BOYS BASKETBALL
Chambersburg 61, Altoona 32: In an afternoon matinee Friday in Altoona, the Trojans’ defense ruled in the first half, producing a 35-9 halftime advantage, on the way to a dominating Mid Penn Commonwealth victory.
Stanley Lozius
“It was an unusual game in which the varsity played first and it was played in front of their entire student body, which made for a great atmosphere,” Chambersburg coach Shawn Shreffler said. “I thought we were really solid throughout the first half. Our defense led the way and we executed fairly well against their zone defense.”
J.J. Kelly scored 24 points, including 13 in the third period and Colton Cornwell tallied 10 of his 20 in the second period.
Shreffler said, “We got a really solid inside/outside punch from J.J. and Colt, but it was great to get contributions from our entire lineup today. Things opened up a little more in the third and they cut into the lead, but by the beginning of the fourth, it became a running clock, so it was a fairly quick basketball game.”
Stanley Lozius added 7 points for the Trojans (5-1, 3-1 MPC).
Chambersburg 61, Altoona 32
CHAMBERSBURG
Aedan Walker 0 0-0 0, Josh Rudy 0 0-0 0, Ayden Silvestre 2 0-0 4, Eli McDonald 0 0-0 0, Stanley Lozius 3 0-0 7, Ben Etter 0 0-0 0, Colton Cornwell 7 4-6 20, J.J. Kelly 11 2-3 24, Cooper Stockslager 1 0-0 2, Paolo Ayibotele 0 0-0 0, Landon Buhrman 1 2-2 4, Tyrell Hawkins 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 8-11 61.
ALTOONA
Dunkle 2 0-0 5, Greaser 2 0-2 4, Wagner 1 0-0 2, Simendinger 1 0-0 2, Hicks 2 0-0 5, White 2 0-0 4, Lowery 4 1-2 9. Totals 14 1-6 32.
Chambersburg 15 20 19 7 — 61
Altoona 6 3 16 7 — 32
3-point shots — Chbg 3 (Cornwell 2, Lozius); Alt 3 (Dunkle, Simendinger, Hicks).
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Altoona 64, Chambersburg 27: The Mountain Lions punished the Trojans in a brutal third period and took a commanding Mid Penn Commonwealth victory on Friday night at CASHS Field House.
Riley Evans
Altona led only 24-19 at the half against a Chambersburg missing a few players because of illness.
But in the decisive third quarter, the Mountain Lions held the Trojans (2-4, 1-3 MPC) scoreless, while piling up 24 points to bump their lead to 54-19.
Chambersburg coach Jamiur King said, “We were very much short-handed tonight, and Altoona is at the top of the division. They play fast and together. We have good spurts and possessions, and we will continue to work on expanding them. We started three freshmen tonight, so they are learning first-hand. Our growing pains will pay off.”
Riley Evans carried the Trojans, scoring 15 points and adding 17 rebounds.
“I sound like a broken record, but Riley continues to be our bright spot,” King said.
Altoona 64, Chambersburg 27
ALTOONA
Grace Standtmiller 1 0-0 3, Melana Eyer 4 1-2 10, Zaelinh Nguyen-Moore 2 0-0 4, Brionna Hudson 9 3-3 22, Allannah Heyward 1 0-2 3, Lanie Wilt 3 0-0 6, Raylin Eyer 1 2-2 5, Kendall Cogan 1 2-2 4, Samantha Harpster 3 0-0 7. Totals 25 8-11 64.
CHAMBERSBURG
Selena Warren 1 0-2 3, Britney Miller 0 0-0 0, Maddie Mills 2 0-0 5, Sophie Woy 0 0-0 0, Ellie Rife 0 0-0 0, Ayla Whiteley 1 0-0 2, Bella Noel 1 0-0 2, Riley Evans 7 1-3 15. Totals 12 1-5 26.
Altoona 14 10 24 10 — 64
Chambersburg 7 12 0 8 — 27
3-point shots — Alt 6 (Stanstmiller, M.Eyer, Hudson, Heyward, R.Eyer, Harpster); Chbg ().
GIRLS WRESTLING
Chambersburg 36, Greencastle-Antrim 24: The Trojans won 3 of the 4 bouts wrestled and three late forfeit wins enabled them to rally to beat the Blue Devils for their first-ever victory in the sport in a Mid Penn Conference match at G-A Friday night.
Hadyn Fritz
“It’s about growth and confidence, and I think you’re seeing that take off,” Chambersburg coach Josh Sherman said. “It was a good one to get us ready for our tournament (at Big Spring) tomorrow.”
Both teams picked up three forfeits, but the Trojans earned wins in 3 of the 4 bouts wrestled.
Jessica Li moved up a weight and pinned her foe in 2:21 after leading 3-2 after the first period.
At 130, Reagan Evans picked up her second pin of the season, and it took just 1:00 to finish her off.
Haydn Fritz was the third winner, sticking her opponent in 1:08 with a half nelson.
Trailing 24-18 in the team score after that pin, Chambersburg’s Mackenzie Miller (155), Aulana Stanton (170) and LillyBeth Alcantraras (190) took forfeit wins.
Sherman said, “Jessica moved up to wrestle a girls who was bigger and did well. Reagan is just very, very consistent.”
Chambersburg 36, Greencastle 24
112 — Jessica Li (Ch) p Aniuta Pavlii, 2:21
118 — Jazmin Corbin (GA) p Makayla Corwell, 0:32
124 — Rowan Shubert (GA) won by forfeit
130 — Reagan Evans (Ch) p Brandy Trail, 1:00
138 — Kathryn Bream (GA) won by forfeit
142 — Rachael Graham (GA) won by forfeit
148 — Haydn Fritz (Ch) p Aliyah Masser, 1:08
155 — Mackenzie Miller (Ch) won by forfeit
170 — Aulana Stanton (Ch) won by forfeit
190 — LilllyBeth Alcantaras (Ch) won by forfeit
Frank Barrientos
BOYS WRESTLING
Trojans sit in 4th place: After one day of the King of the Mountain Tournament at Central Mountain, Chambersburg has three wrestlers in Saturday’s quarterfinals and are in fourth place in a crowded team standings list.
Ashton Romberger (139), Jaccob Stoner (189) and Frank Barrientos (285) fought into the quarters with a pair of wins Friday. Barrientos needed only 1:02 to rack up two pins, one in 0:42 and the other in 0:20. He will face No. 2 seed Landon Morehart of Montoursville in he quarters.
No. 4 seed Romberger won by fall in both his bouts, pins in 1:22 and the second in 2:47. He will take on Beck Babb of Boyertown in the quarters.
At 189, Stoner scored a pin in the first round and took an 11-0 win in the second. He takes on No. 2 seed Hunter Snyder of Greater Latrobe.
Three other Trojans — Isaac Brambley (107), Zach Sherman (127) and Logan Mickey (152) — are still alive in the consolation rounds. The seven Chambersburg wrestlers who were eliminated still combined for a 10-14 record.