July 08, 2009 12:00 am
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BASEBALL
AAABA
Martella’s 4
Delweld 1
The top two squads in the league squared off at Roxbury Park on Tuesday, marking the end of the holiday break, with Martella’s Pharmacy downing Delweld.
Colin Harrington was
3-for-4, including a pair of doubles, scored a run and drove in one for the Pharmacy.
Mike LeViseur went 2-for-3, driving in two runs and blasting a solo home run in the fifth for Martella’s, which also got a double from Jon Kirby.
Ryan Zamiskie struck out six, scattering four hits in a complete-game victory on the mound.
Matt Cornetti had two hits for Delweld and drove in the run.
Martella’s extended its lead over Delweld to two games in the standings and holds a 3-1 lead in the series thus far.
The two squads will battle again tonight at Point Stadium starting at 5:15, completing a suspended game from June 11. Delweld leads that game 5-2 in the fourth inning.
Martella’s and Delweld will then play their regular scheduled game following the first game.
HOCKEY
Two F.H. players head to Keystone Games
Two hockey players from Forest Hills High School have been chosen to play for the central division for the Keystone State Games set for July 31 and Aug. 1-2 in York.
Seth Fry, a goalie for Forest Hills, is in 10th grade and will be on the bantam team. Dustin Wirick, a senior, will be on the age 18 and under squad.
Fry and Wirick also play for the Johnstown Jets summer program.
TRIATHLON
YMCA will hold 9th triathlon on July 18
The ninth annual Johnstown YMCA Triathlon sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be held on July 18.
The event features a 400 meter swim, a 21-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run. This is a USAT sanctioned event with chip timing.
After the mandatory pre-race meeting at 7:30 a.m., the triathlon will begin at 8 with staggered start times and 12-minute waves in the YMCA pool.
Runners will transition to their bicycles in the parking area next to the YMCA building. The bike course will travel through downtown Johnstown, follow route 403 along the Conemaugh Gap, over Route 711 to Route 56, along the other side of the Conemaugh Gap, back through town to finish at the YMCA transition area. The participants will then dismount the bicycle and run the 3.1 miles out to the Greater Johnstown High School and back to the YMCA finish line.
The race is open to individuals as well as relay teams. Individual registration is $45, $30 for each relay team member. The race will be limited to 184 participants.
Race-day registrations will be an additional $5 fee and will be accepted if slots are still available. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female winners, top three male and female in each age category and first place in relay categories.
Proceeds from this event benefit YMCA youth and family programs and help to fund scholarship memberships at the YMCA.
Registration forms are available at the Greater Johnstown YMCA, 100 Haynes Street, (814) 535-8381, on the YMCA website.
The YMCA is also looking for volunteers for the Triathlon event. Volunteers are needed for traffic control, water stops and timers. Volunteers receive $20 in Y-Bucks, good toward any YMCA membership or service. If interested in being a volunteer contact the YMCA.
FOOTBALL
Rison, White to hold football camp at UPJ
Andre Rison, a five-time all-pro receiver and Super Bowl champion, will be hosting a football camp for wide receivers and running backs at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown on July 15 and 16.
Rison was a first round draft pick in 1989 for the Indian-apolis Colts and played 12 seasons in the NFL.
He finished his career with 84 touchdowns and more than 10,000 receiving yards, landing him at the top of all-time receivers in the NFL.
In the 1997 Super Bowl, Rison scored the opening touchdown on a 54-yard pass from Brett Farve that electrified the crowd and helped Green Bay beat the New England Patriots.
At Michigan State, Rison lettered in three sports – football, basketball and track. Rison finished his career at Michigan State as the school’s all-time leading receiver with 146 receptions for 2,992 yards and
20 touchdowns.
He also set single season records with the Spartans. As a senior he gained 252 yards and scored three touchdowns against Georgia in the Gator Bowl to earn him the MVP honor. During his junior year, Rison helped lead Michigan State to its most recent Rose Bowl championship.
Rison has been coaching with the Elite Football University for the past two seasons, traveling the country coaching top high school receivers. Rison is coaching in the youth and high school Army All-American Games. Rison also provides his selection of top-unranked receivers in the country and privately trains college and professional athletes.
Joining Rison at the camp will be first round draft pick, Pro Bowler and Michigan State running back, Lorenzo White.
White will be teaching his expertise with the running backs, having played seven years in the NFL, six with the Houston Oilers.
White holds the individual record at Michigan State University in rushing, 4887 yards for his career and 2066 yards in a single season.
Registration for the UPJ camp begins at 7:15 a.m. The camp includes both classroom and field instruction and is open to wide receivers and running backs of all ages.
Information: Janel Strittmatter at 814-341-6668 or thebestwidereceiverschool@yahoo.com.
VOLLEYBALL
Oldham chooses Mount Aloysius
Bishop Carroll setter Lauren Oldham has chosen to attend Mount Aloysius and play volleyball.
Oldham, daughter of Herb and Lori Oldham of Nanty Glo, is a two-year Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference all-conference player and 2008 PIAA District 6 Class A all-district second-team selection.
Oldham had more than 1,000 career assists for the Huskies. During 2009, she led her team to a
9-7 LHAC record and a first-round home playoff game. She recorded 365 assists, 218 digs, 119 service points and 48 kills during her senior season. She also was named as an Altoona Mirror athlete of the week and a Tribune Democrat athlete of the month, as well as Most Valuable Player on her team.
“Lauren has volleyball stamped on her heart, and she has heart and soul for the sport,” said Bishop Carroll coach Joe Skura. "Her decision to play volleyball at the college level is only a natural one, as she is a natural volleyball player.”
Mount Aloysius competes in the Alleghany Mountain Collegiate Conference under second-year head coach Brianna Baker.
"Lauren is going to be a big part of our offense next year," Baker said. "She will be setting, and her quickness and aggressiveness will give us the spark we need on defense. I look for her to be a team leader and to take control on the court. She will fit well with the group I already have coming in."
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