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Barker ranks first all-time with PSU in field goal percentage (89.2)

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Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: POSITION: Special teams Player to watch: Ryan Barker (No. 94) Class: Redshirt junior Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 191 pounds Career to this point: Now a redshirt junior, Barker currently ranks first all-time at Penn State in field goal percentage (89.2 percent). His career-long is 49 yards, which was made in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Quotable: “I make it a goal every time I step on the field that I’m going to build more trust with my teammates. To see that actually ...

Ezeogu looking to help PSU after success at Iowa State last year

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Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: POSITION: Defensive line Player to watch: Ikenna Ezeogu (No. 1) Class: Senior Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 273 pounds Career to this point: Played in 38 games at Iowa State and began emerging in 2025 with 25 stops. Quotable: “Ike’s a guy that you talk about has flashed maybe every single day (during preseason camp).” — Matt Campbell FYI: Can play multiple spots on the defensive line — a position that is emphasizing size and may be the team’s biggest question ...

Crosscutters suffer 9-7 loss on Tuesday at State College Spikes

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The Williamsport Crosscutters used the long ball from the bats of James McCoy and Matthew Williams, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Crosscutters fell to the State College Spikes 9-7 on Tuesday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. It was almost mirror nights for McCoy and Williams as both went 2 for 4 with two-run home runs, a hit by pitch and two runs scored. Williams also added a double. Sam DeCarlo also had a two-hit night by going 2 for 3 with an RBI and two runs scored. Nick Barone added the final RBI for Williamsport on a 1 for 4 night. AJ Solomon accounted for the other ...

DeVaux, Stack to be enshrined into the Hall of Excellence

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Established in 1988, enshrinement into the Little League Hall of Excellence is the organization’s highest honor and is conducted annually for a Little League graduate, or graduates, who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their chosen profession and exemplify the values learned as children in Little League. This year, Little League will welcome a pair of individuals who have helped pave the way for the next generation of Little Leaguers and inspire children to step up to the plate and make a difference. Cherie DeVaux and Ed Stack are the latest two individuals to be ...

Bucknell’s Murphy named PL Rookie of the Week

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LEWISBURG — Bucknell freshman midfielder Ingrid Murphy was selected as the Patriot League Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week on Monday. Murphy made an impact in her first collegiate action last week, highlighted by her first goal in Thursday’s 1-0 win at Montana. Murphy’s goal in the 15th minute held up as the game-winner as the Bison opened the season with a victory over the defending Big Sky Conference champion. She nearly added two more but was denied by a great diving save from the Grizzlies’ goalkeeper late in the first half and then by the goalpost early in the ...