Greater Johnstown School District Athletics News

Trojans Boys & Girls Track take 2 of 3 in Bedford

2012-04-27T14:43:55+00:00

The Boys Track Team continued on their winning ways. The boys beat Cambria Heights and Bishop Guilfoyle, while dropping a close one to Bedford. This was Johnstown’s first win against Cambria Heights since 2005. The boys are now only one win away from clinching their first winning season since 2005 and only their second winning season since joining the LHAC in 2001. Individual winners include: DaQuan Minter(100m)(200m)(Long Jump)(4x100), Gervon Simon(4x100), Malik Walker(4x100), Jayvon Braxton(4x100), and Brock Eisenhouth(Shot Put) The Boys record is 5-4.

The Girls Track Team had an outstanding day on the track. The Girls beat Cambria Heights and Bishop Guilfoyle, while losing a very close battle with Bedford. Freshman TaShauna Smith broke the school record in the 400meter dash, running it in a time of 60.24 seconds. Individual winners include: Victoria Smothers(100m)(200m)(4x100), Lovazia Henry(300Hurdles)(4x100), TaShauna Smith(400m)(4x100), and Kristen Rogers(1600)(3200). The Girls record stands at 4-5.

Trojans Track team off to 2 - 2 start.

2012-04-18T13:19:22+00:00

Coach Barron's Boys and Girls track teams are off to a competitive and fast start to the Spring 2012 track season. In the first two weeks of the Spring season the track teams have faced some traditional powers in the LHAC and have come out swinging for the fences, showing that the Trojans will be a force to come this year.

The girls led by 4 year letterwinners Vicki Smothers and Lovazia Henry as well as some talented underclassmen have raced out to a solid start by blowing past Bishop Carroll and falling to traditional LHAC power Somerset in the first meet of the season. In the 2nd meet of the season, the Lady Trojans doubled up Penn Cambria 100 to 50 but again fell in a tough contest to another traditional power, Westmont. Vicki Smothers was a triple winner for the lady Trojans winning the 100M, 200M and the 4x400M relay.

On the Men of Troy side, they also have had some impressive showings early in the year. The Men of Troy split both meets similar to their female counterparts by defeating the same teams as the girls. In the first meet of the season the boys beat up on the Huskies of Bishop Carroll and lost a tight contest to Somerset. In the second meet of the season the Trojans beat Penn Cambria for the first time in 7 years and fell to the Hilltoppers in another tight contest. The Men of Troy were led by DaQuan Minter, Phillip Madison, & Elijah Haselrig, all winners in running events, and Brock Eisenhuth & Isaiah Triplie in the field events.

The Boys and Girls track teams face more stiff competition this week as the travel to Sidman to face the Rangers of Forest Hills and the Rams of Richland. The girls will compete on Wednesday followed by the boys on Thursday. Good Luck to both teams.

Trojans Capture 3rd Straight LHAC Crown

2012-03-05T20:29:14+00:00

The Trojans captured their 3rd straight Boys Varsity LHAC Crown by knocking off the Panthers of Penn Cambria 84-59. Different from their 1st meeting of the year in Cresson PA, the Trojans got off to a fast start and did not need a last second buzzer beating shot from behind the arc to get the victory. The Trojans jumped out to an 11-0 lead that included a Dwight Andrews ally-oop dunk that let the entire crowd know who was taking home the trophy. Andrews led the onslaught with 27 points. Alkwan Williams added another double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds. The Trojans, who were without the services of injured starter Isaiah Haselrig, also got 15 points from Phillip Madison and 14 points from Mark Watson.

The Trojans will know move on to the District VI AAA Championship at a site and time yet to be determined. They will face the winner of the Somerset/Bald Eagle Area winner for the title.

Trojans Hit Century Mark in Win Over Somerset

2012-03-05T20:28:10+00:00

Johnstown jumped out to a 21-4 first-quarter lead and never looked back in a lopsided win over visiting Somerset on Monday night at Greater Johnstown. Mark Watson led the scoring barrage with 36 points, including nine three-pointers. Phillip Madison chipped in with 22 points and Alkwan Williams contributed 11. The Trojans led at the intermission, 53-15.

The Trojans are 20-2 overall, 16-0 in the Laurel Highlands Conference

Trojans Rout Rams

2012-03-05T20:27:23+00:00

Dwight Andrews scored 31 points, the best of five double-figure performances for Johnstown at Richland. Alkwan Williams had 19 points, Phillip Madison 15, Isaiah Haselrig 14 and Mark Watson 11 for the Trojans, who are now 15-0 in Section II of the Laurel Highlands conference.

Johnstown Makes it 8 Straight Over Westmont

2012-03-05T20:26:47+00:00

Alkwan Williams helped to Trojans overcome a difficult loss at the hands of State College, the previous night, by scoring 18 points and grabbing an amazing 20 rebounds as Johnstown made it 8 straight victories over the Hilltoppers. Isaiah “Snoop” Haselrig had a big hand in the helping the Trojans recover from a tough defeat by adding 14 points and 11 rebounds. Dight Andrews added 17 points and a great defensive effort in the second half to help the Trojans pull away. Mark Watson added 14 points and 5 rebounds while point Guard Phillip Madison supplied 8 assists and 7 rebounds for the Trojans. The Trojans remain unbeaten in LHAC play.

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Trojans Run by Bedford

2012-03-05T20:26:05+00:00

Johnstown was led 20 points from Isaiah Haselrig on 9 of 10 shooting as the Trojans manhandled the Bedford Bison 79-49. Dwight Andrews added 15 points and 6 assists as Alkwan Williams pumped in 13 points and garnered 16 rebounds to help the Trojans move to 18 – 2 on the season. Phillip Madison added 9 points and 8 assists and Mark Watson also scored 9 points to go with his 5 assists.

Trojan Hockey Team Move to 17-0

2012-02-14T21:25:55+00:00

The Johnstown High Hockey team moved to 17 – 0 on the year by shutting out the Rangers of Forest Hills 4-0 at the Johnstown War Memorial. To See more, check out the WJAC TV Channel 6 ink below.

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Trojans lose lead, game to State College

2012-02-08T14:16:01+00:00

The Little Lions renewed an old rivalry against Johnstown and after being down 9 at the half, rallied behind some tough play and clutch foul shooting down the stretch to pick up a road victory at “Doc Stofko Gymnasium”

The Trojans received double digit scoring from Dwight Andrews with 12, Mark Watson 11, Alkwan Williams and Isaiah Haselrig each chipped in 10 but the clutch foul shooting and costly missed baskets led to the Trojans demise. To read more click on the Tribune Democrat link below or to watch the news coverage, click on the Channel 6 link.

Trojans make it 8 wins in a row vs. McCort

2012-02-08T13:51:40+00:00

The Johnstown Trojans made it 8 wins in a row against city rival, LHAC section rival, and Osborne St neighbor Bishop McCort by knocking off the Crimson Crushers 76 – 68 to stay undefeated in LHAC play. The Trojans were led by Alkwan Williams 18 points and 14 rebounds while Isaiah Haselrig chipped in with 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. The duo helped the Trojans outrebound McCort 37 – 24. Dwight Andrews chipped 18 points grabbed 7 rebounds and added 3 blocks to have a complete night. As part of Dwight’s 18 points he hit three big 3 pointers and added a monster dunk off a steal at half court. Mark Watson added 15 points on the night and Phillip Madison supplied 10 points as all 5 Trojan starters scored in double figures. To read more about the Trojans click on the Tribune Democrat link below. To see Channel 6 news coverage click on the WJAC-TV link below