http://www.tribune-democrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002803.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002803.html This time, Johnstown would not be denied.The Trojans (8-3) built an early lead then held off a second-half Hollidaysburg rally to capture the District 6 Class AAA football championship Friday night at Mansion Park, unseating the defending champion Golden Tigers 21-14.“It’s a great feeling,” said Johnstown coach Kevin Marabito, whose team had fallen to Hollidaysburg in last year’s title tilt. “These kids worked so hard. They deserved what they got. That’s what this year is all about. A championship drive comes down to that last drive and our kids sucked it up and our defense stepped in as it has all year and they stepped in at the last minute and stopped them.” Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002530.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002530.html In the moments after Scott Thomas missed an extra point on Conemaugh Township’s first touchdown in Friday’s District 5 Class A championship game, Indians coach Sam Zambanini approached the senior placekicker.“I told him to keep his head up because we might need him,” Zambanini said after Thomas squeezed a 19-yard field goal just inside the far upright with 5 seconds left in the Indians’ 21-20 comeback win over defending champion Windber.“I never envisioned at that point we would need him in that way,” Zambanini said. “He sure came through in a big way.” Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:23:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002352.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002352.html The undefeated Forest Hills Rangers are playing for another District 6-AA title.The Rangers took advantage of some key turnovers by Richland, and Nick Dudukovich put together an outstanding rushing performance with 260 yards on 29 carries, scoring three touchdowns, as the Rangers overwhelmed the Rams, 32-7. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002224.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002224.html A record-setting standout performance by senior running back Josh Seidel propelled Bishop McCort to a berth in next week’s District 6-A championship game as the unbeaten Crimson Crushers defeated visiting Penns Manor 45-21 Friday night at Point Stadium. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:20:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002107.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325002107.html Bedford scored early Friday and never relinquished that lead to keep its postseason hopes alive with a 29-6 victory over Westinghouse in a PIAA sub-regional playoff game at Cupples Stadium. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001908.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001908.html The Johnstown Chiefs were defeated by the Charlotte Checkers 7-4 on Friday evening at the Time Warner Cable Arena to begin their three-game southern road trip. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:17:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001802.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001802.html Ryan Link’s technical fall to start the match helped No. 10-ranked Pitt-Johnstown build a 12-0 lead after three matches en route to a 27-12 season-opening victory over No. 16 West Liberty University on Friday. UPJ is now 1-0. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001558.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001558.html Two area juggernauts will meet tonight in a much-anticipated District 6 Class A semifinal.Second-seeded Bellwood-Antis (10-0) will host third-seeded Portage (10-0) in a battle of undefeated squads that is expected to be played in front of a packed house. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001252.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001252.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001132.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_325001132.html The Red Flash can play the role of spoiler. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235856.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235856.html Phil DeMarco has spent all season trying to improve his team’s defense.The Windber coach has tried different looks and different players, but with his Ramblers set to face rival Conemaugh Township in the District 5 Class A championship game at Berlin tonight, he’s done tinkering. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:57:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235753.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235753.html The finalists will be the same as last year when tonight’s District 6 Class AAA championship game kicks off at Mansion Park in Altoona.But Johnstown coach Kevin Marabito hopes the storyline changes, at least in the second half of the top-seeded Trojans’ 7 p.m. game against second-seeded Hollidaysburg. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:56:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235702.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235702.html Richland will play Forest Hills for the fourth time in the Rams’ past 15 games dating to last season.When the Rams and the top-seeded, undefeated Rangers clash at 7 tonight in Sidman, it will be the second meeting in the District 6 Class AA playoffs in as many seasons. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:56:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235605.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235605.html Ken Salem is no different than 10 other coaches who prepared for their respective games against Heritage Conference power Penns Manor.The Bishop McCort coach noticed the Comets’ freshman phenom at quarterback, Danny Ferens. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235455.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/localsports/local_story_323235455.html Bedford coach Dan Smith and his District 5 Class AA champions aren’t sure exactly what to expect in tonight’s PIAA play-in round against Pittsburgh City League opponent Westinghouse.The Bisons (5-6) and Bulldogs (3-6) will meet at 7 p.m. at Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh.