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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
All content by Terry McCaulley
Amyra Snyder had 3 hits against Richland to help lead B-A's softball team into the District 6 2A semifnals.

[Photo] B-A starts play-off journey with a W over Richland

Jordan Hance
May 23, 2025
Parker Martin is one of the offensive leaders guiding B-A into the playoffs today against Richland.

[Photo] Lady Blue Devils prepare for playoffs

Adria Hockenburry, Staff Writer
May 19, 2025
Holden Schreier takes a relay handoff from Owen Stoltzfus at the District 6 championships on Wednesday. On Thursday, Holden placed third in the 400 to qualify for states.

[Photo] Schreier makes it to states in the 400

Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor
May 16, 2025
Ella Cherry hits the pit with a District championship jump at Mansion Park. Cherry won the girls triple jump, one of four events in which she will now compete at the PIAA championships.

[Photo] Lady Blue Devils finish second at Districts

Landon Sneath, Staff Writer
May 16, 2025
Emma Taneyhill became a District 6 champion Tuesday, winning the 2A title at Mansion Park in Altoona.

[Photo] Taneyhill wins District title in discus

Jake Baker, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025
Palynn Gregg got the win while also contributing two RBIs on a double.

[Photo] Lady Devils top Juniata Valley

Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor
May 12, 2025
Freshman Abby Claybaugh came through with the game-winning hit against Richland, giving the Lady Devils their second walk-off win this week.

[Photo] Lady Devils win thriller

Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor
May 2, 2025
Hayden Taylor and the B-A softball team earned their third win of the season yesterday with a walk-off victory over Central.

[Photo] Koozer walks it off for Devils

Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor
April 29, 2025
Freshman Ella Cherry takes her turn in the long jump at the BA Invitational. Cherry won the event with a distance of 16-9.

[Photo] Lady Devils win B-A Invitational; boys place fourth

Jake Baker, Staff Writer
April 29, 2025
Abby Claybaugh had B-A’s lone hit in the loss.

[Photo] Lady Devils hit skid

Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor
April 25, 2025
Freshman Karlie Sweigart had two hits for B-A against Tyrone. The Lady Devils lost 9-1.

[Photo] B-A falls on road

Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor
April 23, 2025
Palynn Greg returns as the softball team’s top pitcher. The Lady Devils expect big improvement from last year’s 4-15 campaign.

[Photo] Softball team expecting improvement in 2025

Matt Berkowitz and Cayden Pellegrine
March 14, 2025
Blake Pennington was one of two female swimmers from Bellwood-Antis to qualify for the District championships this year. She was joined by Julie Kraft, along with a strong contingent of underclassmen boys at the meet, which took place two weeks ago.

[Photo] Co-op swim team finishes 2nd

Zach Gonzalez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
Cameron Gallagher has qualified for Districts for two straight seasons as a member of the co-op swimming team.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Cameron Gallagher

Cayden Pellegrine, Sports Editor
March 3, 2025
Sophomore Cam Nelson is one of six B-A swimmers on the Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis co-op team to have qualified for the District championship meet this weekend.

[Photo] 6 B-A swimmers to compete in District championship

Zach Gonzalez, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
Freshman Izzy Sloey has been seeing her varsity minutes increase as the season has progressed and is thriving in her role.

[Photo] Athlete of The Week: Izzy Sloey

Cayden Pellegrine, Sports Editor
January 17, 2025
Jackson Dorminy drives past Ashton Walk for a layup in the Backyard Brawl against Tyrone last night in Bellwood. Dorminy finished with 18, but B-A lost its 11th straight game.

[Photo] Boys drop rivalry game

Matt Berkowitz, Sports Editor
January 16, 2025
Marissa Cacciotti defends Tyrone's Claire Lehman Monday in the Backyard Brawl at Tyrone. Cacciotti gave the Lady Devils some offensive production, but they still lost to their rivals for the second time.

[Photo] Lady Blue Devils on losing streak

Jake Baker, Staff Writer
January 15, 2025
Leigha Clapper looks to pass.

[Photo] B-A basketball teams compete in holiday tournament

Jake Baker and Zach Gonzalez
January 3, 2025
Matt Berkowitz hit .317 as a junior in spite of injuries, but he will be a pitcher when he plays at Mansfield.

[Photo] College Corner: Matt Berkowitz

Zach Gonzalez, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
Addy Turek had 20 kills to lead B-A over Tyrone 3 sets to 1.

[Photo] Bellwood takes the Backyard Brawl

October 11, 2024
B-A senior Jake Baker had 3 assists in the soccer team's shutout of Penn Cambria on Saturday.

[Photo] Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis soccer team beats Penn Cambria

Landon Sneath, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
B-A sophomore Noah Gulvas continued his scoring tear for the soccer team in its loss to PO.

[Photo] Soccer team falls to Mounties

Tanner Swogger, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Briley Campbell lets a kick fly against Huntingdon. The girls soccer team lost by a nose, falling 3-2.

