Clearfield’s Ryan, Glenny, and Spaid to Play in District 9 All-star Games Saturday

Press release by www.d9sports.com

CLARION, Pa. – The 16th Annual Sportsmanship I/Clarion County YMCA District 9 All-Star Basketball Games will be played April 2 at Keystone High School. 

The girls’ game will be at 6 p.m. followed by the boys’ game at 8 p.m. 

The games feature 40 of the top senior basketball players in District 9. 

For the second straight year, Explore Clarion, a division of EYT Media, will broadcast the games live on internet radio. Games can be accessed through D9Sports.com or ExploreClarion.com or through the Explore Radio app for your smartphone. 

In addition to the games, there will be a 32-point shooting contest for both girls and boys, and the YMCA Sportsperson of the Year will be announced.   

Here is a breakdown of this year’s rosters.   

GIRLS – TEAM WHITE

Coaches: Terry Dreihaup (North Clarion) and Dave Kerschbaumer (Karns City)

Hali Olson, Brookville

Emily Ryan, Clearfield

Emily Morey, Coudersport

Dayna DeSalve, DuBois

Morgan Silvis, Forest Area

LeeAnn Gibson, Karns City

Amber Hess, Keystone

Abbie Schmader, North Clarion

Becca Dougherty, Redbank Valley

Rachel Bauer, St. Marys 

GIRLS – TEAM ROYAL BLUE

Coaches: Mark Powell (Brookville) and Mike Carlson (Punxsutawney)

Morgan Cratty, A-C Valley

Elaina Powell, Brookville

Kelly Beveridge, Clarion

Anna Reed, Clarion

Rachel Glenny, Clearfield

Courtney Chandler, DuBois

Shaley Shick, Union

Brooke Hinderliter, Redbank Valley

Jessica Kifer, Ridgway

Ava Homan, Venango Catholic 

BOYS – TEAM RED

Coaches: Joe Ferguson (Clarion-Limestone) and Brian Furman (Coudersport)

Kurt Schindler, Brookville

Trae Smith, Cameron County

Noah Rankin, Clarion-Limestone

Cody Spaid, Clearfield

Darren Keglovits, Coudersport

Christian LaParne, DuBois Central Catholic

Zayn Hargenrader, North Clarion

Heath Stewart, Otto-Eldred

Sam Heeter, Redbank Valley

Jeremy Breier, Ridgway 

BOYS – TEAM NAVY BLUE

Coaches: Aaron Straub (Elk County Catholic) and Matt Gasbarre (Kane)

Anderson Nicka, Austin

Jonathan Smith, Clarion

Taylor Smith, Clarion-Limestone

Evan Lutz, Cranberry

Zach Sloan, DuBois

Jordan Seefeldt, Port Allegany

Dylan Huey, Punxsutawney

Parker Housler, St. Marys

Cole Morris, Union

Brady Kingston, Venango Catholic 

NOTE – Four players were chosen to play in the game but for various reasons couldn’t participate. They are Elk County Catholic’s Kyle Huff, Oswayo Valley’s Brandon Brabham, St. Marys’ Brady Bauer and Puxsutawney’s Bridge.