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Bucknell University Names New Womens Basketball Coach

April 19, 2012 Sam Jordan

LEWISBURG, PA – Following a comprehensive national search, Bucknell director of athletics and recreation John Hardt has announced that Aaron Roussell will become the next head coach of the Bison women’s basketball program. For the past eight years Roussell was the head coach at the University of Chicago, where he compiled a 161-50 (.763) record, including a 52-5 mark with a 43-game regular-season winning streak over the last two seasons. Roussell (pronounced ruh-SELL) logged the most victories and highest winning percentage of any women’s basketball coach in Chicago’s 41-year history….

Juniata College Announces Improvements for Goodman Field at Knox Stadium

April 19, 2012 Sam Jordan

(HUNTINGDON, PA) – The $1.2 million project will provide an immediate competitive boost to football and field hockey, two of Juniata’s largest roster sports, giving those teams a high-quality surface on which to train and play. The installation of a synthetic turf surface will also improve Juniata’s ability to host championship play in the sport of field hockey. The field will also provide inclement weather practice space for several other Juniata varsity teams and have potential intramural and club sport use. “The new synthetic turf surface at Knox Stadium will…

Red Flash Basketball Coach Resigns

April 19, 2012 Sam Jordan

LORETTO, PA (April 18, 2012) – Saint Francis University head men’s basketball coach Don Friday has resigned after four seasons, Director of Athletics Bob Krimmel announced on Wednesday evening. “I want to thank Don for his service to Saint Francis and especially to our men’s basketball program,” said Krimmel. “He is passionate about the game and brought his energy to work every day. The Red Flash Family wishes him every success as he moves forward to new opportunities in his life.” Friday was named the 20th head coach in program history…

Clinton County Raceway Results from April 13, 2012

April 17, 2012 Sam Jordan

World Product IMCA Empire Series Presented by Ingram Fuels – 51jr Jim Yoder, 15 Eddie Sites, 96 Mike Smith, 7* Shawn Bruce, 78 Dale Schweikart, 11K Mark Griffin, 5J Kevin Cook, 19 Dave Yehl, 68 Rich McNeal, 76 Josh Van Tassell, 10 Chris Fleming, 25 Erick Palski, 5X Rich Karlnoski, 32W Rob Wilcox, U2 Gary Roberts, 231 George Fultz, 8* Kevin VanAmburg, 33 Jared Keeney, 15M Ray McClure, 23 Mike Stoddard, 14S Sonny Terry (DNS) Heat Winners – Mark Griffin, Gary Roberts, Eddie Sites Lap Leaders – Jared Keeney 1-2,…

Penn State – Altoona Finishes Third in Tennis Championships

April 16, 2012 Sam Jordan

WEXFORD, PA – The Penn State – Altoona tennis team competed in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Men’s Tennis Championships at The Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford, Pa. The tennis team finished third in the competition with a total of 10 points.

Wildcats Lose to PSU New Kensington in Extra Innings Twice

April 16, 2012 Sam Jordan

MCKEESPORT, PA – The Pennsylvania College of Technology lost in extra innings twice to Penn State New Kensington Sunday. The Wildcats were defeated 6-3 and 4-3 in the doubleheader, both in eight innings. Sophomore Lacy Lose (Avis) pitched both games for the Wildcats totaling 14 strikeouts. Freshman Britni Fennell (Conyngham) led the with two RBI. The losses drop the team to 4-22 overall and 3-11 in the Penn State University Athletic Conference. In the opener, Fennell hit an RBI single in the first inning giving Penn College the early lead. New Kensington…

Bald Eagle Named Pitcher of the Week

April 2, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Junior Nick Cummings (Akron, N.Y./Akron) of the Lock Haven University baseball team has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West Pitcher of the Week. Cummings put together a tremendous performance in his lone appearance of the week against PSAC West rival Slippery Rock. Cummings started the final game of the four game series, and threw a gem for The Haven, securing the weekend series for LHU. He threw eight shutout innings, allowing just five hits on his way to the complete game shutout. Cummings…

LHU Field Hockey Assistant Named to US Womens Team

April 2, 2012 Sam Jordan

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Mallory Weisen, the assistant coach for the Lock Haven University field hockey team has been selected to the United States Women’s National Indoor Field Hockey Team that is gearing up for the 2012 Pan Am Championships. Weisen was one of 34 players selected for the U.S. team that will soon begin extensive training sessions in preparation for the Pan Am Championships to be held August 30 through September 2 in Puerto Montt, Chile. The Middleburg, Pa. native is set to begin her fourth season as assistant…

Penn College Wildcats Baseballs Splits with Beaver

April 2, 2012 Sam Jordan

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Senior Skylar Gingrich (Lititz) racked up four hits, three RBI and two runs to lead the Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball team as it split a conference doubleheader with Penn State Beaver Sunday. The Wildcats took game one 6-4 with sophomore Josh Longsderff (Columbia) getting the complete game win. Beaver just edged out the Wildcats for the win in game two getting the winning run in the seventh for a 3-2 victory. Penn College improves to 12-6 overall and 5-1 in the Penn State University Athletic Conference…

Lady Wildcats Softball Team Loses Doubleheader

April 2, 2012April 2, 2012 Sam Jordan

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Pennsylvania College of Technology softball team lost 13-0 and 3-0 to Penn State Beaver Sunday. Beaver pitcher Korey Freyermuth recorded both wins, pitching a five-inning no-hitter in game two and giving up only two hits total in both games. Freshmen Britni Fennell (Conyngham) and Cora Bova (Port Allegany) recorded the only hits for the Wildcats. They now fall to 1-15 overall and 0-6 in the Penn State University Athletic Conference. Beaver came out swinging in game one totaling 14 hits. They got on the board early…