Sports briefs for March 31

NS 2, Shade 0

In Cairnbrook, North Star defeated Shade 2-0 in junior high volleyball action, Tuesday.

Set scores were 25-22 and 25-21.

Shade drops to 0-3 and hosts Windber, Wednesday.

Middlecreek seniors

The team of Mike Munsell, Rich Dom, Brett Tressler and Jake Knotts took first place on a scorecard tiebreaker with an 8-under par 63 in the Middlecreek men’s senior golf league on Tuesday.

In second, also at 8-under par 63, was Mike Shumaker, Bill Mosholder, Mark Nider and Jerry McFadden. Ron Saler, Tom Pletcher, Paul Tressler, Jerry Burden and Wayne Herbert finished third after shooting 7-under par 64.

The closest shot to the pin on hole No. 7 was won by Dave Williams, and the longest putt on hole No. 9, was made by Rich Dom. Doug Pritts made a hole-in-one on hole No. 5. The next scheduled golf day will be Monday.

Senior bowling

Top honors went to the team of Dave McQuade, Chris Cooper and Pam Brant after scattering 2,063 pins on Tuesday at Terrace Lanes.

Second place with 2,047 pins was taken by the team of Doc Glessner, Betty Carpenter and John Mostoller.

Third place with 1,950 pins was bowled by the team of Ethel Spoone, Chris Cooper and Mark Custer.

High series: Mark Custer 656, John Mostoller 610, Dave McQuade 535, Pam Brant 496, Doc Glessner 467, Chris Cooper 447.

High games: Mark Custer 242-223-191, John Mostoller 209-204-197, Chris Cooper 201, Dave McQuade 191, Pam Brant 186.

All seniors ages 50 and up are invited to bowl in this walk-in noncommittal activity where new teams are picked daily.

Fall and winter season bowling is held with names drawn at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. No-tap bowling format on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Call Terrace Lanes for more information at 814-445-3539.

PHCC to add new sports, host open house

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College announced the expansion of its athletics program to now include golf and women’s softball beginning in the fall semester in August.

With the recent addition of eSports, Black Bear athletics will now be offering seven athletic options for its students.

The offerings also include men’s basketball, bowling, cross country, and women’s volleyball programs.

In just ten years, Penn Highlands has produced over 130 WPCC All-Academic Team members, while also capturing two WPCC titles and two Region XX titles. The Black Bears were also home to an individual cross country champion at both the conference and regional levels.

Penn Highlands has also been honored with three Coach of the Year awards.

Penn Highlands made the decision to add these sports based on their ability to attract local athletes, as well as the opportunity to compete both locally and regionally.

To highlight athletics, Penn Highlands will be hosting an Athletics and eSports Open House on Sunday, April 11, from 1 to 3 p.m.

During this event, interested individuals will get to meet with coaches and assistants, the Director of Student Activities and Athletics, various college athletes and members of the Admissions Office.

RSVP is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome to attend.

To learn more or to RSVP, visit the events section of the college’s website at www.pennhighlands.edu/events or contact Admissions at 814-262-6400 or admissions@pennhighlands.edu.

Lady Knights softball clinic

The Laurel Highlands Lady Knights girls 18U travel softball team will be holding a softball clinic for girls ages 8-14 on Saturday, May 8, at the Somerset Little League Complex, located at 834 Madison Ave. in Somerset.

Attendees will be learning hitting and fielding skills from some of the best travel ball players and coaches.

Pre-pay before April 16 and the attendee will receive a free t-shirt. The $25 donation will benefit the Lady Knights.

If interested, contact Vic Giovanell at 814-977-3570 or Tim Mateljan at 814-442-0934.