[Photo] Girls soccer team falls to Huntingdon

Jake Baker, Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
Pitcher Curtis Shedlock and utility player Chase Plummer were two rising stars for the B-A baseball team as freshmen.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Chase Plummer and Curtis Shedlock

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
Kole Dickinson hurdling beautifully. Dickinson took third in both hurdling events at the District 6 championships to qualify for the state championship meet.

[Photo] Dickinson moves on to states

Connor Cobaugh, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
Avah Hassler celebrates with Julie Kraft and Marissa Cacciotti after running the anchor leg of the 4x400 relay at the District 6 2A championships yesterday at Mansion Park. The team qualified for finals on Wednesday.

[Photo] Runners succeed at day one of D6 championships

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
Senior Josh Dorminy has 6 hits in his last 7 at-bats.

[Photo] Baseball ended in a loss on Senior Night

Jordan Hescox, Staff Writer
May 9, 2024
Palynn Greg pitched in the game only giving up one earned run.

[Photo] Baseball and softball teams each pick up a loss

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024
Briley Campbell leaps into the pit during the triple jump at the Bellwood-Antis Invitational. Campbell was one of many athletes who had to wait a day for the final results of her placement in the 200 due to a timing malfunction.

[Photo] Runners awaiting times after B-A Invitational

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
May 1, 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.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week Dalton Poorman

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Dalton Poorman lands with the first place triple jump at Monday's Bellwood-Antis Invitational.

[Photo] Dickinson and Poorman lead Bellwood in 80th annual Bellwood-Antis Invitational

Zach Pier, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Vincent Cacciotti goes high for a ball against Tyrone in the Backyard Brawl.

[Photo] Blue Devils fall to Golden Eagles in Backyard Brawl

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Juliette Cuevas goes for the pin in her seventh place match at the PIAA championships in Hershey.

[Photo] Juliette Cuevas places in state tournament

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Cameron Gallagher was one of two B-A swimmers to advance to states on Tyrone's winning 200M freestyle relay team. He was joined by Spencer Dunklebarger.

[Photo] 2 B-A swimmers advance to states

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
Freshman Ned Smearman is one of 6 B-A swimmers competing in the District 6 championships this week.

[Photo] 6 Bellwood swimmers advance to Districts

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Spencer Dunklebarger is wrapping up a successful career swimming at Tyrone. He was recently recognized on the team's Senior Night.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Spencer Dunklebarger

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
B-A's Evalyna Aiken recently celebrated Senior Night as a member of the Tyrone/B-A/BG swim team.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Evalyna Aiken

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Coach Tyler Mertiff and the boys basketball team fell to 2-7 Friday.

[Photo] Boys and girls swept in double-header

Ethan Johnston and Zach Pier
January 9, 2024
Anthony Caracciolo and Holden Schreier look to double the ball against Tyrone.

[Photo] Blue Devils go 0-2 in holiday tournament

Ethan Johnston, Staff Writer
January 3, 2024
Lily Gerwert gets big against the Lady Eagles in the Reliance Bank Holiday Tournament.

[Photo] Lady Devils lose in Reliance championship

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
January 3, 2024
Carter Clabaugh is a three-sport athlete coming up in the middle school.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Carter Clabaugh

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Sophie Damiano is in her first season as the volleyball coach.

[Photo] Coaches Spotlight: Sophie Damiano

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Conner Bardell was recognized at Senior Night for the Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis co-op soccer team. He shared the moment with his father Chaye and his mother Billie Jo.

[Photo] Bardell recognized on Senior Night for the Golden Eagles

Jordan Hescox, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Kate Heisler, Hannah McClellan, Carena Eamigh, and Allison Nycum have become leaders on the co-op tennis team.

[Photo] Four B-A seniors wind down tennis careers

Kevin Liang, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
The co-op soccer team is in search of its first win.

[Photo] B-A sports round up

Jordan Hescox, Zach Pier, and Anthony Caracciolo
September 14, 2023
Briley Campbell scored two goals in the girls soccer team's win over Bald Eagle Area.

[Photo] Soccer teams open season

Anthony Caracciolo, Staff Writer
August 31, 2023
Ethan Norris finished a successful wrestling career last weeks with an appearance at Regionals.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ethan Norris

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Ethan Norris placed fourth at Districts and is headed back to regionals.

[Photo] Ethan Norris advances to regionals

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Briley Campbell, Marissa Cacciotti, and the rest of the girls soccer team had their rally fall short against Central.

[Photo] Soccer team loses in semis

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Jake Baker throws in the ball against Philipsburg-Osceola. Tyrone won 5-4.

[Photo] Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis soccer team picks up first win in 2 Years

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
Hunter Shawley goes over the last hurdle to win the 300-meter race at the District 6 2A championships.

[Photo] Seven B-A trackers head to states

Jack Luensmann, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2022
Tyler Mertiff takes over for Pat Cassidy as the B-A boys basketball coach.

[Photo] Mertiff takes over at B-A

Cooper Guyer, Sports Writer
May 18, 2022
Tyler Mertiff coached 9 years at Tyrone, but now he is ready to take on his first varsity head coaching job at B-A.

