Buck Frank

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Ex-Claysburg QB coaching team in semis at Mansion Park

Nov 26, 2024 | altoonamirror.com | Buck Frank

By Buck [email protected] Park Stadium will be the site of three PIAA football semifinal games this weekend, and the first of those three will feature a local connection. Victor Ridenour, a 1995 Claysburg-Kimmel High School graduate, is the head coach of Lampeter-Strasburg, which will face Thomas Jefferson in a Class 4A semifinal clash at 1 p.m. Friday at Mansion Park.
Haigh heads to Utah for senior season

Aug 19, 2024 | altoonamirror.com | Buck Frank

Division I recruit starred at GuilfoyleBy Buck [email protected] the top returning boys basketball player in the area will not play his senior season in Pennsylvania. Jude “Danny” Haigh confirmed on Monday he has moved to Utah to finish his scholastic career after starring for three seasons at Bishop Guilfoyle Academy.
Center should be attention of Steelers

Apr 24, 2024 | altoonamirror.com | Buck Frank

By Buck [email protected] Pittsburgh Steelers possessed one glaring need when free agency began last month. And they didn’t address it. With the NFL Draft beginning tonight in Detroit, the Steelers technically don’t have a starting center on their roster. That’s why the team should be thinking in that direction when they select their first pick at No. 20 — barring a trade.
Martinsburg native to compete in Iditarod sled-dog race

Feb 27, 2024 | standard-journal.com | Buck Frank

MARTINSBURG — Jeff Reid developed a sense of adventure at a young age growing up in Martinsburg and listening to his grandfather tell stories about his time in the Korean War. Reid played various team sports for the Spring Cove School District during his youth and enjoyed hunting and fishing. That thirst for unusual, exciting and dangerous endeavors led him on a journey that included a career in the Navy SEALs and now places Reid in a spot seemingly unimaginable for a Blair County native.
Martinsburg native to compete in Iditarod sled dog race

Feb 19, 2024 | dailycourier.com | Buck Frank

Jeff Reid developed a sense of adventure at a young age growing up in Martinsburg and listening to his grandfather tell stories about his time in the Korean War. Reid played various team sports for the Spring Cove School District during his youth and enjoyed hunting and fishing. That thirst for unusual, exciting and dangerous endeavors led him on a journey that included a career in the Navy SEALs and now places Reid in a spot seemingly unimaginable for a Blair County native.
Last year’s LL stars back together

Jul 18, 2023 | altoonamirror.com | Buck Frank

By Buck [email protected] the Babe Ruth Baseball 13 Prep Middle Atlantic Regional Tournament begins in Altoona on Thursday, many players on the host team will be familiar names to fans of area baseball. Nine of the 11 players from the 2022 Hollidaysburg Little League team that advanced all the way to the Little League World Series in Williamsport will be competing for the Altoona entry in the regional tournament, one of two Babe Ruth regionals in Altoona later this week.
Making the case for Addison

Apr 26, 2023 | altoonamirror.com | Buck Frank

By Buck [email protected] of the recent mock drafts predict the Steelers will select an offensive tackle or cornerback with their first pick in the NFL Draft tonight. The Steelers certainly have need at those positions, and they might have a chance with the 17th pick to get one of the top prospects at tackle or corner, or maybe even a highly regarded defensive lineman or edge rusher.