Sports
'Opening Night' Set for Nov. 9
Nov. 4, 2009 - 1:45 p.m.
The men's and women's basketball season will tip off Monday, Nov. 9, with Penn College Opening Night in Bardo Gymnasium. In addition to a doubleheader against Central Pennsylvania College – women at 6, men at 8 – the night will feature free food (hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and soda) from 5-6:30 p.m.; and more. Take a chance to win a $360 declining-balance meal plan from Dining Services in the half-court shot contest. Or a laptop computer (first prize), a camera (second) or a $20 College Store gift card (third) in the three-point shootout. There will be a performance by the Dance Team at halftime of the men's game. Admission is free! The games are scheduled to be broadcast on WLYC/ESPN Radio 1050 AM and 104.1 FM and online; air time is 5:45 p.m.
Penn College Basketball Teams Open Monday at Home
Nov. 4, 2009 - 11:04 a.m.
The Penn College men’s and women’s basketball teams open their respective seasons Monday night hosting Central Pennsylvania College at Bardo Gymnasium. The women tip off at 6 and the men at 8.
Graduating Bowlers Honored at Pre-Tourney 'Senior Day'
Nov. 3, 2009 - 3:30 p.m.
The two graduating seniors among this season's Wildcat bowlers – both members of the 2007 and 2008 state champion Penn College men's teams – were honored prior to Tuesday's Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference Invitational tournament at Faxon Lanes in Loyalsock Township. "It was a pleasure having you on the team," Coach Deb Vincenzes said, paying tribute and presenting gifts to Ryan E. Forry, an HVAC technology major from Lancaster, and David A. Florist, a technology management major from Horsham. Graduating student-athletes are celebrated during Senior Day in each of the college's varsity sports as their seasons arise.
Four Penn College Teams Seek National Titles
Nov. 1, 2009 - 4:42 p.m.
Four Penn College athletic teams will compete for national championships this week. The men’s and women’s cross-country teams will vie for United States Collegiate Athletic Association titles Friday in Concord, N.H., while the men’s and women’s soccer teams play Friday through Sunday at Randolph Center, Vt. For more, see the latest Wildcat Weekly.
Wildcats to Face Top-Seeded York in PSUAC Soccer Finale
Oct. 30, 2009 - 11:24 a.m.
The Penn College men’s soccer team advanced to the Penn State University Athletic Conference championship game for the fifth straight season with a 2-0 home win Wednesday over Penn State Beaver. In Saturday’s 2 p.m. finale, the Wildcats will travel to Penn State York, which eliminated Penn State Hazleton, 4-1, on Thursday. Steven Bullock (Manheim) put Penn College on the scoreboard two minutes into Wednesday’s match and Coleby Frye (York) added a goal in the final minute to seal the win as the Wildcats improved to 14-3-1 overall and 10-1-1 in the conference. "The strikers did a good job of moving up the field with the ball, and the defense was very solid,” coach Enrique Castillo said. “I think we did a good job of maintaining possession. We missed a couple shots that should have been in, but their goalie did a nice job.” Penn College edged Penn State York, 2-1, for the championship in 2007 and 1-0 for the title a year ago. Penn State York is the tournament’s top seed and Penn College is seeded second. York is 11-0-1 in the conference, with the tie coming Oct. 1, 3-3, against the Wildcats. "York is strong. It is well-balanced and has a good defense. It pressures the ball very well and will be tough,” Castillo added.
Penn College Bowlers Open Season Tuesday
Oct. 30, 2009 - 10:28 a.m.
While this year’s squad may not have as much depth as in the past, Penn College coed bowling team coach Deb Vincenzes is optimistic of another successful season. The Wildcats open Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference play on Tuesday at Faxon Lanes in Loyalsock Township.
Penn College Captures Second Straight PSUAC Team Tennis Title
Oct. 26, 2009 - 12:42 a.m.
It was another championship week for Penn College – and more may be in store. On Sunday, the coed tennis team won its second straight Penn State University Athletic Conference title. That came one day after the women’s volleyball team advanced to Saturday’s PSUAC semifinals and three days before the men’s soccer team steps into action Wednesday to begin defense of its PSUAC title. For more, see the latest edition of Wildcat Weekly.
Off-Campus Gambles Often, but On-Campus Walks Away Victorious
Oct. 21, 2009 - 8:03 a.m.
The On-Campus Powder Puff Football team defeated its Off-Campus counterparts on the soccer field Tuesday, a 14-7 victory in a game postponed from Homecoming Weekend. Jeremy R. Bottorf, intramural assistant, provided this recap: Jessica Houser threw a bullet to Sam Mills to open the scoring, connecting on “fourth and a mile” to give the Off-Campus team a 7-0 lead. Amanda Allanah had some amazing runs to set up the On-Campus team at the 1-yard line, but the Off-Campus defense – fired up after the touchdown – made an impressive goal-line stand. Michelle Goodling later connected on a beautiful pass to Angela Stiles to tie the game, 7-7, at halftime. Allanah had more great runs downfield, but, once again, the On-Campus team stumbled in the red zone under excellent Off-Campus defense. After forcing a turnover on downs, the On-Campus team received a huge break when Alyson Fields intercepted a pass to put the ball inside the red zone of the Off-Campus team, but, as earlier, the Off-Campus defense held and the score remained tied. It was a battle of field position until 2:35 was left on the clock and Goodling hooked up with Stiles on a long touchdown pass to put the On-Campus team up, 14-7. The Off-Campus team tried to mount a comeback, but, as time expired, so did its hopes. Thank you to everyone who helped: Brian Bowers on the clock, Chad Chervinsky and Matt Baca on the chains, and Ty Holland, Joe Simon and Josh Bengel for helping officiate. Thanks, also, to the teams and coaches who put in a lot of time and effort to make the game enjoyable to the packed house.
Photos by Micah A. Metzel, alumnus/technology management major/student ambassador
Tennis, Women's Volleyball Teams Head for Conference Championships
Oct. 18, 2009 - 7:36 p.m.
The latest Wildcat Weekly takes a look ahead as Penn College's coed tennis and women’s volleyball teams vie for championships in the Penn State University Athletic Conference. Last week, Penn College teams won 19 games and lost six. The men’s cross-country team won the PSUAC championship and had the conference’s individual champ, Mark Cordeiro; four more goals from freshmen Kierstin Steer helped fuel the women's soccer team, and golfer Craig Flint finished the season as a United States Collegiate Athletic Association All-American.
Wildcats Lunch With Lady Lions' Coaches
Oct. 14, 2009 - 1:26 p.m.
Coach Alison Tagliaferri (far right, second row in photo) and members of her Lady Wildcat basketball team recently had lunch with the coaching staff of the Penn State women's team. Head coach Coquese Washington is in the front center, former Penn State player Maren Walseth is second from left and former Millersville University player Kia Damon is at right. Both are assistant coaches to Washington, who played at Notre Dame (and was a member of the NCAA Division I national championship team in 2001) and in the Women's National Basketball Association, where she also was the first president of the WNBA Players Association. "I grew up watching both her and Maren Walseth when I was in high school, so it was really cool to meet them," Tagliaferri said. "The girls got to ask them all kinds of questions and she even told us anytime we want to go to a game or practice to just call."
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