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Pennsylvania high school football: Key dates for the 2024 season
With the start of the high school football season right around the corner, let's look at some key pieces of information to get you geared up and ready to go for the regular season. Teams across the state have already begun unofficial summer workouts last week in the lead-up to...
WATCH: Late Kick puts Penn State on upset alert for Week 1 trip to WVU
The schedule for the opening weekend of the college football season features nine games between Power 4 teams. You can relax: the Penn State West Virginia point spread is not the highest in the group. Would you believe the honor goes to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Clemson and Georgia. The Bulldogs are 13.5-point favorites over the Tigers. Virginia Tech is a 13-point favorite for its road game against Vanderbilt. The Mountaineers are 10.5-poit underdogs for the rare home game against Penn State.
Happy Valley Hoopers One Step Closer to Million Dollars
PITTSBURGH — The Penn State Basketball Alumni Team, Happy Valley Hoopers, won their first round game in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and advanced to play the UConn Alumni Team in the second round. Playing in TBT for the second time, Happy Valley Hoopers earned their first ever tournament win,...
Penn State men’s volleyball pro looks to continue international success at 4th Olympics
A 2009 graduate from Penn State, Max Holt has found success on the volleyball court long after his time repping the blue and white. In May, Holt was named to the 12-man U.S. Olympic roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, qualifying for his fourth straight Olympic games. During his time...
Penn State beats out Michigan for a top three spot in Big Ten preseason poll
The Nittany Lions are back on the Big Ten podium, stunningly ahead of the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines. Trailing behind only Ohio State and newcomer Oregon, Penn State finds itself third in the Big Ten media preseason poll. Last season, the Nittany Lions finished the regular season at 10-2...
Penn State Wrestling: David Taylor’s Contract Details Released
The contract details for Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor in his new job as Oklahoma State’s coach have been released. Taylor, a 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist known as “The Magic Man,” shocked the wrestling world in early May when he took the job to succeed legendary coach John Smith and thus retired from active competition.
Pennsylvania baseball player selected by the Cleveland Guardians
ARCHBALD, Pa. — “It's a mix of emotions. You're excited, you're anxious, you get nervous. You start thinking, what if I don't get called, what if this happens? But I'll tell you, as soon as you get that call, it's the biggest relief ever,” said Ryan. Valley...
Elite Pennsylvania prospect added to Penn State’s Lasch Bash visitor list
Penn State has added another elite up-and-coming prospect to its list of expected visitors this upcoming Friday, July 26, as Coatesville offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller confirmed via social media Sunday evening that he plans to return to Happy Valley for the Lasch Bash. Already checking in at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds, Hiller is just now entering […] The post Elite Pennsylvania prospect added to Penn State’s Lasch Bash visitor list appeared first on On3.
Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II
Penn State beat out a host of schools to secure a commitment from legacy prospect LaVar Arrington II earlier this month. Over the course of his recruitment, Arrington, who resides in Covina, Calif., totaled just shy of 20 scholarship offers. He gave serious consideration to UCLA and Tennessee, taking official visits to both schools, but […] The post Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II appeared first on On3.
Penn State All-Sports Museum to unveil LEGO Beaver Stadium replica this week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- One Penn State graduate is paying tribute to the iconic Beaver Stadium in a truly unique way. Garret Gourley's 3D model was built entirely out of LEGOs and he dedicated nearly 100 hours to building the replica of the home of the Nittany Lions. The...
Penn State Football Legacy: Blue-Blood Status Discussion
Penn State football's status as a college football blue-blood program is under scrutiny, with debates over its historical significance and criteria for blue-blood status. Penn State ranks 7th in all-time wins with 930 victories. The Nittany Lions have claimed two national titles and boast a winning percentage of .689. They...
25 questions entering 2024 PA high school football season in Bucks County area
It's almost time. Heat acclimatization for most Pennsylvania high school football teams in the Bucks County area begins Monday, Aug. 5, with scrimmages Aug. 16 or 17 and the first PIAA games scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23. Here are 25 questions with the start of the season 32 days away. The answers to...
Penn State officially adds Air Force OL Mason Carlan to roster
An expected addition to Penn State's roster took place this weekend. Air Force offensive lineman transfer Mason Carlan has officially been added to the Nittany Lions roster. He'll be a walk-on for the Nittany Lions. The Arkansas native graduated from the Air Force Academy in May and will now join...
2025 4-Star Forward Sets Penn State OV
The Penn State basketball program has received some good news. Head coach Mike Rhoades and his staff will be hosting a fast rising prospect in the Class of 2025 on an official visit. 4-star 6’7” small forward Mason Blackwood has scheduled an official visit to Penn State during the weekend...
Penn State-led Happy Valley Hoopers look to continue run in The Tournament vs. UConn alumni
John Harrar said earlier this month that his Happy Valley Hoopers squad knew what it was in for this year in The Basketball Tournament after an early exit a year ago. And the group of Penn State alumni backed that up Saturday by pulling away for their first-ever TBT victory.
Penn State Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 40 LB Anthony Speca
The countdown to the kickoff of Penn State's 2024 season is just 40 days away and in today's player spotlight is Nittany Lions' freshman linebacker Anthony Speca. The former Pittsburgh Central Catholic standout is set to begin his first season with the Nittany Lions after signing with the program in January.
Canett To Represent USA Rugby At 2024 Paris Olympics
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Former Penn State women’s rugby member Kayla Canett is set to compete with USA Rugby Eagles Sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canett will make her second appearance in the Olympic games after playing with the USA Rugby Sevens squad in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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