The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
Anthony Caracciolo

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer

Anthony Caracciolo

Grade 12

Years in BluePrint: 1

What I hope to do this year: I want to meet the goal of publishing 2 articles per week.

Outside activities: Basketball and Spanish club

Why did you take BluePrint: I want to improve my writing skills and be more involved with the school.

 

All content by Anthony Caracciolo
Pitcher Curtis Shedlock and utility player Chase Plummer were two rising stars for the B-A baseball team as freshmen.

Athlete of the Week: Chase Plummer and Curtis Shedlock

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
Gabe Thompson waits for the handoff in the 400 relay at a meet in April.

Athlete of the Week: Gabe Thompson

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Dalton Poorman was already B-A's top returning pole vaulter, but this year he has emerged as the team's best triple jumper, as well.

Athlete of the Week Dalton Poorman

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Connor Bardell won the 400 against Clearfield and Penns Valley to lead B-A's boys to a pair of wins last week.

Track and field teams defeat Clearfield and Penns Valley

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Kole Dickinson won both hurdle events in B-A's meet Tuesday's meet against Philipsburg-Osceola and Central.

Track teams sweep P-O, boys fall to Central

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Vincent Cacciotti and Corry Shanafelt will both be speaking at commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024. Vincent learned this week he had earned the distinction of valedictorian, while Shanafelt was named salutatorian. Commencement ceremonies take place May 30.

B-A reveals the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Class of 2024

Anthony Caracciolo
April 12, 2024
Several BluePrint staff members were recently honored with awards from the Pa. Press Club student journalism awards. They are, from left to right, Morgan Kienzle, Chloe Brown, Olivia Hess, and Jordan Hescox.

Blueprint writers earn PA Press Club recognition

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Josh Dorminy had 3 hits and an RBI in B-A's loss to Philipsburg-Osceola.

Blue Devils continue to score but lose to PO

Jordan Hescox and Anthony Caracciolo
March 26, 2024
Kole Dickinson is preparing for a big senior track season after tasting success as a junior.

Athlete of the Week: Kole Dickinson

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
Palynn Gregg will be B-A's primary pitcher this season.

Athlete of the Week: Palynn Gregg

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
Kole Dickinson is one of the top returners for boys track team this season.

Season Preview: Boys track and field

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
Lily Gerwert led B-A in points and rebounds in a playoff loss to Portage, but she was sidelined for stretches with foul trouble.

Lady Blue Devils lose in District 6 semi-finals

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
The Bellwood-Antis Bocce team recently finished its season with a 2-1-2 record.

Athlete of the Week: Unified bocce team

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Spencer Dunklebarger is wrapping up a successful career swimming at Tyrone. He was recently recognized on the team's Senior Night.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Spencer Dunklebarger

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Coach Mertiff gives instruction during B-A's win Friday over Central Cambria.

Basketball teams sweep Central Cambria

Zach Pier and Anthony Caracciolo
February 5, 2024
Connor Bardell and the Blue Devil basketball team dropped a mercy rule decision to Hollidaysburg on Wednesday.

Hoops teams drop LHAC contests

Zach Pier and Anthony Caracciolo
February 1, 2024
B-A's Evalyna Aiken recently celebrated Senior Night as a member of the Tyrone/B-A/BG swim team.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Evalyna Aiken

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Chloe Hammond led the Lady Devils with 16 in a close win over Central.

Lady Devils defeat the Dragons

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
B-A's girls basketball team survived a scare Monday against Tyrone.

Lady Blue Devils come back to beat Tyrone

Anthony Caracciolo
January 17, 2024
Bellwood vs Somerset 12/8/23

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Holden Schreier

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
Lily Gerwert has upped her production on both ends of the floor this season.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lilly Gerwert

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
January 5, 2024
Lily Gerwert gets big against the Lady Eagles in the Reliance Bank Holiday Tournament.

Lady Devils lose in Reliance championship

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
January 3, 2024
Junior Leigha Clapper hit double figures twice last week in wins over Huntingdon and Philipsburg-Osceola.

Lady Devils win in blowout over P-O

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Marissa Cacciotti works in the post against Somerset.

Girl’s Basketball wins in home opener

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Leigha Clapper was BA's leading scorer in a loss to Hollidaysburg on Wednesday.

Lady Blue Devils fall to Hollidaysburg

Anthony Caracciolo
December 7, 2023
2023-2024 Girls Basketball team photo

Season Preview: Girl’s Basketball

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Carter Clabaugh is a three-sport athlete coming up in the middle school.

Athlete of the Week: Carter Clabaugh

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Chance Schreier lined up on defense, ready to get to the quarterback.

Athlete of the Week: Chance Schreier

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Freshman Julie Kraft had a top-10 finish in B-A's victory over Tyrone.

Girls cross country wins big over Tyrone

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Sophie Damiano is in her first season as the volleyball coach.

Coaches Spotlight: Sophie Damiano

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Alex McCartney has a 1,000-yard season in his sights as a freshman running back for the Blue Devils.

Athlete of the Week: Alex McCartney

Anthony Caracciolo
October 6, 2023
Addy Turek is a three-sport athlete who is currently leading the volleyball team.

Athlete of the Week: Addalyn Turek

Anthony Caracciolo
September 29, 2023
Martin Fatzinger is leading the way for the cross country team.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Martin Fatzinger

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
Mr. Hunter is in his second season as coach of the cross country team.

Coaches Spotlight: Mr. Hunter

Anthony Caracciolo
September 19, 2023
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The co-op soccer team is in search of its first win.

B-A sports round up

Jordan Hescox, Zach Pier, and Anthony Caracciolo
September 14, 2023
The first Athlete of the Week, Ethan Johnston.

Athlete of the Week: Ethan Johnston

Anthony Caracciolo
September 7, 2023
Briley Campbell scored two goals in the girls soccer team's win over Bald Eagle Area.

Soccer teams open season

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
August 31, 2023
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