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Sportsbeat Game of the Week: Forest Hills at Clearfield preview
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) – A big battle is brewing on the gridiron in Clearfield on Friday. The Bison are hosting Forest Hills in a showdown between 1-0 teams. “We’re excited for this game,” Clearfield head coach Myles Caragein said. Both teams have high expectations this season after both finishing with eight wins last year. The […]
Windber football grabs first win of season with dominant offensive night vs. Curwensville
WINDBER — The Windber football team was out of sorts and uncomfortable in its Week 1 setback at Glendale. The Ramblers responded in a big way in Week 2. Senior Luke Hostetler rushed for 168 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries Friday night, while running mate R.J. Tallion added 106 yards in...
Week 2 high school football: North Star improves to 2-0 while 4 Somerset County teams fall
In Boswell, North Star rallied in the second half and the defense held Juniata Valley scoreless to earn a 26-19 victory to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2017. "It was a good team win," said North Star coach Bob Landis. "We are playing as a team this year. The defensive...
Saint Francis celebrates opening of new aviation education center on campus
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Thursday, Saint Francis University held a ribbon-cutting and “building blessing” ceremony for its aviation education center. Faculty, trustees, elected officials, and the wider St. Francis community met for the opening ceremony for the newest building on campus. The new building is,...
St. Francis University takes flight with aviation program
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Classes have started up for the fall semester at St. Francis University and some students are getting a look into the aviation industry. The institution offers over 100 programs to study, ranging from different areas of work. This year, the university took flight with a brand new program designed around […]
Penn Highlands announces addition of men's & women's wrestling
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Thursday, a local college announced the addition of two new athletic programs for the fall 2025 season. Next year, Penn Highlands will be on the mat as they'll have both a men's and women's wrestling team. While it's still early in the process,...
Hopewell Football Looking for First 2-0 Start Since 2016
It’s another Friday night of high school football as the Hopewell Vikings will look to build upon their opening night win over Riverside. As will be the case be with every opponent the rest of the season, the challenge will be difficult. The Vikings will have their first road game of the season as they travel to Lawrence County to take on the New Castle Red Hurricanes.
Hopewell HS Boys Soccer Open Season with 8-0 Shutout Over Ellwood City
Much optimism surrounds the future of the Hopewell High School Boys’ soccer program. Following a playoff appearance and win last season, new Hopewell head coach Nathan Richter takes over and brings a new style of play and plenty of winning experience. It also helps that the core of this...
Bishop McCort-Carrol vs Bishop Guilfoyle Preview
The second week of high school football is here and tonight the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders travel to Johnstown to take on the Bishop McCort-Carroll Crushers. Both teams are 1-0 and are looking to get a second win on the year. The original game time for this game was for 7 PM, but has been moved to 8 PM.
Hopewell School Board hires new members to staff and accepts several resignations
(Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio, Published on August 30, 2024 at 10:01 A.M.) The Hopewell School Board recently hired new staff members as well as accepting several resignations. Nancy Daltorio was named the high school’s English Language Arts chairman, Laura Newton was hired to teach English Language Arts at the high school, Jenna Adams will teach halftime cyber school and half-time special education, and Madeline Richardson will teach special education at Hopewell Elementary School. Karen Talik and Beverly Reed were hired as paraprofessionals for the high school as well. Some staff changes were made with bus and van drivers, including a few resignations.
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