Wildcat Athletics Articles

The Pennsylvania College of Technology softball team earned the last available spot and is seeded No. 8 entering the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championships Friday in Akron, Ohio, but that doesn't mean it can't win. "I think we'll be very competitive. I don't think we're going to get blown out or anything.

Penn College held its Spring Sports Banquet in the Thompson Professional Development Center on Sunday, honoring student-athletes from the archery, bowling, dance, baseball, softball, men's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, and wrestling teams.

Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball and softball teams each finished third in the Penn State University Athletic Conference Championships over the weekend, and, while the baseball season ends, the softball team was awarded an invitation to this weekend's United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championships.

Despite adversity throughout their seasons due, in part, to poor spring weather resulting in inconsistent play, and injuries Pennsylvania College of Technology softball and baseball teams have met the preseason expectations of their coaches. Roger Harris, in his 10th year as softball coach, and Chris Howard, in season No.

Students came out with a vengeance in Wednesday's softball challenge against staff/faculty: Justin Eberhart, Bryann Bingamann and Marc Kaylor scored early to take a 3-0 lead after the first inning. Their opponents didn't get their first run until the third, and scored three more in the bottom of the fourth after RBI singles from Eric Ranck and Andy Gutkowski.

All Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball coach Chris Howard and softball coach Roger Harris asked for was an opportunity for their teams to be able to practice and play. Although both still had to dodge raindrops last week, they managed to win a combined nine games while losing only one and are on track to reach the Penn State University Athletic Conference playoffs.

The students were shorthanded, but that didn't take away their spirit against staff/faculty volleyball opponents Wednesday in Bardo Gym. "The students built a good lead in the first game, but the staff/faculty team battled back and tied it twice only to fall in the first game, 25-19," said intramural assistant Jeremy R. Bottorf (who also supplied the photos).

The Pennsylvania College of Technology archery team made a strong showing at the Eastern Regional Intercollegiate Archery Championships this past weekend. Freshmen Brandon Allison (Roaring Spring) and Kelvin Dewalt (Easton) and senior Zack Plannick (Coraopolis) took top spots in men's recurve, bow hunter and compound, respectively.

Penn College junior Garrett Hornung (Emporium) was named the Penn State University Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the period ending April 17. Hornung hit .636 (7-11) with three doubles, five RBI and 10 runs. He helped the Wildcats to a 3-1 week, sweeping Penn State York and splitting with Penn State Mont Alto. This is Hornung's first PSUAC honor this season.

Penn College archery coaches Chad Karstetter and Brian Parker say goodbye to four "irreplaceable seniors" this season, telling a Senior Day audience Saturday that the young men and woman represent their alma mater as both outstanding students and athletes who will be greatly missed.