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Five Pennsylvania College of Technology spring sports athletes have received post-season awards. In baseball, pitcher Stan Bair, a graduate of Dover High School, was named to all-star teams in both the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association (which is considered an all-state honor) and Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference. Bair posted a 4-1 record on the season.

Three Pennsylvania College of Technology women softball players have earned post-season honors. Lindsay Riglin, a sophomore pitcher from Bellefonte, has been named to the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association All-State Team, while freshmen Erin Mutchler (Williamsport) and Lynn Hirthler (Council Rock) received all-Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference accolades.

Pennsylvania College of Technology tennis coach Charlie Baum was right on the mark. Going into his team's season, the third-year coach said his women's doubles team of Michal Wolf and Tonya Strouse would be in contention for a state championship. On Saturday, they delivered.

Despite the loss of four key players to injury throughout the season, Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball coach Mike Stanzione has his team right where he wants it poised for its 15th straight post-season playoff appearance. "One of our big goals was to get into the playoffs. We're fortunate to be there, and I think we have a good chance," he said.

"Rhythms and Readings," the third annual poetry/prose reading sponsored by the Pennsylvania College of Technology Library, will be held Tuesday, April 23, at the College. The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the Hager Lifelong Education Center, adjacent to the library.

Boasting what he says is a deep and solid lineup, Pennsylvania College of Technology third-year tennis coach Charlie Baum is optimistic about his team's chances in the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference this season. The Wildcats opened their season Saturday with a 6-3 victory over Delaware Community College. "We're not as strong at No.

In a sense, the Pennsylvania College of Technology women's softball team is starting over this year. The Lady Wildcats return only three players from last year's squad, which posted a 14-10 record, and are under the leadership of a new coach.

Brian Schneider, Robert Groves and Jessica Weaver stood out all season for their respective Pennsylvania College of Technology men's and women's basketball teams, so the postseason accolades they have received are little surprise.

A tradition of excellence. That's what coach Mike Stanzione has developed over the last decade with his Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball teams.

Charlie Baum coaches men's volleyball at Pennsylvania College of Technology, but, at times, he sounds more like a philosopher. "The key to the season is going to be chemistry, just getting the guys to play together," the first-year coach said. "We have all of the talent, but if you play against a team with guys who have less talent than you but play well together, you're going to lose.