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Meyersdale boys, Berlin Brothersvalley girls capture ICC track and field championships
LOYSBURG — The boys' Inter-County Conference team champion was determined in thrilling fashion on Monday at Northern Bedford County High School. Everett, along conference newcomer Meyersdale, battled all day. But it was senior stalwart Tristin Ohler who came from behind on the final leg of the 4x400 relay to lift the Red Raiders to a narrow victory. ...
Softball Game Preview: Meyersdale Leaves Home
Meyersdale is 10-0 against Rockwood since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Meyersdale Red Raiders will head out on the road to face off against the Rockwood Rockets at 4:00 p.m. Meyersdale is looking to tack on another W to their 15-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Baseball Recap: Spencer Whitfield can't quite lead Meyersdale over Everett
Meyersdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Everett Warriors by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meyersdale of the 10-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Griffith, Thomas voted Somerset County Athlete of the Week for April 29 to May 4
North Star baseball player Glendon Griffith was voted Daily American Somerset County Male Athlete of the Week while Somerset softball player Brooklynn Thomas was selected Female Athlete of the Week for their efforts April 29 to May 4. Griffith tossed a no-hitter in a 15-0 win over Berlin Brothersvalley. He also drove in three runs in the game. ...
Top Somerset County baseball, softball and tennis performers for May 6-11
Athlete of the Week North Star baseball player Glendon Griffith was voted Daily American Somerset County Male Athlete of the Week while Somerset softball player Brooklynn Thomas was selected Female Athlete of the Week for their efforts April 29 to May 4. Griffith tossed a no-hitter in a 15-0 win over Berlin Brothersvalley. He...
Somerset athletes have success at LHAC track and field championships
LORETTO — You don’t get to become a dynasty without being able to overcome a little adversity here and there. The Somerset Area High School girls’ 4x100 meter relay knows all about that. The Golden Eagles entered the Laurel Highlands Conference Track and Field Championships looking to...
Soccer Game Preview: Mountain Ridge Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Mountain Ridge is heading back home. They will take on the Salt Lake Academy Griffins at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game. Mountain...
Woe is Wednesday: Patriots Can't Catch a Break, Fall to 0-4 in Midweek Games
ALTOONA, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were shut out by the Altoona Curve by a score of 3-0 on Wednesday night at PNG Field, managing just three hits and four walks. The loss drops the Patriots to 0-4 on Wednesdays this season, the only day of the week when they have yet to win a game. It also signals the third time this season the Patriots have been shut out. At two hours and two minutes, the game was the Patriots’ shortest contest of the season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Trystan Vrieling (6.0 IP,...
Patriots Begin Road Trip to Altoona with Win Over the Curve
ALTOONA, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Altoona Curve by a score of 8-1 on Tuesday afternoon at PNG Field behind a stellar pitching effort by Bailey Dees and an offensive clinic by designated hitter Agustin Ramieez. The win marked Somerset’s third straight, their longest win streak this season. The Patriots are now four games out of first place in the Northeastern Division of the Eastern League, with a record of 13-14. The Curve fall to 6-22.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Patriots played before their largest crowd of the season. The announced...
Baseball Recap: Meyersdale triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Ryan Sechler
Meyersdale can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They never let the Ferndale Yellow Jackets onto the board and left with an 11-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Meyersdale considering their two-run performance the game before. Ryan...
Patriots Notebook 5/7: You Can Call Me Altoona
Bridgewater, New Jersey – After a misty rainstorm washed away their series finale against New Hampshire on Sunday, the Patriots earned their first series win since opening weekend against Richmond by taking three-of-five from the Fisher Cats last week. Sitting at two games under .500 at 12-14, Somerset will pack their bags and make the 270-mile trek west to Altoona, Pennsylvania to take on the Curve, who at just 6-21 overall, have the Eastern League’s worst record. The Pittsburgh affiliate had lost 15 consecutive games before defeating Harrisburg 6-2 on Sunday.
Baseball Recap: Turkeyfoot Valley Area comes up short despite Bryce Nicholson's strong performance
Turkeyfoot Valley Area lost against Hancock two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams lost 10-2 to the Hancock Panthers. Turkeyfoot Valley Area has not had much luck with Hancock recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Baseball Game Preview: Somerset Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Somerset is heading back home. They will take on the Chestnut Ridge Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Somerset is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like...
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