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Annual bocce tournament to take place

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief • January 3, 2025 • 147 Views
Charlie Kephart
Celebration. Connor Smith points to his family in the stands after winning the frame. The rest of the Altoona Maroon team supported Smith after he won the round for them at last year’s tournament.

The second annual bocce tournament will take place on Jan. 4. Altoona will split into Maroon and White teams, as they did last year. 

“We technically have two teams, but we practice and compete as one team for our regular season play.  When we compete in tournaments or playoffs, we have to split and play as two,” coach Amy Savino said. “It’s tough when one team may place higher than the other, especially when the whole concept of Unified Sports is just to have fun.”

The tournament will be held at Saint Francis University Stokes Athletic Center. It will begin at 10 a.m

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Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
Hey! During my third year on staff, my senior year, I have taken on the role of being Editor in Chief for Mountain Echo. My sophomore and junior year, I served as associate editor. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with my best friend, exercising, watching Netflix, photography and working as a lifeguard and teaching swim lessons at the YMCA. After high school I plan to pursue a medical path, with the intent of being a nurse practitioner. I’m looking forward to this school year and seeing what it brings our way!