It’s onto the PIAA playoffs for McDowell High School after a big win over Prep in which the Trojans established a commanding lead and never let up. Next up — Altoona on Saturday, February 23rd 1:00 pm at General McLane HS, Tickets are on sale in the athletic office, adults $6 (pre sale and at the gate), students $3 pre sale and $6 at the gate.
In a tremendous team win over Strong Vincent, Junior guard Joe Letto fired up a three-point shot at the end of regulation that took the team into overtime where Senior forward Ryan Skellie hit a 35-foot shot to win the game — stunning an entire crowd, and vaulting McDowell into the District
-10 finals. True to the Community of Class commitment, Letto and Skellie credited teammates for the huge win.
It was a bittersweet evening as McDowell fans said farewell to graduating seniors who have big plans for the next four years. Zach Spronatti hit 1,005 points, and indicated his plans include a degree in education.
Bryant Kimball will attend Mercyhurst College and play football in the fall.
Ryan Skellie will head to St. Bonaventure with a baseball scholarship.
Dillon Loomis plans to attend Penn State University majoring in business. 
Friday, Feb. 9 was a great day for McDowell as both the JV and Varsity teams powered past Cathedral Prep with victories. The JVs started with a big win over Prep with more than 8 players scoring. The varsity took over at Gannon with a huge 62-39 win with Dillon Loomis scoring five 3-point shots and another hoop to finish with 17 points. Varsity 62 - 39!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Trojans! 
In a great home game, the varsity fired up a big win with three McD players shooting 3-pointers. Spronatti, Kimball and Loomis each had two -3-point shots. In another team win — in exemplary team fashion — everyone contibuted to the W.
Big win and in great style
On a roll with three wins in a row, McDowell overpowers Central
