For the second time in its history, the Penn College wrestling team will take the stage at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center. The Wildcats' dual meet with the York College Spartans is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
For over 30 years, its stage has hosted titans of the entertainment industry. Next week, the Journey Bank Community Arts Center will be home to dedicated NCAA Division III student-athletes, who will have their well-deserved turn in the spotlight.
The Penn College wrestling team will take center stage against the York College Spartans in a dual meet scheduled for the historic venue on Friday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m.
Admission is free.
It will be the second time in Penn College’s history that the wresting team has competed at the CAC. Two years ago, the Wildcats hosted Lycoming College in what was billed as the “Billtown Brawl.”
“From day one when I took this job, I’ve had people asking about bringing wrestling back (to the CAC),” said Penn College head coach Dalton Rohrbaugh. “It was a fun, competitive atmosphere that had people talking. This is a great way to highlight our program and show off high-level wrestling in a different way.”
A member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, Penn College is 5-5, and York College sports a 6-4 dual record. Throughout the season, both teams have boasted nationally ranked grapplers. Ironically, Rohrbaugh – in his second year leading the Wildcats – was a two-time Division III All-American wrestler for York College.
“This should interest people who don’t normally attend wrestling events because it’s more than just a match; it’s an overall experience of something that will only happen once a year in Williamsport,” Rohrbaugh said. “It’s a great opportunity to support a local team. Walking out onto that mat, seeing a full crowd and feeling that support of the community is something our student-athletes will remember long after they’ve hung up their shoes.”
With a seating capacity of 2,100, the CAC offers ample room for the community to show that support.
Owned and operated by Penn College, the Journey Bank Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport offers a broad range of programming dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community. The CAC opened in 1993, following an extensive overhaul of the facility that was unveiled in 1928 as the Capitol Theatre, a movie house and vaudeville theater. Since 1993, more than 1.8 million patrons have enjoyed live events at the venue.
For additional information about the Jan. 30 wrestling meet, contact Rohrbaugh at djr46@pct.edu.
For information about Wildcat Athletics, visit pctwildcats.com.