[Photo] Mertiff to coach boys basketball at B-A

Jack Luensmann, Editor in Chief
May 17, 2022
Coach Nick Torsell (left) assisted Aric Reader last season but will now be the head varsity wrestling coach at B-A.

[Photo] Nicholas knows wrestling

Julius Diossa, staff writer
May 18, 2022
Cooper Keen and Sean Mallon are big contributors to the success of the Blue Devils' 1600 relay team.

[Photo] Blue Devils 1600 meter relay squad has lofty goals

Cooper Guyer, Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
Chloe Hammond competes in the triple jump against Tyrone. Both the boys and girls track and field teams posted wins against their rivals.

[Photo] B-A track downs Tyrone

Zachary Pellegrine, Sports Writer
April 29, 2022
Junior Ethan Norris was the surprise of the District 6 tournament with a second place finish at 215.

[Photo] Bellwood advances three wrestlers in surprising weekend

Cooper Guyer, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Ireland Cherry is a freshman on the swim team.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ireland Cherry

Zachary Pellegrine, Sports Writer
February 3, 2022
Sean Mallon scored 12 points in B-A's win over Glendale.

[Photo] B-A edges Glendale in road victory

Jack Luensmann, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2021
Lydia Worthing drives for two of her 15 points against Tyrone.

[Photo] Girl’s basketball opens season with loss to Tyrone

Zachary Pellegrine, Sports Writer
December 14, 2021
Shawley getting set for a play against rival Tyrone

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hunter Shawley

Cooper Guyer, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Dominic Caracciolo, a captain on the football team, saw his season come to an an as a result of a dirt bike accident that left his leg badly infected.

[Photo] In Caracciolo, the Devils have lost a crucial part of their football team

Julius Diossa, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
Sophia Nelson attempts a free kick in the second half of the District 6 3A championship game.

[Photo] Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis soccer team falls in District championship

Zachary Pellegrine, Sports Writer
November 4, 2021
Lydia Worthing stands atop the podium as the gold medal winner in the pole vault at the District 6 2A championships.

[Photo] Wertz, Worthing cop District titles

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
May 19, 2021
Kenny Robison turns the corner in the 3200 relay at the 77th Bellwood-Antis Invitational.

[Photo] B-A track teams find success at invitational

Jack Luensmann, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
Owen Shedlock pitched well in relief against Tyrone but the Devils lost over the weekend.

[Photo] Baseball team downed by Tyrone

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
Mr. Andrekovich has been involved with the B-A wrestling program since 1987.

[Photo] B-A wrestling coach steps down

Jack Luensmann, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
Cole Poorman runs the 100 meters at a recent track meet, flanked by his brother Dalton, Caroline Nagle, Haley Campbell, and Danny Weeden.

[Photo] Fans in the stands for Cole Poorman

Caroline Nagle, Social Media Editor
April 22, 2021
Alyson Partner scored 15 to help keep the Lady Devils close against Southern Huntingdon.

[Photo] Lady Devils fall in district quarterfinal

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
March 3, 2021
Aiden Taylor was B-A's highest finisher at Districts, placing fourth at 160.

[Photo] Taylor places fourth at Districts

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
February 23, 2021
Nick Kost battles it out against Tyrone.

[Photo] The Blue Devil wrestling team rounds up the week

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
February 8, 2021
Chloe Hammond hit the biggest shot of her young career to beat Williamsburg.

[Photo] Hammond wins it for Lady Devils

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
Chelsea McCaulsky scored 13 in a loss against Tyrone.

[Photo] Lady Blue Devils fall to rival Tyrone

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
February 8, 2021
Bryson Guyer gets set on defense during the recent all-star game against Tyrone.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bryson Guyer

Aarron Laird, Page Editor
November 24, 2020
Alex Taylor was named the Mountain League soccer MVP Wednesday.

[Photo] Alex Taylor named Mountain League MVP

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
Chase Plummer fights for extra yardage in the first quarter against Tyrone.

[Photo] BAYFL played TYFL in the annual all-star game.

Jayden Bartlebaugh, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020
Soccer team goal keeper Landon Bungo will have his hands full stopping Hollidaysburg in the District 6 finals.

[Photo] Boys soccer chases district title

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
November 5, 2020
Alex Taylor and the Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis soccer team will play in the District 6 semifinals tonight against Bellefonte.

[Photo] Boys soccer one game away from the district championship

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
November 2, 2020
The girls soccer team suffered a heart-breaking loss in the first round of the District 6 playoffs.

[Photo] Girls soccer suffers heartbreaking loss in district semifinals

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
October 30, 2020
Andrew Tornatore helped the soccer team to a split of its first two games this week.

[Photo] Boys soccer defeats Bald Eagle

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
October 22, 2020
Jaylee Shuke got the shutout against Huntingdon, giving the soccer team just enough room to snatch a 1-0 victory in overtime.

[Photo] Girls soccer wins in OT; boys fall to Hollidaysburg

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
October 16, 2020
B-A's Allison Partner gets direction from Coach Mike Sparacino.

[Photo] Bison overwhelm Lady Eagles

Owen Shedlock, Sports Editor
October 15, 2020
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