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A late‑inning showdown saw the Claysburg Legion pull out a 4‑3 win over Lower Burrell, highlighted by Kyle Klotz’s clutch out and solid hitting from Dustin Slowik and Jay Hoenstine.
Fans selected Columbia High School senior Peyton Gilbert as the state’s top baseball player after he posted a 0.80 ERA, 154 strikeouts and a .340 batting average.
The 2026 Altoona Mirror First‑Team Baseball All‑Stars have been revealed, highlighting standout hitters, dominant pitchers, and future college commitments.
A dramatic ninth‑inning rally propelled the Claysburg‑Kimmel Bulldogs to an 11‑10 win over Greensburg Central Catholic, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Elk County Catholic.
The Bulldogs rallied from an early 8‑1 deficit, powered by a six‑run third inning and a decisive walk in the ninth, to defeat Greensburg Central Catholic 11‑10 and secure a state playoff berth.
A late‑inning walk by Paul‑Kenneth Strayer caps an 11‑10 victory after a seven‑run second inning by Greensburg Central Catholic.
Claysburg-Kimmel and Northern Bedford each placed two players on the first team, with additional honors going to Mount Union, Tussey Mountain and Southern Huntingdon. Honorable mentions were also announced for several standout athletes.