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Penns Valley coaches named District 6 staff of year; Owens to District 6 Hall of Fame

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ALTOONA – Prior to the Parade of Champions at Saturday’s District 6 Class AA wrestling championships, the district honored its Hall of Fame inductees and announced its awards for the season. Amidst both, area coaches were recognized. The Penns Valley coaching staff – featuring head coach Joel Brinker and assistant coaches Baylor Shunk, Colten Shunk, Zach Rummel and Preston Rogers – was named District 6 Class AA staff of the year for the team’s historic success through its 2025-26 campaign. And in the Hall of Fame ceremony, Jersey Shore wrestling head coach Tony Owens was ...

Sugar Valley's Baney has been involved in wrestling since he was 10

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Junior wrestler Hunter Baney left Sugar Valley’s final home meet against Mount Carmel victorious. Baney has been involved in wrestling since he was 10 years old, making this his sixth year competing. He is wrestling in the 127-pound weight class. His appreciation for a good work ethic shows in his performance on the mat, but Baney’s favorite part of wrestling is the opportunity to hang out with his friends. A personal goal he has for himself as a wrestler is to surpass 85 wins, which is a school record. As of now, his future includes welding along wtih wrestling. The person Baney ...