Four Tyrone seniors, three boys and one girl, will represent the Golden Eagles on the Blair County All-Star team for the 18th annual Altoona Mirror Basketball Classic at Penn State Altoona on Thursday, April 3.  The girls’ game tips off at 6:30 pm, with the boys to follow at 8:30 pm.

Representing the Tyrone’s boys are Kendall Lehner, Sam Crilly, and Andrew Escala, who will get one last opportunity to share the court while playing in a fast-paced offensive setting; the identity of these three seniors over their careers playing for Tyrone.

The Tyrone boys had a disappointing end to their 18-4 season, losing in the opening round of the playoffs to Penn Cambria, ending their season without reaching the district championship and state playoff goals they set last season.

However, Lehner, Crilly, and Escala all produced all-star caliber numbers, contributing to their team’s solid 18-5 overall record.

Crilly averaged 17.6 points per game and two steals, Escala averaged 11.5 ppg and 5 rebounds, and Lehner averaged 11.8 points per game and 6 rebounds.

The boys will also be joined by the Tyrone coaching staff, Head Coach Luke Rhoades, and assistants Steve Ramsey, Joe Laukaitis, and Randy Miles.

Blair County’s team brings talent from many surrounding schools, including Bishop Guilfoyle, Hollidaysburg, Central, Bellwood, and Williamsburg.

“It is an honor to be selected for this game and to have the opportunity to play alongside some of the most skilled players in the county,” Crilly said.

Blair County boys’ roster

0 Hamilton Gates 5-11 Bishop Guilfoyle
1 Sam Crilly 6-1 Tyrone Area
2 Jay Albarano 6-0 Hollidaysburg Area
3 Andrew Escala 6-7 Tyrone Area
4 Trevor Rehm 6-8 Bishop Guilfoyle
5 Eli Muthler 6-4 Central
10 Brady Steiner 5-11 Hollidaysburg Area
11 Nick Foor 5-11 Bishop Guilfoyle
12 Kendall Lehner 6-2 Tyrone Area
14 Logan Brantner 6-0 Williamsburg
22 Holden Schreier 5-10 Bellwood-Antis
32 Mason Byler 6-2 Central
44 Gavin Bell 6-2 Hollidaysburg Area

Coach: Luke Rhoades, Tyrone Area

Key players for the Blair County team are Eli Muthler, who scored over 1000 points from Central Martinsburg, and two sharpshooters, Nick Foor from Bishop Guilfoyle and Brady Steiner from Hollidaysburg.

“It’s a great opportunity to play alongside the best seniors in the area and share the court with Andrew and Sam one more time,” Lehner said.

Central PA boys’ roster:

2 Justin Whysong 5-11 Chestnut Ridge
3 Grady Snyder 6-0 Central Cambria
4 Bryce Nicholson 5-6 Turkeyfoot Valley
5 Trae Kargo 5-10 Portage Area
11 Charlie Yartz 6-5 State College Area
12 Brandon Rabish 6-0 Penn Cambria
13 Ty Dumm 6-0 Northern Cambria
15 Reed Melvin 6-3 State College Area
21 Donte Tisinger 6-3 Greater Johnstown
22 Owen Gouse 5-11 Portage Area
23 Owen Koleno 6-1 West Branch
33 Davis Fleming 6-4 Curwensville

Coach: Ryan Durham, Greater Johnstown

The top players for the Central Pa team are D1 commit Donte Tisinger, who scored over 1900 career points out of Greater Johnstown. The other two key players for central PA are Charlie Yartz and Reed Melvin, who represent State College.

GIRLS

On the girl’s side, Tyrone senior Alayna Greene will represent the Lady Eagles. Greene averaged 5 points and 5 rebounds per game, scoring over 300 points in her career.

Greene was a two-year starter and contributed to the girls making the playoffs this year.

Head Coach Mike Whitling said that Greene has had a big impact on the team this year, especially by providing senior leadership. “Greene comes to practice and plays with great effort and attitude. Alayna is always cheering her teammates on and encouraging them to do better,” Whitling said.

The girls’ team will feature top area players like Hollidaysburg senior Bella Vent and Altoona’s Lanie Wilt.

Blair County girls’ roster:

1 Dessa Boyles 5-11 Central
2 Alayna Greene 5-9 Tyrone Area
3 Leigha Clapper 5-5 Bellwood-Antis
5 Bella Vent 5-6 Hollidaysburg Area
11 Melana Eyer 5-6 Altoona Area
12 Lauren Stevenson 5-3 Hollidaysburg Area
13 Anastasia Ranalli 5-8 Williamsburg
15 Riley Gofus 5-8 Bishop Guilfoyle
20 Marah Dickson 5-4 Central
22 Jenna Norton 5-8 Bellwood-Antis
24 Lanie Wilt 5-4 Altoona Area
33 Alissa Heim 5-5 Hollidaysburg Area

Coach: Chris Fleegle, Altoona Area

Central PA girls’ roster:

1 Lily Fiscus 5-11 Huntingdon Area
2 Alaina Sheehan 5-2 Central Cambria
3 Sienna Kirsch 5-8 Cambria Heights
4 Abigail Sheehan 5-4 Central Cambria
5 Alyssa Altemus 5-9 Penns Manor
10 Jessica Hawbaker 5-4 State College Area
12 Cami Beppler 5-7 Bishop McCort
14 Keira Link 5-8 Central Cambria
15 Alexis Mumau 5-10 Penns Manor
20 Gracey Vinglish 5-8 Cambria Heights
22 Madison Peterson 5-11 Glendale
33 Kristin Szymusiak 5-9 Blacklick Valley

Coach: Jason Miloser, Penns Manor