**Cambria Buzz** Hello Cambria County! Spring sports are heating up across our local high schools and colleges. Here’s a roundup of the latest highlights from our area teams and programs. ### College Athletics Update **Pitt-Johnstown Mountain Cats** continue to shine in NCAA Division II competition. The baseball team recently honored its seniors while wrapping up home games, and the softball squad played its final home doubleheader of the season against Indiana (PA). On the links, the men’s golf team is set to host the 2026 NCAA Atlantic/East Regional Tournament from May 7-9. Additionally, the program named Patrick Grubbs as its new head men’s basketball coach and held recent Athletics Hall of Fame inductions. **Saint Francis University Red Flash** picked up momentum in softball, securing a win against Wagner on May 2 for their fifth victory of the year. The track and field team has been competing strongly in Northeast Conference events. The university continues its transition in the evolving college athletics landscape. **Mount Aloysius College Mounties** wrapped up their men’s tennis season in April, with other programs like rifle maintaining strong recent performances in conference play. ### High School Highlights Local high school baseball fans have enjoyed several exciting matchups, including recent games between Central Cambria and Penn Cambria. Track and field athletes are also busy with meets, such as the Bedford & Penn Cambria event at Richland. In winter sports wrap-up news, the Cambria County Basketball Coaches Association released its all-academic teams for the 2025-26 season, celebrating student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The annual Cambria County All-Star basketball games were successfully held in late March despite a last-minute venue change due to a power outage. Looking ahead, the **Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame** announced its Class of 2026 inductees along with the inaugural members of the new World Champions Wing. The induction banquet is scheduled for July 11 at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center. This year’s honorees highlight achievements across hockey, basketball, track, wrestling, and more, including recognition for local Olympic skeleton athlete Daniel Barefoot. --- **Stay Connected** Sources for more details: *What’s your favorite local team this season? Drop us a note for the next issue of Cambria Buzz!*
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