The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

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The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
Troy Walker

Troy Walker, Sports Editor

How many years have you been in Blueprint?

I have been in Blueprint for three years.

What would you like to do this year?

I would like to become an SNO distinguished site, and write many meaningful stories for the Blueprint.

What grade are you in?

I am in 12th grade.

Why did you take Blueprint?

I took Blueprint because I’ve had a great experience in the past years and its definitely a great class.

All content by Troy Walker
The hit series The Last Dance concludes tonight, finishing a 10-part story of the 90s era Chicago Bulls.

The Last Dance concludes an amazing story

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
May 17, 2020
Alli Campbell will go down as the best player to ever emerge from Bellwood-Antis and Blair County.

Female Senior Athlete of the Year: Alli Campbell

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
Along with the girls basketball team, which was in the midst of another PIAA title run, spring sports athletes, like Jamyson Focht, had their seasons cancelled by the PIAA due to the coronavirus pandemic.

PIAA cancels sports for remainder of year

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
April 18, 2020
Emilie Leidig returned to form with 22 points in a PIAA win over Redbank Valley.

Lady Devils survive and advance

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
B-A's girls are looking to make it back to the Giant Center for an unprecedented third straight PIAA title.

Lady Devils looking for three-peat

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
MLB should deliver a harsh penalty to the Astros to send a message.

Opinion: The Astros Deserve Harsh Punishments

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Bellwood-Antis vs. BG; February 24, 2020. (Travis Luensmann)

Lady Devils Grab Third Seed

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
February 28, 2020
It was a frustrating night for Emilie Leidig and the Lady Blue Devils in the 2A semifinals against Bishop Guilfoyle.

Lady Devils upset in semifinals

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020
Haralson Scores 1,000th point, B-A Advances

Haralson Scores 1,000th point, B-A Advances

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
ICC championship: Bellwood-Antis 68-, Everett 48; February 15, 2020. (BluePrint photography)

Lady Devils win ICC for third straight season

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
A shot clock would do wonders for pace of play in PA high school basketball.

Running out of time

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
February 13, 2020
Emilie Leidig, Jadyn Shuke and Sakeria Haralson have on their defensive game faces.

Lady Devils secure weekend victory

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
The B-A girls recognized a very special class on Senior Night.

Lady Devils grab Senior Night victory

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
February 7, 2020
Chelsea McCaulsky had five assists in the win over Mo Valley.

B-A uses win to prepare for non-conference test

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Alli Campbell had to work to earn each of her 21 points against Juniata Valley.

Lady Devils’ 28-game win streak snapped

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 31, 2020
B-A beat Juniata Valley by four earlier this season and travels to Alexandria for the rematch tonight.

Lady Devils travel to Valley for ICC showdown

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 30, 2020
Few seats will be available tomorrow when the Lady Blue Devils travel to Juniata Valley.

Limited tickets for B-A at JV

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 29, 2020
B-A girls vs. C-K; January 14, 2020. (Caroline Nagle)

Lady Devils remain undefeated; boys fall to Mount Union

Troy Walker and Jake Bollinger
January 28, 2020
Girls Defeat Portage On The Road.

Lady Devils Improve to 15-0

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 24, 2020
Brothers Alex (left) and Aiden (right) Taylor are making an impact on the varsity wrestling team.

B-A wrestlers dominate Southern Huntington

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 22, 2020
Bellwood-Antis vs. Juniata Valley; January 3, 2020. (Jon Kost)

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Emilie Leidig

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
Alli Campbell hugs Coach Jim Swaney and Kylie Longo after breaking the Blair County scoring record.

Alli Campbell breaks historic scoring record

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 15, 2020
Coach Swaney earned his 500th career victory in 2020.

Coach Swaney grabs historic 500th win

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 13, 2020
Emilie Leidig had a big offensive game to help lead BA past United.

B-A Toughens up late in non-conference win

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 10, 2020
Emilie Leidig blends into a packed student section during Friday's win over Juniata Valley in front of a capacity crowd.

Lady Devils pass tough ICC test

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 7, 2020
Alli Campbell sizes up her competition in the Reliance Bank Holiday Tournament championship against Tyrone.

Lady Devils victorious in Reliance Bank Tournament

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
January 2, 2020
Evan Pellegrine continued his hot start to the season with a third-place finish in a huge team tournament over the weekend.

Pellegrine places third at Panther Holiday Classic

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
December 17, 2019
Sakeria Haralson had a double-double against West Branch.

Lady Devils Pour in 99 Points in ICC Victory

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
December 12, 2019
Lady Devils Dominate In Win At The Backyard Brawl

Lady Devils Dominate In Win At The Backyard Brawl

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
December 9, 2019
B-A returns a strong group of seniors looking to win a third state title.

Lady Blue Devils aiming for three-peat

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
December 6, 2019
The Bellwood-Antis football team raised $1,200 to donate to Girls Night Out, a local group raising money for Breast Cancer.

