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Penn State wrestling defeats Penn

PHILADELPHIA — With a lineup missing two defending NCAA champions, and some of the rest weakened by illness, the No. 2 Penn State wrestling team had to scratch and claw Friday night to escape the Palestra with a 20-16 win over Penn. Roman Bravo-Young (133 pounds) and Aaron Brooks (184) didn’t even make the trip to Philadelphia, as each stayed home to aid in their recovery from the flu. Greg Kerkvliet (285) was held out of the lineup, too. “I think a couple guys dug deep. It’s all preparation. We didn’t wrestle great tonight, obviously. I know our guys didn’t feel very ...

Local roundup: Penn College men, women both earn 1st wins of season

Penn College cruised past Gallaudet, 75-50, in men’s basketball for the Wildcats’ first win of the season to move to 1-5 and 1-0 in the United East on Friday night. Penn College held a 45-22 lead at the half. Three Wildcats were in double figures, including Will Sulesky who had a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double. Also in double figures were Max Jackowsky (10 points) and Corey Blackwell (10). Sophomore guard Eli Washington converted three-key free throws down the stretch as Lock Haven stormed back to earn an 83-80 victory over the visiting Edinboro Fighting Scots on Friday night ...

Jersey Shore’s football team exceeded expectations this season

After Jersey Shore fell to Thomas Jefferson in last year’s PIAA Class AAAA title game and solidified itself as the state’s No. 2 team, the Bulldogs were tasked with many shoes to fill as just four two-way starters were set to return to play underneath the bright lights at Thompson St. ...

Local roundup: Lock Haven wrestling falls to Michigan State

In its first appearance at Thomas Fieldhouse in 20 months, the Lock Haven University men’s wrestling turned in a stellar effort winning five bouts before ultimately falling to Michigan State, 19-17. The Eagles were victorious at 125, 141, 149, 165 and 174 pounds and owned a 17-5 advantage heading into the final three bouts of the evening. At 125 pounds, No. 33 Luke Werner got the evening started on the right foot with an 11-7 decision in sudden victory over Michigan State’s Julian Saldana. Werner and Saldana were knotted up, 7-7, after three periods. In the extra session, Werner ...

Canton football falls to Bishop Guilfoyle in PIAA Class A semifinals

ALTOONA — For the past two weeks, Canton football has been making program history with its first two state playoff wins ever. Fresh off an overtime thriller against top-ranked Old Forge, the Warriors were primed to write another chapter in the book of 2021. That book ended with a 20-7 ...

Local roundup: Lycoming women fall at home to Susquehanna 62-43

Sophomore Jessica Shaver posted a career-high eight points, hitting four of her six field-goal attempts to lead the Lycoming College women’s basketball, which fell to Susquehanna University, 62-43, on Sunday at Lamade Gym. Freshman Ashley Yoh had a team-high six rebounds to go with seven points and two steals. Sophomore Allison Butler followed with six points and five rebounds and junior Kenzie Reed led the Warriors (1-6 overall) in assists with four and she also added five rebounds. The Warriors outscored the River Hawks (5-1 overall) by a point in the second period. Junior Emily ...