EL1 Altoona Curve

Top High School Talent from PIAA Districts 5, 6 and 9 to Take Field at Blair County Ballpark

Published on June 18, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


ALTOONA- The first annual S&T Bank Altoona Curve High School All-Star Classic is set for this Sunday at Blair County Ballpark, home of the Altoona Curve. The game, which will feature 30 of the top baseball players from PIAA Districts 5, 6 and 9, will be held at 2 p.m., preceding Sunday's 6:05 p.m. Curve game against the Bowie Baysox (AA/Baltimore Orioles).

The format for the game will be North vs. South with 15 players on each team. The Northern All-Star squad will feature players from District 9 schools and District 6 schools in Clearfield, Centre and Clinton counties. The South All-Stars will represent District 5 and District 6 schools in Blair, Cambria, Huntingdon, Indiana and Mifflin Counties.

Only graduating senior players who were nominated by their coach or athletic director were eligible for selection. Below are the All-Star selections, as voted upon by a committee of area media representatives, athletic directors, coaches and school administrators:

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NORTHERN ALL-STAR SELECTIONS

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Mark Ayoub (OF), State College

John Bizzak (1B/OF), Kane

Jordan Crane (P), Cameron County

Matt Curtis (P/SS), Philipsburg-Osceola

Kenneth Farnsworth (OF), State College

Eric Grejda (1B), Clarion Area

Shane Heschke, Brookville

Craig Hibbell (P/OF), Redbank Valley

Justin Koleno (P/1B/OF), Bald Eagle Area

Justin Kopchik (P), West Branch

Kasey Kriebel (C), Union

Ryan LaBrozzi (INF), Bradford

Christian Muth (P/INF), Punxsutawney

Michael Punk (C/3B), Kane

Jerico Weitzel (INF), Ridgway

Coaches:

Paul Hetrick, Punxsutawney

Doug Sankey, Philipsburg-Osceola

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SOUTHERN ALL-STAR SELECTIONS

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Jordan Becker (OF), Altoona

Kyle Bowser (P/SS/3B), North Star

Kyle Bishop (OF), Hyndman

Matt Cornetti (C), Central Cambria

Russ Gray (1B/DH), Richland

Josh Jones (2B/SS), Southern Huntingdon

Caleb Karasack (C), Laurel Valley

Tyler Nash (P), Central

Devon Pearson (P/1B), Indian Valley

Drew Peterson (P/SS), Juniata Valley

Elliot Searer, Lewistown

Pat Smith (P/DH), Hollidaysburg

Mike Sprowl (P/3B), Conemaugh Township

Tyler Uphouse, Somerset

Sam Watkins (P/SS), Conemaugh Township

Coaches:

Tom Smith, Altoona

Jon Szynal, Hollidaysburg

"S&T Bank would like to congratulate each of the All-Star selections for their accomplishments on the field this season and throughout their careers and for earning the opportunity to represent their high school and community in this great event," said Rob Jorgenson, Senior Vice President of Marketing for S&T Bank.

Special presentations will be made to all S&T Bank Curve High School All-Stars prior to Sunday's 6:05 p.m. game against the Bowie Baysox (AA/Baltimore Orioles). The presentation of the game's Most Valuable Player Award will be made during the Curve game.

Ballpark gates will open at 1:30 p.m. for the June 22nd S&T Bank Curve High School All-Star Classic and a ticket to that evening's 6:05 p.m. Curve game against the Bowie Baysox will gain fans admittance to both events. Seats can be purchased by visiting the Blair County Ballpark Ticket Office, by calling (877) 99-CURVE, or by clicking one of the "BUY TICKETS" links on the AltoonaCurve.com home page.

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