Over three dozen Clearfield Area School District students participated in the VFW Fall Ball program this year. Players were divided into two teams (grades 7-8 and grades 9-12), with each team playing a 19 game schedule. The younger group enjoyed an outstanding season, compiling an impressive record of 14 wins, 3 losses and 2 ties.…
The weekend began on Friday evening with a well-attended batting practice session, followed up with a social hour at the Rec Park. The weather cooperated nicely for that. However, the next morning brought heavy cloud cover and several hours of steady rain. Despite the bad weather, over 30 former players showed up for the game.…
The Bison offense continued its run production with a 10 run outburst over the hosting Brookville Raiders. Sophomore pitcher Brandon Orsich picked up his first varsity win with a complete game, striking out eight batters and walking only one. Josh Sorbera and Curt Collins had two hits and two RBIs each, while Jon Janocko doubled…
In the completion of a game suspended from April 9th, Penns Valley scored a run in the bottom of the 14th inning to grasp a 4-3 victory. It was the 5th one-run loss by the Bisons this season. Thomas Summers was the losing pitcher. Cole Kephart had 3 hits in the game and Logan Puit…
Behind the pitching of Jon Janocko and Brandon Orsich, the Bisons broke into the win column by defeating the Red Raiders 11-5. Offensively the home team rapped 11 hits in their second best run production of the season. Curtis Collins and Spencer Herrington had two hits each, while Logan Puit drove in 3 runs. Cole…
Bison senior pitcher Devin Jones threw an outstanding game but fell victim to a 7th inning wind-blown homer by Tyrone’s Cy Focht in a 3-2 loss. The Bisons played excellent defense, turning 3 double plays, but the offense again left too many men on base. Erik Sellers and Jon Janocko drove in the Bison runs.…
After fighting back with 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth to tie the score, the Bisons gave up two unearned runs in the seventh, losing to Huntindon, 10-8. The Bearcats breezed to an 8-3 lead before the home team came roaring back. Curtis Collins led the Bison offense with two hits and Logan…
After playing flawless baseball through four innings, the Bisons were sitting on a 3-0 lead over the undefeated Dubois Beavers. Then the wheels came off as the visitors scored 6 unearned runs in the 5th on their way to a 7-3 win. Starting pitcher Jon Janocko took the loss but deserved a better fate. He…
The Bisons dropped a 4-1 decision to Latrobe in the consolation game of the Altoona Curve Classic. Thomas Summers went 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles and Curtis Collins also ripped a double. Josh Kennedy drove in the Bisons run, scoring Josh Sorbera. Deven Jones was the losing pitcher. The Scarlet Dragons of…
In the first round of the 2014 Curve Classic, the Bisons last inning rally fell short in a 10-8 loss to the Altoona Mountain Lions. Logan Puit and Jon Janocko had 2 hits each for the Bisons and Cole Kephart drove in two runs. Janocko suffered the loss on the mound after relieving starter Thomas…