Football team makes donation for breast cancer

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
November 18, 2019
Alli Campbell, Travis Luensmann, and Sakeria Haralson signed National Letters of Intent yesterday to play Division I sports.

3-D 1

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Underclassmen like Lydia Worthing were essential in B-A's first-round playoff victory..

Lady Blue Devils advance in playoffs

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019
Sydney Lechner and the volleyball team shift their focus from the Backyard Brawl to the District playoffs.

Lady Devils drop Backyard Brawl, advance to playoffs

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 28, 2019
Corey Johnston scores his 56th career goal in a game against Huntingdon to set a program record.

Johnston breaks scoring record in loss to Huntingdon

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
B-A sophomore Jaylee Shuke hugs Tyrone's Cate Baran during Senior Day ceremonies for the girls soccer team.

Volleyball evens record; girls soccer loses

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
Soccer is one of the leading sports for head injuries

Soccer team falls to Central

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 15, 2019
Corey Johnston tied a Bellwood-Alumnus at the top of the co-op soccer team's all-time scoring list.

Johnston ties scoring mark in victory

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 11, 2019
Bellwood-Antis kicks off action tonight in Mount Union at 7.

Blue Devils prepare for Mount Union

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 11, 2019
Corey Johnston had five goals in the soccer team's win over Bellefonte.

Johnston nears scoring record in soccer victory

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 9, 2019
Sophomore Sophia Nelson had the game-winning goal in double-overtime against Bellefonte.

Co-op Team Secures Double-OT victory

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019
Ashley Yohn has won six meets for the cross country team this season.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashley Yohn

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 3, 2019
Lady Devils resilient in victory

Lady Devils resilient in victory

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
defender Brendan Andrews and the Tyrone/B-A soccer team held undefeated Huntingdon scoreless yesterday.

Soccer team ties Huntingdon

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
Goal keeper Alex Roberts clears the ball against Central.

Co-op soccer team loses heart-breaker

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
September 19, 2019
Jaylee Shuke looks to make a play for the soccer team.

Girls soccer and volleyball lose matches

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
Karlie Feathers drives a shot over the net in Monday's volleyball game against Everett.

Volleyball and soccer lose

Jacob Bollinger and Troy Walker
September 17, 2019
Luensmann Commits to SC

Luensmann Commits to SC

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
September 16, 2019
Reigning Mountain League MVP Corey Johnston continued to score goals for the soccer team, netting one against Bellefonte.

Co-op Soccer Team Improves to 3-1

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
September 13, 2019
Brendan Andrews and the soccer team improved to 2-1 with a win over Penns Valley.

Co-op soccer team defeats Penns Valley

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
Alex Roberts came up with tough stops against Clearfield, but a pair of late penalty kicks for the Bisons sent Tyrone to its first loss.

Soccer team loses after holding 2-0 lead

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
September 6, 2019
Corey Johnston picked up where he left off in 2018, scoring a goal in Tyrone's win over Philipsburg-Osceola to start the season yesterday.

Soccer team gets first win for Coach Bartlett

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
September 4, 2019
The Bellwood-Antis baseball team is hosting its Seventh golf outing fundraiser.

Baseball Team to Hold 4th Annual Golf Outing

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
August 30, 2019
Evan Pellegrine (third from right) took third at the MAWA wrestling tournament over the weekend.

Pellegrine places third at regional wrestling event

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
May 7, 2019
Joe wertz finished first in the shot put and third in the discus and was named outstanding thrower in B-A's home invitational win.

Devils take B-A Invitational title

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
April 30, 2019
Alli Campbell added another impressive feather to her cap by neing named the USA Today Pennsylvania girls Player of the Year.

Campbell named PA Player of the Year by USA Today

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
April 22, 2019
Jestelyn Heaton had an RBI in B-A's win over Tussey.

Softball team wins again

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
April 16, 2019
The BA track teams preformed very well under windy conditions.

Bellwood track takes on JV and Southern Fulton

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
The softball team celebrates at home plate after a late grand slam by Haley Schmidt against Tyrone.

Softball team falls in extra innings

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
April 8, 2019
Haley Shmidt threw a no-hitter against Altoona.

Softball team earns first victory

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
April 2, 2019
Shawn Wolfe is one of the top sprinters returning in District 6.

Track teams should be strong again

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Alli Campbell and the Lady Blue Devils are looking to make their second straight PIAA finals appearance.

Lady Devils play in Final Four tonight

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
March 18, 2019
Bellwood-Antis prepares to take the floor against Mount Carmel.

Lady Devils survive and advance

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
B-A junior Alli Campbell is closing in on 2,000 points.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: the countdown to 2,000

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Seniors Ali Wagner and Riley D'Angelo wait to be called to the floor for their Senior Night basketball ceremonies.

