Wildcat Athletics Articles

New Pennsylvania College of Technology men's soccer coach Jeff Finn has a tough act to follow. Finn succeeds Andy Richardson, whose Wildcat teams went 113-51-10 in 13 seasons and won league championships in 2000 and last year. While Finn has some big shoes to fill, the fact that he was Richardson's assistant coach for the last two years is a definite plus.

If ever there was a golden era in Pennsylvania College of Technology golf, it is now.

Vol. 5, No. 4 Records/Results/Upcoming Games BaseballOverall record: 2-4 Thursday, Sept. 1 − at Alfred (N.Y.) State, L, 3-1; W, 9-3 Thursday, Sept. 8 − at Penn State Harrisburg (2), 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 − at Penn State New Kensington (2), 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 − host Penn State McKeesport (2), 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 − at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (2), 1 p.m. Men's SoccerThursday, Sept.

Whether his teams return two veterans or 12, Pennsylvania College of Technology cross country coach Mike Paulhamus is always optimistic about his upcoming season. "I always keep a positive frame, so I'm looking at just doing what we've done the last couple of years. Our goal is win the state championship again," the fifth-year coach said.

With nine returning players, including the co-most valuable players from last year's championship team, things are looking good for the Pennsylvania College of Technology women's volleyball team.

Vol. 5, No. 3 Records/Results/Upcoming Games Baseball Overall record: 1-3 Saturday, Aug. 27 − host Westmoreland Community College, L, 12-7; W, 13-0. Sunday, Aug. 28 − host Westmoreland Community College, L, 10-5; L, 8-4. Thursday, Sept. 1 − at Alfred (N.Y.) State (2), 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 − at Penn State Harrisburg (2), 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 − at Penn State New Kensington (2), 2 p.m.

Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball coach Rees Daneker thinks his team will be strong defensively, but wonders how the early-season pitching will hold up. It won't take him long to find out as the Wildcats are scheduled to open their season with doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday at Bowman Field against Westmoreland Community College. Saturday's action begins at 2 p.m.

Vol. 5, No. 1 Upcoming Games Baseball Saturday, Aug. 27 − host Westmoreland Community College at Bowman Field, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28− host Westmoreland Community College at Bowman Field, 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 − at Alfred (N.Y.) State, 1:30 p.m. Men's Soccer Thursday, Sept. 8− host Northampton Community College, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 − at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 1 p.m.

Gilbert "Gibby" Balliet, a Pennsylvania College of Technology sophomore from Watsontown, shot a record 62 on the Vintage Course at the White Deer Golf Complex on Aug. 7. Witnessing Balliet's 10-under-par round was Ben Hameetman, son of Ruth E. Hameetman, an instructor of business administration at the college. Balliet's previous best on the course was a 67.

Vol. 5, No. 1 Upcoming Games Baseball Saturday, Aug. 27 − host Westmoreland Community College at Bowman Field, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28− host Westmoreland Community College at Bowman Field, 11 a.m. Men's Soccer Thursday, Sept. 8− host Northampton Community College, 6 p.m. Women's Soccer Friday, Sept. 2− vs. Lycoming College at Susquehanna University, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept.