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Penn State’s remaining 2025 recruiting targets and upcoming commitment dates
On Thursday, when four-star edge rusher Max Granville reclassified and enrolled at Penn State, we discovered that even the 2024 recruiting class was not yet complete, so the 2025 group, which now sits at 21 players, is far from its final form. With Granville, one of that class's headliners, already heading to Happy Valley, James Franklin will be looking to add additional talent and likely land at least one more commitment from the 2024 regular season kicks off.
Haley Burgdorf’s meteoric rise at St. Charles North will take her to Penn State. A whirlwind? ‘It has been crazy.’
Completing a “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essay assigment next month when high school resumes should be a breeze for St. Charles North junior Haley Burgdorf. The hardest part for the volleyball standout? Fitting it all in. The 6-foot outside hitter for the North Stars may need a vacation from her vacation before classes begin later in August. “It has been crazy,” she said. Club ball and a ...
PennDOT Sets Next Public Meeting for State College Area Connector Project
PennDOT has moved to the next phase for the planned State College Area Connector and will hold its first public meeting on the project since 2022 in August. The department and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published on Wednesday a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. The notice initiates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) phase of project development, which includes preliminary engineering and environmental studies. An open house "scoping" meeting will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Mount Nittany Middle School, PennDOT wrote in a news release in Thursday. Attendees will have an opportunity...
Penn State edge rusher commit Max Granville reclassifies to 2024 class
After committing to Penn State’s 2025 class in June, Max Granville will be coming to Happy Valley early. On Thursday, Penn State announced that Granville has graduated early, thus reclassifying to the class of 2024 and joining the Nittany Lions this summer. Granville was a 4-star edge rusher in...
Jamie Marie White 1982-2024
Jamie Marie White, 41, of Newville passed away Tuesday July 23, 2024 in her home. She was born December 18, 1982 in Harrisburg a daughter of James E. and Blanche M. Campbell Penigar. Jamie had worked as a clerk. She is survived by her father James E. Penigar, her boyfriend...
3 most important games for Penn State football in 2024
James Franklin is entering his eleventh season as the head coach in Happy Valley and is still looking for that big win to get the program over the hump. Penn State football returns 15 starters, including quarterback Drew Allar, from a team that finished 10-3 last year. Allar struggled last...
Spring Township’s detective named Officer of the Year. ‘One of the best that I’ve ever seen’
“I’m from this community, so if I can play a small role in helping members of this community on their darkest day I’m glad that I can do that,” Detective Luke Nelson said.
PSU celebrates student athletes, coaches, staff at the Paris Olympics
CENTRE CO, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State will be cheering on 30 current and former student-athletes and club athletes who are competing in the Paris Olympics. The opening ceremonies kicked off on Friday and Nittany Lion athletes will be represented in eight sports, including swimming, volleyball, fencing and soccer. Penn State is also sending an […]
Penn State Alumni Team Tops Pitt Alums, Wins Regional Title at The Basketball Tournament
The Happy Valley Hoopers, a Penn State alumni basketball team, defeated a rival team from Pitt to reach the quarterfinals of the $1 million The Basketball Tournament.
Penn State eager to see freshmen receivers in preseason practice action
INDIANAPOLIS — The Penn State receiver group continues to stand out as a potential make-or-break aspect of College Football Playoff ambitions. Following a frustrating 2023 campaign, new solutions are necessary for second-year position coach Marques Hagans. While this year featured some notable transfer departures, including three receivers who logged...
Penn State seasoned DT Dvon J-Thomas talks journey, expectations for 2024
From 2019-2022, Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas, formerly known as Dvon Ellies, logged just two starts — slotting behind the likes of PJ Mustipher and Hakeem Beamon, among others. Amid the rise of the transfer portal, it’s become rare to see players develop at a single program, especially...
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles with State College Towing Company Over Deceptive Practices
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has secured a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, over deceptive private ticketing practices in State College. The company had been issuing private parking tickets that resembled government-issued citations, pressuring consumers to pay under false threats of prosecution or vehicle retention.
James Franklin evaluates the value of having Tom Allen’s head coaching experience on staff
James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions had another excellent season in the 2023 campaign, finishing 10-3 overall and 7-2 in the Big Ten Conference. They featured one of the best defenses in the conference and this year should be no different, with Tom Allen running the show as their new defensive coordinator. On […] The post James Franklin evaluates the value of having Tom Allen’s head coaching experience on staff appeared first on On3.
Mount Nittany Health to host hunter safety event to honor late manager
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Mount Nittany Health is hosting a hunter safety day event in honor of an NRP who passed away earlier this year. The event is dedicated to promoting responsible and safe hunting practices within the community and is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event […]
4-Star DE Max Granville Re-Classifies to Class of 2024
Some big roster news prior to the start of Penn State football opening camp next week. Penn State football announced on Thursday that Texas 4-star defensive end Max Granville has re-classified into the Class of 2024 and will be a member of the team for the upcoming season. The native of Sugar Land, Texas will be in uniform and practice with the team next week.
James Franklin admits expectations at Penn State are ‘a blessing and a curse’
When James Franklin took the head coaching job at Penn State in 2014, he understood the expectations that came with that. Coming in from Vanderbilt, a team that historically hasn’t had much success in the SEC, Franklin hasn’t skipped a beat and turned Penn State into an 11-win team by his third season with the […] The post James Franklin admits expectations at Penn State are ‘a blessing and a curse’ appeared first on On3.
Top sights and sounds from Penn State at Big Ten Media Days: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 25 include scenes from Big Ten Media Days, headlines of the day, and more. The post Top sights and sounds from Penn State at Big Ten Media Days: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
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