Although basketball season is receding into the past like the melted snow, there are still a few games to be played. Thses are mostly all-star games, in which the best players get an opportunty to have some fun and get to know their counterparts from other teams. A chance for players, coaches and fans to come together one last time before the athletes go on to college or university or trade school, job or service. A chance to show the talents and skills that have been developed over the past three or four years in varsity competition.
Tonight, the 11th Annual Summit Quest All-Star Classic will be played at Chestnut Rudge High School. The girls’ game will kick off at 6:30 p.m., with the boys’ contest following at 8 p.m.
The format is North versus South and will feature players from two states, eight counties and 29 school districts.
Coaches for the all-star classic are Lee Stanek of Cambria Heights, North girls; Joe Brumbaugh of Northern Bedford, South girls; Mike Harris of Tyrone, North boys; and Barry Crawford of Northern Bedford, South boys. The Event benefits Bedford County Youth Achievement Association and will include a slam dunk contest and three-point shootout. Donation is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Included on the rosters are Marie DelBaggio and Jo Turner from the Tyrone girls team. Tyler Mertiff was selected for the boys team, but will not play because of the PIAA rule allowing participation in only two all-star games for each sport.
“I’m excited to get the opportunity to coach in this game,” said coach Harris. “It’s a great time and there are some incredible athletes here.”
Rosters include:
North girls- Lauren Lingenfelter, Rachel DeGol, Hollidaysburg; Marie DelBaggio, Jo Turner, Tyrone; Sarah Bradley, Bishop Carroll; Danielle Lantzy, Cambria Heights’ Ashley Bartlebaugh, Juniata Valley; Jami Oaks, Forest Hills.
South girls- Ashley Severa, Williamsburg; Lydia Tritt, Bedford; Megan Frankenberry, Chestnut Ridge; Casey Imler, Everett; Sheena Smith, Jenna Love, Shawna Clark, Northern Bedford; Ashley Albright, Tussey Mountain; Sara Priest, Ferndale; Bethany Mellot, Southern Fulton; Karen Knight, Bishop Walsh; Becky Vance, Fort Hill; Tracie George, Winber.
North Boys- Tyler Franklin, Chris Buchanan, Altoona; Tom Forr, Bishop Guilfoyle; Zach Griep, Travis Sissler, Hollidaysburg; Tyrler Mertiff, Tyrone; Landon Sinclair, Central Cambria; Rob Ranck, Cambria Heights; Shawn Krestar. Glendale’ Jared House, Earl Hollis, Mount Union.
South boys- Darren Horton, Tyler Nevins, Central; Chad Shoemaker, Chris Manhurz, Bedford; Drew Barefoot, Chestnut Ridge; Josh England Everett; Jamie Reasy, Brian Ritchey, Northern Bedford; Aaron Chamberlain, Corey Rourke, Tussey Mountain; Corey Diehl, Hyndman; Alex Kristic, Bishop Walsh; Steve Slatcoff, Windber; Will Whiteside, Southern Fulton; Brandon Studer, Conemaugh Valley; Alex Knepper, Forbes Road.
