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Wildcat Wars play out on UPMC Field

Thursday, September 18, 2025

photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor

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The crowd goes "wild" as a runner crosses home plate in a Wildcat Wars kickball battle. The night of residence hall rivalry has been a Penn College tradition since 2014.

Wildcat Wars, an early fall tradition at Penn College, returned to UPMC Field, with residence hall teams battling in kickball, dodgeball and tug-of-war.

In the end, the York/Juniata team was victorious, with Dauphin Hall and Clinton/Delaware/Lancaster tied for second. Upperclass students (The Village/Campus View Apartments) were fourth.

“Wildcat Wars is more than fun and games: It is an engaging way for our students to build their own community, show pride and connect with each other in a spirited and respectful competition,” said Kathleen Swank, director of residence life. “This event brings energy to campus that lasts long after the final dodgeball throw or tug-of-war pull. And for this year's champions from York and Juniata, that pride and bragging rights will carry with them all year long.”

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The victors! The team representing York and Juniata halls.

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Tied for second: The Dauphin Hall team ...

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... and the squad from Clinton/Delaware/Lancaster.

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Wildcat Wars 2025: Clinton/Delaware/Lancaster