B-A girls move to ICC title game

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
February 8, 2019
Campbell rushes on Glendale! (Kaelynn Behrens)

B-A girls closing in on milestones

Dallas Hollen and Troy Walker
January 29, 2019
Riley D'Angelo broke a 27-year old record for three-point shooting in a win over Mount Union.

Three is a magic number

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
January 28, 2019
Emilie Leidig takes the three against Moshannon Valley.

Lady Devils knock off unbeaten Damsels

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
January 11, 2019
Alli Campbell goes for a block against Juniata Vallley.

Lady Devils make statement against Hornets

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
January 9, 2019
Controversy always surrounds the college football playoffs.

OPINION: Football playoff is flawed, but controversy would be there either way

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
January 4, 2019
Sakeria Haralson had some key first-half baskets in a win over Tyrone.

Lady Devils come out on top

Troy Walker, Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
The girls basketball team is back to defend its PIAA championship this season, seeking also an elusive District 6 crown.

Lady Devils look to defend title

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Corey Johnston claimed B-A's third Mountain League soccer MVP award in the last six seasons this week.

Johnston named MVP

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
November 1, 2018
Shane Cronin splits Alex Taylor and Corey Johnston in the District 6 2A championship at Bald Eagle Area.

Favorable bounces spell doom for soccer team

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
October 31, 2018
Sicily Yingling (7) and Hope Shook (27) wait for a serve against Forest Hills.

Volleyball team ousted in first round

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
October 30, 2018
Owen Shaulis was the hero the soccer team needed in its 2-1 victory over Hollidaysburg.

Shaulis sends soccer team to championship game

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
October 29, 2018
The seniors are looking for a win Sunday in the Powder Puff game.

Powder Puff game coming Sunday

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
October 24, 2018
Kaepernick Just Did It

Kaepernick Just Did It

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
September 24, 2018
Sakeria Haralson verbally committed to Monmouth over the summer.

Dream come true

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
Kaelynn Behrens goes for the kill.

Lady Devil spikers open with win at Glendale

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
September 5, 2018
Sydney Lechner is one of several underclassmen back with starting experience for the volleyball team.

Volleyball team has high hopes for season

Troy Walker, Sports Writer
September 5, 2018
Freedom Ride starts in Tyrone and turns around at the halfway at Rossi's Corner Store in Tipton.

Community youth encouraged to ride free

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
June 2, 2017
The B-A math team was represented at a tournament in Altoona by (l to r): Robert VanKirk, Braden Heisler, Abby Luensmann, Zion Poe, Jarryd Kissell, Nathan Wolfe, Dan Kustenborder, and Ben Martin.

Wolfe places third at PSU math contest

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017

B-A celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017
Faith Patton rips a single against Williamsburg.

Softball team draws even

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
The freshman class will be in Curve, PA in one week for its rewards challenge prize.

Freshmen earn third straight incentive reward

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
The Backyard Brawl t-shirt contest is becoming as big a tradition as the game itself.

Backyard Brawl t-shirt contest to use twitter voting

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Phoebe Potter chose her bracket based on mascots, and it was broken quickly and swiftly.

BluePrint brackets busted

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
March 28, 2017
The Music Department is sponsoring five days of dress up fun next week in anticipation of the premier of Footloose.

Music Department plans Footloose spirit week

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Phoebe Potter used only mascot preferences to choose her bracket this year.

The perfect bracket

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
The BluePrint staff learned this week that it won first place at the Keystone Press Awards for the top school website in Pennsylvania.

BluePrint named top student news site in PA

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
Mrs. Chamberlain recently published a new book on Amazon.

Mrs. Chamberlin releases Window to the Past

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
March 6, 2017
The 2003 Blue Devil baseball team is hoping for induction into the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame.

2003 state championship team looking for entry into Blair Hall

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Junior Jake Miller, competing here for the Johnstown Jets, has been playing hockey all of his life.

BMOC: Jake Miller lives the hockey life

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
Dr. Darrin Thornton leads Junior High County Band members at rehearsal.

B-A hosts Junior High County Band

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
January 30, 2017
Alanna Leidig looks for room to drive in the Lady Devils win last night over Everett.

Lady Devils squeeze out a win over Everett

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
January 12, 2017
Makayla Carles was just one Lady Devil to have a big night as the team scored 100 against Mount Union.

Game of the century

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
January 10, 2017
Karson Swogger is on track to break the Blair County scoring record.

Swogger sink’s milestone basket in blowout win over West Branch

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
January 9, 2017
Riley D'Angelo D's up her man in the half court against Claysburg-Kimmel.

Lady Devils surge in second half for win

Troy Walker, Staff Writer
December 21, 2016
Joe Padula pulls up for a jumper in Wednesday's game against Moshannon Valley.

B-A boys fall to Moshannon Valley

Dallas Hollen and Troy Walker
December 15, 2016
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