1 vs Northern Bedford 7:30 PM

Feb. 2 vs Juniata Valley 7:30 PM

Feb. 6 vs Bellwood-Antis 7:30 PM

Feb. 9 @Curwensville 7:30 PM

Boys basketball

Dec. 7 @Huntingdon 7:30 PM

Dec. 9 Tip-off tournament@Southern Huntingdon 6 PM

Dec. 10 Tip-off tournament@ Southern Huntingdon TBD

Dec. 12 @West Branch 7:30 PM

Dec. 15 vs Williamsburg 7:30 PM

Dec. 19 @Glendale 7:30 PM

Dec. 22 @Moshannon Valley 7:30 PM

Dec. 27 Lions Christmas Tournament@Juniata College 6 PM

Dec. 28 Lions Christmas Tournament@Juniata College TBD

Jan. 6 vs Juniata Valley 7:30 PM

Jan. 9 vs Bellwood-Antis 7:30 PM

Jan. 10 @Penns Valley 7:30 PM

Jan. 12 @Curwensville 7:30 PM

Jan. 16 vs Claysburg 7:30 PM

Jan. 20 vs West Branch 7:30 PM

Jan. 24 @Williamsburg 7:30 PM

Jan. 27 vs Glendale 7:30 PM

Jan. 31 vs Moshannon Valley 7:30 PM

Feb. 3 @Juniata Valley 7:30 PM

Feb. 7 @Bellwood-Antis 7:30 PM

Feb. 10 vs Curwensville 7:30 PM

MIDD-WEST

Wrestling

Dec. 15 @Mifflinburg 7 PM

Dec. 22 @Lewisburg 7 PM

Dec. 28 Battle at the Bridge 9 AM

Jan. 5 vs Central Columbia 7 PM

Jan. 10 vs Danville 7 PM

Jan. 13 Cavalier Duals 9 AM

Jan. 19 @Milton 7 PM

Jan. 20 Coal Cracker 9 AM

Jan. 26 vs Montoursville 7 PM

Jan. 27 Ultimate Warrior 9 AM

Feb. 4 Rally in the Valley 9 AM

Girls basketball

Dec. 2 Millville Tip-Off Tournament 7 PM

Dec. 5 vs Columbia-Montour VT

6 PM

Dec. 8 @Juniata 6 PM

Dec. 13 @Benton 6 PM

Dec. 19 vs Northumberland Christian 6 PM

Dec. 29 Montgomery Christmas

Tournament 7:30 PM

Jan. 3 @Shamokin 6 PM

Jan. 6 vs Montoursville

6 PM

Jan. 7 vs East Juniata 2 PM

Jan. 10 vs Mifflinburg

6 PM

Jan. 13 vs Milton 6 PM

Jan. 17 @Central Columbia

6 PM

Jan. 19 vs Meadowbrook Chris-

tian 6 PM

Jan. 21 vs Shamokin 12 PM

Jan. 25@Montoursville 6 PM

Jan. 28 @Mifflinburg 6 PM

Jan. 30 vs St. John Neumann

MIFFLIN COUNTY

Boys basketball